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SUMMARY:Conversations About Our Benedictine Life: Silence
DESCRIPTION:The mission of Holy Wisdom Monastery is to weave us together in a shared way of life. These conversations are an opportunity to learn more about Benedictine spirituality\, about the Rule of Benedict\, and to talk with others about the gifts and challenges of living a Benedictine life. During the time together\, we will contemplate short readings about silence\, have an experience of it\, and learn the practices that help to deepen the experience of it. We grow together in our shared life way of life through small and large group conversations. \nParticipants can expect a flow of silence\, reflections on readings and quotes\, small and large group conversation as well as a closing prayer. \nThese sessions are open to any adult who relates to any of the Holy Wisdom Monastery communities. \nDates/Times\nIn-Person \n\nWednesday\, October 14 – 1:00-2:30 pm\nSunday\, November 1 – 10:30-11:30 am\nSunday\, November 22 – 10:30-11:30 am\n\nVirtual (over Zoom; link will be provided after you register) \n\nThursday\, October 8 – 6:30-8:00 pm\nTuesday\, October 20 – 6:30-8:00 pm\n\nCost\nThere is no cost to the participants of these sessions. \nRegister\nThe registration deadline for each session is the day before the event you wish to attend.
URL:https://holywisdommonastery.org/event/bc-silence-nov-1/
LOCATION:Holy Wisdom Monastery\, 4200 County Road M\, Middleton\, WI\, 53562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community of Communities,Oblates,Sunday Assembly
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SUMMARY:Conversations About Our Benedictine Life: Silence
DESCRIPTION:The mission of Holy Wisdom Monastery is to weave us together in a shared way of life. These conversations are an opportunity to learn more about Benedictine spirituality\, about the Rule of Benedict\, and to talk with others about the gifts and challenges of living a Benedictine life. During the time together\, we will contemplate short readings about silence\, have an experience of it\, and learn the practices that help to deepen the experience of it. We grow together in our shared life way of life through small and large group conversations. \nParticipants can expect a flow of silence\, reflections on readings and quotes\, small and large group conversation as well as a closing prayer. \nThese sessions are open to any adult who relates to any of the Holy Wisdom Monastery communities. \nDates/Times\nIn-Person \n\nWednesday\, October 14 – 1:00-2:30 pm\nSunday\, November 1 – 10:30-11:30 am\nSunday\, November 22 – 10:30-11:30 am\n\nVirtual (over Zoom; link will be provided after you register) \n\nThursday\, October 8 – 6:30-8:00 pm\nTuesday\, October 20 – 6:30-8:00 pm\n\nCost\nThere is no cost to the participants of these sessions. \nRegister\nThe registration deadline for each session is the day before the event you wish to attend.
URL:https://holywisdommonastery.org/event/bc-silence-nov-22/
LOCATION:Holy Wisdom Monastery\, 4200 County Road M\, Middleton\, WI\, 53562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community of Communities,Oblates,Sunday Assembly
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SUMMARY:Advent Series: Making Our Way in the Wilderness (in-person)
DESCRIPTION:Several of the scripture texts we’ll hear this Advent season draw our attention to the wilderness. The gospel writers highlight John the Baptist – a man living in the desert\, his voice crying in the wilderness – as the one heralding the arrival of the Christ. The prophet Isaiah calls the people to prepare a way in the wilderness for this arrival. Monastics in the early centuries went into desert wildernesses specifically to clear a path so that the Spirit could more easily reach their souls. We have all had desert experiences at one time or another; we have all found ourselves wandering in the wilderness. Be a part of this Advent contemplative community\, together considering how it is precisely in those very wilderness times we are invited to prepare a path for the Christ spirit to enter our lives\, our hearts. \nEach 90-minute session has a short period of introduction to a sacred writing\, a person\, a reflection or image and time for both small and large group conversation. Each session is also punctuated with contemplative practices such as statio (moments of silence)\, lectio divina (sacred reading)\, visio divina (sacred seeing). \nDates/Times\nIN-PERSON – Tuesdays\, 10:00-11:30 am \n\nDec. 1\nDec. 8\nDec. 15\n\nConsider extending your experience by staying longer and attending optional prayer and/or lunch at the monastery. There is a fee for lunch if you decide to stay. \n\n11:45 am – Midday Prayer: All are welcome to join the sisters’ community and guests for communal prayer in the Oratory (lower level of the monastery building). Click to learn more about prayer at Holy Wisdom Monastery.\n12:00 pm – Lunch ($19): Enjoy a delicious meal prepared fresh by our chefs. Email retreats@holywisdommonastery.org to reserve your meal 48 hours in advance. Please specify which date/dates you wish to stay for lunch.\n\nVIRTUAL – Wednesdays\, 6:30-8:00 pm \n\nDec. 2\nDec. 9\nDec. 16\n\nProgram Leader – Pam Shellberg\n \nPam is the director of spiritual nourishment at Holy Wisdom Monastery. As a lifelong student\, educator\, and scripture scholar\, it is always a special joy for her to offer an experience of contemplative engagement with sacred texts. \n  \n  \nCost\nThere are three options to attend or watch the Advent series sessions: \n\n$37 per person for in-person sessions (Dec. 1\, Dec. 8\, Dec. 15)\n$37 per screen for virtual sessions (Dec. 2\, Dec. 9\, Dec. 16)\n$37 per person for recorded virtual sessions (sent out after each virtual session)\n\nRegister\nPlease register by November 25\, 2026 for the in-person or virtual Advent series. If you need to cancel your registration\, there are no refunds\, but you are welcome to share your registration with someone who could come in your place.
URL:https://holywisdommonastery.org/event/advent-series-26/
LOCATION:Holy Wisdom Monastery\, 4200 County Road M\, Middleton\, WI\, 53562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Center for Clergy Renewal,Community of Communities,Oblates,Prayer and Worship,Spirituality Programs,Sunday Assembly
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SUMMARY:Advent Series: Making Our Way in the Wilderness (virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Several of the scripture texts we’ll hear this Advent season draw our attention to the wilderness. The gospel writers highlight John the Baptist – a man living in the desert\, his voice crying in the wilderness – as the one heralding the arrival of the Christ. The prophet Isaiah calls the people to prepare a way in the wilderness for this arrival. Monastics in the early centuries went into desert wildernesses specifically to clear a path so that the Spirit could more easily reach their souls. We have all had desert experiences at one time or another; we have all found ourselves wandering in the wilderness. Be a part of this Advent contemplative community\, together considering how it is precisely in those very wilderness times we are invited to prepare a path for the Christ spirit to enter our lives\, our hearts. \nSchedule\nEach 90-minute session has a short period of introduction to a sacred writing\, a person\, a reflection\, or image and time for both small and large group conversation. Each session is also punctuated with contemplative practices such as statio (moments of silence)\, lectio divina (sacred reading)\, visio divina (sacred seeing). \nDates/Times\nIN-PERSON – Tuesdays\, 10:00-11:30 am \n\nDec. 1\nDec. 8\nDec. 15\n\nConsider extending your experience by staying longer and attending optional prayer and/or lunch at the monastery. There is a fee for lunch if you decide to stay. \n\n11:45 am – Midday Prayer: All are welcome to join the sisters’ community and guests for communal prayer in the Oratory (lower level of the monastery building). Click to learn more about prayer at Holy Wisdom Monastery.\n12:00 pm – Lunch ($19): Enjoy a delicious meal prepared fresh by our chefs. Email retreats@holywisdommonastery.org to reserve your meal 48 hours in advance. Please specify which date/dates you wish to stay for lunch.\n\nVIRTUAL – Wednesdays\, 6:30-8:00 pm \n\nDec. 2\nDec. 9\nDec. 16\n\nProgram Leader – Pam Shellberg\n \nPam is the director of spiritual nourishment at Holy Wisdom Monastery. As a lifelong student\, educator\, and scripture scholar\, it is always a special joy for her to offer an experience of contemplative engagement with sacred texts. \n  \n  \nCost\nThere are three options to attend or watch the Advent series sessions: \n\n$37 per person for in-person sessions (Dec. 1\, Dec. 8\, Dec. 15)\n$37 per screen for virtual sessions (Dec. 2\, Dec. 9\, Dec. 16)\n$37 per person for recorded virtual sessions (sent out after each virtual session)\n\nRegister\nPlease register by November 25\, 2026 for the in-person or virtual Advent series. If you need to cancel your registration\, there are no refunds\, but you are welcome to share your registration with someone who could come in your place.
URL:https://holywisdommonastery.org/event/advent-series-virtual-26/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Connect to the program with computer or phone.\, WI
CATEGORIES:Center for Clergy Renewal,Community of Communities,Oblates,Prayer and Worship,Spirituality Programs,Sunday Assembly
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SUMMARY:Winter Rest: A Seasonal Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Winter is a season of slowing down. Days end earlier with less sunlight\, poor driving conditions keep us close to home\, lots of one-pot soups and stews simmer on the stove\, more books get read. The earth rests under blankets of cold and snow and we long for some deep rest\, too. \nThis retreat is an invitation to stop striving and to settle into the silence of winter and the tranquility of the prairie’s seasonal stillness. It is also an invitation to consider our experience of interior winters\, how we can best live in them\, and to welcome how they prepare us for the other seasons of our lives. \nYou can expect conversations about the season\, walks on the prairie\, a long winter’s nap\, opportunities for art\, movement\, journaling\, great meals and warm beds to await you when you arrive. A renewed connection to yourself and to nature are what you can expect to take with you when you leave. \nDates/Times/Schedule\nTues.\, Jan. 19\, 1:00 pm – Thurs.\, Jan. 21\, 2027\, 12:00 pm \nFinal schedule for this retreat is fluid\, but there will be time for rest\, solitude\, small group conversation\, movement and art. \nTentative schedule: \n\nTuesday\n\nEvening – lectio divina (reading winter texts)\n\n\nWednesday\n\nMorning – movement/Qigong and circle conversation\nAfternoon – art experience; walking meditation; visio divina\nEvening – free time and rest\n\n\nThursday\n\nMorning – circle conversations\, closing reflections\n\n\n\nCost\n$320/person ($295/person early bird registration until December 4th\, 2026) \nThe cost of the retreat includes program\, meals (Tuesday dinner\, Wednesday meals and Thursday breakfast) and overnight room. \nRegister\nThe registration deadline for this retreat is January 11th\, 2027\, or when the retreat fills. \nCancellation policy – if you register but must cancel your registration\, you can receive a 75% refund up until January 11th. 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 us at retreats@holywisdommonastery.org. \n \n  \n 
URL:https://holywisdommonastery.org/event/winter-rest-27/
LOCATION:Holy Wisdom Monastery\, 4200 County Road M\, Middleton\, WI\, 53562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community of Communities,Friends of Wisdom Prairie,Retreats,Seasonal Retreats
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ORGANIZER;CN="Amy Alstad":MAILTO:aalstad@holywisdommonastery.org
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SUMMARY:Holy Week Silent Retreat
DESCRIPTION:“In silence and in hope shall our strength be.” Isaiah 30:15 \nAnyone who would like to experience a deep and sustained silence in the quiet companionship of others is invited to the Holy Week Silent Retreat. For some\, this retreat will be an opportunity to contemplate and participate in – with greater intention – the texts\, liturgies\, and prayers of Holy Week. For others it will be an opportunity simply to enter a time of sustained and uninterrupted silence. For all\, it is an invitation to live the rhythms of monastic life in an extended retreat experience. \nOptional contemplative engagements (e.g. journal prompts\, walking meditations\, and opportunities for artistic expression) may deepen your experience\, as may opportunities for lectio divina and shared reflections on the meaning and mystery of these days. \nRetreat Schedule\nThursday\, March 25 \n\n\n\n4:00 pm\nArrival and settling in\n\n\n\n4:30 pm\nBrief introduction to the weekend and to each other\nRGH 110\n\n\n5:00 pm\nDinner with the Sisters\nMonastery Community Dining Room\n\n\n6:00 pm\nHoly Thursday Liturgy. After this liturgy\, we enter into silence until the Easter Vigil on Sat. evening\nMonastery Assembly Room\n\n\n7:30-9:00 pm\nCompanioned silence\nRGH 222\n\n\n\n  \nFriday\, March 26 \n\n\n\n\nBreakfast on your own\nRGH 108\n\n\n7:35 am\nCentering prayer (optional)\nMonastery Oratory\n\n\n8:00 am\nMorning prayer (optional)\nMonastery Oratory\n\n\n10:00 am\nLectio divina and contemplative dialogue to prepare for Good Friday liturgy (optional)\nRGH 110\n\n\n11:45 am\nMidday prayer (optional)\nMonastery Oratory\n\n\nNoon\nLunch (in silence)\nMonastery Guest Dining Room\n\n\n3:00 pm\nGood Friday liturgy\nMonastery Assembly Room\n\n\n5:00 pm\nDinner (in silence)\nMonastery Guest Dining Room\n\n\n6:30-9:00 pm\nCompanioned silence\nRGH 222\n\n\n\n  \nSaturday\, March 27 \n\n\n\n\nBreakfast on your own\nRGH 108\n\n\n7:35 am\nCentering prayer (optional)\nMonastery Oratory\n\n\n8:00 am\nMorning prayer (optional)\nMonastery Oratory\n\n\n10:00 am\nLectio divina and contemplative dialogue to prepare for Easter Vigil liturgy\nRGH 110\n\n\n11:45 am\nMidday prayer (optional)\nMonastery Oratory\n\n\nNoon\nLunch (in silence)\nMonastery Guest Dining Room\n\n\nAfternoon\nAfternoon spent in silence\nRGH 222 for companioned silence\n\n\n5:00 pm\nDinner (in silence)\nMonastery Guest Dining Room\n\n\n7:30 pm\nEaster Vigil (breaking silence)\nMonastery Assembly Room\n\n\nAfter Vigil\nRefreshments\nMonastery Guest Dining Room\n\n\nAfter Refreshments\nMeet for companioned conversation about the retreat\, and a closing ritual for those departing early (optional)\nRGH 110\n\n\n\n  \nSunday\, March 28 \n\n\n\n\nBreakfast on your own\nRGH 108\n\n\n8:00 am\nMorning prayer (optional)\nMonastery Oratory\n\n\n9:00 am\nEaster Sunday Eucharist\nMonastery Assembly Room\n\n\nImmediately following Eucharist\nA final gathering from which we take leave from one another\nCommunity Dining Room\n\n\n11:30 am\nDeparture\n\n\n\n\n  \nFacilitator – Pam Shellberg\nPam is the director of spiritual nourishment at Holy Wisdom Monastery. She offers spiritual programs and facilitates a variety of retreats throughout the year. She welcomes this opportunity to create a container in which retreatants can have a deeply meaningful experience of silence and of the mysteries of the Holy Week liturgies. \nCost\n$369/person\, includes silent retreat\, overnights on Thursday\, Friday and Saturday; dinners on Thursday\, Friday and Saturday; lunches on Friday and Saturday; and breakfasts on Friday\, Saturday and Sunday. \nRegistration\nPlease register by March 17\, 2027. \nThere is a 75% refund for cancellations before the March 17 registration deadline\, and a 50% refund for cancellations from March 17 until the start of the retreat on March 25. \n  \n \n 
URL:https://holywisdommonastery.org/event/holy-week-silent-retreat-27/
LOCATION:Holy Wisdom Monastery\, 4200 County Road M\, Middleton\, WI\, 53562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community of Communities,Holy Week & Easter,Prayer and Worship,Retreats,Spirituality Programs,Sunday Assembly
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