Walking In the Light

Workshop Number

Leader(s)

JoAnn

Dalley

David

Dalley

Audience

Who may register:

Open to All (adult & high school)

full-time attenders only

Time breakdown

Experiential Activities:

60%

Lecture:

Discussion:

20%

Description

Short Description:

We will walk on trails and explore the prairies, fields, wetlands and woods in local natural areas, read short, themed writings on the natural world, and have worship-sharing and journal writing time daily. We will carpool to local parks and nature preserves.

Long Description:

Each day we will gather to carpool to a local natural area for our walking meditations. We will likely stay on Campus the first day of the workshop. We will have a themed reading and time to journal and worship daily. Participants should be comfortable with walking for 90 minutes or 3 miles.

Participants will reflect on the readings, use them to enhance their experience walking in nature and share their reflections in worship sharing. Particular emphasis on the themes of outer and inner light will be explored. Participants will be encouraged to share their knowledge of the natural world through flora and fauna identification when appropriate.

Participants should be prepared to walk in inclement weather with comfortable walking shoes and bring a journal, water bottle and outerwear. A light day pack, walking stick, binoculars and cameras are optional.

worship/journaling 20 minutes
travel time 40-60 minutes
walking time 90-120 minutes

Leader Experience:

We have led over 15 weekend retreats. JoAnn was a girl scout leader for 10 years and an adult outdoor education trainer for 10 years.