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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 
URL:https://holywisdommonastery.org/event/monastic-monologues/
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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LOCATION:Holy Wisdom Monastery\, 4200 County Road M\, Middleton\, WI\, 53562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Center for Clergy Renewal,Community of Communities,Spirituality Programs
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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 
URL:https://holywisdommonastery.org/event/conversations-listening-and-presence/
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CATEGORIES:Community of Communities,Spirituality Programs
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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.
URL:https://holywisdommonastery.org/event/mindful-movement-qigong/
LOCATION:Holy Wisdom Monastery\, 4200 County Road M\, Middleton\, WI\, 53562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community of Communities,Wellness
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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 
URL:https://holywisdommonastery.org/event/conversations-listening-and-presence2/
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CATEGORIES:Community of Communities,Spirituality Programs
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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\, Mar. 2\, 10:30-11:30 am – led by Sister Lynne Smith and Abbie Loomis (in the Community Dining Room/the Sisters’ Dining Room)\n\nOnline \n\nTu\, Mar. 18\, 6:30-8:00 pm – led by Mary Lynn Adams & Abbie Loomis (zoom link will be sent to those registered)\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 
URL:https://holywisdommonastery.org/event/conversations-listening-and-presence4/
LOCATION:Holy Wisdom Monastery\, 4200 County Road M\, Middleton\, WI\, 53562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community of Communities,Spirituality Programs
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SUMMARY:Ash Wednesday
DESCRIPTION:On Ash Wednesday\, March 5th all are invited to join the sisters for midday prayer with ashes at 11:45 am in the Oratory. You may also join us in the Assembly Room at 5:30 pm for the Liturgy of the Word with ashes. The choir will sing.\n\nOur Lenten practice at the monastery throughout the season of Lent and Holy Week\, is that silence be observed in the Assembly Room 10 minutes before Sunday Assembly Liturgy begins. We suggest using this time to center ourselves before our Creator. The greeters will keep the doors of the Assembly Room closed so that conversation in the gathering area does not disrupt this important time of prayer.
URL:https://holywisdommonastery.org/event/ash-wednesday-4/
LOCATION:Holy Wisdom Monastery\, 4200 County Road M\, Middleton\, WI\, 53562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community of Communities,Prayer and Worship,Sunday Assembly
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SUMMARY:Ash Wednesday
DESCRIPTION:On Ash Wednesday\, March 5th all are invited to join the sisters for midday prayer with ashes at 11:45 am in the Oratory. You may also join us in the Assembly Room at 5:30 pm for the Liturgy of the Word with ashes. The choir will sing.\n\nOur Lenten practice at the monastery throughout the season of Lent and Holy Week\, is that silence be observed in the Assembly Room 10 minutes before Sunday Assembly Liturgy begins. We suggest using this time to center ourselves before our Creator. The greeters will keep the doors of the Assembly Room closed so that conversation in the gathering area does not disrupt this important time of prayer.
URL:https://holywisdommonastery.org/event/ash-wednesday-5/
LOCATION:Holy Wisdom Monastery\, 4200 County Road M\, Middleton\, WI\, 53562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community of Communities,Prayer and Worship,Sunday Assembly
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SUMMARY:Lent Series: Teach Us to Pray
DESCRIPTION:Prayer is a pillar of Benedictine life\, an essential in the spiritual life and a principal theme of Jesus’ life. But in our own lives\, prayer can be a source of confusion\, insecurity and also a little bit of a mystery. In Luke’s gospel\, Jesus’ disciples say to him\, “teach us to pray.” Maybe you would like to say the same thing. Maybe the word prayer itself has become more of a stumbling block for you than an invitation to be present in and with God. Come to this series and listen to what Jesus says about prayer\, see how he prays and what he shows us about prayer. Listen to what others say about their own experiences with prayer and contemplation. Listen with others for how the spirit responds when we ask\, “teach us to pray.” \nSchedule\nEach 90-minute session will include some teaching about a particular aspect of prayer as shown in the Gospel of Luke\, reflections on other teachings about contemplation\, the sharing of personal experiences\, and an opportunity to explore different practices of prayer and contemplation. \nLeader – Pam Shellberg\n \n  \nPam Shellberg is the director of spiritual nourishment at Holy Wisdom monastery\, a student of scripture\, and someone always seeking to live a contemplative life. \nCost\n$50/person \nIf you would like to have lunch at the monastery after the in-person sessions\, we have now added an option to purchase lunch for $18/lunch. Click the link below to purchase a lunch after one or more of the sessions. Please let us know 48 hours in advance if you would like to add lunch.\nRegister for lunch after one or more sessions \nDates/Times – Lent 2025\nThis is a 5-part series\, offered in-person at Holy Wisdom Monastery on Tuesdays from 10:00-11:30 am\, and online on Wednesdays from 6:30-8:00 pm. \nAt Holy Wisdom Monastery – 10:00-11:30 am \n\nMar. 11\nMar. 18\nMar. 25\nApr. 1\nApr. 8\n\nOnline – 6:30-8:00 pm \n\nMar. 12\nMar. 19\nMar. 26\nApr. 2\nApr. 9\n\nRegister\nThe registration deadline is March 10\, 2025. Please register for the in-person series or the online series with the button below. \n \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://holywisdommonastery.org/event/lent-series-teach-us-to-pray/2025-03-11/
LOCATION:Holy Wisdom Monastery\, 4200 County Road M\, Middleton\, WI\, 53562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community of Communities,Spirituality Programs
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SUMMARY:Lent Series: Teach Us to Pray (virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Prayer is a pillar of Benedictine life\, an essential in the spiritual life and a principal theme of Jesus’ life. But in our own lives\, prayer can be a source of confusion\, insecurity and also a little bit of a mystery. In Luke’s gospel\, Jesus’ disciples say to him\, “teach us to pray.” Maybe you would like to say the same thing. Maybe the word prayer itself has become more of a stumbling block for you than an invitation to be present in and with God. Come to this series and listen to what Jesus says about prayer\, see how he prays and what he shows us about prayer. Listen to what others say about their own experiences with prayer and contemplation. Listen with others for how the spirit responds when we ask\, “teach us to pray.” \nSchedule\nEach 90-minute session will include some teaching about a particular aspect of prayer as shown in the Gospel of Luke\, reflections on other teachings about contemplation\, the sharing of personal experiences\, and an opportunity to explore different practices of prayer and contemplation. \nLeader – Pam Shellberg\n \n  \nPam Shellberg is the director of spiritual nourishment at Holy Wisdom monastery\, a student of scripture\, and someone always seeking to live a contemplative life. \nCost\n$50/person \nIf you would like to have lunch at the monastery after the in-person sessions\, we have now added an option to purchase lunch for $18/lunch. Click the link below to purchase a lunch after one or more of the sessions. Please let us know 48 hours in advance if you would like to add lunch.\nRegister for lunch after one or more sessions \nDates/Times – Lent 2025\nThis is a 5-part series\, offered in-person at Holy Wisdom Monastery on Tuesdays from 10:00-11:30 am\, and online on Wednesdays from 6:30-8:00 pm. \nAt Holy Wisdom Monastery – 10:00-11:30 am \n\nMar. 11\nMar. 18\nMar. 25\nApr. 1\nApr. 8\n\nOnline – 6:30-8:00 pm \n\nMar. 12\nMar. 19\nMar. 26\nApr. 2\nApr. 9\n\nRegister\nThe registration deadline is March 10\, 2025. Please register for the in-person series or the online series with the button below. \n \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://holywisdommonastery.org/event/lent-series-teach-us-to-pray2/2025-03-12/
LOCATION:Holy Wisdom Monastery\, 4200 County Road M\, Middleton\, WI\, 53562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community of Communities,Spirituality Programs
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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 – leaders TBD\nSu\, Mar. 2\, 10:30-11:30 am – leaders TBD\n\nOnline \n\nTh\, Feb. 13\, 6:30-8:00 pm – led by Mary Lynn Adams & Abbie Loomis\nTu\, Mar. 18\, 6:30-8:00 pm – led by Mary Lynn Adams & Pam Shellberg\n\nLeaders\n\nSister Lynne Smith is a Benedictine sister and prioress at Holy Wisdom Monastery.\nMary Lynn Adams\, Marcia Krater 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 
URL:https://holywisdommonastery.org/event/conversations-listening-and-presence5/
LOCATION:Holy Wisdom Monastery\, 4200 County Road M\, Middleton\, WI\, 53562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community of Communities,Spirituality Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250320T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250320T153000
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SUMMARY:Crane Walk: A Lightness and Longevity Qigong Practice
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate the spring equinox and the return of our local sandhill cranes! Instructor Sandy Salvo will lead us in a beautiful Qigong Crane Form that cultivates a sense of lightness\, freedom and longevity while enhancing our balance\, inside and out. \nSeasonal transitions are the perfect time to practice Qigong* and reset our equilibrium by releasing that which no longer serves us and making room for the new! \nAll ability levels welcome. Can be performed standing or seated in casual attire. Please bring a journal/notebook and come prepared to do a significant portion of the workshop outdoors\, weather permitting. \n*Qigong (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. ‘Qi’ means energy and ‘Gong’ means skill or cultivation; thus Qigong is the skill of cultivating your life-force energy. \nSchedule\n1:30 pm – Introductions and workshop overview\n1:45 pm – Crane Walk Qigong practices outdoors (weather permitting) intertwined with a brief solo walk and journaling\n3:10 pm – Indoor meditation\, integration and closing \nInstructor – Sandy Salvo\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 Tues.\, March 18\, 2025 with the button below. This offering is limited to 25 people and registration will close when we reach the limit. The registration fee is non-refundable. \n \n 
URL:https://holywisdommonastery.org/event/crane-walk-qigong/
LOCATION:Holy Wisdom Monastery\, 4200 County Road M\, Middleton\, WI\, 53562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community of Communities,Wellness
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SUMMARY:I Choose Peace – Sound Healing & Guided Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Discover a transformative journey with I Choose Peace – Sound Healing & Guided Meditation. This uniquely enchanting guided meditative experience invites you to explore the depths of world peace through soothing poetry\, the calming resonance of sound bowl healing\, affirmations of peace and love and reflective journaling. It’s more than just meditation; it’s a pathway to self-love and a deeper connection with your heart and the Earth. \nWhether you’re a seasoned meditator or completely new to the practice\, this program offers a safe and accessible path to personal peace. We welcome all peace seekers ages 18 and above. \nBe still\, reconnect with yourself and contribute to a more peaceful world\, one mindful moment at a time. \nEmbrace your path to peace and empowerment while nurturing your spirit and mind. \nJoin I Choose Peace to be in community with like-minded souls dedicated to making the world a better place. \nWe look forward to you joining us to experience the healing power of I Choose Peace and transform your life. \nPlease bring the following items to make the most of your meditation: \n\nComfortable clothing: breathable\, flexible garments for various temperatures. Light layers are suggested.\nBlanket\, pillow\, yoga mat: create a comfortable space to rest by having your own items to support your body needs.\nJournal: any journal or notebook (and writing utensil) will do to capture your reflections.\nWater bottle/personal beverage: hydrate!\nPersonal care items: natural toiletries\, sunscreen and insect repellent (if meditation will be outside)\nAny additional personal items you may require to comfortably sit or lay down for two hours.\n\nSchedule\n10:00-11:45 am – Sound Healing\n12:00 pm – Lunch (optional) \nInstructor – Takeyla Benton\nMystic on a mission\, Takeyla Benton has spent 25 years unlocking her own divine potential – and now she’s here to help you do the same. With a lifetime of spiritually directed studies and personal experiences\, Takeyla infuses her wisdom and passion for storytelling\, holistic healing and spirit-centered self-mastery and divine love into her sacred soul work at Key Transformations. As a trusted guide\, she offers transformative spiritual consultations\, Goddess-guided Reiki energy and sound healing\, empowering yoga and meditation coaching\, notable podcasts and workshops  – empowering those “sick and tired of being sick and tired” to bravely live on purpose.  \nCost\n$35/person \nRegister\nThe registration deadline is March 15\, 2025\, or when the registration reaches 30 people. Please register below with the button. There is no refund for cancellations. \n \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://holywisdommonastery.org/event/i-choose-peace/
LOCATION:Holy Wisdom Monastery\, 4200 County Road M\, Middleton\, WI\, 53562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community of Communities,Wellness
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SUMMARY:Native Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:Make your garden a beautiful\, vibrant landscape while supporting birds\, bees\, butterflies\, and other native wildlife! Gardening with native plants is a wonderful way to decrease water and nutrient usage\, create environments with plants that bloom throughout the seasons\, and provide critical resources to winged\, crawling\, and hopping wildlife. \nThis spring\, when you order native plants through our special Native Plant Sale with Johnson’s Nursery out of Menomonee Falls\, you get native plants delivered to Middleton\, WI or the eastside of Madison on May 17\, AND 15% of the sale totals go to Holy Wisdom Monastery\, Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance and SOS Save Our Songbirds. \n  \nLearn more & order
URL:https://holywisdommonastery.org/event/native-plant-sale-2/
LOCATION:Holy Wisdom Monastery\, 4200 County Road M\, Middleton\, WI\, 53562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Care for the Earth,Community of Communities,Friends of Wisdom Prairie
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ORGANIZER;CN="Amy Alstad":MAILTO:aalstad@holywisdommonastery.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250330T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250330T113000
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SUMMARY:Hospitality Sunday
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to Hospitality Sunday\, following 9:00 am Sunday Assembly worship on the last Sunday of the month\, for a time of fellowship and food. You are invited to bring refreshments to share. Please provide a small sign if your treat includes nuts or alcohol.
URL:https://holywisdommonastery.org/event/hospitality-sunday-2025/2025-03-30/
LOCATION:Holy Wisdom Monastery\, 4200 County Road M\, Middleton\, WI\, 53562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community of Communities,Hospitality,Sunday Assembly
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bill Frederick":MAILTO:bfrederick@holywisdommonastery.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250401T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250401T133000
DTSTAMP:20260430T225046
CREATED:20250214T221051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T180121Z
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Appreciation Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Holy Wisdom Monastery’s Volunteer Appreciation Lunch is the sisters’ and coworkers’ way of expressing our gratitude for all the time and effort you have generously given to our communities. We hope you can join us for a delicious meal and some well-deserved recognition for your hard work. \nSchedule\n11:45 am – Midday prayer (optional) \n12:00 pm – Lunch is served \n12:30 pm – Comments/thanks \nCost\nMonastery volunteers are invited to a free lunch. \nRegister\nPlease register below for this event by Mar. 25\, 2025\, so we know how much food to prepare.
URL:https://holywisdommonastery.org/event/volunteer-appreciation-lunch-3/
LOCATION:Holy Wisdom Monastery\, 4200 County Road M\, Middleton\, WI\, 53562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community of Communities,Volunteers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250413T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250413T100000
DTSTAMP:20260430T225046
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SUMMARY:Palm Sunday Worship
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Worship on Palm Sunday\, April 13 at 9:00 am in the Monastery Assembly Room. We will gather for the blessing of the palms\, Palm Sunday Procession\, the reading of the Passion of Jesus and Eucharist.
URL:https://holywisdommonastery.org/event/palm-sunday-worship-2/
LOCATION:Holy Wisdom Monastery\, 4200 County Road M\, Middleton\, WI\, 53562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community of Communities,Prayer and Worship,Sunday Assembly
ORGANIZER;CN="Bill Frederick":MAILTO:bfrederick@holywisdommonastery.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250413T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250413T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T225046
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SUMMARY:Kids on the Prairie
DESCRIPTION:Explore nature’s beauty and surprises!\nKids on the Prairie (KOTP) is for children and their adult family members. Experienced volunteer educators and guides will facilitate a short hike to learn about nature and explore the grounds and trails. This free event is open to members of Holy Wisdom communities and the general public. \nApril 13 – Spring is Everywhere \nOn a walk to Lost Lake\, we’ll see and hear Red-winged Blackbirds\, Ducks\, turtles and frogs. We’ll look for spring flowers and changes to the landscape. What evidence can we find for critter activity over the winter and now?
URL:https://holywisdommonastery.org/event/kids-on-the-prairie-21/
LOCATION:Holy Wisdom Monastery\, 4200 County Road M\, Middleton\, WI\, 53562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community of Communities,Friends of Wisdom Prairie,Kids on the Prairie,Sunday Assembly
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ORGANIZER;CN="Julie Melton":MAILTO:jmelton@uwalumni.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250417T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250420T113000
DTSTAMP:20260430T225046
CREATED:20250220T193740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T205200Z
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SUMMARY:Holy Week Silent Retreat
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to attend this extended silent retreat in which retreatants will have these opportunities: \n\nto attend the Holy week liturgies with the sisters and others\nto participate in optional contemplative engagements (e.g. lectio divina) with the texts\, liturgies and prayers of the week\nto rest in the freedom from social expectations to speak or otherwise be engaged\nto share a deep experience of the mysteries of Holy Week in a community of people seeking the same.\n\nSchedule\nThursday\, April 17 \n\n\n\n4:00 pm\nOrientation\nRetreat & Guest House (RGH)113\n\n\n4:30 pm\nBrief introduction to the weekend and to each other\nRGH 113\n\n\n5:00 pm\nDinner and continued orientation\nMembers of Sunday Assembly and other guests at tonight’s liturgy will be sharing a meal in the Monastery Guest Dining Room. We will go through the serving line and eat in the smaller Community Dining Room. We will meet the sisters\, complete the orientation and then have some time to gather – if you wish to do so – with the other guests.\nMonastery Community Dining Room\n\n\n6:00 pm\nHoly Thursday Liturgy\nAfter this liturgy\, we enter into silence until Sat. dinner\nMonastery Assembly Room\n\n\n8:30-9:30 pm\nCompanioned silence\nRGH 113\n\n\n\n  \nFriday\, April 18 \n\n\n\n\nBreakfast on your own\nRGH 108\n\n\n7:35 am\nCentering prayer (optional)\nMonastery Oratory\n\n\n8:00 am\nMorning prayer (optional)\nMonastery Oratory\n\n\n10:00 am\nLectio divina and contemplative dialogue to prepare for Good Friday liturgy\nRGH 113\n\n\n11:45 am\nMidday prayer (optional)\nMonastery Oratory\n\n\nNoon\nLunch (in silence)\nMonastery Guest Dining Room\n\n\n3:00 pm\nGood Friday liturgy\nMonastery Assembly Room\n\n\n5:00 pm\nDinner (in silence)\nMonastery Guest Dining Room\n\n\n7:30-9:30 pm\nCompanioned silence\nRGH 113\n\n\n\n  \nSaturday\, April 19 \n\n\n\n\nBreakfast on your own\nRGH 108\n\n\n7:35 am\nCentering prayer (optional)\nMonastery Oratory\n\n\n8:00 am\nMorning prayer (optional)\nMonastery Oratory\n\n\n10:00 am\nLectio divina and contemplative dialogue to prepare for Easter Vigil liturgy\nRGH 113\n\n\n11:45 am\nMidday prayer (optional)\nMonastery Oratory\n\n\nNoon\nLunch (in silence)\nMonastery Guest Dining Room\n\n\nAfternoon\nAfternoon spent in silence\nRGH 113 for companioned silence\n\n\n5:00 pm\nDinner (we break the silence)\nMonastery Guest Dining Room\n\n\n7:30 pm\nEaster Vigil\nMonastery Assembly Room\n\n\nAfter Vigil\nRefreshments\nMonastery Guest Dining Room\n\n\n\nMeet for companioned conversation about the retreat\, and a closing ritual for those departing early\nRGH 113\n\n\n\n  \nSunday\, April 20 \n\n\n\n\nBreakfast on your own\nRGH 108\n\n\n8:00 am\nMorning prayer (optional)\nMonastery Oratory\n\n\n9:00 am\nEaster Sunday Eucharist\nMonastery Assembly Room\n\n\nImmediately following Eucharist\nA final gathering from which we take leave from one another\nMonastery Oratory\n\n\n11:30 am\nDeparture\n\n\n\n\n  \nFacilitator – Pam Shellberg\nPam is the director of spiritual nourishment at Holy Wisdom Monastery. As a scripture scholar and educator\, she is eager invite people into a deeper appreciation of the texts that shape the Holy Week liturgies. As someone with a contemplative spirit\, she is eager to co-create with retreatants a rich and meaningful experience of silence. \nCost\n$340/person\, includes silent retreat\, overnights on Thursday\, Friday and Saturday; dinners on Thursday\, Friday and Saturday; lunches on Friday and Saturday; and breakfasts on Friday\, Saturday and Sunday. \nRegistration\nRegistration is closed because the rooms are full. \nThere is a 75% refund for cancellations before the April 4 registration deadline\, a 50% refund after the registration deadline until the start of the retreat on April 17\, 2025. \n 
URL:https://holywisdommonastery.org/event/holy-week-silent-retreat-2/
LOCATION:Holy Wisdom Monastery\, 4200 County Road M\, Middleton\, WI\, 53562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community of Communities,Prayer and Worship,Retreats,Sunday Assembly
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SUMMARY:Holy Thursday Worship
DESCRIPTION:Holy Thursday Worship begins at 6:00 pm in the Monastery Assembly Room with the Liturgy of the Word\, foot washing\, Eucharist\, Clearing of the Altar\, prayer and meditation. The offering today will go to help local food pantries. All are welcome.
URL:https://holywisdommonastery.org/event/holy-thursday-worship-2/
LOCATION:Holy Wisdom Monastery\, 4200 County Road M\, Middleton\, WI\, 53562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community of Communities,Prayer and Worship,Sunday Assembly
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SUMMARY:Good Friday Worship
DESCRIPTION:Join us for worship on Good Friday in the Monastery Assembly Room at 3:00 pm. Through the veneration of the cross and prayers of intercession\, we respond to the passion of Jesus. All are welcome.
URL:https://holywisdommonastery.org/event/good-friday-worship-3/
LOCATION:Holy Wisdom Monastery\, 4200 County Road M\, Middleton\, WI\, 53562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community of Communities,Prayer and Worship,Sunday Assembly
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SUMMARY:Easter Vigil
DESCRIPTION:You are welcome to join us for the Easter Vigil at 7:00 pm in the Monastery Assembly Room. On this night we proclaim the Risen Christ in scripture\, in song and in baptismal renewal. We will bless new fire and water and break bread together.\n\nAfter worship you are invited to stay for a social. Please bring a delicious treat to share in the Monastery Dining Room.
URL:https://holywisdommonastery.org/event/easter-vigil-8/
LOCATION:Holy Wisdom Monastery\, 4200 County Road M\, Middleton\, WI\, 53562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community of Communities,Prayer and Worship,Sunday Assembly
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SUMMARY:Easter Sunday Worship
DESCRIPTION:Join us in joyful celebration at Easter Sunday Worship\, 9:00 am in the Monastery Assembly Room. We gather to proclaim Christ risen\, in scripture\, in song\, in baptismal renewal and Eucharist.\n\nHospitality will follow worship in the Monastery Dining Room. Please bring a delicious treat to share!
URL:https://holywisdommonastery.org/event/easter-sunday-worship/
LOCATION:Holy Wisdom Monastery\, 4200 County Road M\, Middleton\, WI\, 53562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community of Communities,Prayer and Worship,Sunday Assembly
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250422T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250422T173000
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SUMMARY:Meditation & Prayer Through Sacred Dance
DESCRIPTION:Body movement and rhythmic dance is a natural human behavior in most of the world. Unfortunately\, not all religious leaders see it that way. A 1975 Vatican advisory\, “Dance in the Liturgy\,” acknowledged that some non-Western cultures still retain liturgical dancing and may therefore be appropriate\, but not so in the West. The union of dance and religion in the West has long been severed except within the Black church and among some white Pentecostals. \nNevertheless\, dance is a normal\, healthy human activity. In Christian and Jewish scriptures\, Miriam leads dancing to celebrate crossing the Red Sea\, King David dances in worship\, and within many Psalms\, God is praised by dancing. It is our tradition. Dancing becomes sacred when we acknowledge a higher power\, when we give thanks for our existence\, and when we understand we are all connected in and to the cosmos in which we live and have our being. \nCarla DeSola\, a pioneer and advocate of sacred dance for over 40 years\, writes\, “Dancing is like a beautiful garment\, a garment in which the Spirit moves and delights…When we dance we can recognize our own beauty…and with all creation simply be\, thus spontaneously praising God.” \nNo dance knowledge is necessary and participants will be encouraged to move as much or as little as they feel and are able. Come\, try on this beautiful garment. \nSchedule\n4:30-4:45 – Introductions\, parameters\, and stretching\n4:45-4:50 – Silencing and centering ourselves in the Benedictine tradition\n4:50-5:20 – Body movement (dancing) to the spiritual music of Hildegard of Bingen\n5:20-5:30 – Slowly “cool down” and centering ourselves before our departure \nLeader – David Couper\nDavid Couper is an Episcopal priest\, member of our Sunday Assembly and Benedictine oblate. He continues to lead an active physical and spiritual life into his later years. For many years he was a teacher of Asian martial arts where he often introduced his students to music and dance during their training. Some of you may remember him as Madison’s Chief of Police from 1972-1993. \nCost\nPlease consider a free will offering for the monastery. \nRegistration\nPlease register with the button below by Apr. 22\, 2025. \n \n 
URL:https://holywisdommonastery.org/event/meditation-prayer-through-sacred-dance/
LOCATION:Holy Wisdom Monastery\, 4200 County Road M\, Middleton\, WI\, 53562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community of Communities,Prayer and Worship,Sunday Assembly
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SUMMARY:Great WI Birdathon
DESCRIPTION:The Great Wisconsin Birdathon is Wisconsin’s largest fundraiser for bird conservation. Each year bird enthusiasts from across the state form teams with the goal of finding as many unique bird species as possible while raising important funds for bird conservation. \nHoly Wisdom Monastery is participating in this event for the fifth time this year! We hope you’ll support our team ‘Wrens of Wisdom Prairie’ in our efforts to find as many bird species as possible on our property on May 10th. \nThere are several ways to participate: \nJoin us for a birding tour or ‘sit’\nWe are offering four walking tours. Group size will be limited to 10 participants. Tour options include 6:30 am\, 8:00 am\, 10:00 am and noon. \nWe are also offering a birding ‘sit\, at 7:30 am in which we’ll make ourselves comfy on a bench or platform overlooking Lost Lake and observe activity from that spot\, with minimal walking involved. \nBirders of all ages and experience levels are welcome at all tours and sit. \nCome birding on your own\nWe invite you to come explore the monastery property Saturday\, May 10th on your own\, and keep track of the birds you see and hear. Submit your list of species to Amy Alstad\, aalstad@holywisdommonastery.org or 608-836-1631\, x123. \nSupport Wrens of Wisdom Prairie by making a financial contribution\nAll of the dollars raised will directly support bird conservation. Half of the funds raised will stay at Holy Wisdom Monastery and be used to create and maintain bird habitat here\, with the remaining funds going to the Natural Resources Foundation.
URL:https://holywisdommonastery.org/event/great-wi-birdathon-2/
LOCATION:Holy Wisdom Monastery\, 4200 County Road M\, Middleton\, WI\, 53562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Care for the Earth,Community of Communities,Environmental Education
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SUMMARY:Willow Wisdom: A Rooted and Flowing Qigong Practice
DESCRIPTION:Willow Wisdom Qigong* teaches us how to stay rooted and centered while navigating the challenges and chaos of life with flexibility and ease. This workshop will include a traditional Qigong movement practice along with time for a brief meditation and self-reflection. \nQigong recognizes our interconnectedness with all beings and draws wisdom from our natural surroundings\, so please come prepared to do a significant portion of the workshop outdoors\, weather permitting. \nAll ability levels welcome. Can be performed standing or seated in casual attire. Please bring a journal/notebook. \n*Qigong (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. ‘Qi’ means energy and ‘Gong’ means skill or cultivation; thus Qigong is the skill of cultivating your life-force energy. \nSchedule\n3:00 pm – Introductions and workshop overview\n3:15 pm – Willow Wisdom Qigong practices outdoors (weather permitting) intertwined with a brief forest bathing practice and journaling\n4:40 pm – Indoor meditation\, integration and closing\n5:00 pm – Workshop ends\n5:15 pm – Optional dinner with workshop facilitator \nInstructor – Sandy Salvo\n \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. \nCost \nThis is the 3rd Qigong experience led by Sandy Salvo at the monastery. To end the series we are offering an optional dinner after the class with Sandy. \n$35/person\, program only\n$57/person\, program and dinner\nAll proceeds go to Holy Wisdom Monastery. \nRegister\nRegister by Wed.\, May 14\, 2025\, with the button below. The registration fee is non-refundable. \n \n 
URL:https://holywisdommonastery.org/event/willow-wisdom-qigong/
LOCATION:Holy Wisdom Monastery\, 4200 County Road M\, Middleton\, WI\, 53562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community of Communities,Wellness
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SUMMARY:I Choose Peace – Sound Healing & Guided Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Discover a transformative journey with I Choose Peace – Sound Healing & Guided Meditation. This uniquely enchanting guided meditative experience invites you to explore the depths of world peace through soothing poetry\, the calming resonance of sound bowl healing\, affirmations of peace and love and reflective journaling. It’s more than just meditation; it’s a pathway to self-love and a deeper connection with your heart and the Earth. \nWhether you’re a seasoned meditator or completely new to the practice\, this program offers a safe and accessible path to personal peace. We welcome all peace seekers ages 18 and above. \nBe still\, reconnect with yourself and contribute to a more peaceful world\, one mindful moment at a time. \nEmbrace your path to peace and empowerment while nurturing your spirit and mind. \nJoin I Choose Peace to be in community with like-minded souls dedicated to making the world a better place. \nWe look forward to you joining us to experience the healing power of I Choose Peace and transform your life. \nPlease bring the following items to make the most of your meditation: \n\nComfortable clothing: breathable\, flexible garments for various temperatures. Light layers are suggested.\nBlanket\, pillow\, yoga mat: create a comfortable space to rest by having your own items to support your body needs.\nJournal: any journal or notebook (and writing utensil) will do to capture your reflections.\nWater bottle/personal beverage: hydrate!\nPersonal care items: natural toiletries\, sunscreen and insect repellent (if meditation will be outside)\nAny additional personal items you may require to comfortably sit or lay down for two hours.\n\nSchedule\n10:00-11:45 am – Sound Healing\n12:00 pm – Lunch (optional) \nInstructor – Takeyla Benton\nMystic on a mission\, Takeyla Benton has spent 25 years unlocking her own divine potential – and now she’s here to help you do the same. With a lifetime of spiritually directed studies and personal experiences\, Takeyla infuses her wisdom and passion for storytelling\, holistic healing and spirit-centered self-mastery and divine love into her sacred soul work at Key Transformations. As a trusted guide\, she offers transformative spiritual consultations\, Goddess-guided Reiki energy and sound healing\, empowering yoga and meditation coaching\, notable podcasts and workshops  – empowering those “sick and tired of being sick and tired” to bravely live on purpose.  \nDates/Times\nJoin us May 17\, 2025 from 10:00-11:45 pm. If you can’t make this date\, consider coming at a later date. Takeyla will also offer classes on June 21 and Sep. 20. More details coming soon. \nCost\n$35/person \nRegister\nThe registration deadline is May 10\, 2025\, or when the registration reaches 30 people. There is no refund for cancellations. \n \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://holywisdommonastery.org/event/i-choose-peace-may/
LOCATION:Holy Wisdom Monastery\, 4200 County Road M\, Middleton\, WI\, 53562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community of Communities,Wellness
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SUMMARY:Kids on the Prairie
DESCRIPTION:Explore nature’s beauty and surprises!\nKids on the Prairie (KOTP) is for children and their adult family members. Experienced volunteer educators and guides will facilitate a short hike to learn about nature and explore the grounds and trails. This free event is open to members of Holy Wisdom communities and the general public. \nMay 18 – Birds and Binoculars\nFamilies will have an opportunity to watch birds\, move like a Sandhill Crane\, and peek in on a Bluebird nest. We’ll have kid friendly binoculars for kids to try. Migration is happening. What are all those birds eating?
URL:https://holywisdommonastery.org/event/kids-on-the-prairie-22/
LOCATION:Holy Wisdom Monastery\, 4200 County Road M\, Middleton\, WI\, 53562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community of Communities,Friends of Wisdom Prairie,Kids on the Prairie,Sunday Assembly
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SUMMARY:Forest Bathing Art Exhibit Reception
DESCRIPTION:The Japanese practice of Forest Bathing\, or shinrin-yoku\, is becoming a prevalent way for people to increase their well-being by connecting with the natural environment through their senses. This easily accessible activity can benefit all ages\, and serves as a reminder to slow down and be mindful by simply immersing oneself in the sights\, sounds\, and smells of nature. \nIn Holy Wisdom’s new art exhibit\, local artists Jennifer Peters and Annette Knapstein share their work inspired by Forest Bathing as a “tangible expression of our sensory experience in nature.” Please join us for the Forest Bathing Art Exhibit Reception on Friday\, May 30\, from 6:00 – 8:00 pm. \nSchedule\n6:00 pm – Reception begins | light refreshments will be served\n6:30 pm – Artists give brief talk about their work and invite questions\n8:00 pm – Reception ends \nThe exhibit is on display in the Gathering Area of the monastery from May 21 – July 21\, 2025.  Gallery hours are Tuesday – Friday\, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm (excluding holidays) and Sunday 10:00 – 11:00 am. \nArtists – Annette Knapstein and Jennifer Peters\n \n“My family always encouraged creativity whether it was in music\, art or any other endeavor.” \nAnnette Knapstein grew up in Oregon\, Wisconsin\, and now lives in Middleton. Annette earned a degree in Economics and worked in advertising and marketing for more than 30 years. “I definitely used my love for the visual arts in my career\,” she laughed. Initially a photographer\, Annette began exploring colored pencils\, watercolors\, and acrylic painting several years ago. “My work is based on my impression of what I see\, rather than making an exact replica. My intention is to reflect how I feel about what I am experiencing and seeing.”  During COVID\, Annette spent a lot of time at Pheasant Branch Conservancy. “Being out in nature gave so much back to me – it was my safe refuge.” \n  \n  \n \n  \nJennifer Peters\, an expressionist photographer\, said her work in this exhibit is quite different than the show she had at the monastery in 2017.  “The photographs in this exhibit are much more ephemeral\, serene\, and delicate. By exploring a softer focus on what I experience in nature\, the painterly aspect of our natural world is revealed\, allowing us to see details that may go unnoticed.”  Jennifer attended Stevens College in Columbia\, Missouri where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree\, majoring in piano. She earned a Master of Fine Arts degree at UW-Madison. Jennifer taught French at Blackhawk Middle School for 31 years and retired in 2011. Jennifer has always taken photographs\, has exhibited throughout the area and participated in art fairs for years.  Jennifer volunteers curating the art exhibits at Holy Wisdom and several other local venues. \n  \nRegistration\nPlease register by May 28\, 2025\, in order to have enough refreshments. Thank you!
URL:https://holywisdommonastery.org/event/forest-bathing-art-exhibit-reception/
LOCATION:Holy Wisdom Monastery\, 4200 County Road M\, Middleton\, WI\, 53562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibits,Community of Communities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250615T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250615T153000
DTSTAMP:20260430T225046
CREATED:20250502T203647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T153129Z
UID:10005047-1749996000-1750001400@holywisdommonastery.org
SUMMARY:Blessing and Rededication of Monastery Piano
DESCRIPTION:Last year\, the Monastery’s custom built Schimmel grand piano was refurbished with a generous gift from oblate and Sunday Assembly member Sherri Hansen in memory of her late husband\, Scott Shimanski. Join us on Sunday\, June 15th\, at 2:00 pm for a free concert celebrating this gift to our community. There will also be a formal dedication of the instrument by Sister Lynne Smith\, OSB. \nParticipants on the program will include Bill Frederick\, Sherri Hansen\, Grace Rosholt\, George Teague and Patrick Terry. Works by Saint-Saëns\, Bérlioz\, Debussy\, Schubert\, Schumann and many more! Please join us for an afternoon reprieve and reverie in the midst of these angst-filled times\, celebrating not only this gift\, but the power of music to soothe\, comfort\, and heal. \nCost\nThere is no cost for this event \nRegister\nPlease register by June 14\, 2025. \n \n 
URL:https://holywisdommonastery.org/event/blessing-of-the-piano/
LOCATION:Holy Wisdom Monastery\, 4200 County Road M\, Middleton\, WI\, 53562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community of Communities,Concerts,Sunday Assembly
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bill Frederick":MAILTO:bfrederick@holywisdommonastery.org
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