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"For me, each of the experiences went beyond anything I could have done on my own. I'm someone who does connect with the outside and the wilderness in ways that renew me and feed me and energize me. But the combination of the spiritual, physical, mental and emotional experiences really forced me to look at things in an entirely different way. I could stay [out here in the wilderness] another week because I still have a lot of work to do! (laughing) It was life-altering for me."
~ Susan Turner

 

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canoeing the Apostle Islands in Wisconsin

Renewal in the Wilderness leads canoe and sea kayaking trips, as well as other expeditions in nature throughout the year. Founder John Lionberger also speaks regularly at groups and gatherings throughout the U.S.

SPECIAL EVENT:

Renewal in the Wilderness will be featured on PBS's Religion and Ethics Newsweekly, a highly-awarded and regarded news program onDecember 12 and/or 13. Please check your local listings for time

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Belief & Practice: Wilderness Spirituality: John Lionberger is a former Chicago TV advertising executive who had a profound experience of God's presence while he was on a wilderness expedition. Now, as host Bob Abernethy reports, Lionberger is an ordained United Church of Christ minister who leads others on wilderness trips designed to help them have their own experiences of the holy, when all the trappings of everyday life are left behind.

2010

Alaska kayaking trip

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2009

  • Alaska kayaking trip
    March
     Rio Grande, TX, Canoe Trip
    3/8-3/14

    Rotary Club of Deerfield
    648 Deerfield Road, Deerfield, IL
    3/19, Thursday, noon

    Women's Resource Fair
    The WRF brings together companies whose products or services improve women's lives. Proceeds go to Gilda's Club, named after Gilda Radner (one of the original cast members of Saturday Night Live) who died of ovarian cancer.
    Unitarian Church, 1330 Ridge Ave., Evanston, IL
    3/20-3/21
    3/21, Saturday, 12:45 - 1:30 pm: "Finding God (and Yourself) in Nature" presentation by John Lionberger

    First United Church of Oak Park
    848 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL
    3/22, Sunday, 9:30 am
  • April
     Lake Powell, UT, Sea Kayaking Trip
    4/19-4/25
  • May
    North Shore Women's Conference
    Sponsored by 17 area Chambers of Commerce
    Holiday Inn North Shore/Skokie Banquet & Conference Center
    5300 W. Touhy Avenue, Skokie, IL
    5/15, Friday, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

    Kishwaukee River Canoe Trip
    5/23
  • June
     Kishwaukee River Canoe Trip
    6/6

    Skokie Lagoon Kayaking Field Trip
    Register for this custom trip through Infinity Foundation of Highland Park. These beautiful lagoons hold an astonishing array of wildlife, and are excellent for "gliding and watching".
    6/14, Sunday, 12:30 - 5:30 pm

    Wisconsin River Canoe Trip
    6/19-21

    General Synod Meeting, United Church of Christ
    DeVos Center, 303 Monroe Avenue NW. Grand Rapids, MI
    6/26-6/29
John Lioberger and friend
  • August
    Apostle Islands, WI, Sea Kayaking Trip
    8/28-9/2
  • September
    Boundary Waters Canoe Trip
     9/6-9/12

    Kishwaukee River Canoe Trip
    9/19
  • October
    Kishwaukee River Canoe Trip
    10/10

    Wisconsin River Canoe Trip
    10/23-10/25

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