UP WILD CHURCH

UPCOMING EVENTS

TIMES ARE EASTERN TIME ZONE.  All updates, weather cancellations will be on the facebook page.

NMU HEALING GROUP

SEPT 17- DEC 10 / NORTHERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY

We are creating a community based around healing through art, nature, and conversation that will meet 6 Saturdays in the Fall Semester.  Led by Intern, Natalie who feels that with the increased usage of technology, the high amounts of mental health issues on campus and our changing world, it is important to spend time on ourselves in intentional ways and to connect with our peers as much as possible. The first step to healing is being heard which enables us to take the next right step in our lives.  We gather for a variety of fun art projects & conversation!  Text Natalie @ (313)-618-4499 to join at any time.

KEWEENAW SERVICES

SAT. OCT 8 / KEWEENAW PENINSULA

We are organizing 2 events in the Northern U.P.!

 

1PM:  A wilderness hike at Gardener's Falls near Calumet. Hike will be 1-1.5 hours and we will offer a reflection along the trail and hopefully see some fall colors!

 

5PM:  Nature Prayer Service on the theme of "Opening the Book of Nature".  What to expect: Welcome to our Bioregion, Passing the Peace, Wilderness Reflection, Wander & Ponder, Sharing Circle, Shared Prayers & Incense, Closing Poem. Meeting at at Trinity Episcopal Church (205 East Montezuma Ave)

 

6PM: Informational Potluck about the possibility of beginning a branch of UP WILD in the Keweenaw.  Trinity Episcopal Church (205 East Montezuma Ave) in Houghton. PLEASE BRING A DISH to share!

 

WILD WALK: JASPER KNOB

SUN. OCTOBER 23 / 3PM/ ISHPEMING, MI

Walking the Iron Range in Ispheming leads up to a step ascent to see the view at Jasper Knob. Despite the word "range", the iron ranges are not mountain chains, but outcrops of Precambrian sedimentary formations containing high percentages of iron. Weather dependent. Intermediate to advanced hiking.  Meeting directions to follow.

NATURE PRAYER SERVICE

SUN. OCT. 30 / 4PM / PRESQUE ISLE BANDSHELL

A Special Hallow's Eve entry into a new season.  This is the day before All Hallows' Day, also known as All Saints' Day in the Christian calendar. The name derives from the Old English 'hallowed' meaning holy or sanctified and is now usually contracted to the more familiar word Halloween.  We are asking YOU to bring your favorite Saint to share and hear about some holy pilgrims to inspire us on our journey.  Our Nature Prayer Service is our time to gather outside in community.  What to expect: Welcome to our Bioregion, Passing the Peace, Wilderness Reflection, Wander & Ponder, Sharing Circle, Shared Prayers & Incense, Closing Poem. Community time to mingle with tea & snacks. Introverts welcome. Meeting at Presque Isle BANDSHELL.

WILDERNESS WALK

NOVEMBER DATE/TIME TBA

We are planning our monthly exploration into the wilderness- more details will be posted soon.

 

NATURE PRAYER SERVICE

SUN. NOV. 27 / 4PM / MORGAN CHAPEL

Our Nature Prayer Service is our time to gather in community.  What to expect: Welcome to our Bioregion, Passing the Peace, Wilderness Reflection, Wander & Ponder, Sharing Circle, Shared Prayers & Incense, Closing Poem. Community time to mingle with tea & snacks. Introverts welcome. Meeting location will be announced.

Tentative Summer/Fall Schedule *dates may change

 

May 21: Ladies Retreat Noon

May 27: Ascension in the Wild, Gwinn

May 29: Nature Prayer Service 4pm

 

June 11: Kid’s Hike & Thrift Store Tour

June 21: Wilderness Walk, South Beach Trail Marquette 6:00PM

June 26: Nature Prayer Service 4pm

 

July 6: Wilderness Walk Dead River Empire + Consumption 6PM

July 15: Prayer Sit-In, Shores of Lake Superior

July 17: Rapid River Nature Prayer Service 3pm

July 22-24: Volunteering on Green Team, Hiawatha Music Festival

July 23: Kid’s Foraging at Blueberry Ridge 10:30AM

July 31: Nature Prayer Service 4pm

 

August 11: Hazel’s Hike, Sugarloaf Mountain 6PM

August 20: Wilderness Walk, Wetmore Pond

August 27: Eastern U.P. Branch Nature Prayer Service (Cedarville) 2pm

August 28: Nature Prayer Service 4pm

 

Sat. September 3 & 10: Cedar Tree Planting in Big Bay

September 14 5PM: Blessing of the Monarchs, Stonington Peninsula

September 25 4PM: Nature Prayer Service: How to Saunter, Meditative Walks in Nature

Art & Soul NMU Outdoor Healing Circles Begin (Sept-Dec.)

 

October 8: Wilderness Walk and Nature Prayer Service, Fall Colors in the Keweenaw Peninsula

October 20(tentative): Wilderness Walk, Jasper Knob Iron Range

October 30: Nature Prayer Service Hallow’s Eve 4pm

 

More to come...

 

NATURE PRAYER SERVICES

A TIME TO BE...

TOGETHER IN COMMUNITY

EVERY LAST SUNDAY PER MONTH

A GLIMPSE AT OUR PAST EVENTS

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Every month we hope to offer multiple events based on interest and co-creators:

  • Wilderness Walks at a revolving location within Marquette County (& beyond)

  • Nature Prayer Service @ Presque Isle Park

  • Family-friendly and kid inclusive offerings

  • Story sharing circles (open to topic ideas)

  • Virtual Wilderness Walks for those outside of the U.P.

  • Field Trips to learn sustainability, food resislience, native species, ect

  • Prayer Sit-ins at locations in need of healing or under threat by industrialization