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 MQT
Sun. May 4: Arts & Christ 5PM Potluck 6PM informal worship & Making Seed Bombs, hosted by Immanuel Lutheran 520 US-41 Negaunee
Sat. May 10 11:00AM: Wild Walk & Service Day @ Sunrise Cottages on Farmer's Lake, Bring work gloves & rake. 1941 E. CR 456 Little Lake.
We will have a spiritual reflection by the lake.
Thrs. May 15 6-7PM: Coffee in Community + Art Reception @ 131 E Ridge St. MQT
+ 10 crosses with prayer stations made by our community
+ Ethically sourced chocolate & decaf coffee
+ Choose an animal up for 'spiritual adoption' to take home with you
+ Prayer Litany & Ritual of Remembrance at 6:45pm
Thrs. May 15-18: "Remembering our Fellows" Art Installation for the Extinct will be on display @131 E Ridge St. MQT
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/ Diane Tschirgi of Asahi Nordic of the UP. Presque Isle
Originating from Finland, a holistic approach incorporating gentle movements synchronized with slow breathing.
Thrs. June 19 Noon: Coffee in Community Coffee is provided!
U.P. Wild's Lending Library & Office 131 E Ridge St.
Sat. June 21: Cedar Tree planting with Interfaith Water Stewards
This project will accomplish our goal of planting 1000 trees to help nature's natural transpiration (pure) water process.
Sun. June 29 3:30PM: Wild Church Service, 'Garden Metaphors' Presque Isle Gazebo
- July -
Fri. July 4 6-8PM: Crafting in Community YES happening on July 4th - drop in!
The Sanctuary @ St. Pauls 201 E Ridge
Sat. July 12 10:30AM: Wilderness Walk: the hidden beauty of Echo Lake Nature Preserve
Includes high bluffs of exposed granite bedrock, a mixed deciduous and conifer forest, wetlands, creeks, rock ponds and Echo Lake itself.
Take Hwy 550 towards Big Bay and look for yellow signage on left side. We will meet and park @ Eagles Nest Rd.
Thrs. July 17 Noon: Coffee in Community, 131 E Ridge St (yellow sign) Lending Library & Cafe
Sun. July 27 3:30PM: Wild Church Service, Presque Isle Gazebo "Foraging" with kids activity & bingo cards
- August -
Fri. August 1 6-8PM: 4th Annual Rock Painting for all ages as a part of Crafting in Community!
Bring a rock with you or one will be provided. We will have all art supplies. Outside lawn of St. Pauls 201 E Ridge St. Inside is rain back up.
Sat. August 9 10AM: Wilderness Walk to Morgan Falls with lunch at Rippling River Resort!
Meeting at NTN South Trailhead along County Road 553, will depart trail at 10:15 sharp.
Sun. - Tues. August 17-19: U.P. Wild Leaders Retreat for supporting, training & nurturing leadership for U.P. Wild branches, Fortune Lake Camp in Crystal Falls, MI
Thrs. August 21 Noon: Coffee in Community, Lending Library & Cafe, 131 E Ridge St.
Sun. August 31 3:30PM: Wild Church Service, Presque Isle Gazebo
- September -
Fri. Sept. 5 6-8pm: Crafting in Community
Bring a project or come read a book. DIY. St Paul's, 201 E Ridge. St.
Thrs. Sept. 18 Noon: Coffee in Community
An invitation to get to know each other more over a cuppa! Lending Library & Cafe: 131 E Ridge St.
Sat. Sept. 27 10:30AM: Wild Walk with North Country Trail "Hike Every Mile"
Hikers from across the area join forces to cover every mile of the Marquette Area Chapter’s 110-mile stretch of the North Country Trail, all in a single day.
We will cover Segment 20. For our wild churchers requesting a super WILD hike this 6.2 mile unblazed trail is your chance! Contact hike leader Rachel (rachel.chase2010@gmail.com) if attending for the specific meeting location.
Sun. Sept. 28 3:30PM: Wild Church Service @ Presque Isle Gazebo, Marquette. We will make Nature Journals! Journals, stickers and guidance are provided.
- October -
Fri. Oct. 3 6-8PM: Crafting in Community's support local arts event will take place at Hotplate Pottery & Clayworks.
Meet @ 130 W. Washington lower level in Marquette. You can bring your own project or support Hotplate by picking one of their designs.
Note: This is a special one time location for October
Sat. Oct. 11 10:30AM: Wilderness Walk to Saux Head Old Growth Forest with Regional Director Nick S. from the Old Growth Forest Network.
He will share his knowledge about old growth forests. Come find a 300 yr. old elder tree with us! Meeting at NTN Trail Head in Powell Township:
From Marquette, drive north on County Road 550, turn right on Saux Head Lake Road, then left on County Road KB. Go past the 1st NTN parking lot, pass cottages and the 2nd NTN parking lot will be on the left— look for the yellow wild church signs.
Thrs. Oct. 16 Noon: Coffee in Community
An invitation to get to know each other more over a cuppa! We will share how we find our spirituality in nature. Open to newcomers to ask questions. 12-1pm.
New location is Velodrome Coffee, 1125 N Third St. Marquette.
Sat. Oct. 18 10AM: This is our 3rd year supporting "Walk for the Wild" at Seney National Wildlife Refuge. Walk begins at 10AM in Seney, MI. Meeting spot is Lofaro's Fresh Market for those attending from Marquette. RSVP is required as car pools are based on interest. Message info@upwild.org
Sun. Oct. 26 3:30PM: Wild Church Service & Social
Come for an afternoon of fellowship. Experience a Wild Church Service and socialize with others who find their spirituality within nature. Our social is a chance to meet the broad variety of people within our little community. Optional to bring a snack to pass. Pavilion is rented from 3:30-5PM.
Presque Isle Pavilion, 3 Peter White Drive (go past Island Ice Cream store)
- November -
Fri. Nov. 7 6-8PM: Crafting in Community
Bring a project, share a project or just lay on the floor. DIY makers space.
Candles, twinkle lights and mellow music for a calming atmosphere.
St Paul's Church@ 201 E Ridge. St. Marquette
Our Fall/Winter Wilderness Walks will be coordinated via our point leader, Rachel C.
To be added to the hike specific group email info@upwild.org.
During the winter season, those interested in hiking/snowshoeing/ect will coordinate the times and locations within this wild group.
Thrs Nov. 20 Noon: Coffee in Community
An invitation to get to know each other more over a cuppa! We will share how we find our spirituality in nature. Open to newcomers to ask questions. 12-1pm.
New location is Velodrome Coffee, 1125 N Third St. Marquette
Sun. Nov. 30 3:30PM: Wild Church Service
New location for winter is potentially the Marquette Commons (TBA here)
This is an indoor space with a gas fireplace located in the heart of downtown with an optional outdoor area for wander & ponders.
- December -
Fri. Dec. 5 6-8pm: Crafting in Community
Bring a project or come read a book. DIY. St Paul's Candle Chapel, 201 E Ridge. St.
Thrs. Dec. 18 Noon: Coffee in Community
An invitation to get to know each other more over a cuppa and a piece of pie!
Our annual Christmas celebration- bring a wrapped gift for our White Elephant exchange (under $20)
Peace Pie Company, 1034 N Third St.
Note: This is a special one time location for December
Sun. Dec. 28 3:30PM: Wild Church Service / Marquette Commons (TBA)
Wed. Dec. 31 TBD: Centering into 2026 Zoom
