sacred wild
an expression of spiritual community where connection to the Divine is experienced through the Earth
WE practice:
Reverent Presence
Belonging and Reciprocity
Beauty
Mystery and Aliveness
Sacred Wholeness
who we are
Sacred Wild is a spiritual community that offers belonging to those of any tradition who are looking to reconnect their spirituality with the natural world. We are in conversation with the Divine through the physical world around us. We come to nurture our souls through an experience with others both human and non-human. We have a deep reverence and respect for all life as teacher and companion. We seek to have reciprocity in our relationship with Earth.
We choose to pay attention to beauty, cultivate mystery and the rapturous experience of being alive. We sense the deep wholeness in the every part of our wild world.
Our community follows the Celtic Wheel of the Year to be integrated into Earth’s rhythms. Gatherings include poetry, prayers, music, and food. Centerpiece of the time is a Wander on the land to follow our curiosity and make connections with Earth and the Holy. Sharing Circle holds space to offer insights with one another and to remember of the sacredness of everything.
While we officially started in December of 2023, our story is still emerging and taking shape. We are currently meeting on either Saturday or Sunday of the 4th weekend of the month at different locations in the Auburn/Opelika area of Alabama or West Point area of Georgia.
Interested in joining us for our next gathering?
wE WOULD LOVE TO HAVE YOU.
what you might need to know
how do I find about next gathering?
We generally meet on the 4th weekend of the month. Each gathering lasts about two hours.
You can contact Elizabeth Hill and she can send you the details of the next gathering-date, time and location. We also send out regular emails to keep you updated on what’s happening if you want to join our list.
who leads?
Currently Elizabeth Hill is responsible for coordinating each of our sessions. To learn more about her experience as a Wild Guide click here.
Others are involved through hosting, doing readings, bringing food and drink. Some months we eat a meal together instead of a more structured gathering.
wHERE DO YOU MEET?
We meet outdoors unless the weather is unsafe. We have had the opportunity to meet in local parks and at different people’s home land. Locations vary so it is helpful to be on our email list to get information about upcoming gatherings. All locations are either in Auburn/Opelika area of Alabama or the West Point area of Georgia. We acknowledge these are the ancestral lands of the Muscogee Creek.
What should I bring?
Please dress according to the weather. You might like to also bring the following:
-a chair to sit on
-a watch to keep time on your wander
-bug spray/sunscreen
-a journal or other creative outlet to capture your experience.
We have drinks and snacks but a water bottle might be helpful.
who can come?
We welcome everyone. No matter what. We know each person arrives with different spiritual background or circumstances and if you are willing to show up, you belong. We welcome any ages but for now do not have any seperate offerings for children.
what are the celtic seasons?
The Celtic seasons include both the Equinoxes and Solstices, which mark our four traditional seasons, plus the four Cross-Quarter points between. This helps ground us in the circular pattern of the Earth’s rhythms as we move through the year. Find more information here.
What is a wander?
A central part of our gathering is time to wander on the land where we are meeting that month. This means you will be invited to spend time, usually 30 minutes, engaging with what catches your attention as you move slowly and with intention. Often our liturgy includes an invitation or question to take with you as you wander. The Wild Church network offers a wander guide here.
do i have to share?
When we return from our wander we have a Sharing Circle. This is an opportunity for people to speak and allow others to witness what they noticed on the land or what came up for them during the wander. This is sacred space and we hold it with reverence. You are never obligated to speak, rather invited to share if you desire.
are you a church?
The answer probably depends on how you define church. We meet together on a regular basis, we are focused on our spiritual lives, we collaborate to grow and learn together. We don’t have formal structures and requirements. We are not focused on doctrine rather on an experience and encounter with the Divine.
Are you connected to anything larger?
Yes, we are connected to the Wild Church Network. This network is a movement of people all around the world who are interested in grounding their spirituality in relationship with the Earth and the Divine. For more information about them please click here.