Faithful trails, healing excursions
What began as a simple vision has grown into a thriving community centered on prayer and healing through God’s creation. Hiking and Healing organizes activities that honor the Creator—such as visiting scenic vistas that beautifully showcase His handiwork. We also aim to foster healing through other expressions of creation, including:
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Art projects, i.e. painting, writing, sculpture, etc.
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Building projects and other crafts
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Community prayer and meditation with family and church
Learn about outdoor healing excursions
We explore a variety of trails, ranging from very easy to more challenging, and share in moments of prayer, meditation, and a communal meal. No special equipment is required—just a willing heart and a love for nature.
Discover how creation facilitates healing
Have you ever created something—a painting, a poem, a meal? Creativity is a powerful path to healing. Discover how God nurtures and fulfills us through His creation, inviting us to participate in the act of making and restoring.
Find out how you can help others
We are deeply committed to building and uplifting our community. Learn how you can be part of the impact.
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Beyond the confines of traditional religion, we are Christians focused on God’s healing love.
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This Weekend! 9/27/25
🌿 Hiking & Healing Reminder 🌿 Beloved friends, This Saturday, September 27, 2025, we gather once more at Lake Merritt to walk in prayer, share in fellowship, and lift our hearts toward healing in God’s creation. If you have not yet RSVP’d, we kindly ask that you do so no later than Wednesday, September 24,
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Hiking and Healing
Hiking and Healing Returns!After our beautiful and Spirit-filled hike at Tennessee Valley Trail back in June, many of you have been asking, “When’s the next one?” Well… the wait is over! (https://hikingandhealing.org/lake-merrit/) These gatherings take prayer, planning, and preparation—and now we’re ready to walk together again. This time, we’ll journey around the peaceful waters of
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Need Help
Hi All! I’m putting the word out – we wanna put the Word out! Hiking and Healing can be a thriving non-profit, rooted in God’s healing love and in spiritual community. If you are interested in hiking, spiritual healing, and/or Christ’s good news, hit me up! [email protected]
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The aesthetic value of creation cannot be overlooked. Our very contract with nature has a deep restorative power; contemplation of its magnificence imparts peace and serenity”
St. John Paul II
(1920-2005)
