UP WILD CHURCH

UPCOMING EVENTS

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

LADIES RETREAT!

SAT. MAY 21 / NOON / GWINN

Ladies work hard!  May is a perfect time to celebrate their work in our community & families by RELAXING! We are offering an afternoon of BRUNCH + YOGA where the only commitment is to show up and have a good time.  Introverts welcome.  Space available for 10 - RSVP here.  Event is FREE.  (For those wishing to make a donation of $20/per person simply to cover costs, any proceeds will go to our ministry.) Bring Your Own Yoga Mat & Blanket.

WILDERNESS WALK

WED. MAY 25 / 6:00PM / SOUTH BEACH

 We will be meeting at South Beach parking lot on Lake St. and walking the bike path. We encourage those wanting to experience a walk with us to come- easy mobility.  Beautiful view of Lake Superior is a guarantee + good conversation while we take in the beauty of our urban area. We will stop in two areas for a reflection: one is a wetland ecotone and the other is by the Carp River to learn a little Anishinaabeg ancenstral history. 

 

SPIRIT PEEPERS VIGIL

FRI. MAY 27 / 8:30PM / GWINN

ASCENSION in the WILD:  A wild way to honor the Ascension (rising of Jesus from earthly realm into Heavenly) is by listening to the newly emerging frogs raise their voices into the night.  We will be gathering at a location in Gwinn for a dusk vigil in the wetlands-- simply... to listen.  Please be prepared in sharing Ascension or Pentecost inspiration.  Meet at the water tower, Forsyth Township, on Johnson Lake Rd in Gwinn. From 35 turn south on Johnson Lake Rd.

 

NATURE PRAYER SERVICE

SUN. MAY 29 / 4:00 PM / PRESQUE ISLE GAZEBO

Our Nature Prayer Service is our time to gather outside in community.  What to expect: Welcome to our Bioregion, Passing the bowl: quotes to keep, Wilderness Reflection, Wander & Ponder, Sharing Circle, Shared instrument song, Shared Prayers & Incense, Closing Poem. Community time to mingle with tea & snacks.  Can you bring chips or juice? Sign up Here.

 

THRIFT STORE TOUR

SAT. JUNE 11 / 10:30 AM

We are collaborating with Silver Creek Church & Thrift Store to see how people's donations of unwanted items become another person's treasures!  We will get a tour of the backroom and also see how clothes & items are sorted while learning how to REUSE as a part of our faith life.  Geared towards kids but all ages of curiosity welcome. Small hike and time in the playground afterwards. Free.  Meeting at 219 Silver Creek Rd, MQT.

 

 

 

NATURE PRAYER SERVICE

JUNE 26 / 4:00PM / PRESQUE ISLE GAZEBO

Our Nature Prayer Service is our time to gather outside in community.  What to expect: Welcome to our Bioregion, Passing the bowl: quotes to keep, Wilderness Reflection, Wander & Ponder, Sharing Circle, Shared instrument song, Shared Prayers & Incense, Closing Poem. Community time to mingle with tea & snacks. Introverts welcome.

Tentative Summer/Fall Schedule *dates may change

 

May 21: Ladies Retreat Noon

May 25: Wilderness Walk, South Beach Trail Marquette 6:00PM

May 27: Ascension in the Wild, Gwinn

May 29: Nature Prayer Service 4pm

 

June 11: Kid’s Hike & Thrift Store Tour

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

July 23: Kid’s Foraging at Lakenland 10:30AM

July 31: Nature Prayer Service 4pm

 

August 4: Hazel’s Hike, Sugarloaf Mountain 6PM

August 10: Religious Trauma Outdoor Workshop

August 20: Wilderness Walk, Wetmore Pond

August 28: Nature Prayer Service 4pm

Date TBD: MQT County Old Growth Protection Dedication, Blessing + Celebration

 

September 2: How to Saunter, Meditative Walk in Nature

September 7: Blessing of the Monarchs, Stonington Peninsula

September 17: Wilderness Walk, Jasper Knob Iron Range

September 25: Nature Prayer Service 4pm

 

October 8: Wilderness Walk, Fall Colors in the Keweenaw Peninsula

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

 

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