UP WILD CHURCH
2026 Branch Calendars
Marquette (EST)
January
Friday, 1/2 6-8pm: Crafting in Community
St Paul's Church @ 201 E Ridge. St. Marquette. We will have the space open for New Years intentions, journaling and soul collage.
Thursday, 1/15 12-1pm: Coffee in Community
We will begin a new year with new discussions at a new location!
An invitation to get to know each other more over a cuppa! We will share how we find our spirituality. Open to newcomers to ask questions.
Provisions Cafe, 401 S Lakeshore Blvd, Marquette
Sunday, 1/25 3:30pm: Wild Church Service
Come for an afternoon of fellowship. Experience a Wild Church Service and socialize with others. Meeting at the Marquette Commons (112 S 3rd St.). This is an indoor space with a gas fireplace located in the heart of downtown with an outdoor area for our wander & ponder.
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
Provisions Cafe, 401 S Lakeshore Blvd, Marquette
Sunday, 2/22 3:30pm: Wild Church Service
Marquette Commons (112 S 3rd St.)
March
Friday, 3/6 6-8pm: Crafting in Community
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
Provisions Cafe, 401 S Lakeshore Blvd, Marquette
Sunday, 3/29 3:30pm: Wild Church Pine Sunday Service
Outdoor Bonfire area TBA.
Keweenaw (EST)
January
Saturday, 1/10 3pm: Barn Nature Prayer Gathering
Meeting at Calumet Township Park to walk the short distance to a nice barn for the 1 hour service.
February
Saturday, 2/14 3pm: Nature Prayer Gathering
Meeting at Nara Nature Center, Houghton. More details to follow.
March
Saturday, 3/14 3pm: Nature Prayer Gathering
Meeting at Nara Nature Center, Houghton. More details to follow
April
Saturday, 4/11 3pm: Nature Prayer Gathering
Boston Pond, Keweenaw Land Trust area
May
Saturday, 5/16 3pm: Nature Prayer Gathering
Eagle River Falls Community Center/Museum area
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)
January
Saturday, 1/17th 1pm: Nature Prayer Gathering in St. Ignace
Meeting at St. Ignace Straits State Park near bridge.
Dress comfy warm and bring a folding chair.
Message branch leader for more details.
February
TBA: Nature Prayer Gathering in Sault Ste. Marie
Delta County (EST)
January
Sunday, 1/25 3pm: Nature Prayer Gathering Potluck
A little old-fashioned house church gathering with deeply enriching conversation and spritiual wisdom. Rapid River location for GPS: 9450 26.75 Lane. Potluck meal bring a dish to share.
Menominee (CST)
Schedule TBA
Paradise (EST)
May-September
TBA: Blessings with Nature & Nature Prayer Gatherings
Wild West (CST)
February
Sunday, 2/15 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