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  • Mindful Movement: Intro to Qigong Practice

    Holy Wisdom Monastery 4200 County Road M, Middleton, WI, United States

    Mindful Movement: Intro to Qigong Practice Qigong (Chee-gong) is an ancient form of moving meditation that uses flowing movements, breath exercises, meditation and tapping to boost energy, relieve stress and balance your emotions. As a holistic health or ‘whole being’ practice, it addresses all of who you are: mind, body and spirit. ‘Qi’ means energy and ‘Gong’ means skill or cultivation; thus, Qigong is the skill of cultivating your life-force energy. Qigong recognizes our interconnectedness and draws wisdom from our natural surroundings. This introductory workshop will give you a taste of how this simple, yet powerful practice can help you ...

  • Conversations About Our Benedictine Life: Listening and Presence

    Holy Wisdom Monastery 4200 County Road M, Middleton, WI, United States

    Listening and Presence You are invited to attend Conversations about Our Benedictine Life – Listening and Presence. These events offer opportunities to talk with others about the values of listening and presence, and to learn more about these values as features of Benedictine spirituality. Each gathering will be a time to share reflections on our ideas, experiences and beliefs about listening and presence, Benedict's teaching, and what spiritual gifts are to be discovered in a life where practices of deep listening and presence are central. Schedule The gatherings will be between 60 and 90 minutes in length. They will include time for ...

    Free
  • Winter tour at Holy Wisdom

    Wisdom Prairie Winter Tour

    Holy Wisdom Monastery 4200 County Road M, Middleton, WI, United States

    Join us for an experience for everyone to explore the seasonal beauty found on the monastery grounds in winter. Experienced tour guides will share the story of Caring for the Earth and help participants deepen their relationship with this land. Meet 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. Cost There is no cost to participants for this tour. Donations to Care for the Earth are always welcome. Register Please register so ...

    Free

  • The Infinite Affect of Time on Clouds: Never in Reruns Art Exhibit Reception

    Holy Wisdom Monastery 4200 County Road M, Middleton, WI, United States

    Join us for the opening reception of The Infinite Affect of Time on Clouds: Never in Reruns, the newest art exhibit at Holy Wisdom Monastery featuring the photographs of Mark Weller. Mark explores how time influences what we see – especially clouds. Through his process of taking up to 100 exposures of the same site, separated by several second intervals, and then ‘stacking’ the images into a single frame, Mark offers an alternative perspective on our Midwest landscapes. The exhibit is on display in the Gathering Area of the monastery building from February 13 – May 15, 2025. Gallery hours, ...

    Free

  • Conversations About Our Benedictine Life: Listening and Presence

    Holy Wisdom Monastery 4200 County Road M, Middleton, WI, United States

    Listening and Presence You are invited to attend Conversations about Our Benedictine Life – Listening and Presence. These events offer opportunities to talk with others about the values of listening and presence, and to learn more about these values as features of Benedictine spirituality. Each gathering will be a time to share reflections on our ideas, experiences and beliefs about listening and presence, Benedict's teaching, and what spiritual gifts are to be discovered in a life where practices of deep listening and presence are central. Schedule The gatherings will be between 60 and 90 minutes in length. They will include time for ...

    Free

  • Ash Wednesday

    Holy Wisdom Monastery 4200 County Road M, Middleton, WI, United States

    On Ash Wednesday, March 5th all are invited to join the sisters for midday prayer with ashes at 11:45 am in the Oratory. You may also join us in the Assembly Room at 5:30 pm for the Liturgy of the Word with ashes. The choir will sing. Our Lenten practice at the monastery throughout the season of Lent and Holy Week, is that silence be observed in the Assembly Room 10 minutes before Sunday Assembly Liturgy begins. We suggest using this time to center ourselves before our Creator. The greeters will keep the doors of the Assembly Room closed so that ...

  • Ash Wednesday

    Holy Wisdom Monastery 4200 County Road M, Middleton, WI, United States

    On Ash Wednesday, March 5th all are invited to join the sisters for midday prayer with ashes at 11:45 am in the Oratory. You may also join us in the Assembly Room at 5:30 pm for the Liturgy of the Word with ashes. The choir will sing. Our Lenten practice at the monastery throughout the season of Lent and Holy Week, is that silence be observed in the Assembly Room 10 minutes before Sunday Assembly Liturgy begins. We suggest using this time to center ourselves before our Creator. The greeters will keep the doors of the Assembly Room closed so that ...

  • Creating Backyard National Parks

    Holy Wisdom Monastery 4200 County Road M, Middleton, WI, United States

    Join us at Holy Wisdom Monastery to learn about the Backyard National Park movement, which invites us all to create habitats that sustain life, one yard at a time. Ecologist Douglas Tallamy, who founded the movement (sometimes also referred to as Homegrown National Parks) noted that, in the past, we simply expected our gardens to be pretty. In this moment, we are increasingly expecting that they also support life, build soil, sequester carbon and protect water. Speaker Marcel Wuethrich will showcase how you as an individual have the power to make a significant difference in supporting wildlife in our neighborhoods ...

    $12

  • Family Gathering

    Holy Wisdom Monastery 4200 County Road M, Middleton, WI, United States

    Calling all families with children ages 0-12! Children’s Ministry invites you to join in our next Family Gathering, Saturday, March 15, 4:00-6:30 pm in the Holy Wisdom Boardroom. Featuring a Lenten theme, there will be children's prayer time led by Sarah Wilkin Gibart, with reflection for parents and childcare for the youngest ones. Potluck supper to follow. Come be in community, play, reflect, get to know and support one another! Cost There is no cost for this event. Questions Please contact Sarah: sjwilkin09@gmail.com or Nichole: nfromm@holywisdommonastery.org with any questions. Register Please register with the link below. Register here

  • Conversations About Our Benedictine Life: Listening and Presence

    Holy Wisdom Monastery 4200 County Road M, Middleton, WI, United States

    Listening and Presence You are invited to attend Conversations about Our Benedictine Life – Listening and Presence. These events offer opportunities to talk with others about the values of listening and presence, and to learn more about these values as features of Benedictine spirituality. Each gathering will be a time to share reflections on our ideas, experiences and beliefs about listening and presence, Benedict's teaching, and what spiritual gifts are to be discovered in a life where practices of deep listening and presence are central. Schedule The gatherings will be between 60 and 90 minutes in length. They will include time for ...

    Free