Call of the Wild
What if wild hope is waiting for us just outside the door?
Our lives are crowded with so many things that pull us away from noticing God and delighting in creation. It can feel overwhelming, even disheartening. But the wilderness is still calling, inviting us to return, to listen, and to be renewed.
In this class, we’ll take time to reconnect with the mystery, timelessness, hopefulness, and playfulness woven into God’s creation. Together, we’ll explore how the Church, youth, families, and communities can open themselves to these gifts, making space for deeper connection with God, one another, and the natural world.
Through reflection, conversation, and shared experience (field trips may be involved), we’ll consider what it means to be grounded again, to rediscover joy in the outdoors, and to participate in the healing of both the earth and our own spirits.
You'll be guided by, Beth Gunn, a seasoned recreation leader from western North Carolina with over 20 years of youth ministry experience in the Presbytery of Western North Carolina. Recently retired, she is now exploring new ways to share her gifts for community building and her deep love of the outdoors.
Beth lives in the mountains of North Carolina with her husband, Bruce, where they enjoy camping, hiking, and soaking up the beauty of creation. These days, her favorite role is being “GG” alongside “Grumps” to their three granddaughters. A lifelong believer in the power of play, Beth values time with family as a cornerstone for building strong, lasting connections.
