Wild Church Gatherings
Community is one of the essential aspects of Wild Church.
Our spiritual journey is done in relationship with the natural world
and with one another, community means we don’t walk alone.
Gathering together we experience connection to the Wild, Great Mystery and our own souls through individual contemplative practices and reflection time in circle.
We have Wild Churches located in the BC Interior and on Vancouver Island and we have online offerings for those in our communities and those from further away
Wild Church Kamloops gathers in the grass and sage covered hills, at the confluence of rivers, at wet lands and with the trees in the Kamloops area.
Wild Church gatherings are usually twice per month on the first and third Sunday of the month.
Wild Church Okanagan gathers in the grass and sage covered hills, by the lake, the creek, and in the forests in the Kelowna area.
Wild Church gatherings are usually twice per month on the first and third Sunday of the month.
Wild Church Oceanside gathers in the Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere, in the forests, estuaries, beaches and oceanside of the Parksville area
Wild Church gatherings are usually twice per month on the first and third Sunday of the month.
South Okanagan Wild Church gathers at the lake shores, gardens and forests in the Penticton area.
Wild Church gatherings are usually once a month on the third Sunday of the month.
A monthly 30 minute spiritual practice to keep you grounded and growing! Join us online for a lectio divina practice using some of our favourite wild poems.
Lectio divina means "divine reading" and refers to a contemplative, meditative style of reading a text, with space to reflect on the words, images and thoughts that arise as we listen.
Exploring a book in community leads to great conversation! We have one or two bookclubs a year in the seasons where the weather is cooler - often this is one in the fall and one in the winter/spring.
We have Online and in-person book groups in Kelowna and Kamloops. check out our book group page for more information about our latest book group.
Coming to Wild Church?
Some Info to Help You Out
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We meet in local parks and try to make our gatherings as accessible as possible but we know there are still barriers for people. If you need a ride or have other accessibility concerns then touch base with us and we can help you out with a ride or more information about the physical barriers you may encounter. Send us an email
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We are out for 60 -90 mins and have some times where we are sitting and some times walking (sitting all the time is an option too) having these items with you can make your time more comfortable:
A chair - for the times we sit, some people are more comfortable sitting on the ground so a blanket to sit on is good
Things to Keep You Warm and Dry - These are our favourite things to use to keep warm
A blanket - really warm one when the weather is chilli
A sheep skin - there are a few of us that use these in the fall, winter and spring to put on our chairs, blocks the wind and it is really snuggly warm
Dressing for cold weather - when spending a considerable amount of time out side and especially when sitting it is easy to get cold. On days when it is cool wearing multiple layers - and more that you think you will need - will help keep you warmer. remember that you can always take off layers! An extra pair of mitts/gloves, hand warmers (there are some reusable ones) and an extra hat can help too!
An umbrella or good rain gear - If it's wet weather then and umbrella or a poncho and waterproof boots and even pants can keep you dry and warm
A warm drink - will help you warm up and keep you hydrated
A Journal - Having a journal and something to write with and if you are a creative you may want to bring some of your favourite portable creative tools
An open mind and heart - Wild Church is a little different than other churches….ok it’s a lot different. There are going to be some things that may be new to you - new practices, new rituals, and a new way of viewing the world and the Sacred. When something is new approaching it with curiosity can make a big difference to your experience.