Even though Wild Church of Portland is no longer gathering, so many of you are curious about this way of gathering. Here are just a few of our favorite Wild Church and eco-spirituality resources. Sorry, no links included.
Wild Church/ Eco-Spiritual Books
Church of the Wild, How Nature Invites Us into the Sacred by Victoria Loorz
Field Guild to Church of the Wild by Victoria Loorz and Valerie Luna Serrels
Forest Church, A Field Guide To A Spiritual Connection with Nature by Bruce Stanley
Earth: Our Original Sanctuary, Cultivating Wonder and Gratitude through Intimacy with Nature by Christine Valters Painter
Sacred Nature, Restoring Our Ancient Bond with the Natural World by Karen Armstrong
Refugia Faith, Seeking Hidden Shelters, Ordinary Wonders, and the Healing of the Earth by Debra Rienstra
Rewilding: Meditations, Practices, and Skill for Awakening in Nature by Micah Mortali
Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of the Plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer
The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World by Robin Wall Kimmerer
Celtic Tradition/Seasonal Wheel
The Wheel of The Year, An Illustrated Guide to Nature’s Rhythms by Fiona Cook and Jessica Roux
Sacred Earth, Sacred Soul: Celtic Wisdom for Reawakening to What Our Souls Know and Healing the World by John Phillip Newell
The Celtic Wheel of the Year: Celtic and Christian Season Prayers by Tess Ward
Forest Church, A Field Guide To A Spiritual Connection with Nature by Bruce Stanley
Poetry & Sacred Texts
We often read poetry during our gatherings. Here are some of our favorite poets, poetry books, and sacred readings:
Mary Oliver, Poet
Wendell Berry, Poet
Jan Richardson, Poet
Love Poems from God by Daniel Ladinsky
Swallow’s Nest: A Feminine Reading of the Psalms by Marchiene Vroon Rienstra
A Women’s Lectionary For The Whole Church by Wilda C. Gafney
Love Notes from the Hallow Tree by Jarod K. Anderson
First Nations Version: An Indigenous Translation of the New Testament
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