The aim of these walks is to combine the enjoyment of walking in the countryside with a reflection on the ways God reveals Himself through His creation. Some reports and pictures of previous walks can be found at Walk with the Creator- 2001 and Walk with the Creator- 2004/5 A new series is about to begin in July 2005:

The aim of this series of “Walk with the Creator” is to explore some of Oxford's most special places of countryside.

Each walk has a theme, based on a verse from the Bible. The Bible is rich in its appreciation of nature-many of the poetic writings in the Old Testament use nature as symbols for different concepts or spiritual principles. In the New Testament, Jesus especially had an acute awareness of the wonder, beauty and meaning of creation and used nature in his parables and teachings. As Alice Parmalee writes in her splendid book `All the Birds of the Bible', “all nature was to Him a finger pointing to God”.

After the walk there will be the option of going to St Clement's, Oxford for refreshments and a time of reflection on the afternoon walk. There is no booking fee but a donation to cover the cost of printing, materials and refreshments would be appreciated.

Please ring or email Caroline Steel to BOOK a place. Numbers are limited to 25 people per walk. Transport can be arranged if needed. Telephone: 01865 432600 Email: Caroline Steel

A walk exploring one of the best botanical sites in midland Britain! This local Wildlife Trust reserve contains a variety of habitats, including an area of limestone grassland with large anthills!

Meet on the road verge opposite the Royal Oak farmhouse on the B4027 road between Beckley and Islip at 2.00 pm.

A walk to a secluded grassy valley, just south-west of Oxford. Here we will experience the beauty of the countryside in autumn and examine the many varieties of fruits and seeds in the hedgerows and fields.

A walk alongside the River Thames or Isis with views across to Port Meadow. A range of birds is likely to be seen on both the river and meadow, including kingfishers, ducks and waders.

Meet at the West Oxford Community Centre off the Botley Road, at 2.00 pm. The path may be very wet so good footwear is essential.

“For the Lord your God is bringing you into a good land- a land with streams and pools of water, with springs flowing in the valleys and hills…” (Deuteronomy 8:7)

A walk covering the varied countryside around Southfield Golf Course, including the Lye stream and a small area of fen vegetation which contains many locally rare plants and insects.