Sunday October 27th @ 4pm, Mass Audubon Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary

"Wild Geese"

In Celtic Christianity, wild geese were seen as an expression of the Holy Spirit. Join us at the Mass Audubon Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary as we will observe geese migrating south for the winter. Pastor Jon will provide a reflection based on the work of George MacDonald and Mary Oliver.

“Christ wears “two shoes” in the world: scripture and nature. Both are necessary to understand the Lord, and at no stage can creation be seen as a separation of things from God.” -John Scotus Eriugena

Do you feel a sense of wonder inspired by the natural beauty that surrounds us? Would you like to explore your faith and spirituality, while learning more about this amazing landscape we call home? FOOTPRINTS is an opportunity for people of all ages to learn more about the world around us, to ask questions, and to enjoy a time of reflection and contemplation.

These walks are a partnership between the First Congregational Church of Wellfleet, and a group of local naturalists. Together we will investigate what the worlds of faith and science can teach us about the world around us. While Pastor Jon will often be reflecting on elements of the Christian tradition, FOOTPRINTS is open to people of all faiths (and no faith), who are interested in exploring their unique spiritualities. 

Each of our walks will be about an hour long; you may wish to bring a water bottle, and decent walking shoes. The walks will be generally easy, and suitable for all ages.

Sunday September 8th @ 4pm, Duck Harbor

"Look to the Rock"

Join Pastor Jon and Dr. Bob Stewart as they consider the geology (and theology) of Duck Harbor. Dr. Stewart will speak about the hidden stories of the stones we walk across, and Pastor Jon will consider Isaiah’s instruction to: Look to the rock from which you were hewn, and to the quarry from which you were dug. We will meet at the Duck Harbor parking area and will be making the easy walk over the dune to the beach.

“Christ wears “two shoes” in the world: scripture and nature. Both are necessary to understand the Lord, and at no stage can creation be seen as a separation of things from God.” -John Scotus Eriugena

Do you feel a sense of wonder inspired by the natural beauty that surrounds us? Would you like to explore your faith and spirituality, while learning more about this amazing landscape we call home? FOOTPRINTS is an opportunity for people of all ages to learn more about the world around us, to ask questions, and to enjoy a time of reflection and contemplation.

These walks are a partnership between the First Congregational Church of Wellfleet, and a group of local naturalists. Together we will investigate what the worlds of faith and science can teach us about the world around us. While Pastor Jon will often be reflecting on elements of the Christian tradition, FOOTPRINTS is open to people of all faiths (and no faith), who are interested in exploring their unique spiritualities. 

Each of our walks will be about an hour long; you may wish to bring a water bottle, and decent walking shoes. The walks will be generally easy, and suitable for all ages.