Event Series Sunday Assembly

Sunday Assembly

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 Sunday Assembly Childcare Ministry

Sunday Assembly Childcare Ministry

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

We are happy to announce that we will be offering a childcare ministry, typically on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month, during the Sunday Assembly liturgy. Adult care takers and teenage helpers will provide care for infants and toddlers in the hospitality room.

Event Series Children’s Liturgy of the Word

Children’s Liturgy of the Word

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.

Event Series Social Justice Group

Social Justice Group

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

The Social Justice Group shares information on many concerns: prison reform, immigration, health care, racism, hunger, poverty, and others.  The focus is to identify ways we can help and support others to be restored to equality and wholeness.  Meetings will be after worship on the second Sunday of the month and we welcome all who are interested to attend. 

POSTPONED – Oblate Retreat

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

Simplicity and Minimalism led by Kyle Kramer Kyle Kramer is the Executive Director of the Passionist Earth and Spirit Center. More details coming

Fall Color Tour

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

Come and enjoy the beauty of the prairies, savannas and woodlands in the autumn.  We might even see some birds and bees and other critters that live at Holy Wisdom Monastery.  The prairie plants will be putting a lot of energy into food storage in their root system so that they can survive the winter and spring up again next year.  The trees will shed their leaves to reduce water loss in the winter when the ground is frozen.  Please join us to appreciate the spirit of the land in the autumn. Naturalist Sylvia Marek and Greg Armstrong will lead ...

Free

Benedictine Spirituality: An Introduction

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

Program full – we will offer again in 2021 Are you hungering for spiritual conversation? Do you have a general sense of what Benedictine spirituality is and where it comes from but are curious to know more? Join us for Holy Wisdom Monastery’s first completely virtual class. We will meet online weekly for one month, take a two-week break for reflection and integration, then pick up again for four more weeks. Topics covered include Benedict and his ‘little Rule for beginners,’ silence, listening, prayer, humility, scripture and more. Each class will include prayer, readings, discussion, a spiritual practice and Q ...

Free

POSTPONED – Caring for Common Ground

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

Caring for Common Ground Education for Spiritually-based Ecological Restoration Program postponed - due to current restrictions of group gatherings we are postponing this program until June 2021 People from diverse spiritual/religious (and non-religious) traditions are invited to learn together how to heal the land and restore relationships and spirit! Workshop Topics: Dialogue about intersections of faith and contemplative spirituality, ethics, and environmental care Hands-on experience in land care Strategies for engaging others in spiritual ecological action Reflection and fellowship Come as a member of a group, or as an individual. Holy Wisdom Monastery is an ecumenical, inclusive Benedictine community committed to hospitality, prayer, justice, and ...

A Chat on Estate Planning: COVID Implications & Tips on Charitable Giving Seminar

Zoom Connect to the program with computer or phone., WI

Listen in to A Chat on Estate Planning: COVID Implications & Tips on Charitable Giving, Wednesday, October 21, 2020 from 6:30-8:30 pm. This presentation is open to the public and designed for Holy Wisdom Monastery members and extended family. Join the virtual seminar or watch the recorded presentation later. Attorney Melinda Gustafson Gervasi of Gustafson Gervasi Law Office leads this seminar to help you gain an in-depth understanding on how to take charge – and care – of your estate planning goals during uncertain and changing times. The free seminar offers a 90-minute presentation, and will be followed by a 30-minute fireside chat ...

Free

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