After worship on Sunday a group of Trenton United congregants went on a hike to the Bleasdell Boulder, which is the largest glacial erratic in Ontario and one of the largest in North America. During the last ice age a glacier plunked this honkin' big boulder near the edge of the Trent River and it's a brief walk in to find it.
We had fun on the way, with a scavenger hunt for objects in nature. The trail was a bit slippery but I was the geezer and did just fine alongside kids who were enjoying the outing. Son Isaac grew up going on congregational hikes and now he and Rebekah are leading the way with the boys, who love being outdoors. And the hotdogs and hot chocolate were also appealing.
It would be wonderful if congregations included regular walks and exploration. We can become "be-wildered outsiders" together, as Jesus and his disciples were. Ya, I realize they didn't have to contend with Canadian winters!
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