Events

Our popular hike will happen again! 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! We must adhere to safety guidelines so all participants must pre-register by sending an email to lanni@upwild.org. You will also be given instructions on where to gather. IF RAIN cancellation: take the virtual walk found here.

A part of Northern Michigan University's Climate Awareness Week, we will sit (virtually) on the shores of Superior at Little Presque Isle with the Huron Mountains, Garlic Point & Granite Loma in the distance. We will open with quiet meditation (to hear the sounds of the great lake) and hear the voices of the Northern Great Lakes Water Stewards; a faith-based voice which monitors, protects and santifies the lakes and rivers of the U.P. * We will be offering this again IN PERSON based on interest- if you would attend a prayer gathering at this location, message lanni@upwild.org.

LEAFERS UNITE! People travel from afar to witness the beauty of the changing of seasons in the Upper Peninsula- we get an insiders view of the majestic Huron Mountains with a guided hike and some meditative stops to enjoy the beauty and wonder of God's creation. Intermediate level hike with some hill climbing involved. We must adhere to safety guidelines so all participants must pre-register by sending an email to lanni@upwild.org. Location on where to meet will also be given once registered- it will be off Highway 550 towards Big Bay.

All Hallows' Eve falls on 31st October each year, and 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 WILL broadcast LIVE from da woods sharing some forgotten history and asking YOU to bring your favorite Saint to share and hear about some holy pilgrims to inspire us on our journey. In order to share "in person" face-to-face email lanni@upwild.org for the Zoom link.

A collaborative prayer circle with children welcome. The teaching goes, "Blessed be the Peacemakers" not "Blessed be the consumers" so let's not indulge the Black Friday mob but instead gather in the light! A time to give our thanks for the meager & momentous blessings in our lives- we encourage children to especially share what they are thankful for! They can make a colorful picture, tell a story, show and tell- anything to get them excited and engaged! Circle will gather on zoom so please EMAIL lanni@upwild.org FOR LINK.

A sanctuary of tranquility inside the city limits of Marquette, Park Cemetery is a favorite place to take a stroll among locals. Many know the ducks & ponds but less known are the hiking trails and community garden inside. We will explore it all on a 1 hour nature walk which includes meditative stops to offer a reflection, share a story, and offer prayers for our ancestors. We will be prepared for snow and dress accordingly. Safety guidelines will also be followed so we ask everyone to register & numbers will be limited- by emailing lanni@upwild.org for exact meeting location.

This is not an ugly sweater party (unless you want it to be!) but still a chance to mingle with one another. If you have watched an online service, attended in person, or are simply curious about who we are- this is a chance for us to "meet" each other via Zoom. It's important to continue to build relationships and create community during these times of isolation so instead of offering a service this week, we would like to focus on getting to know each other more.

Put your favorite Christmas/Holiday decoration in the background, bake some gingerbread cookies (and tell us how good they are...), bring a peppermint tea or spiced coconut latte and meet other like-minded people. Email lanni@upwild.org for link.