Holy Hikes Ministries

The mission of Holy Hikes has always been to work towards restoring Communion with all of Creation. Holy Hikes started in 2010 in the Episcopal Diocese of California, however we know this is not the only place where people either are worshipping or longing to worship God alongside the rest of Creation in its constant and unending hymn to the Creator. Since then Holy Hikes has expanding into a network of ministries from coast-to-coast committed to this common mission. See below for a listing of current localized ministries…

Since 2010 and having held dozens of outdoor liturgical hikes we have learned a great deal of best practices in the areas of: promotion/marketing, inclusivity of children and elders, preparing and offering liturgies outdoors, insurance/finances, practical things like vessels and vestments, picking locations, and everyday minutia. Holy Hikes is committed to helping our chapters flourish.

Localized Holy Hikes ministries are given authorized, branded Holy Hikes names and logos, counseling and support on best practices, ongoing personal support, and in the past (depending on our financial resources in a given year) we’ve provided chapter leaders with books, scholarships, and micro-grants to support their partnerships with local waterkeepers and environmental nonprofits.

Apply to form a Holy Hikes Ministry

ANNUAL DUES: $120 PER YEAR

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We are pleased to be affiliated with the following Eco-Ministries:

Wild Church Network
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wildchurch/
Website: https://www.wildchurchnetwork.com

The Garden Church (San Pedro, CA)
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gardenchurchsp
Website: http://gardenchurchsp.org

U.P. Wild Church
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UPwildchurch
Website: https://upwild.org

Forest Church
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/forestchurch/
Website: http://www.mysticchrist.co.uk/forest_church

Do you have an environmental ministry that would like to become an affiliate of Holy Hikes? Click Here to apply as an affiliate and to tell us more about your ministry.

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CURRENT LOCALIZED MINISTRIES:

Holy Hikes– San Francisco Bay Area

Holy Hikes– San Francisco Bay Area

Holy Hikes– San Francisco Bay Area hikes quarterly at different locations in the Diocese of California. Contact: holyhikes@gmail.com or visit https://www.facebook.com/holyhikes
Holy Hikes- Birmingham

Holy Hikes- Birmingham

The Rev. John Burruss
Contact: Allen Howell, g.allenhowell@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/holyhikesbirmingham/
Holy Hikes– Upper South Carolina

Holy Hikes– Upper South Carolina

Holy Hikes– Upper South Carolina hikes on the 3rd Sundays of the month. Contact: Laura Hawkins, onebigflake@yahoo.com or visit www.facebook.com/HolyHikesUpperSouthCarolina
Holy Hikes– Vermont

Holy Hikes– Vermont

Holy Hikes– Vermont hikes are currently held sporadically with a plan to resume a more regular schedule in 2024. Generally hikes are held one Saturday of the month at 10:00 a.m....
Holy Hikes– Northern Indiana

Holy Hikes– Northern Indiana

Contact: The Very Rev. Brian Grantz, dean@stjamessouthbend.org or visit https://www.facebook.com/Holy-Hikes-Northern-Indiana-101103515159435
Holy Hikes– Great Lakes

Holy Hikes– Great Lakes

Holy Hikes– Great Lakes is a Bi-Diocesan ministry of Eastern and Western Michigan and conducts hikes throughout both dioceses from April to October. Contact: Deacon Beckett Leclaire, holyhikes@eastmich.org or visit http://eastmich.org/holy-hikes/...
Holy Hikes– Greater Austin

Holy Hikes– Greater Austin

Holy Hikes– Greater Austin hikes the third Saturday of the month at different locations around Austin. Contact: The Rev. Angela M. Cortiñas, angela.c@stdave.org
Holy Hikes– Northeast Ohio

Holy Hikes– Northeast Ohio

Holy Hikes– Northeast Ohio hikes on the last Saturday of each month, March through November. Contact: Marilyn Matevia, pastor@celebration-lutheran.org or visit https://www.facebook.com/HolyHikesNortheastOH/