Please read first: Important info about our gatherings & events:
- Our monthly worship gatherings happen on the third Sunday of each month, usually at Bechtel Park, Bridge Street West, Waterloo. Events happening elsewhere are noted with the event details.
- We also host an additional event each month that might be a second worship service, or other event that provides opportunity for community building, learning, action, or service.
- To find us in the 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 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, so please dress for the weather!
- In case of extreme weather (like lightning or ice storms) we will notify 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.
- We do not collect an offering during our worship gatherings - they are always free. We do welcome donations to support what we do, and you can find out how to donate here.
Upcoming Events:
Monthly worship in GREEN; other events in BLUE
Sunday, April 21 - 4:00 pm
* At Bechtel Park, Waterloo *
April 21 is Earth day, so come early if you want and participate in some Earth Day activity together.
See below for more information about the activities.
Sunday, April 21, 3:00 - 4:00
Earth Day Activities at Bechtel Park
Drop in and join us at our picnic table by the playground to participate in one or more
activities designed to celebrate and deepen our connection with Earth.
Activities such as a Spring Ephemeral Hunt, Spring Bingo, Letter Writing, Garbage Pick-Up,
Nature Mediations, Poetry Writing, etc.
Bring your used eclipse glasses for collection!
Friday, April 26, 12:30 - 4:30 pm
Consider the Birds: Contemplative Walk at Point Pelee
See the MCEC page for more info.
Sunday, May 19 - 4:00 pm
* At Bechtel Park, Waterloo *
* At Bechtel Park, Waterloo *
April 21 is Earth day, so come early if you want and participate in some Earth Day activity together.
See below for more information about the activities.
Sunday, April 21, 3:00 - 4:00
Earth Day Activities at Bechtel Park
Drop in and join us at our picnic table by the playground to participate in one or more
activities designed to celebrate and deepen our connection with Earth.
Activities such as a Spring Ephemeral Hunt, Spring Bingo, Letter Writing, Garbage Pick-Up,
Nature Mediations, Poetry Writing, etc.
Bring your used eclipse glasses for collection!
Friday, April 26, 12:30 - 4:30 pm
Consider the Birds: Contemplative Walk at Point Pelee
See the MCEC page for more info.
Sunday, May 19 - 4:00 pm
* At Bechtel Park, Waterloo *
Email Wendy Janzen if you ever have any questions
about accessibility, children, dogs, or anything else.
about accessibility, children, dogs, or anything else.
What to expectWe draw a variety of people: some who attend other churches, some who've left church, some with no church background. We meet mostly in public parks in Kitchener-Waterloo, 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 or elsewhere?
There are several groups spread across Ontario, including the Guelph, Barrie, Maynooth, Ottawa, Niagara, Sarnia, Whitby and Toronto areas. Check out this map from the Wild Church Network website to find links to individual groups, or talk to Wendy to find out about others she is aware of that may not be on the map. |