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SUMMARY:Centering Prayer Groups - 1st Wednesday
DESCRIPTION:Centering Prayer Groups \nAll 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. \n\n1st and 3rd Wednesdays\n\n7:00-8:00 pm\nRetreat & Guest House Room 10\nIncludes a short walking meditation in between periods of seated meditation\nFor more information contact Barb Abbott\, 608-284-7424\n\n\n2nd and 4th Wednesdays \n\n2:30-3:30 pm\nMonastery Oratory –\nTwo\, 20-minute periods of seated meditation with a 5-minute break\nFor more information contact Carole Kretschman\, 608-577-3243\n\n\n\nWe feel the presence of the Holy One even more strongly than when we center by ourselves. … Our prayer has less outward distractions for that hour than if we center at home. … Having the group supports us in our prayer life.
URL:https://holywisdommonastery.org/event/centering-prayer-groups-1st-wednesday/2026-04-01/
LOCATION:Holy Wisdom Monastery\, 4200 County Road M\, Middleton\, WI\, 53562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Centering Prayer Groups,Community of Communities,Oblates,Prayer and Worship,Sunday Assembly
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SUMMARY:Holy Week Silent Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Anyone who would like to experience a deep and sustained silence in the quiet companionship of others is invited to the Holy Week Silent Retreat. For some\, this retreat will be an opportunity to contemplate and participate in – with greater intention – the texts\, liturgies and prayers of Holy Week. For all\, it is an invitation to live the rhythms of monastic life in an extended retreat experience. Optional contemplative engagements (e.g. journal prompts\, walking meditations and opportunities for artistic expression) will add depth to the experience\, as will opportunities for lectio divina and shared reflections on the meaning and mystery of these days. \nRetreat Schedule\nThursday\, April 2 \n\n\n\n4:00 pm\nOrientation\nRetreat & Guest House (RGH) 110\n\n\n4:30 pm\nBrief introduction to the weekend and to each other\nRGH 110\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 222\n\n\n\n  \nFriday\, April 3 \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 110\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 222\n\n\n\n  \nSaturday\, April 4 \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 110\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 110 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 110\n\n\n\n  \nSunday\, April 5 \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\nCommunity Dining Room\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$360/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\nPlease register by March 25\, 2026. \nThere is a 75% refund for cancellations before the March 25 registration deadline\, and a 50% refund for cancellations from March 25 until the start of the retreat on April 2. \n  \n \n 
URL:https://holywisdommonastery.org/event/holy-week-silent-retreat-26/
LOCATION:Holy Wisdom Monastery\, 4200 County Road M\, Middleton\, WI\, 53562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community of Communities,Holy Week & Easter,Prayer and Worship,Retreats,Spirituality Programs,Sunday Assembly
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Appreciation Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Have you volunteered with Holy Wisdom Monastery? We want to thank you! Please join us for our Volunteer Appreciation Lunch at Holy Wisdom Monastery on April 9\, 2026. This 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. This lunch is open to all monastery volunteers\, including those who support our communities (Oblates\, Friends of Wisdom Prairie\, Sunday Assembly\, Center for Clergy Renewal) and those who support our general operations (kitchen\, front desk\, committees\, board\, etc.). \nReservations will be accepted until April 2nd. \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 April 2\, 2026\, so we know how much food to prepare.
URL:https://holywisdommonastery.org/event/volunteer-appreciation-lunch-26/
LOCATION:Holy Wisdom Monastery\, 4200 County Road M\, Middleton\, WI\, 53562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Center for Clergy Renewal,Community of Communities,Friends of Wisdom Prairie,Oblates,Sunday Assembly,Volunteers
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SUMMARY:Centering Prayer Groups - 3rd Wednesday
DESCRIPTION:Centering Prayer Groups \nAll 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. \n\n1st and 3rd Wednesdays\n\n7:00-8:00 pm\nRetreat & Guest House Room 10\nIncludes a short walking meditation in between periods of seated meditation\nFor more information contact Barb Abbott\, 608-284-7424\n\n\n2nd and 4th Wednesdays \n\n2:30-3:30 pm\nMonastery Oratory –\nTwo\, 20-minute periods of seated meditation with a 5-minute break\nFor more information contact Carole Kretschman\, 608-577-3243\n\n\n\nWe feel the presence of the Holy One even more strongly than when we center by ourselves. … Our prayer has less outward distractions for that hour than if we center at home. … Having the group supports us in our prayer life.
URL:https://holywisdommonastery.org/event/centering-prayer-groups-3rd-wednesday/2026-04-15/
LOCATION:Holy Wisdom Monastery\, 4200 County Road M\, Middleton\, WI\, 53562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Centering Prayer Groups,Community of Communities,Oblates,Prayer and Worship,Sunday Assembly
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SUMMARY:Family Gathering
DESCRIPTION:All families with children are invited to Family Gathering on Saturday\, April 18\, 3:00-6:00 pm. \nJoin us for a Family Gathering to experience the joy of anticipation in community. At this event\, school-age children will gather to learn and play together\, and childcare for the littlest ones is provided. Parents and caregivers will have some free-choice time to enjoy all the Monastery has to offer. The gathering will conclude with a shared meal. \nChildren ages 6-9 are invited to join Sarah Wilkin Gibart for prayer and creative work time. \nParents\, this is an opportunity to enjoy the monastery and catch a breath in this busy season! You may choose to join in the children’s program\, or take in the art exhibit\, relax in the library\, bring a project of your own\, or simply have time for coffee and conversation. \nRegistration cost includes a simple entree prepared by the culinary team using fresh\, seasonal offerings (families may also wish to bring a side dish or dessert to share). \nSchedule\n3:00 pm – Gather\n~3:30-5:15 pm – Programming/free time\n5:15 pm – Dinner\n6:00 pm – Adjourn \nLeader\nSarah Wilkin Gibart is a teacher of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd who leads regular Children’s Prayer during Sunday Assembly worship. Nichole Rasmus (formerly Nichole Fromm)\, our Childcare and Support Specialist\, will provide childcare for the younger children. \nCost\n$25/family \nQuestions\nPlease contact Sarah: sjwilkin09@gmail.com or Nichole: nrasmus@holywisdommonastery.org with any questions. \nRegistration\nPlease register by April 8\, 2026.
URL:https://holywisdommonastery.org/event/family-gathering-apr-18-26/
LOCATION:Holy Wisdom Monastery\, 4200 County Road M\, Middleton\, WI\, 53562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Childcare Ministry,Children's Ministry,Holy Wisdom Monastery
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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 19 – Signs of Spring \nJoin us as we look for emergent plants\, animals and insects. Depending on the weather\, we may find nectar sources for emerging bumble bees and hear frogs calling around Lost Lake. Together we will share in an action to celebrate Earth Day.
URL:https://holywisdommonastery.org/event/kotp-apr-26/
LOCATION:Holy Wisdom Monastery\, 4200 County Road M\, Middleton\, WI\, 53562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Care for the Earth,Community of Communities,Environmental Education,Friends of Wisdom Prairie,Kids on the Prairie,Outings and Tours,Sunday Assembly
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ORGANIZER;CN="Julie Melton":MAILTO:jmelton@uwalumni.com
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SUMMARY:Centering Prayer Groups - 4th Wednesday
DESCRIPTION:Centering Prayer Groups \nAll 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. \n\n1st and 3rd Wednesdays\n\n7:00-8:00 pm\nRetreat & Guest House Room 10\nIncludes a short walking meditation in between periods of seated meditation\nFor more information contact Barb Abbott\, 608-284-7424\n\n\n2nd and 4th Wednesdays \n\n2:30-3:30 pm\nMonastery Oratory –\nTwo\, 20-minute periods of seated meditation with a 5-minute break\nFor more information contact Carole Kretschman\, 608-577-3243\n\n\n\nWe feel the presence of the Holy One even more strongly than when we center by ourselves. … Our prayer has less outward distractions for that hour than if we center at home. … Having the group supports us in our prayer life.
URL:https://holywisdommonastery.org/event/centering-prayer-groups-4th-wednesday/2026-04-22/
LOCATION:Holy Wisdom Monastery\, 4200 County Road M\, Middleton\, WI\, 53562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Centering Prayer Groups,Community of Communities,Oblates,Prayer and Worship,Sunday Assembly
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