Community of Joy: Quinn Casey

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Submitted by Amy Alstad as an article to the May 29, 2026 issue of Weekly Wisdom. Dear Holy Wisdom Community, It is a real pleasure for me to feature Quinn Casey in this next installment of our ‘Community Joy’ series. Erin conceived these articles as a way to lift up what is good, true and joyful, as well as highlight community members whose contributions and connections to Holy Wisdom might not be visible to many. Quinn’s grandparents, Biby Gubler-Casey and Bob Smith, will be familiar to many in the Sunday Assembly community. For the past couple years, Quinn has been …

Community of Joy: Stephanie Redinger

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Can you tell us about your journey into the culinary world and how you came to join the team at Holy Wisdom Monastery?  My first job was in a summer camp kitchen, and the majority of my jobs have been in food service since. I was looking for a job that aligned with my values, this last spring, and was led to Holy Wisdom Monastery. I am so thankful to have found a place that is filled with so much joy and light!  What does a typical day look like for you in the culinary department, from meal preparation to interacting with guests or …

Community of Joy – Phyllis Lobdell

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It is a warm feeling to know that someone is expecting you and that they are glad you came. It was a beautiful fall day when I had the pleasure of meeting Phyllis in the courtyard of the Retreat and Guest House. I was honored to spend the hour with her and learn more about her life and connection to Holy Wisdom. Phyllis discovered Holy Wisdom as a personal retreatant from Illinois back in 2011. “I was sole care-giver for my mother and I needed to find a place for some respite. I found Holy Wisdom Monastery on the internet …

Community of Joy – Al Heggen, Helen Christiansen and Aman Cara

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Dear Holy Wisdom Community, During these harrowing times, when the news often leads us to feelings of despair, I am determined to also keep our focus on what is good, true and joyful. Often, at Holy Wisdom, it is no surprise that what is good, true and joyful is often our community members. Please watch for articles into 2026 that highlight our community, who they are, how they are involved and what they find at Holy Wisdom. As a community of communities, I often see my job as finding the overlap on the Venn Diagram as to where the many …