Jesus and Buddha: Friends in Conversation

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

This six-part series will explore how Buddhism might help Christians answer questions about what they really believe regarding the nature and existence of God, the role of Jesus as Son of God and Savior, life-after-death, prayer and spirituality and healing the world. It will be based on Paul Knitter’s book, Without Buddha I Could Not Be a Christian. Meetings will consist of input from Paul Knitter, group discussions and meditations. Facilitators Paul Knitter – Member of Holy Wisdom Sunday Assembly; practicing Buddhist and local teacher for the Foundation for Active Compassion; Professor Emeritus, Union Theological Seminary; widely published theologian specializing in interfaith relations and dialogue. David ...

ECCSR Immersion

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

Immersion experiences for the Ecumenical Center for Clergy Spiritual Renewal (ECCSR) The cohort of 19 clergy will live and learn together from June 21 – July 1, 2019 and from January 24-29, 2020. The program includes participation in the rhythms of the Monastery’s prayers, as well as group time for learning and sharing how to experience renewal for their service to congregations.   To learn more, visit: http://www.holywisdommonastery.org/eccsr/eccsr-program/        

Friends of Wisdom Prairie Luncheon Lecture

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

Owls of Wisconsin with Sylvia Marek Join the Friends of Wisdom Prairie for lunch and lecture about owls. Naturalist Sylvia Marek will talk with us about the Owls of Wisconsin. With her extraordinary knowledge and many wonderful photographs she will inform us about these birds of the night, and the important role they play in the ecosystems where they live. Speaker Sylvia Marek is a highly trained and experienced naturalist. She works for the University of Wisconsin Arboretum and is a first rate birder. Sylvia is also a member of the Friends of Wisdom Prairie Council. Cost $40/person, includes lunch and ...

Listen * Imagine: Opening Summit

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

Holy Wisdom Monastery strives to weave prayer, hospitality, justice and care for the earth into a shared way of life. Through a “community of communities” all are welcomed into a sacred space to pray, study, nourish one another and build community in this ever-changing world. This is the Holy Wisdom mission and vision that we want to explore together as we listen, imagine and create our future. The Listen * Create: Opening Summit will take place at Holy Wisdom Monastery in the guest dining room. The sisters will provide a lunch during the event. Click here to RSVP by January 31, ...

Ash Wednesday Midday Prayer

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

Ash Wednesday Midday Prayer and distribution of ashes will take place in the monastery oratory (lower level). There is also an Ash Wednesday Evening Service in the monastery assembly room at 5:30 pm, followed by a light supper. All are welcome.

Ash Wednesday Evening Service

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

The Ash Wednesday Evening Service will take place in the monastery assembly room at 5:30 pm, followed by a light supper. Ash Wednesday Midday Prayer and distribution of ashes will take place earlier in the day in the monastery oratory (lower level). All are welcome.

Daily prayer

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

All are welcome to join the sisters in daily prayer: 7:35 am-7:55 am: Centering Prayer (Tuesday-Saturday) 8:00 am-8:30 am: Morning Prayer (Every day) 11:45 am-12:00 pm: Midday Prayer (Tuesday-Friday); Mondays (Mid-May through August only) 4:00 pm: Lectio Divina (Saturday); in the Formation office area (on the lower level of the monastery building) 4:30 pm-4:55 pm: Evening Prayer (Tuesday-Sunday); Mondays (Mid-May through August only) 4:55 pm-5:15 pm: Centering Prayer (Tuesday-Friday)

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