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 ...

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

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 ...

Free

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 ...

Free

Palm Sunday

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

The Blessing of Palms & Procession begins our Sunday Assembly Eucharist. The Passion reading of the Gospel of Luke is proclaimed.

Kids on the Prairie

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

Learn about caring for the earth Kids on the Prairie is an experience for children and adults to learn about nature and explore the monastery grounds. All are welcome at the next Kids on the Prairie, Sunday, April 10, 2022 from 10:15-11:30 am at Holy Wisdom Monastery.

Free

Holy Week Retreat

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

After two years of disruption by COVID and other momentous events in our nation and world, we need time to take stock of the changes, losses and joys we have experienced. We are going through a transition on many levels, and our spirits need silence and a welcoming space to reflect on where we are now and perhaps begin to integrate some of what has happened to us. We need not be alone in whatever we carry. The liturgies of Holy Week bring us face to face with the highs and lows of human life. They provide time to reflect ...

$300

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4200 County Road M
Middleton WI 53562
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