Thursday 10 March 2016

God's Great Outdoors 


In the late 1970s Roger Ulrich conducted research to see if people recovered in hospitals better if they had something natural to look at out their window. The answer was a resounding “YES!”  Numerous studies since Ulrich’s original research have confirmed that spending time in nature has healing benefits, both physically and emotionally.


               Many times we think of nature providing us only with food and raw materials, but God’s handiwork provides us more than just the obvious.  Gardeners and nature enthusiasts will attest that they enjoy the outdoors because it makes them feel better.  So get outside!

               If you are up for a brisk 4-6 mile local walk with several other church members about once a month, you are in luck.  The St. James Walkers are a lively group of adults that enjoy the exercise, the company, the scenery, and a hearty meal at a pub after the walk.            
   For more information and to be added to the email list, contact Andrew Shingleton andrew@shingle.gotadsl.co.uk