Upcoming Events:
Monthly worship in GREEN; other events in ​BLUE​

CHANGED DATE: Friday, Sept 27, 7:00 pm
* Campfire Conversation, Waterloo St, Kitchener * 
To mark the Season of Creation, we will engage in a Faithful Climate Conversation around the campfire. 
Bring snacks to share. Tea and water will be provided. 
At Chip & Wendy's house (email for the exact address)
In case of rain, we will move indoors.
 
Sunday, October 20 - 4:00 pm
* Worship at Bechtel Park, Waterloo *
We will host a "Forest Feast" ritual, similar to communion, with currents of thanksgiving running through. 

Friday, November 8, 8:00 pm
* Climate Emergency Vigil, Waterloo Public Square *
Weekly vigils will be hosted by Faith Climate Justice Waterloo Region from Oct 4 - Nov 29 as a sacred space for grief and hope. Attend as many as you are able. But let's make a concerted effort to attend together on Nov 8. Arrive a bit early and look for Wendy at the big rusty bell sculpture. 

Sunday, November 17 - 4:00 pm
* Worship at Bechtel Park, Waterloo *
​Service of Lament

Sunday, December 1 - 4:00 pm
* Campfire & Carols, Shanley St, Kitchener * 
At Shirley & Wes' house (email for the exact address)

Sunday, December 15 - 4:00 pm
* Worship at Bechtel Park, Waterloo *
This is our annual Advent candle lighting service, also recognizing the Winter Solstice which happens later in the month.

​Email Wendy  Janzen if you ever have any questions
about accessibility, children, dogs, or anything else.  ​

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First time visitors: Please read 
Important info about our gatherings & events

• Monthly worship happens on the third Sunday of each month, and lasts about 60-75 minutes. We also host an additional event most months that  provides opportunity for community building, learning, action, or service. 
• To find us in Bechtel park, take the park road past the outdoor soccer fields and tennis courts to the far end of the parking lot by the playground and forest trails. Look for our sign. We meet there.
• From there we walk together (450 m along a slight declining trail) to our worship spot down by Laurel Creek. Plan to arrive a few minutes early so you don't miss us!  (In case you do arrive late take the grassy trail beside the playground (not heading directly into the forest there) until you come to a T. There you turn right and follow the path down to the creek.
• We gather rain or shine: please dress for the weather (including footwear)! In case of extreme weather (like lightning or ice storms) we will notify of cancellations here on the website, via email, and on our social media.
• Note that there are risks involved in worshiping outdoors, such as insect bites, tripping hazards, noxious weeds, falling tree branches, etc. We expect that participants assess their own comfort level with the risks of being outdoors and weigh them against the benefits. You are responsible for your own safety.​

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What to expect

We draw a variety of people: some who attend other churches, some who've left church, some with no church background. We meet in a forested area of Bechtel Park, and our worship gatherings include four main blocks:

​Gathering & Grounding
Readings & Reflections
Wandering & Wondering
Sharing & Sending

On occasion we also celebrate communion together or include other rituals, spiritual practices, or responses.  All ages are welcome, and children are invited to participate and explore nature at their own level as a valued way of connecting with our Creator and our community of creation.

Looking for other wild church groups
that ​meet in Ontario? 

There are several groups spread across Ontario, including the Guelph, Floradale, Kincardine, Barrie, Maynooth, Ottawa, Sarnia, Whitby, Toronto, Hamilton, St Catharines, and Leamington areas. Check out this map from the Wild Church Network website to find links to individual groups, or ask Wendy to find out about others she may be aware of that are not on the map.