WildWood Gathering

In these days of social isolation and distancing it seems like our senses are cut off. We can’t touch each other, we can’t enjoy the taste of food seasoned w
 because no one thing is God. 
The body of God is not the human body 
nor any other body; 
rather, all bodies are reflections of God..." To see creation as the body of God we might begin to see, “the marvels at our feet and at our fingertips: 
 the intricate splendor of the Alpine forget-me-not 
 or a child’s hand. We mi

So here we are. 8 weeks online. 8 weeks without seeing one another.

I was invited to offer an invocation, or blessing, for the opening of the Washington State Senate legislative session today. These were the words I shared wi...

A compilation of Matthew 21:14, Mark 11:15-18, John 2:13-17. When Jesus entered the Temple, he found people selling cattle, sheep, and doves, and the money ...

Last week we began our series, Seeking Words of Wisdom, an exploration of Holy Wisdom, this feminine embodiment of the Holy. “God’s confidant and architect, ...

What is Wisdom? She is intelligent, holy, unique, subtle, flowing, transparent, and pure; She is distinct, invulnerable, good, keen, irresistible, and gracio...

Have you ever spent time with a three or four year old, that amazing age when they are beginning to wonder and they want to know the how, and why of everythi...

There are those stories that are based on truth and facts. And for those stories the facts and truth are important. Then there are those stories that are abo...

Last week we started a six-week focus on Sabbath. We talked about finding that balance between restrictive Sabbath and our culture of overworking and how we ...

The Israelites had been freed from slavery in Egypt and were headed to the promised land of freedom and prosperity. Moses was leading them towards a new life...

Last week I shared a quote from Christian Wiman from his conversation with Krista Tippitt on the On Being Podcast; “…doubt is so woven in with what I think o...

When I attend two-week academic intensives, I have the almost guilty luxury of only being a student. For most of us, especially those of us that have sought ...

We are excited to announce that WildWood is ready to make the move to a new and BIGGER location. It has been such a gift to spend the last year in the cozy l...

Join us in the Rose Garden picnic shelter at Priest Point Park for a special WildWood Gathering summer concert with Claire Hitchins. Claire Hitchins has en...

Because we meet in an AMAZING bookstore I often come across some pretty wonderful books on Sundays. Not Quite Narwal, by Jessie Sima is one such book that I ...

This week's reflection was done as a group. I provided some insight and then together we discussed and explored the text. I invite you to use this reflection...

**The website host has removed the option to upload audio...I'm very annoyed. So while I' try to find a work around here is the text of my reflection.** Two w...

WildWood Gathering has been queering church since 2016! Join us as we march in the Olympia Pride Parade on June 17, we'll gather at the Capitol at 11 am, mar...