UP WILD CHURCH
2026 Branch Calendars
Marquette (EST)
February
Friday, 2/6 6-8pm: Crafting in Community
Making Valentines for Room at the Inn. Bring a project, share a project, DIY makers space. Candles, twinkle lights and mellow music for a calming atmosphere. St Paul's Church @ 201 E Ridge. St. Marquette
Thursday, 2/19 12-1pm: Coffee in Community (ashes available)
Provisions Cafe, 401 S Lakeshore Blvd, Marquette
Sunday, 2/22 3:30-5pm: Wild Church Service
Marquette Commons Indoor Farmers Market area, 112 S 3rd St.
March
Friday, 3/6 6-8pm: Crafting in Community
Bring a project, share a project, DIY makers space. Candles, twinkle lights and mellow music for a calming atmosphere. St Paul's Church @ 201 E Ridge. St. Marquette
Saturday, 3/7 10:30-2:30pm : Sharing our Stories
You are invited to share your stories. How you came to be part of your faith community? How you experience God’s love in your faith community? How you share God’s love in your daily life and how your faith community supports you in this sharing? Hosted by the Episcopal Diocese to celebrate a day of sharing stories of living in community within the church and outside the church in daily life. All welcome regardless of faith background. Lunch is provided so please RSVP at www.upepiscopal.org. St. Paul's Church 201 E Ridge in Marquette.
Thursday, 3/19 12-1pm: Coffee in Community
Potentially at Caribou Coffee inside Econo Foods in Marquette
Sunday, 3/29 3:30-5pm: Wild Church Pine Sunday Service
Honalee Retreat Center Outdoor Bonfire.
April
Friday, 4/3 6-8pm: Easter Crafting in Community + Outdoor Stations of the Cross
Details TBA
Thursday, 4/16 12-1pm: Coffee in Community
Potentially at Caribou Coffee inside Econo Foods in Marquette
Sunday, 4/26 3:30-5pm: Wild Church Service
Marquette Commons Indoor Farmers Market area, 112 S 3rd St.
Keweenaw (EST)
February
Saturday, 2/14 3pm: Nature Prayer Gathering
Meeting at Nara Nature Center, Houghton. This UP Wild in the Keweenaw Gathering will be indoors with an outdoor component. Snowshoes and cross-country skis are welcome.
March
Saturday, 3/14 3pm: Nature Prayer Gathering
Meeting at Nara Nature Center, Houghton. Touching on Celtic Spirituality. As always go to branch page and contact leader for specific directions.
April
Saturday, 4/18 3pm: Nature Prayer Gathering
Meeting at Eagle River Falls Community Center/Museum are. As always go to branch page and contact leader for specific directions.
May
Saturday, 5/16 3pm: Nature Prayer Gathering
Holy Trinity Church in Chassell.
June
Wednesday, 6/17 7pm: Wilderness Walk
Location to be determined
July
Wednesday, 7/15 7pm: Wilderness Walk
Location to be determined
August
Wednesday, 8/12 7pm: Wilderness Walk
Location to be determined
The Bridges (EST)
February
Saturday 2/28 2pm: Nature Prayer Gathering "Quiet Awakening"
We are meeting at the Straits Park in St Ignace. Service will last about 1 hour.
Come dressed for the outdoors.
April
U.P. Wild in Sault Ste. Marie's Free Tree for Youth
Know a person under 18? Do they want to plant a tree this spring?
Trees are native to Michigan (last year we received cedars), and they are delivered mid April. We can make a big difference in the life of the youth and the health of creation all around us esp. in the Soo. Contact Branch Leader Katie to sign up.
Delta County (EST)
February
Tuesday, 2/24 6pm: Breaking Bread Meal & Wander/Ponder
Enjoy a free meal at Jack's Restaurant in Rapid River and be guided in a short meditative walk before breaking bread in community. Meal is free but $5 donation (if able) for our waitstaff's tip. Family friendly.
March
Palm Sunday, March 29 TBA
Menominee (CST)
Schedule TBA
Paradise (EST)
May-September
TBA: Blessings with Nature & Nature Prayer Gatherings
Wild West (CST)
March
Wilderness Walk: TBA
Meeting in Ironwood/Bessemer Area
Munising (EST)
May-September
TBA: Wilderness Walks
WANT TO BE A BRANCH LEADER?
Our annual Leaders Retreat & Training
will take place August 23-25, 2026
at Fortune Lake Camp in Crystal Falls, MI