It was a chilly grey evening in the first week of May, but there was an enthusiastic group of about 20 people ready to walk and worship as a new season of Forest Church began.
The initiative had a diverse group of participants last year — parishioners from Christ Church Bells Corners as well as other Anglican parishes, other denominations, and one person who said he had never attended any kind of a worship service before, said Archdeacon Monique Stone, who leads the contemplative walks and outdoor worship service.
Those who drove to the Beaver Trail for the first walk of this year were rewarded by many early spring beauties — delicate trillium flowers and other tiny blossoms lined the trails, ferns were unfurling. Bird songs provided the music for a service of readings, prayer, contemplation and sharing the Eucharist.
Each service is adapted to the abilities of those who attend.
Forest church services are planned for the first and third Tuesday of each month until Oct. 6. A full schedule with the changing locations and other details is posted on the Christ Church Bells Corner website.
Please note services will be cancelled if The Weather Network (weathernetwork.com) has a Red Weather Alert message on the top of the screen for ‘Bells Corners’ as of noon on the day of the service due to rain, lightening, thunder storm, extreme heat OR if there is lightening at the time of the service starting.
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