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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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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
CATEGORIES:Educational Experience,Holy Wisdom Monastery,Wellness,Writing
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SUMMARY:CCR Contemplative Renewal Immersion
DESCRIPTION:
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: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: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: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: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:Christmas Day Worship
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the joy of Christmas with worship on Christmas Day\, Thu.\, Dec. 25\, at 9:00 am. This service takes place in the monastery building assembly room. All are welcome! 
URL:https://holywisdommonastery.org/event/christmas-day-worship-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:Christmas Eve Worship
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the joy of Christmas with worship on Christmas Eve\, Wed.\, Dec. 24\, at 4:00 pm\, starting with prelude music sung by the choir. This service takes place in the monastery building assembly room. All are welcome!
URL:https://holywisdommonastery.org/event/christmas-eve-worship-25/
LOCATION:Holy Wisdom Monastery\, 4200 County Road M\, Middleton\, WI\, 53562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community of Communities,Holy Wisdom Monastery,Prayer and Worship,Sunday Assembly
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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:Family Gathering
DESCRIPTION:All families with children are invited to a special Advent Family Gathering\, Saturday\, December 20\, 3:00-6:00 pm. \nJoin us for a Family Gathering to experience the joy of anticipation in community. At this event\, school-age children will gather to learn and play together\, and childcare for the littlest ones is provided. Parents and caregivers will have some free-choice time to enjoy all the Monastery has to offer. The gathering will conclude with a shared meal. \nChildren ages 6-9 are invited to join Sarah Wilkin Gibart for prayer and creative work time. We will explore the rich theme of Advent in the spirit of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd. \nParents\, this is an opportunity to enjoy the monastery and catch a breath in this busy season! You may choose to join in the children’s program\, or take in the art exhibit\, relax in the library\, bring a project of your own\, or simply have time for coffee and conversation. \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). \nSchedule\n3:00 pm – Gather\n~3:30-5:15 pm – Programming/free time\n5:15 pm – Dinner\n6:00 pm – Adjourn \nLeader\nSarah Wilkin Gibart is a teacher of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd who leads regular Children’s Prayer during Sunday Assembly worship. Nichole Rasmus (formerly Nichole Fromm)\, our Childcare and Support Specialist\, will provide childcare for the younger children. \nCost\n$25/family \nQuestions\nPlease contact Sarah: sjwilkin09@gmail.com or Nichole: nrasmus@holywisdommonastery.org with any questions.
URL:https://holywisdommonastery.org/event/family-gathering-dec-25/
LOCATION:Holy Wisdom Monastery\, 4200 County Road M\, Middleton\, WI\, 53562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Childcare Ministry,Children's Ministry,Holy Wisdom Monastery
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nichole Rasmus":MAILTO:nfromm@holywisdommonastery.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251219T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251219T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T141627
CREATED:20250925T160433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T175400Z
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SUMMARY:Longest Night Taizé Prayer Service
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a contemplative Taizé Prayer near the winter solstice\, the shortest day and longest night of the year\, to reflect on our loss\, grief\, sadness and loneliness. This event will replace our regular midday prayer at 11:45 am. The event will take place in the Monastery Assembly Room. \nConsider extending your experience by staying longer and attending lunch at the monastery. There is a fee for lunch if you decide to stay. \n\n12:00 pm – Lunch ($18): Enjoy a delicious meal prepared fresh by our chefs.\n\nSchedule\n11:00 am – Taizé will begin \nCost and Registration\nThere is no cost to attend the Taizé prayer\, but please register below by December 15th\, 2025 so we may plan accordingly.
URL:https://holywisdommonastery.org/event/longest-night-25/
LOCATION:Holy Wisdom Monastery\, 4200 County Road M\, Middleton\, WI\, 53562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Prayer and Worship,Sunday Assembly,Taizé Prayer
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bill Frederick":MAILTO:bfrederick@holywisdommonastery.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251211T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251211T133000
DTSTAMP:20260424T141627
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T172515Z
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SUMMARY:Middleton High School Choir Holiday Concert
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to join us for a joyful concert performed by the Middleton High School Choir on Thurs.\, Dec. 11\, 2025\, from 12:30-1:00 pm at Holy Wisdom Monastery. Each year the choir offers a multitude of mini concerts throughout the Middleton community and especially looks forward to coming to Holy Wisdom Monastery for the great audience\, acoustics and cookies! \nHelp fill the assembly room and be surrounded by beautiful sounds of the season. Plus\, join us after for cookies\, hot beverages and fellowship. Bring your friends and enjoy this short break from your holiday preparations. \nRegister\n \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://holywisdommonastery.org/event/middleton-high-school-choir-holiday-concert-4/
LOCATION:Holy Wisdom Monastery\, 4200 County Road M\, Middleton\, WI\, 53562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community of Communities,Concerts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bill Frederick":MAILTO:bfrederick@holywisdommonastery.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251207T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251207T113000
DTSTAMP:20260424T141627
CREATED:20251107T172932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T214437Z
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SUMMARY:Advent Brunch
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to the Advent Brunch on Sunday\, Dec. 7 at 10:00 am\, after Sunday Assembly worship\, to welcome the season. Please bring a festive side dish or sweets to share. We will provide an egg dish. \nCello students of George Teague will play music in the gathering area during the brunch.
URL:https://holywisdommonastery.org/event/advent-brunch-25/
LOCATION:Holy Wisdom Monastery\, 4200 County Road M\, Middleton\, WI\, 53562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community of Communities,Hospitality,Sunday Assembly
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bill Frederick":MAILTO:bfrederick@holywisdommonastery.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251203T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251203T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T141627
CREATED:20251015T213652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T214146Z
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SUMMARY:Advent Series: Ask a Sign of Your God (virtual)
DESCRIPTION:The words of Isaiah\, from the Christian Old Testament\, were given to an ancient people in times of great political\, economic and spiritual upheaval. Poetic and prophetic – they were words of warning and admonishment\, and also reassurance and encouragement. Isaiah was tremendously influential on the heart of Jesus; this Advent we have the chance to open our hearts to that same influence through words\nthat echo from a time past into our own times of upheaval. Join us for conversation\, reflection\, and a contemplative consideration of these beautiful poetic and prophetic texts – inspiring our spiritual imaginations\, leading us to an ancient well of wisdom\, and offering a through-line of hope. This series is open to adults. \nSchedule\nEach gathering will include some teachings\, reflections and small group conversations\, and a time of contemplation on a text\, a piece of art – writing\, images\, poetry or music. \nDates/Times\nIN-PERSON – Tuesdays\, 10:00-11:30 am \n\nDec. 2\nDec. 9\nDec. 16\n\nVIRTUAL – Wednesdays\, 6:30-8:00 pm \n\nDec. 3\nDec. 10\nDec. 17\n\nProgram Leader – Pam Shellberg\n \nPam Shellberg is the director of spiritual nourishment at Holy Wisdom\, a teacher\, a scripture scholar and a contemplative. She is eager to explore sacred texts in community with others\, through historical and contemplative lenses\, so that mystery\, wisdom\, courage and hope might be gifts received. \n  \nCost\n$35 per person or per screen for the series \nIf you are attending the in-person series\, consider staying after for a delicious lunch prepared by our chef. \nPlease contact retreats@holywisdommonastery.org\, 48 hours before the date(s) you wish to purchase lunch. The cost of one lunch is $18/person. \nRegister\nPlease register by Dec. 1\, 2025 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-2025-virtual/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251202T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251202T113000
DTSTAMP:20260424T141627
CREATED:20251015T160111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T164915Z
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SUMMARY:Advent Series: Ask a Sign of Your God (in-person)
DESCRIPTION:The words of Isaiah\, from the Christian Old Testament\, were given to an ancient people in times of great political\, economic and spiritual upheaval. Poetic and prophetic – they were words of warning and admonishment\, and also reassurance and encouragement. Isaiah was tremendously influential on the heart of Jesus; this Advent we have the chance to open our hearts to that same influence through words that echo from a time past into our own times of upheaval. Join us for conversation\, reflection\, and a contemplative consideration of these beautiful poetic and prophetic texts – inspiring our spiritual imaginations\, leading us to an ancient well of wisdom\, and offering a through-line of hope. This series is open to adults. \nSchedule\nEach gathering will include some teachings\, reflections and small group conversations\, and a time of contemplation on a text\, a piece of art – writing\, images\, poetry or music. \nDates/Times\nIN-PERSON – Tuesdays\, 10:00-11:30 am \n\nDec. 2\nDec. 9\nDec. 16\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 ($18): 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. 3\nDec. 10\nDec. 17\n\nProgram Leader – Pam Shellberg\n \nPam Shellberg is the director of spiritual nourishment at Holy Wisdom\, a teacher\, a scripture scholar and a contemplative. She is eager to explore sacred texts in community with others\, through historical and contemplative lenses\, so that mystery\, wisdom\, courage and hope might be gifts received. \n  \nCost\n$35 per person or per screen for the series \nIf you are attending the in-person series\, consider staying after for a delicious lunch prepared by our chef. \nPlease contact retreats@holywisdommonastery.org\, 48 hours before the date(s) you wish to purchase lunch. The cost of one lunch is $18/person. \nRegister\nPlease register by Dec. 1\, 2025 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-2025-in-person/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251130T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251130T113000
DTSTAMP:20260424T141627
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SUMMARY:Hospitality Sunday
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to Hospitality Sunday\, following 9:00 am Sunday Assembly worship on the last Sunday of the month\, for a time of fellowship and food. You are invited to bring refreshments to share. Please provide a small sign if your treat includes nuts or alcohol.
URL:https://holywisdommonastery.org/event/hospitality-sunday-2025/2025-11-30/
LOCATION:Holy Wisdom Monastery\, 4200 County Road M\, Middleton\, WI\, 53562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community of Communities,Hospitality,Sunday Assembly
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bill Frederick":MAILTO:bfrederick@holywisdommonastery.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T141627
CREATED:20250808T164308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T151434Z
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SUMMARY:Fall Fallowing: A Seasonal Retreat
DESCRIPTION:A changing landscape palette… the final harvests from the garden… the departure of migratory creatures… these seasonal milestones are reminders to notice and integrate past growth\, honoring it for its role in nurturing future growth. This fall retreat invites you to pause and mark transitions – on the prairie and in your own life and heart. It will hold space for attention to both. \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.  \nFall Fallowing Date/Times\nWed.\, November 19\, 1:00 pm – Thu.\, November 20\, 4:00 pm\, 2025 \nArrive between 11:30 am and 1:00 pm on November 19 to check into your room. The retreat begins at 1:00 pm on November 19 and concludes at 4:00 pm on November 20. \nExact schedule TBD. Will include rest\, solitude\, walking meditations\, movement and art. \nCost\n$250/person – Early bird registration until October 11\, 2025\n$295/person – Full price cost starting October 12\, until sold out or November 12\, 2025 \nThe cost of the retreat includes program\, meals (Wednesday dinner\, Thursday breakfast and lunch) and overnight room. \nRegister\nThe registration deadline for this retreat is November 12\, 2025\, or when the retreat fills. \nCancellation policy – if you register but must cancel your registration\, you can receive a 75% refund up until November 12\, 2025. 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  \n 
URL:https://holywisdommonastery.org/event/fall-fallowing-25/
LOCATION:Holy Wisdom Monastery\, 4200 County Road M\, Middleton\, WI\, 53562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Friends of Wisdom Prairie,Seasonal Retreats
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ORGANIZER;CN="Amy Alstad":MAILTO:aalstad@holywisdommonastery.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251116T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251116T113000
DTSTAMP:20260424T141627
CREATED:20250808T142703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T142755Z
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SUMMARY:Conversations About Our Benedictine Life: Humility
DESCRIPTION:Deepen your understanding of Benedictine spirituality by joining us for one or more of the Conversations About Our Benedictine Spirituality: Humility sessions. These gatherings offer time for reflections\, for the reading of short pieces on humility from the Rule of Benedict and other authors\, an exploration of how Benedictine humility differs from our every day understandings of it\, and conversations about the gifts and challenges of living this Benedictine value in our lives. \nThese sessions are open to any adult who relates to any of the Holy Wisdom Monastery communities.
URL:https://holywisdommonastery.org/event/conversations-humility2-11-16-25/
LOCATION:Holy Wisdom Monastery\, 4200 County Road M\, Middleton\, WI\, 53562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community of Communities,Spirituality Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pam Shellberg":MAILTO:pshellberg@holywisdommonastery.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251114T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251116T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T141627
CREATED:20250808T162338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T143908Z
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SUMMARY:Living the Questions: A Courage & Renewal® Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Living the Questions: A Courage & Renewal® Weekend\nEach 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. \n\nRevitalize your commitment to the values that give meaning to your life.\nIncrease your ability to listen openly and be present.\nLearn reflective practices to become more intentional.\nExplore questions to build and sustain community.\nExpand trustworthy and authentic relationships.\n\nThe Circle of Trust® approach is based on the work of Dr. Parker J. Palmer\, Founder and Senior Partner Emeritus of the Center for Courage & Renewal\, who is a world-renowned writer\, speaker and activist. Explore the principles\, practices and resources from the Center for Courage & Renewal: https://couragerenewal.org/courage-renewal-approach/ \nThis program is being independently organized and led by a Courage & Renewal Facilitator(s) prepared by the Center for Courage & Renewal. \nSchedule\nFriday\, November 14 \n3:00 pm – Check-in for Retreatants Staying in RGH\n6:30 pm – Registration\n7:00-9:00 pm – Session One \nSaturday\, November 15\n9:00-10:15 am – Session Two\n10:15-10:30 am – Break\n10:30 am-12:00 pm – Session Three\n12:00-1:30 pm – Lunch and Free Time\n1:30-3:00 pm – Session Four\n3:00-3:15 pm – Break\n3:30-5:00 pm – Session Five\n5:15 pm – Dinner \nSunday\, November 16\n10:00 am-12:00 pm – Session Six \nLeaders – Mary Louise Peters\, MSE & Amy Christianson\, EdD\n \n  \nMary Louise Peters is a Courage & Renewal® Facilitator\, providing retreats and renewal experiences since 2010. She has worked as an educator and consultant at local\, state and national levels to improve early childhood and special education for children and families\, teaching practices and conditions for staff\, and state educational systems. \n  \n  \n  \n \n  \nAmy Christianson recently completed the Courage & Renewal® Practicum Program. Amy has been a participant in a number of seasonal and Circle of Trust retreats. She has a long professional career in education within early childhood\, K-12 and higher education settings. Amy’s background includes educational leadership\, organizational change and working with diverse populations. \n  \n\nCost\n$250 commuter; $435 residential \nRegister\nPlease register by November 7\, 2025. The maximum number of participants is 24 and registration will close when full. \nCancellation policy – if you register but must cancel your registration\, you can receive a 75% refund up until November 7\, 2025. After that\, a 50% refund is available until the retreat starts.
URL:https://holywisdommonastery.org/event/living-the-questions/
LOCATION:Holy Wisdom Monastery\, 4200 County Road M\, Middleton\, WI\, 53562\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251114T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251114T200000
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SUMMARY:Beyond the Bloom Art Exhibit Reception
DESCRIPTION:Maron Massey’s exhibit of acrylic paintings on canvas at Holy Wisdom is a perfect fit with the mission of caring for the earth. Maron said\, “my work is inspired by nature. Some of the paintings in this exhibit reflect time spent here at the monastery.” Maron wants people to be drawn in by her color palette first and then by the image. By using all the colors found in nature\, she hopes her work will take people out of their daily concerns and recall what is really important. \nSchedule\n6:00 pm – Reception opens \n6:30 pm – Maron will share her thoughts about her work and answer questions \n8:00 pm – Reception concludes \nLight refreshments will be provided by the artist. \nArtist – Maron Massey\nMaron Massey’s work can be found throughout the Madison area. She has 14 paintings in the permanent collection at Epic\, the University of Wisconsin purchased three for their new eastside clinic and she recently completed 10 murals and 30 paintings for a downtown condominium association. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nThe exhibit is on display in the Monastery Gathering Area from November 5\, 2025 – February 3\, 2026. Gallery hours are Tuesday – Friday\, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm (excluding holidays) and Sunday 10:00 – 11:00 am. \nRegistration\nPlease register by November 7\, 2025\, in order to have enough refreshments.
URL:https://holywisdommonastery.org/event/beyond-the-bloom/
LOCATION:Holy Wisdom Monastery\, 4200 County Road M\, Middleton\, WI\, 53562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibits,Community of Communities
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ORGANIZER;CN="Janet Neurauter":MAILTO:jneurauter@holywisdommonastery.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251109T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251109T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T141627
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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. \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 KOTP activities\, games\, hot chocolate and cider.
URL:https://holywisdommonastery.org/event/kids-on-the-prairie-28/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251107T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251109T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T141627
CREATED:20241009T185554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241009T190035Z
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SUMMARY:Oblate Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Save the date: Nov. 7-9\, 2025
URL:https://holywisdommonastery.org/event/oblate-retreat-15/
LOCATION:Holy Wisdom Monastery\, 4200 County Road M\, Middleton\, WI\, 53562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Oblates
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SUMMARY:Indigenous Art: A Local's Perspective & Friends of Wisdom Prairie Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please join the Friends of Wisdom Prairie for their annual meeting\, which brings people together to recognize and celebrate land stewardship at Holy Wisdom Monastery. The keynote presentation will be given by Melanie Tallmadge Sainz and is titled ‘Indigenous Art: A Local’s Perspective.’ The program also includes refreshments and dinner. \nSchedule\n\n5:00 pm – Refreshments and mingling\n6:00 pm – Dinner\n6:45 pm – Friends of Wisdom Prairie Annual Meeting\n7:00 pm – Melanie Tallmadge Sainz presents on local Indigenous art\n8:00 pm – Q&A and wrap up\n\nSpeaker – Melanie Tallmadge Sainz\n \nMelanie is Founding Director of Little Eagle Arts Foundation (LEAF)\, a Native-led nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the arts and culture of Native people of the Western Great Lakes. She is an enrolled member of the Ho-Chunk Nation who grew up in the Wisconsin Dells. Melanie will share about what influences her personal art-making process as well as provide information about her foundation. \n\n  \n  \n  \n(Photo courtesy of Kevin Miyazaki)\n\nCost\n$40/person \nRegistration\nPlease register by October 30\, 2025. \nThere is no refund for cancellations\, but registrations are transferable.
URL:https://holywisdommonastery.org/event/indigenous-art-fwp-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Holy Wisdom Monastery\, 4200 County Road M\, Middleton\, WI\, 53562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibits,Community of Communities,Friends of Wisdom Prairie
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251023T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251023T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T141627
CREATED:20250808T142535Z
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SUMMARY:Conversations About Our Benedictine Life: Humility
DESCRIPTION:Deepen your understanding of Benedictine spirituality by joining us for one or more of the Conversations About Our Benedictine Spirituality: Humility sessions. These gatherings offer time for reflections\, for the reading of short pieces on humility from the Rule of Benedict and other authors\, an exploration of how Benedictine humility differs from our every day understandings of it\, and conversations about the gifts and challenges of living this Benedictine value in our lives. \nThese sessions are open to any adult who relates to any of the Holy Wisdom Monastery communities.
URL:https://holywisdommonastery.org/event/conversations-humility2-10-23-25/
LOCATION:Holy Wisdom Monastery\, 4200 County Road M\, Middleton\, WI\, 53562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community of Communities,Spirituality Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pam Shellberg":MAILTO:pshellberg@holywisdommonastery.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251021T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251021T203000
DTSTAMP:20260424T141627
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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/2025-10-21/
LOCATION:Holy Wisdom Monastery\, 4200 County Road M\, Middleton\, WI\, 53562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251019T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251019T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T141627
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SUMMARY:Holy Wisdom Monastery Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Sunday\, October 19\, 2025 at 10:30 am for the Holy Wisdom Monastery Annual Meeting. We invite you to attend virtually via Zoom\, or in-person in the monastery dining room. Whether you are a member of one of our communities or a curious supporter\, we welcome all to join us. You will hear from sisters and coworkers about Holy Wisdom’s mission\, financial position\, future priorities\, and other projects around the monastery. \nSchedule\n9:00 am – Sunday Assembly Worship (all are welcome)\n10:30 am – Annual Meeting \nRegister\nThere is no cost for this event. Please register by October 19\, 2025.
URL:https://holywisdommonastery.org/event/holy-wisdom-monastery-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Holy Wisdom Monastery\, 4200 County Road M\, Middleton\, WI\, 53562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Center for Clergy Renewal,Community of Communities,Friends of Wisdom Prairie,Oblates,Sunday Assembly
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ORGANIZER;CN="Signe Lee":MAILTO:slee@holywisdommonastery.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251019T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251021T180000
DTSTAMP:20260424T141627
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SUMMARY:Being Harmonized with the Unconditional Love and Wisdom of Our Buddha Nature
DESCRIPTION:From a Tibetan Buddhist perspective\, our buddha nature is the basic space of our being that is undivided from vast capacities of awareness\, warmth\, love\, compassion and wisdom. These capacities are always available below our surface consciousness but often hidden by our conditioned habits of thought and reaction. In this retreat\, we will learn three modes of practice derived from Tibetan Buddhism that empower each other as they harmonize us with those innate capacities. The receptive mode generates a field of care that helps us find immediate access to unconditional qualities of love and wisdom from the depth of our awareness (our buddha nature). In the deepening mode\, we let those qualities help the mind settle into their source—the non-conceptual openness\, simplicity\, clarity\, and compassionate warmth of our buddha nature. In the inclusive mode we come from that depth of being to recognize others in their depth\, and to include them in those unconditional qualities of openness and compassion. This contemplative process also empowers our ability to discern the empty\, constructed nature of our experiences\, freeing the mind for further access to its innate awakening capacities. \nIn this retreat\, we will adapt this pattern of practice from Tibetan Buddhism\, with some assistance from modern psychology\, to make it accessible both for Buddhist practitioners and for people of all faiths who have contemplative practice experience and seek not just an intellectual dialogue with Buddhism but a deep experiential encounter with it that might freshly illumine analogous depths of their own tradition. \nSessions include guided meditations\, Q&A and discussion. Prerequisites: At least two previous years of regular contemplative practice (meditation\, ritual or prayer). Before the retreat\, please read John’s book\, Awakening through Love (Wisdom\, 2007) or How Compassion Works (co-authored with Paul Condon\, Shambhala\, June 24\, 2025)\, or as much of either book as possible.  \nSchedule\n\nDaily session from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm\nDaily session from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm\nRest breaks\nLunch at 12:30 pm\nDinner at 5:15 pm.\nMore details to come\n\nLeader – John Makransky\nJohn Makransky\, PhD\, has been a professor of Buddhism and Comparative Theology at Boston College\, Senior Academic Advisor at Rangjung Yeshe Institute in Nepal\, president of the Society of Buddhist-Christian studies and Contemplative Fellow of the Mind and Life Institute. John’s scholarly writings focus on connections between devotion\, compassion and wisdom in Buddhism\, on adapting Buddhist practices to meet contemporary minds and on theoretical issues in interfaith learning. In 2000\, John was ordained as a Lama in the Nyingma tradition of Tibetan Buddhism – a teacher of innate love and wisdom practices. For the past 25 years\, John has taught meditations of innate compassion and wisdom adapted from Tibetan Buddhism for modern Buddhists\, those in other spiritual traditions\, and for people in caring roles and professions.  In consultation with participants from those settings\, John developed the Sustainable Compassion Training model of contemplative practice (SCT) to help Buddhists\, people of diverse faiths and those in caring roles and professions generate a more sustaining and unconditional power of compassion and awareness to support their lives and work (https://sustainablecompassion.org). \nDates/Times\n9:30 am\, Sunday\, October 19 – Dinner following afternoon session\, Tuesday\, October 21\, 2025 \nCost\nThis retreat uses a tiered fee system. Please pay according to your means. \nRegistration fees do not include payments to teacher. Please consider supporting the teacher with dāna (generosity) at the event. \n\n$350 – Benefactor\n$300 – Tier 1\n$250 – Tier 2\n\nScholarships are available. Please contact Carole Kretschman at c.kretschman@icloud.com. \nLodging\nLodging is NOT included in the price of the retreat. \n\nWe have limited lodging at Holy Wisdom Monastery\n$148.50/single (one person for 2 nights)\n$170.10/double (2 people for 2 nights sharing a room)\nExtra nights are available.\nPlease email retreats@holywisdommonastery.org to reserve your overnight room at the monastery for the retreat. Rooms will fill up.\n\nRegister \nPlease register by October 12\, 2025. \nCancellation policy – if you register but must cancel your registration\, you can receive a 75% refund up until Oct. 12\, 2025. After that\, a 50% refund is available until the retreat starts.
URL:https://holywisdommonastery.org/event/being-harmonized-with-unconditional-love/
LOCATION:Holy Wisdom Monastery\, 4200 County Road M\, Middleton\, WI\, 53562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreats
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ORGANIZER;CN="Signe Lee":MAILTO:slee@holywisdommonastery.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T180000
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="Nichole Rasmus":MAILTO:nfromm@holywisdommonastery.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251016T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251016T150000
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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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