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SUMMARY:Monastic Monologues
DESCRIPTION:Monastic Monologues: Bringing Light to the Dark Days of Winter\nAre you ready for an afternoon filled with wonder\, adventure and unforgettable tales? Come join our community to listen to storytellers – an event where the power of storytelling comes to life. Whether it’s a heart-pounding journey through distant lands\, a laugh-out-loud antidote or a poignant moment that tugs at your heartstrings\, our tellers have special stories for you. \nThis is more than just listening – it’s an experience that builds community\, offers hospitality and weaves a magic that speaks to your imagination and connects us all. \nCome for the stories\, stay for the magic! \nSchedule\n1:30 pm – Doors open\n2:00 pm – Monastic Monologues begins\n3:00 pm – Intermission and refreshments\n4:00 pm – Event ends \nStorytellers\, Musicians & Emcee\nEmcee: Bill Santner \nStorytellers: Jane Barnard\, Jean Feraca\, Terry Larson\, Janet Neurauter\, Susan Santner\, Erin Ruzicka Trondson \nMusicians: Bill Frederick (soloist)\, Steve Johnson (piano accompanist)\, George Teague (cello)\, Patrick Terry (mezzo tenor) \n\n\n\n\n	Jane Barnard is a Madison writer\, visual artist and watercolor teacher. She's reading from her memoir-inprogress entitled Poetry as Pain Relief\, her spiritual journey of surviving dark times with beauty\, with humor and with grace. She celebrates the artists who have seeped into her bones\, to soothe her loneliness and bring her joy. \n\n\n	 Bill Frederick is the Director of Worship and Music at Holy Wisdom Monastery. He studied voice at the University of Wisconsin - Platteville earning a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance under the tutelage of Dr. Gerald Darrow. He has been leading music and liturgy in various churches full time over the past 40 years. He and Steve Johnson founded Enter the Season with Song\, 33 years ago\, a group of musicians who gather for Christmas and summer concerts over the years. The group recorded 3 CDs and every dollar from every concert raised was given to various charities\, totaling $250\,000. \n\n\n	 Steve Johnson is the Director of Music Ministry at St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church in Madison. He has worked for the past 30+ years in various churches as Director of Liturgy and Music. Steve studied voice and piano at the University of Wisconsin - Madison earning a degree in k-12 music education.  \n\n\n	Terry Larson subscribes to the notion that our bodies are made of stardust and our souls are made of stories. Storytelling connects us to the divine within ourselves and within one another. \n\n\n	Janet Neurauter's first time on stage was as a reindeer in her 2nd grade Holiday pageant and was actively involved in theater throughout school and with the Nicolet Players in Rhinelander\, WI. She enjoys writing short stories and monologues and is working on her second play. \n\n\n	Susan Santner is a highly versatile and passionate storyteller with a wealth of experience. She’s a featured teller at state and regional festivals\, schools\, library systems\, and service clubs. Her roles as an actress\, theatre director\, puppeteer\, and librarian further highlight her creativity and dedication to the arts\, particularly in storytelling. She brings a dynamic and multi-faceted approach to her storytelling\, likely creating immersive\, captivating experiences for her listeners. \n\n\n	George Teague is a Madison-based cellist and teacher. He maintains an active studio of students at home in Madison and at UW - Stevens Point. George received his performance degrees from Northern Arizona University and the Chicago College of Performing Arts.\n\n\n	Patrick Terry was born and raised in Janesville\, Wisconsin\, and has been heard on operatic stages across the world. Career highlights include singing Eustazio at the Glyndebourne Festival\, Rinaldo with the Minnesota Opera\, Rosencrantz with the Bayerische Staatsoper\, and premiering Brett Dean’s “In this brief moment” with the Elbphilharmonie. He earned degrees from the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities\, The Royal Academy of Music in London\, and was the first countertenor to join the Jette Parker Young Artist program at The Royal Opera House Covent Garden. \n\n\n	Erin Ruzicka Trondson is the winner of the third annual Apprentice House Chapbook Competition for her manuscript Nesting. Her current manuscript was a finalist for the Lena-Miles Wever Todd Poetry Prize. Erin’s poetry has also appeared in numerous publications. She was a day fellow at Edenfred’s art residency program\, part of the Terry Family Foundation in Madison. \n\n\n\n\nCost\nPlease consider a free will offering for the monastery. \nRegister\nThis event is for those 16 years and older. \nPlease register with the button below so we know how many people to expect and so we can contact you with additional details if needed. \n \n 
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LOCATION:Holy Wisdom Monastery\, 4200 County Road M\, Middleton\, WI\, 53562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Benedictine Women of Madison,Center for Clergy Renewal,Community of Communities,Friends of Wisdom Prairie,Oblates,Sunday Assembly
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SUMMARY:Prone to Wander
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for Prone to Wander with Joanna Harader. The Center for Clergy Renewal and the Spiritual Nourishment department are hosting a morning retreat with Rev. Joanna Harader at Holy Wisdom Monastery on Saturday\, February 8\, from 9:00-11:30 am. This is for any church members or leaders who would appreciate time to pause and reflect on the theme of wilderness as we prepare for Lent. Joanna is part of our Contemplative Renewal Immersions community and a Mennonite Pastor from Kansas. She is also author of an Advent Devotional\, Expecting Emmanuel. Prone to Wander: A Lenten Journey with Women in the Wilderness is her new Lenten devotional\, coming out in January. Our retreat on Feb. 8th will involve time for prayer\, spiritual practice\, and a conversation with Joanna about the theme of wilderness in Lent. \nEvent schedule \n9:00 am – Coffee & food\, greetings and introductions\n9:30 am – Morning prayer\n10:00 am – Presentation by Joanna Harader\n10:30-11:30 am – Workshop: small group practice\, followed by group reflection\n12:00 pm – Lunch (optional) \nLeader\nRev. Joanna Harader is the author of Expecting Emmanuel and frequently posts words for worship on her blog\, Spacious Faith. Her liturgies have been published in the Voices Together hymnal and are used in churches of various denominations. She has written for publications such as Leader magazine\, Shine Sunday School Curriculum\, and Christian Century. Joanna serves as pastor of Bethel College Mennonite Church in North Newton\, Kansas. \nCost\nThere are several cost options for this program. We are offering a discount for congregations or larger groups who have 5 people attending. There is also the option to attend the program only or attend the program and stay for lunch. \n\n$15/person\, includes program only\n$33/person\, includes program and lunch\n$60/5 people\, includes program for 5 people\n$150/5 people\, includes program and lunch for 5 people\n\nRegister\nPlease register with the button below by Jan. 31\, 2025. The fees for this program are non-refundable.
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SUMMARY:Conversations About Our Benedictine Life: Listening and Presence
DESCRIPTION:Listening and Presence\nYou are invited to attend Conversations about Our Benedictine Life – Listening and Presence. These events offer opportunities to talk with others about the values of listening and presence\, and to learn more about these values as features of Benedictine spirituality. Each gathering will be a time to share reflections on our ideas\, experiences and beliefs about listening and presence\, Benedict’s teaching\, and what spiritual gifts are to be discovered in a life where practices of deep listening and presence are central. \nSchedule\nThe gatherings will be between 60 and 90 minutes in length. They will include time for reflections\, for the reading of short pieces on listening and presence from the Rule of Benedict and other authors\, and conversations about the gifts and challenges of practices of listening and practice. \nThis program is not a series\, but we are offering multiple date and speaker options. \nLocation/Dates/Times (choose one or come to multiple sessions)\nAt Holy Wisdom Monastery \n\nSu\, Feb. 9\, 10:30-11:30 am – led by Marcia Krater & Sister Lynne Smith\nW\, Feb. 19\, 1:00-2:30 pm – led by Marcia Krater & Janine Veto\nSu\, Mar. 2\, 10:30-11:30 am – led by Abbie Loomis & Pam Shellberg\n\nOnline \n\nTh\, Feb. 13\, 6:30-8:00 pm – led by Mary Lynn Adams & Pam Shellberg\nTu\, Mar. 18\, 6:30-8:00 pm – led by Mary Lynn Adams & Abbie Loomis\n\nLeaders\n\nSister Lynne Smith is a Benedictine sister and prioress at Holy Wisdom Monastery.\nMary Lynn Adams\, Marcia Krater\, Janine Veto and Abbie Loomis are oblates of Holy Wisdom\, all living lives reflecting their formation in Benedictine spirituality.\nPam Shellberg is the director of spiritual nourishment at Holy Wisdom.\n\nCost\nThere is no fee charged to participants for these events. \nRegister\nPlease register with the button below so we know which event(s) you will attend. \n \n 
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SUMMARY:Mindful Movement: Intro to Qigong Practice
DESCRIPTION:Mindful Movement: Intro to Qigong Practice\nQigong (Chee-gong) is an ancient form of moving meditation that uses flowing movements\, breath exercises\, meditation and tapping to boost energy\, relieve stress and balance your emotions. As a holistic health or ‘whole being’ practice\, it addresses all of who you are: mind\, body and spirit. \n‘Qi’ means energy and ‘Gong’ means skill or cultivation; thus\, Qigong is the skill of cultivating your life-force energy. Qigong recognizes our interconnectedness and draws wisdom from our natural surroundings. \nThis introductory workshop will give you a taste of how this simple\, yet powerful practice can help you activate ‘the healer within’ by cultivating your ability to stay grounded\, centered and as calm as a glacial lake. You will leave feeling relaxed yet focused for whatever lies ahead. \nAll ability levels welcome. Can be performed standing or seated in casual attire. Please bring a journal/notebook and come prepared to do a short portion of the workshop outdoors\, weather permitting. \nSchedule\n1:30 pm – Introductions and overview of Qigong as a mindfulness practice \n1:50 pm – Short Qigong practices intertwined with journaling to cultivate awareness\, including a brief time outdoors (weather permitting). \n3:10 pm – Indoor meditation and closing practice \n3:30 pm – Workshop ends \nInstructor – Sandy Salvo\n \nSandy Salvo is a Qigong instructor\, mindfulness meditation teacher\, retreat planner and facilitation consultant. She has devoted her life to encouraging authentic connections and valuing relationships. Sandy teaches weekly Qigong classes both online and in-person and is currently focusing her energy on sharing Qigong and other mindfulness practices outdoors whenever possible. She is certified through the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi and founder of Centered-Connections.com. Sandy has graciously offered to lead three Qigong workshops at Holy Wisdom Monastery\, with all proceeds from the classes going to the monastery. \nQigong Workshops at Holy Wisdom\nCome to one or more upcoming Qigong offerings at Holy Wisdom Monastery\, led by Sandy Salvo\, and cultivate your life-force energy. \n\nMindful Movement: Intro to Qigong Practice – Feb. 11\, 1:30-3:30 pm\nCrane Walk: A Lightness and Longevity Qigong Practice – Mar. 20\, 1:30-3:30 pm\nWillow Wisdom: A Rooted and Flowing Qigong Practice – May 16\, 3:00-5:00 pm\n\nCost\n$35/person\, all proceeds go to Holy Wisdom Monastery \nRegister\nRegister by Sun.\, Feb. 9\, 2025. This offering is limited to 25 people and registration will close when we reach the limit. The registration fee is non-refundable.
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SUMMARY:Conversations About Our Benedictine Life: Listening and Presence
DESCRIPTION:Listening and Presence\nYou are invited to attend Conversations about Our Benedictine Life – Listening and Presence. These events offer opportunities to talk with others about the values of listening and presence\, and to learn more about these values as features of Benedictine spirituality. Each gathering will be a time to share reflections on our ideas\, experiences and beliefs about listening and presence\, Benedict’s teaching\, and what spiritual gifts are to be discovered in a life where practices of deep listening and presence are central. \nSchedule\nThe gatherings will be between 60 and 90 minutes in length. They will include time for reflections\, for the reading of short pieces on listening and presence from the Rule of Benedict and other authors\, and conversations about the gifts and challenges of practices of listening and practice. \nThis program is not a series\, but we are offering multiple date and speaker options. \nLocation/Dates/Times (choose one or come to multiple sessions)\nAt Holy Wisdom Monastery \n\nSu\, Feb. 9\, 10:30-11:30 am – led by Marcia Krater & Sister Lynne Smith\nW\, Feb. 19\, 1:00-2:30 pm – led by Marcia Krater & Janine Veto\nSu\, Mar. 2\, 10:30-11:30 am – led by Abbie Loomis & Pam Shellberg\n\nOnline \n\nTh\, Feb. 13\, 6:30-8:00 pm – led by Mary Lynn Adams & Pam Shellberg\nTu\, Mar. 18\, 6:30-8:00 pm – led by Mary Lynn Adams & Abbie Loomis\n\nLeaders\n\nSister Lynne Smith is a Benedictine sister and prioress at Holy Wisdom Monastery.\nMary Lynn Adams\, Marcia Krater\, Janine Veto and Abbie Loomis are oblates of Holy Wisdom\, all living lives reflecting their formation in Benedictine spirituality.\nPam Shellberg is the director of spiritual nourishment at Holy Wisdom.\n\nCost\nThere is no fee charged to participants for these events. \nRegister\nPlease register with the button below so we know which event(s) you will attend. \n \n 
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