Please join us for Palm Sunday worship. The Blessing of Palms & Procession begins our Sunday Assembly Eucharist. The Passion reading of the Gospel of Matthew is proclaimed.
Kids On the Prairie explorations are for children and their adult family members. They are open to members of Holy Wisdom communities and the public. Volunteers from Sunday Assembly and Friends of Wisdom Prairie provide support for each session. On April 2, we will look for signs of emergent plants, animals and insects. Depending on the weather, we may find nectar sources for emerging bumble bees. We'll look for food sources available to other over-wintering creatures. Leaders Julie Melton and Anne Basken are retired teachers and members of Sunday Assembly and Friends of Wisdom Prairie Council. Both are passionate about ...
Please join us for Holy Thursday worship. 5:00 pm – Social & hors d’oeuvres 6:00 pm – Service We gather to share the Word, serve each other in the washing of feet and share in the Eucharist. Our collection will assist local food pantries. The liturgy concludes with time for silent prayer.
Please join us for Good Friday worship. 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.
Please join us for the Easter Vigil. 7:00 pm – Worship 8:00 pm – Social & hors d’oeuvres follows worship service 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.
All are welcome to join us for Easter worship. 9:00 am – Eucharist 10:00 am – Coffee and conversation follows The day of resurrection continues the joy of the Vigil. We proclaim the Risen Christ in scripture, song, baptismal renewal and Eucharist.
The Benedictine sisters at Holy Wisdom model eating from the earth by harvesting produce from their gardens for much of their meals. They keep in balance the connection between our own body’s food needs and how creation provides with seeds, plants, soil, water, air. Climate change is telling us that the balance is becoming non-reversable. Agriculture both contributes towards climate change and is affected by climate change. Agriculture contributes to 10% of US Co2 and jumps up to 20-40% of global GHG emissions when factoring in life cycle accounting. Life cycle accounting begins with deforestation, change of land use, processing ...
Kids On the Prairie explorations are for children and their adult family members. They are open to members of Holy Wisdom communities and the public. Volunteers from Sunday Assembly and Friends of Wisdom Prairie provide support for each session. At Holy Wisdom, this is the Year of Balance. As we strive for awareness of the delicate balance that allows diverse forms of life to exist, we will learn about our role as humans who care for the earth. May 7 May is a good time to explore around Lost Lake. As we hike to the lake, we'll look for signs ...
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, 608-233-7390 We feel the presence of the Holy One even more strongly than when ...
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, 608-233-7390 We feel the presence of the Holy One even more strongly than when ...
