Week of Events
Sunday, November 29, 2026
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November 29, 2026 -Hospitality Sunday
Hospitality Sunday
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.
Monday, November 30, 2026
No events on this day.
Tuesday, December 1, 2026
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December 1, 2026 -Advent Series: Making Our Way in the Wilderness (in-person)
Advent Series: Making Our Way in the Wilderness (in-person)
Several of the scripture texts we'll hear this Advent season draw our attention to the wilderness. The gospel writers highlight John the Baptist – a man living in the desert, his voice crying in the wilderness – as the one heralding the arrival of the Christ. The prophet Isaiah calls the people to prepare a way in the wilderness for this arrival. Monastics in the early centuries went into desert wildernesses specifically to clear a path so that the Spirit could more easily reach their souls. We have all had desert experiences at one time or another; we have all ...
Wednesday, December 2, 2026
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December 2, 2026 -Advent Series: Making Our Way in the Wilderness (virtual)
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December 2, 2026 -Centering Prayer Groups – 1st Wednesday
Advent Series: Making Our Way in the Wilderness (virtual)
Several of the scripture texts we'll hear this Advent season draw our attention to the wilderness. The gospel writers highlight John the Baptist - a man living in the desert, his voice crying in the wilderness - as the one heralding the arrival of the Christ. The prophet Isaiah calls the people to prepare a way in the wilderness for this arrival. Monastics in the early centuries went into desert wildernesses specifically to clear a path so that the Spirit could more easily reach their souls. We have all had desert experiences at one time or another; we have all ...
Centering Prayer Groups – 1st Wednesday
Centering Prayer Groups All are welcome to join our two centering prayer groups which meet on alternating Wednesdays. Both incorporate a short reading and time for silent prayer or meditation. 1st and 3rd Wednesdays 7:00-8:00 pm Retreat & Guest House Room 10 Includes a short walking meditation in between periods of seated meditation For more information contact Barb Abbott, 608-284-7424 2nd and 4th Wednesdays 2:30-3:30 pm Monastery Oratory – Two, 20-minute periods of seated meditation with a 5-minute break For more information contact Carole Kretschman, 608-577-3243 We feel the presence of the Holy One even more strongly than when we center ...
Thursday, December 3, 2026
No events on this day.
Friday, December 4, 2026
No events on this day.
Saturday, December 5, 2026
No events on this day.
