• Monastic Monologues

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

    Monastic Monologues: Bringing Light to the Dark Days of Winter Are you ready for an afternoon filled with wonder, adventure and unforgettable tales? Come join our community to listen to storytellers – an event where the power of storytelling comes to life. Whether it’s a heart-pounding journey through distant lands, a laugh-out-loud antidote or a poignant moment that tugs at your heartstrings, our tellers have special stories for you. This is more than just listening – it’s an experience that builds community, offers hospitality and weaves a magic that speaks to your imagination and connects us all. Come for the ...

  • Prone to Wander

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

    Please join us for Prone to Wander with Joanna Harader. The Center for Clergy Renewal and the Spiritual Nourishment department are hosting a morning retreat with Rev. Joanna Harader at Holy Wisdom Monastery on Saturday, February 8, from 9:00-11:30 am. This is for any church members or leaders who would appreciate time to pause and reflect on the theme of wilderness as we prepare for Lent. Joanna is part of our Contemplative Renewal Immersions community and a Mennonite Pastor from Kansas. She is also author of an Advent Devotional, Expecting Emmanuel. Prone to Wander: A Lenten Journey with Women in the Wilderness is her new Lenten devotional, coming out in ...

    $15
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 ...