In the first century AD, those who followed Christ's teachings were referred to as 'Followers of the Way'. They usually gathered in their homes and eventually had to hide their gathering in caves as they were targeted by both the Jewish Sanhedrin and the Romans.
Absolutely. Nothing more Church than a walk in the woods, with the animals, birds singing all around. Nature is Godly.
Which brought this old hymn to mind. :-)
https://youtu.be/3_dMzucjEaw?si=XDPhVsGpvCsGXWfR
oh that brings memories of a funeral, where our then lead soprano sang it... thanks !
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