You are invited to join us for an Ash Wednesday service with distribution of ashes at 5:30 pm in the assembly room on the main floor of the monastery building. In addition, we will also distribute ashes at midday prayer at 11:45 am in the oratory on the lower level of the monastery building. All are welcome.
Taizé Prayer Join us for contemplative, meditative Taizé style common prayer, incorporating simple sung refrains, scripture and a brief spoken meditation in the monastery assembly room. This prayer and meditation will take the place of midday prayer on March 13, 2024 at Holy Wisdom Monastery. Leaders Patti LaCross, Sunday Assembly member and Bill Frederick, director of prayer & worship, will lead the Taizé Prayer. Patti will give a brief meditation on the Lenten season, and the positive life-giving experience that leads to the 'resurrection' and the resurrection of Creation around us. Location Join us in-person at Holy Wisdom Monastery or ...
Go Without Hesitation: Lent Series with Pam Shellberg (online) This online series is full. There is still room in the in-person series on Tuesdays from 10:00-11:30 am. Register below. Join us for a 5-week study of a gripping tale from the New Testament book of Acts where Peter, Jesus' disciple, and Cornelius, a Roman centurion, present us with a historical diorama of conflicts mirroring back to us how perceiving God's will and knowing how to respond is rarely straightforward. The story guides us in the ways of discerning God's purposes, asking us to bravely sit with questions we might have ...
Children ages 6-9 are invited for some learning and prayer time during Sunday Assembly's Liturgy of the Word. If you have questions or you are an adult interested in listening to God with the children (willing to sit along as a second adult), contact Sarah Wilkin Gibart.
The Blessing of Palms & Procession begins our Sunday Assembly Eucharist. The Passion reading of the Gospel of Matthew is proclaimed.
Join us for an extended silent retreat in which people have opportunities to: Attend the Holy Week liturgies with the sisters and others. Explore the theme of ‘they hear my voice’ through optional meetings for lectio divina (prayerful reading of scripture) and other contemplative engagements with the texts, liturgies and prayers of the week. Rest in the freedom from social expectations to speak or otherwise be engaged. Share a depth experience of the mysteries of Holy Week in a community of people seeking the same. Facilitator Pam Shellberg is the director of spiritual nourishment at Holy Wisdom Monastery and facilitates ...
Service at 3:00 pm All gather in silence. The liturgy features the Passion of John. With simple chant, the cross is brought into the midst of the community. Through the veneration of the cross and prayers of intercession, we respond to the Passion of Jesus.
Service at 7:00 pm, followed by social We gather to hear the stories of salvation history. The liturgy continues with the lighting of the new fire and the Easter candle. The Exsultet is sung followed by the Liturgy of the Word, culminating in the great “Alleluia” and the Easter Gospel. The Easter water is blessed, then all join in the profession of faith. The Liturgy of the Eucharist follows
9:00 am Eucharist, followed by coffee and conversation. The day of resurrection continues the joy of the Vigil. We proclaim the Risen Christ in scripture, song, baptismal renewal and Eucharist.
Explore nature’s beauty and surprises! Kids on the Prairie 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. April 14 – Signs of Spring We will look for signs of emergent plants, animals and insects. Depending on the weather, we may find nectar sources for emerging bumble bees. Register Please register below so we know how many will join us.
