Kids on the Prairie

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Explore nature’s beauty and surprises! Kids 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. May 17 – Looking at Birds. Migration is happening! Families will have an opportunity for watch birds and see how they spend their time. What are they eating? Bring your binoculars or use ours. We’ll look for bluebirds that nest at the Monastery. Maybe we will hear …

Kids on the Prairie

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Explore nature’s beauty and surprises! Kids 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. April 19 – Signs of Spring Join us as we look for emergent plants, animals and insects. Depending on the weather, we may find nectar sources for emerging bumble bees and hear frogs calling around Lost Lake. Together we will share in an action to celebrate Earth …

The Fire of Hope

The Fire of Hope 1

Quinn Lynch

In 2026, John Philip Newell begins a new series of retreats called The Fire of Hope to respond to the deep challenges of this moment, whether political, religious or environmental. Where do we draw spiritual strength to passionately say no to what is false and witness to what is true and of God? The Fire of Hope 1 is the first in a three-part series of annual retreats led by the Celtic teacher John Philip Newell and his colleague Cami Twilling in which we seek to nurture the fire of love, the fire of desire and the fire of courage …

Spring Emergence: A Seasonal Retreat

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A faint gauze of spring green is appearing on the prairie’s winter browns, welcoming you to look for your own signs of new growth. What is emerging can’t be hurried, but calls for patient restraint and holding a space for quiet wonder. This spring retreat invites you sit with the first indications of a new season of life – on the prairie and in your own life and heart. It will hold space for your hushed anticipation and gentle tending. Conversations about the season, walks on the prairie, naps, art, movement, journaling, great meals, and welcoming accommodations will all be …

I Choose Peace

I Choose Peace: Sound Healing & Guided Meditation

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You are welcome to explore a transformative journey through stillness with I Choose Peace: Sound Healing & Guided Meditation. This uniquely enchanting heart-centered experience invites you to explore the depths of world peace and love through the calming resonance of sound bowl healing, serene, guided meditations and space for reflective journaling. It’s more than just meditation; it’s a pathway to self-love and a deeper connection with your inner infinite peace and Mother Earth. Whether you’re a seasoned meditator or completely new to the practice, this offering provides a safe and accessible pathway to exploring mindfulness and meditation while experiencing sound …

lenten taizé prayer

Lenten Taizé Prayer Service

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Prayer in the spirit of the Taizé community is a meditative form of common prayer. Gathered in the presence of Christ, we sing uncomplicated, repetitive songs, allowing the mystery of God to become tangible through the beauty of simplicity and invoking the Holy Spirit to enter our prayer. Please join us following Taizé prayer for lunch in the dining room. Schedule 11:00 am – Taizé will begin 12:00 pm – Lunch Cost and Registration There is no cost to attend the Taizé prayer, but please register below by March 13th so we may plan accordingly.

Grace & Reflection: A Courage & Renewal® Weekend

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Grace & Reflection: A Courage & Renewal® Weekend Each renewal weekend will include creating a quiet, focused, and enlivened space — a Circle of Trust® — where personal, inner wisdom can be heard. There will be a mix of time spent in large group, small group, and individual reflection along with poetry, teaching stories, wisdom traditions, nature, and activities for exploration. We will use these experiences and other rich metaphors to symbolize and discover and explore life questions. Together, we will experience creating spaces in our lives to tend and nurture our desire to live fully with courage and resilience. …

Leora Weitzman’s Christmas Eve Homily, Dec. 24, 2025

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Christmas Eve 2025 ∙ Isaiah 9:2–7 ∙ Titus 2:11–14, 3:4–7 ∙ Luke 2: 1–20 ∙ December 24, 2025 It was night. Darkness enfolded the world in its wings. The earth and plants gave off their nocturnal fragrance. The fragrance entered the nostrils of a flock of sheep, sheltering in the folds of a hillside just outside Bethlehem. The sheep followed the fragrance of the forage, and shepherds followed the footfalls of the sheep. The shepherds were three, one for each watch of the night. And the first watch began. A hush hung over the hills. Hunting hyenas howled in the …

Christmas Prayer & Worship Schedule

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Christmas 2025 Prayer & Worship Schedule December 24, 2025 – January 1, 2026   Dec. 24, 2025 8:00 am – Morning Prayer (Oratory) 11:45 am – Midday Prayer (Oratory) 4:00 pm – Christmas Eve Eucharist (Assembly Room) Dec. 25 8:00 am – Morning Prayer (Oratory) 9:00 am – Christmas Day Worship (Assembly Room) Dec. 26-27 No Public Prayer Dec. 28 8:00 am – Morning Prayer (Oratory) 8:40 am – Christmas Carol Sing-Along (Assembly Room) 9:00 am – Sunday Assembly Eucharist (Assembly Room) Dec. 29-Jan. 1, 2026 No Public Prayer Jan. 2 Resume regular prayer schedule

Ink and insight

Ink and Insight Mindful Writing Circle

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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. Come as you are. No experience needed — just a willingness to pause, listen, and write. You’ll leave with new words, insights, and connections. Dates/Times – Sundays from 10:15 am-12:15 pm Jan. 25 Mar. 1 Jun. 7 Nov. 1 Schedule 10:15 am …