Journal

Stories from the field.

Accounts from participants, reflections on faith and the outdoors, and updates on the work of the Renewal Fund.

Participant Story

What I found on the shore of Lake Bunyonyi

A first-time retreat guest on what changed after three days of guided reflection and gospel worship by the water.

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Faith & Nature

Why we worship outdoors

On choosing the lakeshore and the forest over a conventional church hall.

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Community Impact

The first ten Renewal Fund places

A look at who the Fund reached first, and what they took home.

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Wellness

Rest is a discipline, not a reward

Our wellness lead on why structured reflection works better outdoors than indoors.

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Travel

Planning your first Nature Renewal Journey

A practical guide to what to expect, what to pack, and how to prepare mentally for the journey.

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Research

What the evidence says about nature and wellbeing

A short review of why time outdoors supports emotional and psychological wellbeing.

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