UP WILD CHURCH

UPCOMING EVENTS

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

HOLY HIKE (OUTDOORS)

FRIDAY, JULY 24 / 6PM Presque Isle Park

This is a time for us to just be in nature and open our senses! We will begin & end our hike with a short reflection or prayer. We ask all who attend to adhere to our safety guidelines. Further details and logistics can be found on our Facebook event page.  Spots are limited to 10 participants and pre-registration is required HERE.

NATURE PRAYER SERVICE

WED, JULY 29 /  NOON / LIVE ON FACEBOOK

 We open in a breathing exercise to center ourselves and move into a 'virtual' nature walk through the wilderness of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan before closing in communal prayer. All are welcome, U.P. Wild is a space welcoming of people from all faith backgrounds. Join us ONLINE and invite a friend! REPLAY of last week's hike. A 15 minute walk meditation for your lunch break.

LIVE 'FROM DA WOODS'

FRIDAY, JULY 31 / 6PM ONLINE

JOIN US for a guest reflection diving deep into the wealth of wisdom found in the Christian tradition.  We will explore topics in a fresh light relatable to those who have either stepped away from traditional church services or those seeking to further explore the foundations of their faith. We will be LIVE "from da woods" of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan on Facebook.

WORSHIPING OUTDOORS

THRS, AUGUST 6 / 4PM EST / ONLINE

The Wild Church Network is organizing an online conversation around taking worship outdoors - specifically geared towards traditional congregations looking for guidance on how to gather outdoors. UP Wild will facilitate the discussion. Link and details to come.

NATURE PRAYER SERVICE

FRIDAY, AUGUST 7 / 6-6:30 PM / LIVE ON FB & YOUTUBE

 We are going to go (virtually) on a very special walk through a small town with a large history – situated in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Nicknamed, "Old Towne" we will see the ruins of a neighborhood long ago affected by mining in the area. We will climb staircases that lead to non-existing homes and see how nature has reclaimed this space. There is a peace that now has taken over in this "Lost Community" that may give us insight into our present and our future. A unique opportunity to walk together in the safety and surrounding of your own home.
We open in silent reflection and are given subtle guidance on our virtual walk in order to come back and share our experience in prayer while ending in a nature themed poem.

HOLY HIKE (OUTDOORS)

FRIDAY, AUGUST 14 / 6PM JACKSON PARK

 We will begin & end our hike with a short reflection or prayer as we take a short walk through "Old Towne" Negaunee. We will climb staircases that lead to non-existing homes and see how nature has reclaimed this space. For many of us who grew up  around the U.P. this may be actually be your first time going into the caving grounds- so come learn some local history!  Spots are limited to 10 participants and pre-registration is required HERE.

NATURE PRAYER SERVICES

A TIME TO BE...

TOGETHER IN COMMUNITY

WANT TO BE MORE INVOLVED?

Wild Church is evolving out of a need originally expressed by many young adults in the MQT area and is now clear all ages are wanting to be involved.  The desire to experience an aunthentic Christian community outside the walls of church and open to all.

There are many different ways in which you can share your gifts: