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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 …

 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 …

 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 …

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 …