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Wisdom Explorers

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

Join us for a day on the prairie for youth connected with Holy Wisdom Monastery. The Wisdom Explorers will seek connection to God and creation through a nature walk, hands-on activities, song, prayer and togetherness. The exploration for youth ages 5 to 16 will start at 2:00 p.m. There will be play time for families with younger children at 4:45 p.m. The day will conclude in the early evening with dinner for the whole family and roasted marshmallows over a campfire. Contact tonygibart@gmail.com with questions. Register online

Sacred Spaces – Summer Art Exhibit

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

Sacred Spaces The 4th annual exhibit of artwork by Sunday Assembly members, Friends of Wisdom Prairie members, Oblates and monastery volunteers is scheduled for August 4 – September 22, 2019.  The monastery’s art jury will choose work for the exhibit based on Benedictine values such as simplicity, beauty and balance. In honor of the 10th anniversary of the opening of the monastery building, this year's exhibit theme and title will be Sacred Spaces. Submissions Artists are invited to submit work for consideration by sending photos of up to 3 pieces of their artwork by email to rolson@benedictinewomen.org or mailing / dropping ...

Outing to Nachusa Grasslands

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

Join the Friends of Wisdom Prairie on this unique outing to the Nachusa Grasslands in Franklin Grove, Illinois. Learn about this 3,800 acre grassland featuring a large remnant prairie, woodlands and wetlands—one of the most biologically diverse grasslands in Illinois. In 2014 the Nature Conservancy reintroduced bison to this successful prairie. We will visit the prairie, the bison and the visitor center. Bus transportation and box lunch will be provided. Maximum 50 people. Bring binoculars. Date/times: Tuesday, August 6, 2019 7:45 am-6:00 pm Cost: $75/person, includes box lunch, bus and tour. Registration: Register by July 23, 2019. There is limited ...

$75

Wisdom Prairie Workday cancelled

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

Both Greg Armstrong and Paul Boutwell are unable to lead the regularly scheduled workday for today, so we have cancelled it. The next workday is on Wednesday, September 4, 2019 from 9:00 am-12:00 pm at Holy Wisdom Monastery. We hope to see you there!

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.

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