UP WILD CHURCH
2026 Branch Calendars
Marquette (EST)
April
Friday, 4/3 6pm: Outdoor Stations of the Cross
A group of us will meet at Holy Cross Cemetery (1400 Wright St.) near the mausoleum to begin walking at 6pm. We will read a reflection at each station- stroller and wheel chair accessible. *Crafting in Community will resume in the Fall
Thursday, 4/16 12-1pm: Coffee in Community
Meeting at Caribou Coffee inside Econo Foods. There is a nice gas fireplace area. We will have some questions of which to wonder & ponder.
*Coffee in Community will resume again in the Fall.
Saturday, 4/18 6:30pm: Pop-Up Church
Prayers of lamentation & peace hosted by the Episcopal Diocese and held at the chapel at St. Paul's 201 E Ridge St.
Sunday, 4/26 3:30-5pm: Wild Church Service
Marquette Commons Indoor Farmers Market area, 112 S 3rd St.
May
Fri. 5/15 - Sun. 5/17: Endangered Species Art Installation
The art installation will be on display outside at The Episcopal Diocese of Northern Michigan, 131 E. Ridge St, Marquette, MI. The public is invited to choose an endangered animal that is up for “spiritual adoption” along with a prayer packet to take home and share with family and friends.
Sunday, 5/31 4PM: Wild Church Service
Location will be dependent on weather TBA
June
Sunday, 6/28 4PM: Wild Church Service
Presque Isle Gazebo
July
Sunday, 7/26 4PM: Wild Church Service
Presque Isle Gazebo
August
Fri. 8/21- Sun. 8/23: Intergenerational Peace Camp (Indigenous Lead)
Fortune Lake Camp, Crystal Falls, MI
Sun. 8/23- Tues. 8/25: U.P. Wild Leaders & Branch Convocation & Retreat
Fortune Lake Camp, Crystal Falls, MI
Sunday, 8/30 4PM: Wild Church Service
Presque Isle Gazebo
September
Fri. 9/11 - Sat. 9/12: A Refreshing Retreat
Held at the Garden Grove in the Garden Peninsula, MI
Sunday, 9/27 4PM: Wild Church Service
Presque Isle Gazebo
Keweenaw (EST)
April
Saturday, 4/18 3pm: Nature Prayer Gathering
Meeting at Eagle River Falls Community Center/Museum. Gather at the Houghton Township Pavilion next to the Eagle River Museum. For Directions click HERE.
May
Saturday, 5/16 3pm: Nature Prayer Gathering
Holy Trinity Church in Chassell.
June
Wednesday, 6/17 7pm: Wilderness Walk
Location to be determined
July
Wednesday, 7/15 7pm: Wilderness Walk
Location to be determined
August
Wednesday, 8/12 7pm: Wilderness Walk
Location to be determined
Delta County (EST)
April
Sunday, 4/19 TBA: Nature Prayer Gathering
The Bridges (EST)
April
U.P. Wild in Sault Ste. Marie's Free Tree for Youth
Know a person under 18? Do they want to plant a tree this spring?
Trees are native to Michigan (last year we received cedars), and they are delivered mid April. We can make a big difference in the life of the youth and the health of creation all around us esp. in the Soo. Contact Branch Leader Katie to sign up.
Paradise (EST)
May-September
TBA: Blessings with Nature will begin Sunday May 31 11AM
Menominee (CST)
Schedule TBA
Wild West (CST) Ironwood
May-September
Schedule TBA
Munising (EST)
May-September
TBA: Wilderness Walks
WANT TO BE A BRANCH LEADER?
Our annual Leaders Retreat & Training
will take place August 23-25, 2026
at Fortune Lake Camp in Crystal Falls, MI
