Wilderness

Bethany Wilderness Ministry exists to facilitate transformational encounters with Christ, community, and creation. We seek to provide a diverse array of trip options from day-hikes, backpacking trips, snowshoe trips, car camping trips, urban hikes, and other outdoor excursions.

Bethany Wilderness Ministry was founded in the summer of 2000 and has successfully facilitated outdoor ministry for over 20 years. Whether you are new to Seattle, new to Bethany, or new to the outdoors, we hope you will join us on one or more of our trips as we look to grow in relationship with Christ and others through the context of creation.

Ancient Paths experiences

Registration is live for summer 2021

Connect with Christ and engage with your story through the text of creation and the practice of spiritual disciplines on a fully-guided Ancient Paths Experience. Join one of our generic experiences or select an age or gender-specific trip to connect with others in your demographics. Registration required two-and-a-half months before your trip date to accommodate pre-trip meetings.

Summer 2021 Dates:

• June 26-27 - Recent Post-Grad Trip, $30, Register
• July 10-11 - General Trip, $30, Register
• July 17-18 - General Trip, $30, Register
• July 17-18 - Mom's Trip, $30, Register
• July 24-25 - General Trip (Difficult), $30, Register
• July 30-1 - Women’s Two-Nighter, $75, Register
• August 7-8 - General Trip, $30 Register
• August 13-15 - Men Over 50 Trip, $75, Register
• August 21-22 - BIPOC Trip, $30, Register
• August 28-29 - Women's Trip, $30, Register
• September 4-5 (Labor Day) - Couples Trip, $30, Register

For more information, please visit the Spirit, Soul, Body website.

Questions? Contact John Wayne Seitzler.

Bethany Wilderness Ministry Upcoming Events*

*Please note: To ensure the safety of all participants, all upcoming events will follow the phase guidelines of King County's Safe Start Plan.

Bethany Cycling Club | 4th Saturdays March–October

What do bikes, the great PNW, and a heart for refugees have in common? This group! Join other cyclists from Bethany to get outside, build community, and learn about creating a hospitable place for vulnerable immigrants. 

April 24 Ride: Route: BCC Green Lake to Burke-Gillman, clockwise around the north end of Lake Washington, south through Juanita and Kirkland, across 520 to Gasworks, up Stone Way and back to BCC GL.

Distance: Just under 35 miles.

Elevation: Roughly 1100 ft.

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