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SUMMARY:Solidarity Sunday
DESCRIPTION:Solidarity Sunday\, observed every year on a Sunday in October\, is a faith-based anti-violence initiative. Dignity USA initiated Solidarity Sunday in 1995 as a way of making opposition to anti-gay violence visible. Sunday Assembly members commemorate Solidarity Sunday to support and affirm the LGBTQ+ persons in our community.
URL:https://holywisdommonastery.org/event/solidarity-sunday-3/
LOCATION:Holy Wisdom Monastery\, 4200 County Road M\, Middleton\, WI\, 53562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community of Communities,Sunday Assembly
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SUMMARY:Kids on the Prairie
DESCRIPTION:Explore nature’s beauty and surprises!\nKids on the Prairie (KOTP) is for children and their adult family members. Experienced volunteer educators and guides will facilitate a short hike to learn about nature and explore the grounds and trails. This free event is open to members of Holy Wisdom communities and the general public. \nOctober 12 – Trees\, Trees\, Trees\nExplore woodlands and savanna. What are trees doing over the winter? Make bark and leaf rubbings. Look for places for insects and animals to shelter from winter cold and snow. Listen to the forest. \nNovember 9 – Join Us for a Celebration of Our Year!\nWe’ll take a short walk near the gardens and Lost Lake listening and looking for signs of life. Afterward\, wrap up the season with a slide show of 2025 Kids on the Prairie activities\, games\, hot chocolate and cider.
URL:https://holywisdommonastery.org/event/kids-on-the-prairie-27/
LOCATION:Holy Wisdom Monastery\, 4200 County Road M\, Middleton\, WI\, 53562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community of Communities,Friends of Wisdom Prairie,Kids on the Prairie,Sunday Assembly
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ORGANIZER;CN="Julie Melton":MAILTO:jmelton@uwalumni.com
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SUMMARY:An Autumn Qigong Workshop: Releasing\, Accepting\, Allowing
DESCRIPTION:This autumn Qigong* workshop will help you align with the energies of the season. Join us as we practice simple yet powerful Qigong movements designed to cultivate our ability to allow in the blessings of our labors\, accept our current situation and release grief and sadness. \nLearn practices that you can perform at home to boost your immunity\, calm your nervous system\, and improve overall circulation. Leave feeling refreshed with calm energy for what lies ahead. \nAll ability levels welcome. Can be performed standing or seated in casual attire. Please come prepared to do a short portion of the workshop outdoors\, weather permitting. \n*Qigong (Chee-gong) is an ancient form of moving meditation that uses flowing movements\, breath exercises\, meditation and self-massage. As a holistic health or “whole being” practice\, it addresses all of who you are: mind\, body\, and spirit. \nSchedule\n\n1:00 pm – Introductions and overview of workshop\n1:10 pm – Short Qigong practices intertwined with journaling to cultivate awareness\, including a brief time outdoors (weather permitting)\n2:40 pm – Indoor meditation and closing practice\n3:00 pm – Workshop ends\n\nInstructor – Sandy Salvo\n \nSandy Salvo is a Senior Faculty and Teacher-Trainer for the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi\, a certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher and founder of Centered-Connections.com. She enjoys sharing her love of Qigong and the mind-body-spirit benefits it can offer all who seek them. \n  \n  \n  \n  \nCost \n$35/person \nAll proceeds go to Holy Wisdom Monastery. \nRegister\nRegister by Mon. Oct. 6\, 2025\, with the button below. The registration fee is non-refundable. \n \n 
URL:https://holywisdommonastery.org/event/autumn-qigong/
LOCATION:Holy Wisdom Monastery\, 4200 County Road M\, Middleton\, WI\, 53562\, United States
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SUMMARY:Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
DESCRIPTION:Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction: An 8-week Mindfulness Course – Fall 2025\nMindfulness can be a powerful tool to identify your physical\, mental and emotional habits and needs. Becoming more familiar with your own mind and its patterns can help you relate more directly to whatever is happening in your life – including difficulty and pain – and discover greater balance and ease. Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) was created in 1979 and has been widely taught and scientifically studied around the world; research has shown positive improvements in physical and psychological symptoms. \nGood news: You don’t need to “clear your mind.” You don’t need special equipment. This class is experiential and focuses on real-time mindfulness practice\, including sitting and movement\, plus time for reflection and dialogue. Come as you are – even thoughts\, emotions and pain can be avenues for discovering more wisdom and compassion. Yes\, the time commitment is significant; that’s part of this “official” MBSR curriculum offering and what has made it impactful for so many people. \nSchedule\nAll sessions are 6:00 – 8:30 pm\, except for the Day of Mindfulness on October 11th\, which will be 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. The orientation session will be a virtual session and the mindfulness sessions and Day of Mindfulness take place at Holy Wisdom Monastery. If you would like to enjoy dinner at the monastery before one or more of the in-person sessions\, there is an additional cost and must be reserved in advance. \n\nTuesday\, Aug 26 – Virtual Orientation Session\nTuesday\, Sept 2 – Session 1 (RGH 10)\nTuesday\, Sept 9 – Session 2 (RGH 10)\nTuesday\, Sept 16 – Session 3 (RGH 10)\nTuesday\, Sept 23 – Session 4 (RGH 10)\nTuesday\, Sept 30 – Session 5 (RGH 10)\nTuesday\, Oct 7 – Session 6 (RGH 10)\nSaturday\, Oct 11 – Day of Mindfulness (RGH 10) – 9:00 am-3:00 pm\nTuesday\, Oct 14 – Session 7 (RGH 222)\nTuesday\, Oct 21 – Session 8 (RGH 10)\n\nInstructor – Dan Tyler\nDan Tyler has completed UW Health’s MBSR Teacher Training Intensive and UCSD’s MBSR Teacher Training Practicum. Dan leads twice-weekly mindfulness sessions for his colleagues at work. Since 2007 he has studied and practiced yoga and meditation\, including periods of silent retreat. \nCost\nThe cost of the 8-week mindfulness course includes all sessions and lunch on Sat.\, Oct. 11. You are welcome to join us for dinner before the mindfulness sessions for an additional fee.* \nWe are offering a 10% discount for those working in care professions (use promo code CareforOthers on the online registration form if you work in a care profession). \nExamples: nurses\, care-takers\, pastors\, teachers\, mental health professionals\, etc. \nContact hwm@holywisdommonastery.org with questions. \n  \n\n$385/person\, includes all sessions and lunch on Sat.\, Oct. 11\n$346.50/person in a care profession. Use code CareforOthers on online registration form\n$22/person/dinner/session (optional)\n\n  \n*You are welcome to join us for dinner before one or more of the in-person mindfulness sessions for an additional fee. Please contact Brooke Livingston\, blivingston@holywisdommonastery.org or Malee Thor\, mthor@holywisdommonastery.org to reserve your dinner(s) 48 hours in advance. \nRegister\nPlease register by Aug. 19\, 2025. Class size is limited to 12 and registration will close when full. \nCancellation policy: If you register but need to cancel your registration\, you can receive a 75% refund up until Aug. 19\, 2025. After that\, a 50% refund is available until the class starts on Aug. 26\, 2025. \n \n 
URL:https://holywisdommonastery.org/event/mindfulness-based-stress-reduction/2025-10-14/
LOCATION:Holy Wisdom Monastery\, 4200 County Road M\, Middleton\, WI\, 53562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wellness
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SUMMARY:Wisdom Prairie Fall Tour
DESCRIPTION:You are welcome to join us for an outdoor tour to explore the seasonal beauty found on the monastery grounds in fall. Experienced tour guides will share the story of Caring for the Earth and help participants deepen their relationship with this land. \nMeet at the kiosk in the monastery building parking lot. Tours will last 1-2 hours. We will proceed with the tour in the event of light to moderate rain but cancel for thunderstorms or other severe weather. \nCost\nThere is no cost to participants for this tour. Donations to Care for the Earth are always welcome. \nRegister\nPlease register with the button below so we have enough tour guides and can contact you in case we need to cancel due to weather.
URL:https://holywisdommonastery.org/event/wisdom-prairie-fall-tour-2/
LOCATION:Holy Wisdom Monastery\, 4200 County Road M\, Middleton\, WI\, 53562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Care for the Earth,Environmental Education,Friends of Wisdom Prairie,Outings and Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Amy Alstad":MAILTO:aalstad@holywisdommonastery.org
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SUMMARY:Family Gathering
DESCRIPTION:This gathering has been cancelled\, the next Family Gathering is Dec. 20\, 2025 \nCalling all families with children! Children’s Ministry invites you to join our next Family Gathering\, Saturday\, October 18\, 3:00-6:00 pm at Holy Wisdom Monastery. \nEnjoy a relaxed afternoon concluding with an opportunity to share a meal. Children are invited to join Sarah Wilkin Gibart for prayer and creative work time in the spirit of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd\, tailored for 6–9-year-olds. \nParents\, this is your time! You may choose to join in the children’s program or enjoy the monastery grounds: explore the prairie\, take in the art exhibit\, relax in the library\, or simply have time for coffee and conversation. Childcare will also be available for the youngest ones\, ages 0-5. Those children and adults who wish may join the sisters for Evening Prayer at 4:30 pm\, and we will reconvene for supper at 5:15 pm. \nRegistration cost includes a simple entree prepared by the culinary team using fresh\, seasonal offerings (families may also wish to bring a side dish or dessert to share). \nCome be in community\, play\, rest\, reflect\, and get to know and support one another! \nSchedule\n3:00 pm – Gather\n~3:30-5:15 pm – Programming/free time\n5:15 pm – Dinner\n6:00 pm – Adjourn \n\nLeader\nSarah Wilkin Gibart is a teacher of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd who leads regular Children’s Prayer during Sunday Assembly worship. \nCost\n$25/family. \nQuestions\nPlease contact Sarah: sjwilkin09@gmail.com or Nichole: nfromm@holywisdommonastery.org with any questions. \n\nRegister\nThe Family Gathering has been cancelled. The next Family Gathering will be Dec. 20\, 2025. \n 
URL:https://holywisdommonastery.org/event/family-gathering-oct-2025/
LOCATION:Holy Wisdom Monastery\, 4200 County Road M\, Middleton\, WI\, 53562\, United States
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