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Cumberland’s Weird Church offering a snowshoe pilgrimage

Whether we acknowledge it or not, we are all on our way somewhere—backwards, forwards, deeper into a relationship with God, avoiding someone or something…or in a new direction from where we set out.

Whether we acknowledge it or not, we are all on our way somewhere—backwards, forwards, deeper into a relationship with God, avoiding someone or something…or in a new direction from where we set out.

To explore the “journey” of life, and perhaps give fresh perspective on each individual’s outlook on life, Cumberland-based Weird Church is hosting a Snowshoe Pilgrimage open to the public.

Scheduled for Saturday, March 30, 1:30-4, the pilgrimage will start at Mount Washington’s Raven Lodge, taking the flattest trail with frequent stops for reflection, introspection, and deep listening.

After the trek, there will be time for drinks and discussion about the journey at the “apres pilgrimage” gathering at Ted’s Bar & Grill at the alpine lodge.

“A pilgrimage is an intentional spiritual journey—a trek for the body and soul— for which each participant opens themself up to the possibility that there can be transformation by that which is greater than ourselves,” said Rev. Ingrid Brown, founder of Weird Church and leader of this pilgrimage.

There is no charge to participate, although advance registration is requested by visiting www.weirdchurchcumberland.com/news

Snowshoe rentals are available at Mount Washington.

Founded in 2018, Weird Church is a “group of people in the Comox Valley who believe that all people are created in the image of God and bound in love and have intrinsic value.” Many who participate in Weird Church gatherings and activities seek spirituality outside of the traditional brick-and-mortar church or organized religion.

Many participants are moved by the life, love, and teachings of Jesus, but anyone is welcome to come and explore the spiritual life together.

Brown emphasizes that there are no barriers to full participation in Weird Church (including sexual orientation, gender identity, race, marital status, religious affiliation, political beliefs, socio-ecomonic status etc.)

“We’re here to bump into and wonder about the sacred together,” she said. “God is everywhere, but sometimes we need a reminder. And so, we gather in community. There is no ‘us and them,’ only ever the here and the now.”