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Holy Hikes- Georgia Mountains was established in December of 2022, but just began hiking in the spring of 2023 in the North-Eastern Mountains of Georgia within the Diocese of Atlanta. While a majority of the hikers have been parishioners of St. Matthias’ Episcopal Church in Toccoa, the sponsoring parish of Holy Hikes, with each hike …
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Holy Hikes- Northeast Ohio has been hiking under Director Rev. Dr. Marilyn Matevia’s guidance since September 2017, when she was beginning her candidacy for ordination. The ministry followed her through church consolidations and installation as a pastor – initially sponsored by Faith Lutheran Church in Lakewood, OH which consolidated with Our Savior’s in Rocky River …
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Holy Hikes-Great Lakes began hiking (and strolling) in 2021 across the Diocese of Eastern Michigan and eventually expanded to include Western Michigan. They gather people from across parish, diocesan and denominational boundaries in hikes that include strolling, afternoon prayer stations and Eucharist hikes. Director Deacon Beckett Leclaire shares what makes the Holy Hikes-Great Lakes ministry …
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The Diocese of Indianapolis started their Holy Hikes ministry in 2020, and each hike is as unique as the parish sponsoring it – from walks accessible to those with mobility challenges to hikes for youth with an overabundance of energy. Director The Rev. Cathy Scott shares what makes the Diocese of Indianapolis’ Holy Hikes ministry …
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“Do you feel close to God in nature? Do you love the beauty of the Holy Eucharist? Holy Hikes brings the Holy Eucharist outdoors in monthly liturgical hikes offered throughout the country. Since 2010, Holy Hikes has been inviting people to deepen their relationship with the earth through strengthening our communion with all of God’s creation…”Click here …
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“Holy Hikes, a national eco-ministry dedicated to renewing connections with God’s creation through liturgical hikes, began as an Episcopal ministry in 2010. Cottrell participates in Holy Hikes-Northeast Ohio, which started in 2017 and is the first ELCA-affiliated chapter in the Midwest…”Click here for the full article: https://www.livinglutheran.org/2018/06/the-nature-of-faith/
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By David PaulsenPosted May 7, 2018Click Here for the full article.
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“Exploring Ecotheology: Toward a Christian Theology of Creation,” an essay by Fr. Justin, was published August 14, 2014 by EcoTheoReview, a digital magazine focusing on the intersection of Christianity, ecology, and culture through writing, arts, and education. Click here to read the essay.
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Holy Hikes’ DVD– “Holy Hikes – Restoring Communion with all of Creation”– can now be viewed online at http://vimeo.com/78045552
