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Ash Wednesday Services

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

Ash Wednesday Services and Distribution of Ashes, March 2, 2022 Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, March 2, 2022. This time of prayer, fasting and almsgiving begins with the traditional receiving of ashes. Midday Prayer and Distribution of Ashes – 11:45 am in the oratory (lower level of the monastery building) Evening Service – 5:30 pm in the monastery building assembly room (main level of the monastery building). This evening service will also be available on our livestream. Click here to go to the livestream. The Soup Supper usually held after the Ash Wednesday evening service will not be held this ...

Event Series Sunday Assembly worship

Sunday Assembly Worship

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

All are welcome! Join our Sunday Assembly and worship with us at 9:00 am at Holy Wisdom Monastery. Sunday Assembly is a unique worshiping community. Influenced by the Benedictine spirit and tradition, we welcome all to worship with us. We embrace unity around an open communion table, in fullness of equality for all people, and we pray together in inclusive language that draws from the best of the Christian tradition. Members of Sunday Assembly seek God in prayer and worship, community building, social justice practices, ecumenical hospitality and care for the earth consistent with the vision and mission of Holy ...

Holy Wisdom Monastery Orientation Series

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

Holy Wisdom Monastery is a place of welcome where we strive to build community with all who come through our doors. In 2022, we are launching the Holy Wisdom Monastery Orientation Series to: welcome new and returning people to the monastery deepen relationships help people become more informed about Holy Wisdom Monastery. There will be monthly opportunities, starting after Sunday worship from 10:15-11:15 am. Come to all or pick the ones that you are interested in. March 20: Tour of the Award-winning Monastery Building April 3: Meet the Sisters May 1: Sunday Liturgy, Liturgical Ministries & You June 12: Sunday ...

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Climate Change Workshop

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

How do you respond to climate change which is changing our world in ways that will affect every living being? What informs your choices? These are important questions that each of us face. That is why the Sunday Assembly Climate Action team is organizing Zoom presentations with local experts who can share realistic choices with us. Mar. 22: Water The second workshop, Mar. 22, 6:30 - 7:45 pm, will focus on water. More details coming soon. Participants will be asked to complete a survey of personal choices related to water after registering. Cost The workshop is free for participants. Registration ...

Living and Dying: Dilemmas Facing the Modern Age

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

All are welcome to join Living & Dying – Dilemmas Facing the Modern Age, a 3-part series introducing and exploring end of life considerations. In this free educational series, we explore how to best prepare ourselves and our loved ones as we face the life and death decisions that will come for all of us. Bring your questions as we navigate these difficult topics together. You are welcome to register for one or multiple sessions in the series.  For those not able to attend in person, experience the series virtually by watching a recording that will be shared following each ...

Event Series Living into Silence: Contemplative Practices for Lent

Living into Silence: Contemplative Practices for Lent

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

March 9, 16, 23, 30, 2022 Wednesdays, 6:30-7:15 pm via Zoom New to Lent or contemplative practices? All are welcome to learn the basics of spiritual practices in this virtual series. Together, let’s lean away from the stress of life, focus on your personal needs so you can be present to yourself and others, nurture your spirit and learn how to use silence. Cost: $25 for 4 session series.    

$25

In the Tradition of Taizé Prayer – Communion & Solidarity with the Peoples of the Ukraine

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

Taizé prayer is meditative common prayer. Gathered together, the community sings uncomplicated repetitive songs, uncluttered by too many words allowing the mystery of the Holy Presence to become tangible through the beauty of simplicity. All are welcome to attend in person in the assembly room, or virtually with the link below. Click here to join us virtually.

Holy Wisdom Monastery Orientation Series

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

Holy Wisdom Monastery is a place of welcome where we strive to build community with all who come through our doors. In 2022, we are launching the Holy Wisdom Monastery Orientation Series to: welcome new and returning people to the monastery deepen relationships help people become more informed about Holy Wisdom Monastery. There will be monthly opportunities, starting after Sunday worship from 10:15-11:15 am. Come to all or pick the ones that you are interested in. March 20: Tour of the Award-winning Monastery Building April 3: Meet the Sisters May 1: Sunday Liturgy, Liturgical Ministries & You June 12: Sunday ...

Free
Event Series Sacred Earth, Sacred Soul Book Study (in-person)

Sacred Earth, Sacred Soul Book Study (in-person)

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

In anticipation of Earth & Soul, an Evening with John Philip Newell on May 20, 2022, Holy Wisdom is inviting all to participate in a Community Read Book Study of his latest book, Sacred Earth, Sacred Soul: Celtic Wisdom for Reawakening to What Our Souls Know and Healing the World (HarperOne, 2021). In his book, the Scottish born author summarizes ancient Gaelic and contemporary writers who invite us to a reawakening of the sacredness of all creation. Three in-person sessions will be held at Holy Wisdom Monastery, facilitated by Mary Ellen Gevelinger, OP and held from 1:00-2:30 p.m. on Wednesdays, April 6 and ...

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Event Series Sacred Earth, Sacred Soul Book Study (virtual)

Sacred Earth, Sacred Soul Book Study (virtual)

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

In anticipation of Earth & Soul, an Evening with John Philip Newell on May 20, 2022, Holy Wisdom is inviting all to participate in a Community Read Book Study of his latest book, Sacred Earth, Sacred Soul: Celtic Wisdom for Reawakening to What Our Souls Know and Healing the World (HarperOne, 2021). In his book, the Scottish born author summarizes ancient Gaelic and contemporary writers who invite us to a reawakening of the sacredness of all creation. Three online sessions will be held via Zoom from 6:30-8:00 pm on Thursday evenings, April 7, 21, and May 5, co-facilitated by Carole Kretschman and Pam Shellberg. There ...

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