ROOTED AND GROUNDED: Finding Strength in the “Wood Wide Web”

Rev. Laura Phillips launched our “Renewed Strength” series by exploring what it truly means to be “rooted and grounded” in God’s love. Drawing on the scientific and indigenous wisdom of Robin Wall Kimmerer, we looked at how forest networks—the “Wood Wide Web”—ensure communal flourishing through shared resources and support. Much like a training plan for a half-marathon, a resilient faith requires intentional spiritual practices: engaging with scripture, reliance on the Holy Spirit, and participating in a community where love is practiced. We are reminded that we are not isolated individuals; we are a network of roots, grounded in a love that surpasses knowledge and sustained by a God who intends for us to flourish together.