UP WILD CHURCH

Welcome to Wild Church

Marquette County

We meet year round

We formed in 2019 and have a very active group. Our area covers Marquette County and serves the northern central parts of the U.P.

Current Offerings:

Wild Church Nature Therapy Service

Wilderness Walks

Crafting in Community

Coffee in Community

Wild School

Safe Harbor Aging Circle
Wild Guy Coffee Fellowship

Religious Wounds Healing Circle

 

2025 Schedule (EST)

- January -

Sun. January 12 3PM: U.P. Wild Delta County's "Being in the moment" Home Gathering @ 9450 25.75 Lane Rapid River.

Thrs. January 16 Noon:  Coffee & Conversation @ The Crib. Open to anyone wanting to learn more.

Sun. January 19 3PM:  U.P. Wild Keweenaw Nature Prayer Service, Chapel of St. Matthew (Hancock)

Sat. January 25 2:30PM: U.P. Wild Eastern Nature Prayer Service "Wonder, Ponder, Feeding Creation, @ Straits State Park, St. Ignace

Sun. January 26 4PM: Nature Prayer Service "Let Your Life Speak", Blueberry Ridge Lot 2 Warming Hut (Gwinn)

 

- February -

Sat. February 1 2PM: Wilderness Walk at Songbird Trail at Little Presque

Wed. February 12 6-8PM: Valentine Making Party for Room at the Inn, St. Paul's Basement 201 E Ridge St.

Sun. February 16 3PM:  U.P. Wild Keweenaw Nature Prayer Service, Chapel of St. Matthew (Hancock)

Thrs. February 20 Noon: Coffee & Convo Circle @ The Crib. Open to anyone wanting to learn more.

Sun. February 23 4PM: Nature Prayer Service "Celtic Spirituality" Guest Pr. Bre will share stories from her trip to Iona Scotland.

 

- March -

Fri. March 7, 14, 21, 28 @ 10AM: Wild School Outdoor adventure for families.

Sun. March 16 3PM:  U.P. Wild Keweenaw Nature Prayer Service, Chapel of St. Matthew (Hancock)

Thrs. March 20 Noon: Coffee & Convo Circle @ The Crib. Open to anyone wanting to learn more.

Sun. March 30 4PM: Nature Prayer Service MQT

Blueberry Ridge Warming Hut Lot 2 / South of Crossroads off Hwy 553

 

- April -

Fri. April 4, 11, 18, 25 @ 10AM: Wild School Outdoor adventure for families.

Fri. April 4 6-8PM: Crafting in Community a Drop-in Creativity Space, The Sanctuary St. Pauls 201 E Ridge

Sun. April 13 3:30PM:  Pine Sunday Outdoor Bonfire Service, Honalee Retreat Center

Thrs. April 17 Noon: Coffee & Convo Circle @ The Crib. Open to anyone wanting to learn more.

Fri. April 18 5:30PM: Outdoor Stations of the Cross, Holy Cross Cemetery, 1400 Wright St. MQT

Thrs. April 24 7PM: Interfaith Water Stewards hosting "Fluoride & Drinking Water: A Public Conversation", Messiah Lutheran 305 W. Magnetic

Sun. April 27 4PM: Wild Church Service, Presque Ise Gazebo

 

- May -

Fri. May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 @ 10AM: Wild School Outdoor adventure for families.

Fri. May 2 6-8PM: Crafting in Community a Drop-in Creativity Space, The Sanctuary St. Pauls 201 E Ridge

Sat. May 10 10:45AM: Wilderness Walk @ Jasper Knob in Ishpeming

Thrs. May 15 Noon: Coffee in Community @ The Peace Gardens + Lending Library, 131 E. Ridge (look for signage)

Sun. May 25 3:30PM: Wild Church Service, Presque Isle Gazebo

 

- June -

Fri. June 6 6-8PM: Crafting in Community a Drop-in Creativity Space, The Sanctuary St. Pauls 201 E Ridge

Sat. June 14 10AM: Wilderness Walk w/ Asahi Nordic of the UP.

Originating from Finland, a holistic approach incorporating gentle movements synchronized with slow breathing.

Meeting at Kawbawgan Memorial rock on Presque Isle

Thrs. June 19 Noon: First Day of Summer! Coffee in Community

Sun. June 29 3:30PM: Wild Church Service, Presque Isle Gazebo

 

- July -

Sat. July 12 TBD: Wilderness Walk

Thrs. July 17 Noon: Coffee in Community

Sun. July 27 3:30PM: Wild Church Service, Presque Isle Gazebo

TBA:  Kid’s Blueberry Foraging Adventure. We will provide a snack & nature walk bingo cards

 

- August -

Wed. August 6 6-8PM: Mindful Mending Craft Circle 4th Annual Rock Painting for all ages!  Bring a rock with you or one will be provided.

We will have all art supplies & assistance from our artists. Picnic Rocks Park off Lakeshore Blvd.

Sat. August 9 TBD: Wilderness Walk

Thrs. August 14 Noon: Coffee in Community

TBA U.P. Wild Retreat: Training & Nurturing Leadership for Branches, Fortune Lake

Sun. August 31 3:30PM: Wild Church Service, Presque Isle Gazebo

 

- September -

Sat. Sept. 13 TBD: Wilderness Walk

Thrs. Sept. 18 Noon: Coffee in Community

Sun. Sept. 28 3:30PM: Wild Church Service, Presque Isle Gazebo

 

- October -

TBA: Wilderness Walk Seney Wildlife Refuge's Walk for the Wild 2025! Germfask, MI

Thrs. Oct. 16 Noon: Coffee in Community

Sun. Oct. 26 3:30PM: Wild Church Service / location TBA

 

- November -

Sat. Nov. 8 TBD: Wilderness Walk

Thrs Nov. 20 Noon: Coffee in Community

Sun. Nov. 30 3:30PM: Wild Church Service / location TBA

 

- December -

Sat. Dec. 13 TBD: Wilderness Walk

Thrs. Dec. 18 Noon: Coffee in Community

Sun. Dec. 28 3:30PM: Wild Church Service / location TBA

Wed. Dec. 31 TBD: Centering into 2026 Zoom

 

 

Your Guides

Lanni L. curates all of the U.P. Wild Branches and guides specifically the Marquette Branch.  Growing up in Marquette County, she is committed to her local community. She is trained within the Wild Church Network & in Church Planting. Contact through website.

Rachel B. coordinates Wild School: Rachelbarker0506@gmail.com

Ken K. coodinates Safe Harbor Aging & Wild Guy Coffee Fellowship: kenkelley2463@yahoo.com

 

NATURE PRAYER SERVICES

WILDERNESS WALKS

Rotating Saturday of each month

We  explore revolving locations through walks and hikes together stopping for prayer/reflection along the way.

NATURE PRAYER SERVICE

Every last Sunday of each month

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 hot tea & snacks. Introverts welcome. We will NOT be meeting at the Bandshell until April 2023.  We are meeting Jan-March at St. Pauls candle lite chapel- 201 E. Ridge St. use parking lot door.

DELTA COUNTY SERVICE

Rapid River, MI

U.P. Wild Delta County is hosts a monthly Nature Prayer Service. Time for grounding, wilderness reflection, sharing circle, and prayers.  A wonderful welcoming and diverse community- open to all.  For meeting date/location email: Kathy Kathyvb555@gmail.com

 

SHARING STORIES HEALING GROUP

 Marquette, MI

A story group is a small group in a brave safe space consisting of a trained facilitator and up to six participants.  One of the primary ways you are invited to engage at Story Groups is by sharing written stories from your childhood and young adult life.  Our Story Group will meet for six consecutive Thursdays 6-8pm and beginning on February 23, 2023.  Cost is $200/per participant and space is limited to 6 people.  To RSVP or for more information contact Grace at info@upwild.org.

 

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