Event Series Sunday Assembly Copy

Sunday Assembly Copy

Holy Wisdom Monastery* 4200 County Road M, Middleton, WI, United States

Experience inclusive, ecumenical worship at Sunday Assembly Each Sunday, we gather for worship as a community. Through scripture readings, prayer and sharing the Bread of Life around a common table, we respond to Jesus’ invitation, “Do this in memory of me.” Our Assembly shares concern for social justice and peace; we embrace works of charity and care for the earth. For example, we serve dinner at Luke House, a community meal program, on the second Tuesday of the month and donations are collected on the third Sunday of the month for the Vera Court Food Pantry. Please note: Sunday Assembly worship does not ...

Event Series Children’s Liturgy of the Word Copy

Children’s Liturgy of the Word Copy

Holy Wisdom Monastery* 4200 County Road M, Middleton, WI, United States

All ages are welcome to participate—little ones with a parent, and older students as readers and helpers with the teachers. Children’s Liturgy of the Word is usually scheduled on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month. Students are dismissed from worship to hear and learn about the scripture readings at their level. The children return later in the liturgy to receive communion.

The Transformed Heart: Spirituality, Religion and the Struggle for Integrity

Holy Wisdom Monastery* 4200 County Road M, Middleton, WI, United States

Registration closed, retreat full. The transformed heart What does it mean to embrace and follow a spiritual path with personal integrity? In this six-session exploration of the complex relationship between personal spirituality and religious belonging we will read Tom Zanzig’s book, The Transformed Heart. Using contemplative dialog, lectio divina, and open conversation, our aim is for participants to reflect on their own experience of seeking a spirituality to ground their lives, whether that is outside organized religion or within a religious community. Spiritual transformation is a lifelong journey. Together we will engage the adventure of being both spiritual and religious. ...

$125

Wisdom Prairie Workday

Holy Wisdom Monastery* 4200 County Road M, Middleton, WI, United States

Volunteer on the land and help preserve and protect this important area on the north shore of Lake Mendota. Work outside with old friends, meet new people and have fun. Join the party! Please note: You are invited to a unique workday on Wednesday, September 18, 2019 from 9:00 am to noon at Yahara Heights County Park. We will be teaming up with Dane County Parks to collect prairie seed under the guidance of Dane County Parks Botanist, Lars Higdon. Please meet 5158 Caton Lane at 9:00 am if you are interested in attending. All of the seed collected will go to Dane County Parks to be cleaned and ...

Benedictine Retreat

Holy Wisdom Monastery* 4200 County Road M, Middleton, WI, United States

Contemplation—A Transformative Practice Needed at this Time  led by Nancy Sylvester, IHM Through the lens of the Wisdom tradition, Jesus calls us to transformation—to become fully alive. This call to become our authentic selves is the transformation possible through contemplation. Jesus calls us to see in new ways—to wake up. Through contemplative practice, we develop the capacity to see in new ways which is critically needed if we are to address the injustices we face out of a new consciousness. Those of us serious about our spiritual journey are being called from the future to imagine new ways of being ...

$135

Memorial Service for George Hinger

Holy Wisdom Monastery 4200 County Road M, Middleton, WI, United States

Many of you were friends of our dear George Hinger, a former Sunday Assembly member, who died on May 24, 2019. George’s funeral was held at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Madison on May 31. There will be a service at Holy Wisdom Monastery when his ashes are interred in the columbarium, on Saturday, September 21, with Visitation at 1:00 pm, Service and Remembrances at 1:30 pm, a Reception from 2:30- 3:15 pm, and Interment of Ashes at 3:30 pm. Barb Abbott is coordinating the refreshments for the reception. Please contact her at bdabbott12@ tds.net if you are able to help or bring ...

Anointing of the Sick

Holy Wisdom Monastery 4200 County Road M, Middleton, WI, United States

Join us after worship in the oratory as we offer a special prayer for healing. All are invited to participate in this special liturgy. The prayer that we offer is for all of us seeking God’s help, and for us to pray with and for those in our community who place themselves in God’s loving care.

Fall Art Exhibit Opening Reception

Holy Wisdom Monastery* 4200 County Road M, Middleton, WI, United States

Fall art exhibit September 27 – December 15, 2019 Holy Wisdom Monastery is pleased to present an art exhibit featuring two artists: The Light of Being by Marcia Getto and Passing Through by Kay Gundlach Opening reception September 27, 2019; 5:00-7:00 pm This unique exhibit opens on Friday, September 27, 2019 from 5:00-7:00 pm. Enjoy beverages and appetizers while you view the art. The artists will each make a brief presentation starting at 6:00 pm and can answer questions about their work. All are welcome. No registration is necessary and we hope you bring your friends. Gallery hours Monday – ...

Free

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Holy Wisdom Monastery
4200 County Road M
Middleton WI 53562
608-836-1631, x100
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