Rachel Summers

@curiouswilds.bsky.social

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Often muddy, kind, chaotic, finds the world endlessly interesting. Ordained pioneer, married to a lovely man with many hats. Mum to five awesome kids. Loves London, the forest, swimming in the sea, arguing for a kinder system for SEND kids.

Painted by The modern saints by Gracie
Winds of Hope Greenbelt is a place where, like it or not, we are much more aware of the weather than usual. Join Rachel Summers to explore what God has to say about the wind, to play and create together as we make and fly kites as an act of worship. Sun 12.30 Shelter
Message reads, 'we all missed you. We're shattered and that's between 5 of us running it between us'
Feet in a hospital bed
Blackberries growing on a bush. Just a couple are ripe.
Woman stands in damp forest. She wears a blue dress with orange patterns on.
Chalice with wine and paten with very rustic flat bread!
Hand holding a postcard with pride flag and words 'You are wonderfully made'.
Happy priest with cuddly chicken
Red admiral butterfly on my hand. Gorgeous red and white bars on the black, as well as shining blue at the base of the wings.
Backs of heads in a church, film on a screen.
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Biscuits, chocolate buttons, marshmallows
WL presents... Praying & Playing in Creation! OUTDOOR CHURCH CONFERENCE SATURDAY 27th September 2025 09:30am-15:30pm £12 (including lunch & refreshments) £10 EARLY BIRD TICKETS (available before 14th July) £8 YOUNG LEADERS aged 13-18 (attend with an adult) £FREE CHILDREN aged 0-12 (accompanied by parent/carer) VENUE: Launde Abbey Whether you're a regular Forest Church leader or just Interested in exploring worship outside for the first time, Join us for a family-friendly, relaxed Outdoor Church Gathering. There will be opportunities to worship together and walk alongside our experienced workshop hosts in small groups. 10 amazing Workshop hosts, including... Rachel Summers Author of Wild Worship Sara Hargreaves Author of Outdoor Worship Activities for all-ages This is a 'walking conference', all sessions will happen outside in the grounds of Launde Abbey. Wheelchair accessible routes are available. Launde Abbey "Bring a deckchair and travel mug with you" CONTACT: Anne Scott (Leicester)-07856776604 Book here: https://htl.churchsuite.com/events/rrleu611
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Spray painted stencil reads, 'what if this bridge was a park?' Boot toes for scale
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Kettle on tripod over fire
Woman in dry robe by empty beach
Chickens
Painting of Jesus holding starving child.
River Riding surrounded by lush May greenery
Child's pencil drawing of someone brushing their teeth. Their tired eyes are slits.
Leaves, flowers, butterfly ID sheet, paper butterflies
Hapa zome butterfly
Window entirely filled with trees.
Woman priest wears newly sewn red stole, made of African batik fabric.
Three full bags of different items.
Adults and tiny children dance round a rudimentary maypole in a churchyard