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SUMMARY:Christmas Prayer & Worship Schedule
DESCRIPTION:Christmas 2025 Prayer & Worship Schedule\nDecember 24\, 2025 – January 1\, 2026 \n  \nDec. 24\, 2025 \n\n8:00 am – Morning Prayer (Oratory)\n11:45 am – Midday Prayer (Oratory)\n4:00 pm – Christmas Eve Eucharist (Assembly Room)\n\nDec. 25 \n\n8:00 am – Morning Prayer (Oratory)\n9:00 am – Christmas Day Worship (Assembly Room)\n\nDec. 26-27 \n\nNo Public Prayer\n\nDec. 28 \n\n8:00 am – Morning Prayer (Oratory)\n8:40 am – Christmas Carol Sing-Along (Assembly Room)\n9:00 am – Sunday Assembly Eucharist (Assembly Room)\n\nDec. 29-Jan. 1\, 2026 \n\nNo Public Prayer\n\nJan. 2  \n\nResume regular prayer schedule
URL:https://holywisdommonastery.org/event/christmas-prayer-worship-schedule-25/
LOCATION:Holy Wisdom Monastery\, 4200 County Road M\, Middleton\, WI\, 53562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community of Communities,Prayer and Worship,Sunday Assembly
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SUMMARY:Sacred Thresholds
DESCRIPTION:Sacred Thresholds is a contemplative prayer gathering. \nWe are living through a unique chapter in American history when our most cherished values seem threatened\, indeed\, our whole way of life. Each of us\, in our own way\, is asking\, What can I do?\, and the answers\, so far\, seem woefully inadequate to the challenge. It is in that same spirit of humility that we are offering Sacred Thresholds as our answer to that question. Woefully inadequate\, yes\, small\, but genuine\, offered in a communal spirit\, coming together to make a circle\, to pray\, in old ways and in new ways\, to hold each other’s hearts and help one another to stay open. That is what Sacred Thresholds is all about. It’s a work in progress. Like all of us. \nPlease join us at 1:00 pm on the first Monday of the month in the Retreat and Guest House room 222 . \nUpcoming dates\n\nNov. 3\, 2025\nDec. 1\, 2025\nJan. 5\, 2026\nFeb. 5\, 2026\nMar. 2\, 2026\nApr. 6\, 2026\nMay 4\, 2026\nJun. 1\, 2026
URL:https://holywisdommonastery.org/event/sacred-thresholds/2026-01-05/
LOCATION:Holy Wisdom Monastery\, 4200 County Road M\, Middleton\, WI\, 53562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community of Communities,Holy Wisdom Monastery
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SUMMARY:Sister Joanne Kollasch\, OSB Memorial Service
DESCRIPTION:Sister Joanne Kollasch\, OSB \nSeptember 24\, 1930 – December 23\, 2025 \nThe Sisters at Holy Wisdom Monastery invite you to celebrate the life of Sister Joanne Kollasch\, OSB\, at a memorial service at the monastery on Saturday\, January 10\, 2026\, at 3:00 pm. You can read her obituary here. The service will also be livestreamed. You may access it through this link or the regular livestream link on our website. \nA meal and time to share stories about Sister Joanne will follow. Please register for the meal using the link below or call Signe Lee at 608-831-9312 to help us prepare adequately. Memorials may be made to Benedictine Women of Madison.
URL:https://holywisdommonastery.org/event/sister-joanne-memorial-service/
LOCATION:Holy Wisdom Monastery\, 4200 County Road M\, Middleton\, WI\, 53562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Benedictine Women of Madison,Holy Wisdom Monastery
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SUMMARY:Resisting Christian Nationalism: What Is It and What Can I Do?
DESCRIPTION:Our ability to effectively resist Christian Nationalism depends on knowledge\, understanding\, and commitment to building meaningful alternatives. The Wisconsin Council of Churches has been involved in work at the intersection of faith and civil society for decades. We will begin our time together by beginning to better understand what Christian Nationalism is and how it functions among us. The presentation will discuss the relationship between religion and government and how deeply CN is embedded in our understandings. Participants will learn more about the roots of Christian Nationalism and how various movements are engaged in securing theocratic leadership in US society. There will be brief discussion of alignment between religious nationalist movements worldwide. In addition to responding to questions\, our speaker will discuss the long work of shifting culture and offer the audience an opportunity to engage in holy imagination regarding alternative futures. Everyone present will have a chance to develop specific pathways for action before they leave. \nSchedule\n\nTalk begins at 1:00 pm with a break and time at the end for questions.\nAt the break\, note cards will be passed out for collecting questions and collating into like topics.\n\nSpeaker – Rev. Dr. Kerri Parker\n \nRev. Dr. Kerri Parker (she/her) serves as Executive Director of the Wisconsin Council of Churches\, where she helps connect churches to address some of today’s most pressing societal concerns. She led the Council’s nationally-recognized response to the COVID pandemic\, and has co-authored several of the Council’s study-action guides. She is a frequent preacher and speaker on Christian Nationalism\, racial justice\, and faith-based advocacy. \nDr. Parker completed her Doctor of Ministry at Iliff School of Theology with a dissertation titled “Unsettled Intersections: Decentering Whiteness and Church Survival Questions.” She earned her Master of Divinity from Chicago Theological Seminary with a thesis on “Domestic Violence as an Experience of Exile” and was ordained by the Wisconsin Conference United Church of Christ. Her alma mater was Smith College\, where she earned a BA. \nIn 2023\, Dr. Parker was honored with the United Church of Christ’s Avery D. Post Ecumenical Award. She currently serves on the Board of the Christian Unity and Interfaith Ministry of the Christian Church Disciples of Christ. Her 20+ years of professional experience include serving as Executive Director of YWCA Rock County\, Chair of the Wisconsin Conference UCC Board of Directors\, on community task forces\, and as a local pastor. \nBeyond ministry\, Kerri is an avid reader\, loves show tunes\, and has too many stickers on her water bottles. She lives in South Central Wisconsin and tries to make pilgrimages to the ocean on a semi-regular basis. \nSponsors\nWe are grateful for the generous support of our sponsors so we can offer this program at no cost to the participants. \n\nInterfaith Peace Working Group\nMadison Friends Meeting Religious Society of Friends (Quakers)\nSouth Central Synod of Wisconsin & Messiah Lutheran Church\nVeterans for Peace – Clarence Kailin Chapter 25 (Madison\, WI)\nWisconsin Faith Voices for Justice\nWisconsin Poor People’s Campaign\n\n  \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \n \n  \n  \n  \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://holywisdommonastery.org/event/resisting-christian-nationalism/
LOCATION:Holy Wisdom Monastery\, 4200 County Road M\, Middleton\, WI\, 53562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community of Communities,Justice,Prayer and Worship,Social Justice Committee,Spirituality Programs
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SUMMARY:Winter Rest: A Seasonal Retreat
DESCRIPTION:“It all was wonderful! Amy (Alstad) and Pam (Shellberg) put together a wonderful program that balanced contemplative time and more active time. I loved the various quotes that spurred thought and contemplation. I appreciated the camaraderie with my fellow retreatants and had some wonderful conversations. It was nice to balance alone time with time with others and always the choice to do what was right for me at the time.” \n–2025 Winter Rest participant \n  \nAs the earth rests under blankets of cold and snow\, we also need to rest. This retreat invites the season of winter to teach us to stop striving; it invites you to a time of tranquility and silence. It will open the space to consider how winter prepares us for the other seasons of our lives\, to rest in deep quietude\, to be held by the stillness of the prairie. \nConversations about the season\, walks on the prairie\, a long winter’s nap\, art\, movement\, journaling\, great meals and warm beds will all be a part of what you can expect when you arrive. A renewed connection to yourself and to nature are what you can expect to take with you when you leave. \nSeasonal Retreats\nEach season this year\, we will offer a different seasonal retreat. They will open spaces where each different season can offer its unique wisdom to us in the changing seasons of our lives. Each retreat is a two-day\, one-night experience at Holy Wisdom with cozy accommodations\, delicious meals\, spacious time periods for solitude\, reading and rest and contemplative conversations with other retreatants. There will also be a variety of opportunities to explore the prairies and the season and discover their gifts for you.  \nWinter Rest Date/Times\nWed.\, January 14\, 1:00 pm – Thu.\, January 15\, 4:00 pm\, 2025 \nArrive between 11:30 am and 1:00 pm on January 14 to check into your room. The retreat begins at 1:00 pm on January 14 and concludes at 4:00 pm on January 15. \nExact schedule TBD. Will include rest\, solitude\, walking meditations\, movement and art. \nCost\n$250/person – Early bird registration until December 7\, 2025\n$295/person – Full price cost starting December 8\, 2025 until sold out or January 7\, 2026 \nThe cost of the retreat includes program\, meals (Wed. dinner\, Thurs. breakfast and lunch) and overnight room. \nRegister\nThe registration deadline for this retreat is January 7\, 2026\, or when the retreat fills. \nCancellation policy – if you register but must cancel your registration\, you can receive a 75% refund up until January 7\, 2026. After that\, a 50% refund is available until the retreat starts. \nAfter you register\, if you would like to request a double room with another retreatant or if you have other questions about accommodations\, please contact Brooke Livingston at blivingston@holywisdommonastery.org. \n \n 
URL:https://holywisdommonastery.org/event/winter-rest-26/
LOCATION:Holy Wisdom Monastery\, 4200 County Road M\, Middleton\, WI\, 53562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Friends of Wisdom Prairie,Seasonal Retreats
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SUMMARY:REAP Chili Cook-off: A Showdown of Local Flavors
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our first ever chili cook-off featuring acclaimed chefs Evan Dannells\, Dan Marek and Felipe Saint-Martin. Each chef will prepare a unique chili dish featuring local ingredients sourced from their favorite local farmers. Guests will then vote to crown the chili champion. All proceeds from the event benefit REAP’s mission to build a resilient local food system. \nSchedule\n5:00 pm – Welcome & meal and voting begin \n6:15 pm – Farmers highlighted \n6:30 pm – Voting ends \n7:00 pm – Event ends & winning chef crowned \nChefs\n\n\n\n\n\nEvan Dannells\nHailing from Kansas\, Chef Evan Dannells moved to Madison in 2002 to pursue his culinary career in a community rich with farm-fresh ingredients. Evan cooked at L’Etoile\, 4&20 Cafe & Bakery\, Merchant\, and Lucille before joining the Cadre team prior to their October 2019 reopening. As an owner\, Evan developed Cadre through his love of French cooking with a Wisconsin flair that allowed him to celebrate the seasonal ingredients and dedicated farmers that originally drew him to the Madison area. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDan Marek\nDan Marek is a pioneering plant-based culinary expert who has helped revolutionize global cooking education. As Director of Program Strategy and Curriculum Development at Rouxbe Online Culinary School\, he leads the creation of cutting-edge programs\, including the Plant-Based Professional\, Blue Zone’s\, and Jacques Pepin courses. With over a decade of expertise\, his background includes founding Plant Based Only Catering\, educating thousands as a Healthy Eating Specialist at Whole Foods Market\, and designing the Healthy Staff Program for Whole Kids Foundation\, which reached over 38\,000 teachers. A contributor to the Wicked Healthy Cookbook and The Whole Foods Cookbook\, Dan actively champions sustainable food systems through board positions with organizations like REAP Food Group and Slow Food Austin. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n  \n\nFelipe Saint-Martin\nFelipe Saint-Martin is the esteemed Culinary Director and Chef de Cuisine at Holy Wisdom Monastery in Middleton\, Wisconsin\, where he infuses Benedictine hospitality with innovative\, sustainable cuisine. Originally from Brazil\, Felipe’s culinary journey began in the vibrant kitchens of Rio de Janeiro before he immigrated to the United States\, embracing new challenges with resourcefulness and perseverance. His career spans renowned establishments\, including Claude Trois Gros Brasserie and Laguioli Lab in Brazil\, and in New York City\, where he refined his craft at acclaimed restaurants such as Gramercy Tavern and Eataly Market. In these fast-paced\, Michelin-starred kitchens\, Felipe mastered the art of blending bold flavors with refined techniques\, working with top-tier chefs to create unforgettable dining experiences. Now at Holy Wisdom Monastery\, Felipe crafts meals that celebrate the earth’s bounty\, drawing from the monastery’s 130-acre restored prairie and gardens to create dishes that nourish body and spirit. \n\n\nCost\n$25/person \nRegister\nRegistration takes place through REAP with the button below. Please register by Jan. 15\, 2026. There are no refunds for cancellations.
URL:https://holywisdommonastery.org/event/reap-chili-cook-off/
LOCATION:Holy Wisdom Monastery\, 4200 County Road M\, Middleton\, WI\, 53562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community of Communities,Foundation Events,Holy Wisdom Monastery,Hospitality
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SUMMARY:CCR Contemplative Renewal Immersion
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URL:https://holywisdommonastery.org/event/ccr-contemplative-renewal-immersion-2/
LOCATION:Holy Wisdom Monastery\, 4200 County Road M\, Middleton\, WI\, 53562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Center for Clergy Renewal
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SUMMARY:Ink and Insight Mindful Writing Circle
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a quarterly gathering that blends creative writing and mindfulness in a supportive\, inclusive space. Whether you identify as a writer or simply enjoy exploring your inner voice\, this group offers you a gentle rhythm of reflective writing (with optional prompts)\, sharing in community and contemplative practices like guided meditation and mindful walking outdoors\, weather permitting. \nCome as you are. No experience needed — just a willingness to pause\, listen and write. You’ll leave with new words\, insights\, and connections. \nDates/Times – Sundays from 10:15 am-12:00 pm \n\nJan. 25\nMar. 1\nJun. 7\nNov. 1\n\nSchedule \n\n10:15 am – Welcome\, housekeeping and settling in\n10:30 am – Guided meditation\n10:45 am – Writing session #1\n11:00 am – Contemplative walking/break\n11:15 am – Writing session #2\n11:30 am – Sharing\n12:00 pm – Close\n\nLeader – Rebecca Jamieson \n \n  \nRebecca Jamieson is the author of The Body of All Things (Finishing Line Press\, 2017). She is the recipient of a 2025 Wisconsin Writers Award\, the 2024 Tupelo Press Prose Prize\, and is a Pushcart Prize nominee. Her writing has appeared in numerous publications\, including Rattle\, The Offing\, Mid-American Review\, and Entropy\, and she’s currently at work on a collection of personal essays. Rebecca lives on Ho-Chunk land in Madison\, Wisconsin. When she’s not writing\, you can find her hiking\, baking\, or cuddling her two cats. \n  \n  \n  \nCost \n$50/person \nRegistration \nLimited to 30 people.
URL:https://holywisdommonastery.org/event/ink-and-insight/
LOCATION:Holy Wisdom Monastery\, 4200 County Road M\, Middleton\, WI\, 53562\, United States
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SUMMARY:Fostering a Natural History Community
DESCRIPTION:The practice of natural history is the bedrock of science. This talk will illustrate how we as naturalists employ stories\, specimens\, exploration of the natural world and the practices of paying close attention to build our understanding of the world from the bottom up. Presenter Andrew Hipp will make a case for the importance of natural history as a set of skills and habits that help expose what we don’t yet know and build our affection for the world. Natural history puts the onus on each of us to learn something new before we lose any more pieces\, and it gives us the practices to do so. Supporting and continuing to build a community of naturalists is our best way to ensure the effectiveness and strength of that community. \nSchedule \n\n11:45 am – Doors Open\n11:45 am – Midday Prayer (optional)\n12:00 pm – Lunch\n12:45pm – Presentation Starts\n1:45 pm – Q&A\n\nSpeaker – Andrew Hipp \n \nAndrew Hipp is the Director of the Herbarium and Lead Scientist at The Morton Arboretum and a Lecturer at University of Chicago. His research group investigates the evolution of plant biodiversity\, aiming to understand how the plant Tree of Life evolves and affects our world. He has received awards for his teaching and research from the U.S. Fulbright Program\, National Science Teachers Association\, and International Oak Society. Andrew is the author of popular books on oaks and sedges\, several children’s natural history books\, and more than 140 academic articles and book chapters. \nCost \n$37/person. \nRegistration \nPlease register by January 21\, 2026.
URL:https://holywisdommonastery.org/event/fostering-a-natural-history-community/
LOCATION:Holy Wisdom Monastery\, 4200 County Road M\, Middleton\, WI\, 53562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Care for the Earth,Community of Communities,Educational Experience
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