North Cascades Wild Church

Who We Are

Located in the foothills of the stunning North Cascades, we gather outside – under the most beautiful of steeples – the sky – with the forest as our building. Together – we – the Nones and Dones come together to find the Sacred in the greatest of all Cathedrals.

We seek to live in deeper relationships with our community while finding the presence of the Divine within each other and throughout the world. Our gatherings combine contemplative practices along with silent meditative wandering, spiritual fellowship and food.

As a collective, we are an interfaith community that seeks unity beyond denominational lines. While our gatherings draw inspiration from many traditions, we especially value the Lutheran spirit of grace, mystery, and the commitment to be “always REforming.”

One of our primary objectives is to [RE]define church. That is, we don’t want a building to become our concern. Instead, the communities of Marblemount, Rockport and Concrete are our concern. How can we be better citizens and promote the well-being of all life?

Our Gathering Schedule and Updates

Our next services are Sunday, November 9 and 23 at 11:00 am at St. Martin-St. Francis Church in Rockport.

Due to cool weather, our service will be held at St. Martin-St. Francis Church, 55223 Conrad Road Rockport WA. Please bring a chair so that we can sit in a circle.

January Gatherings at St. Martin-St. Francis Church:
January 11 at 11:00 am
January 25 at 11:00 am

In good weather we meet at Rockport State Park, so check this web page if in doubt.

Rev. Cindy announces these dates:
Second and Fourth Sundays of each month at 11:00 AM.
Newcomers are always welcome!
We observe a mid-service meditation walk outside, weather permitting, so dress accordingly if you wish to participate.

Our Values

• We revere life in all its unique forms.
• We live a life of kinship, interconnected with all creation.
• We are led by what is emerging, what is bubbling up from the earth.
• We start by listening to the voices on the edge of norms, inviting new ways of meeting, and questioning the way things are.
• We encourage feed back from marginalized folx so all may feel a sense of inclusion for all.
• We work toward the liberation of the earth from all destructive technologies.

Working on a world
we may never see!

• Creating a world where people of all ethnicities and backgrounds are celebrated, respected, and given equal opportunities to thrive.
• Fostering understanding and appreciation for the diverse abilities of all individuals, recognizing that each person’s unique talents contribute to our shared human experience.
• Promoting acceptance, love, and support for people of all gender identities and sexual orientations, working towards a society where everyone feels safe and valued.

Land Acknowledgement

• We acknowledge that we are on the unceded ancestral lands of the Upper Skagit people. A people that are still here, continuing to honor and bring to light their ancient heritage.
• We see you, respect your right to sovereignty and self-determination, and are committed to being better listeners, learners, and in lifting indigenous voices.