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. Cello students of George Teague will play music in the gathering area during the brunch.
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. Consider extending your experience by staying longer and attending lunch at the monastery. There is a fee for lunch if you decide to stay. 12:00 pm – Lunch ($18): Enjoy a delicious meal prepared fresh by our chefs. Schedule 11:00 am – Taizé will begin Cost and Registration There is ...
All families with children are invited to a special Advent Family Gathering, Saturday, December 20, 3:00-6:00 pm. Join 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. Children 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 ...
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
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!
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!
Centering Prayer Groups All are welcome to join our two centering prayer groups which meet on alternating Wednesdays. Both incorporate a short reading and time for silent prayer or meditation. 1st and 3rd Wednesdays 7:00-8:00 pm Retreat & Guest House Room 10 Includes a short walking meditation in between periods of seated meditation For more information contact Barb Abbott, 608-284-7424 2nd and 4th Wednesdays 2:30-3:30 pm Monastery Oratory – Two, 20-minute periods of seated meditation with a 5-minute break For more information contact Carole Kretschman, 608-233-7390 We feel the presence of the Holy One even more strongly than when we center ...
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. ...
Centering Prayer Groups All are welcome to join our two centering prayer groups which meet on alternating Wednesdays. Both incorporate a short reading and time for silent prayer or meditation. 1st and 3rd Wednesdays 7:00-8:00 pm Retreat & Guest House Room 10 Includes a short walking meditation in between periods of seated meditation For more information contact Barb Abbott, 608-284-7424 2nd and 4th Wednesdays 2:30-3:30 pm Monastery Oratory – Two, 20-minute periods of seated meditation with a 5-minute break For more information contact Carole Kretschman, 608-233-7390 We feel the presence of the Holy One even more strongly than when we center ...
Centering Prayer Groups All are welcome to join our two centering prayer groups which meet on alternating Wednesdays. Both incorporate a short reading and time for silent prayer or meditation. 1st and 3rd Wednesdays 7:00-8:00 pm Retreat & Guest House Room 10 Includes a short walking meditation in between periods of seated meditation For more information contact Barb Abbott, 608-284-7424 2nd and 4th Wednesdays 2:30-3:30 pm Monastery Oratory – Two, 20-minute periods of seated meditation with a 5-minute break For more information contact Carole Kretschman, 608-233-7390 We feel the presence of the Holy One even more strongly than when we center ...
