Reading Nature — Our First Bible
An outdoor contemplative gathering
Before there were texts, there was terrain.
Before words were written, there was wind, weather, rhythm, and season.
This Wild Practice offers a simple, outdoor way of engaging February’s theme — Rewilding the Bible — by stepping outside the world of explanations and into a space of attention, presence, and listening.
What this is
This is a quiet, guided outdoor practice held at dusk, inviting us to engage with nature as a source of wisdom — not as something to analyse or master, but something to be present to.
Rather than approaching the Bible as a rulebook or set of propositions, this gathering gently explores the idea of nature as our first teacher, long before faith was written down or systematised.
You don’t need to believe anything in particular to take part.
The timing is intentional, falling close to Imbolc, the Celtic season marking the subtle turning toward light. One of those liminal moments when what has been dormant begins to stir, even if it isn’t yet visible.
This is a season of small signs, quiet thresholds, and patient hope — an appropriate moment to practise reading the world with care and curiosity.
What to expect
A short, simple guided practice
Time outdoors, mostly in silence
No sharing required
No performance, no pressure
This is not a hike, a ritual you need to understand, or a test of spirituality. It’s an invitation to slow down and pay attention.
Practical details
When: Saturday 21 February, 5:00pm (Dusk)
Primary location: Giant’s Ring, Belfast
Weather backup location: Greyabbey Abbey ruins (In Greyabbey, Newtownards)
Final location details will be confirmed closer to the time via WhatsApp and Facebook.
Please dress warmly and wear suitable footwear.
About the wider project
This Wild Practice is part of Rewilding Faith, a year-long journey exploring Christian faith in more thoughtful, open, and spacious ways.
You don’t need to have attended anything else — or plan to attend anything after — to take part in this gathering.
You don’t need to know what you’re doing.
You don’t need the right words.
You just need to show up.