A Note from Pastor Peter: In Spring of 2025, I went back to school for the first time in 23 years and began a Doctor of Ministry (DMin) program at Fuller Seminary in Pasadena, California. The program is focused on Christian Spirituality (the many ways Christians connect with God in their relationship with him). As part of the program, I'm doing research to test a new method for equipping people to encounter and connect with God in creation (i.e., the outdoors).  If that sounds interesting to you, you can be involved in the following ways:

• Voluntarily Participate in Academic Research
• Participate in a 4 to 6 session course
• Go on one of four guided excursions to Encounter God in Creation:
  • Grand Canyon Backpacking: February 25 - March 1, 2027
  • West Seattle Park/Gardens - May 2027 - Exact date TBD
  • Chain Lakes Loop Hike  and Overnight (Mt. Baker/Shuksan) - July/August 2027 - Exact Date TBD
  • Snow Lake Day Hike - July/August 2027 - Exact Date TBD

If you choose to participate in this project, you'll be asked to provide feedback in a variety of ways. I'm pretty excited about this project and I would be grateful to anyone who would want to give their time to voluntarily participate in some academic research out in God's creation. You can click on the name of each excursion listed above to find out more information and to register to participate.
This is more than a beautiful adventure - it's an opportunity to be equipped to encounter God in creation in a deep  way and contribute to academic research at the same time that may be helpful for you, our church, and potentially other people, pastors, and churches as well.