#1) INTRODUCTION

 Gary is a friend and colleague.  We share much in common.  In our younger years we trained horses and worked as farriers (a person who trims horses' hooves).  We both loved being outside in the natural world. That's the place that provided me with the bulk of my education.  Mother Nature is an amazing teacher.

Many years ago my purpose was to share my version of Christianity with this friend.  My thought was that we would both benefit by spending more time in church.  His reply would forever shape the story of my faith journey. 

"Why would I want to spend my Sundays in a building built by man when all I
have to do is saddle up a good horse that God has made and ride out to a place made by the Creator to pray and meditate?"

"Where two or more are gathered in my name, there I am also."  -- Matthew 18:20

My friend would never have admitted it but he could have been a latter-day prophet.  His notion was that worship of the Lord did not require a large building filled with large amounts of people. Now this is an idea that is catching on amongst people who believe that when two or more are gathered in His name, there He will be also.  These type of gatherings are called Wild Churches.  Most of these gatherings take place on natural lands.  Here, we are blessed with all that is needed for a Wild Church.  All we need do is to step out of our off-grid cabin and we are in the middle of 1600 acres that is made up of Natural Areas and the Nature Conservancy of Canada lands.  These lands are called the Ghost Horse Hills.  

As blessed as we are, large pieces of natural land are not required for a Wild Church.  A Wild Church could be something as small as a bird feeder in the back yard or a block of suet placed outside the window of an apartment.  What is required is a connection to the Creator and that the gathering is two or more in which case Christ will be present.  

The natural world brings people together so if you are alone, make a new friend and gather with that friend and you will have all you require to be part of a Wild Church.

In this blog, we will share stories of our connection with the critters that God has created.  There are two of us so when we worship, Christ will be there.  Now, if you're a bit of a loner and you have no one to share your faith with, consider this.  In the writing and your reading of this blog, at least two people will have been present and if God wills it, many more will follow.  It is our wish that you enjoy our stories of Mother Nature and her critters, that you follow them and recommend them to others.

Thank you.