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Deepening Oneness with  Earth and the Divine

OUR MISSION

The Center for Spirituality in Nature provides opportunities for deepening spirituality through nature, and for nurturing loving relationships with the Earth.

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Our Programs

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We offer outdoor programs, walks and gatherings designed to give participants the space and the tools to explore mindful attentiveness to the Divine in nature.

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Bring the Center
to you!

Trained in theology, spirituality and ecology, Executive Director, Beth Norcross is available for keynote talks, workshops or retreats.

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Spiritual
Practice

We offer books, articles, helpful hints and specific practices to help you, and your community, integrate spirituality in nature into busy lifestyles.

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Spirituality in Nature Groups

Forming a Spirituality in Nature Group (SING) is a great way to explore spirituality in nature and learn about your local sacred ground with others. 

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Autumn Spiritual Nature Walk

Self-Guided Resource

Available Now

Download this step-by-step pdf guide to leading a spiritual 2-3 hour nature walk in autumn. Includes a backgrounder on spirituality in autumn, suggested spiritual practices, quotes, solo time and more.

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The Spiritual Wisdom of Trees: Insights from Our Elders

Guided or Self-Guided Programs 

A provocative 6-part program examining the ancient wisdom trees offer us for living into our deep spiritual and ecological connections with each other and Earth. 

Guided begins Sept. 29

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Start SINGing: Spirituality in Nature Group Leadership Training

Online

Join a growing network of enriching Spirituality in Nature Groups by forming your own SING! This comprehensive Group Leaders’ Training will help you get started.

 

Nov. 4, 1 - 4pm ET

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Join our mailing list to receive regular inspiration for spiritual deepening in nature and updates on how to get involved.

WHAT'S HAPPENING

Nature Corner

Monday

Note from Nature

This afternoon was the colour of water falling through sunlight;
The trees glittered with the tumbling of leaves;
The sidewalks shone like alleys of dropped maple leaves,
And the houses ran along them laughing out of square, open windows.
Under a tree in the park,
Two little boys, lying flat on their faces,
Were carefully gathering red berries
To put in a pasteboard box.
Some day there will be no war,
Then I shall take out this afternoon
And turn it in my fingers,
And remark the sweet taste of it upon my palate,
And note the crisp variety of its flights of leaves.
To-day I can only gather it
And put it into my lunch-box,
For I have time for nothing
But the endeavour to balance myself
Upon a broken world.

September, 1918  by Amy Lowell

Photo by Clay Banks on Unsplash

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Monday Notes from Nature

Testimonials

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I must say that the Monday morning meditations program was a Godsend during these endless days of the pandemic. Insightful photography combined with inspiring words. No better way to begin the work week than by awakening the senses and stirring the soul.
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REV. DENNIS TESTERMAN

(Regarding a 2021 Lenten Meditation Program)

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