Week of Events
Sunday, October 12, 2025
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October 12, 2025 -Solidarity Sunday
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October 12, 2025 -Kids on the Prairie
Solidarity Sunday
Solidarity Sunday, observed every year on a Sunday in October, is a faith-based anti-violence initiative. Dignity USA initiated Solidarity Sunday in 1995 as a way of making opposition to anti-gay violence visible. Sunday Assembly members commemorate Solidarity Sunday to support and affirm the LGBTQ+ persons in our community.
Kids on the Prairie
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. October 12 – Trees, Trees, Trees Explore woodlands and savanna. What are trees doing over the winter? Make bark and leaf rubbings. Look for places for insects and animals to shelter from winter cold and snow. Listen to the forest. November 9 – Join Us for a ...
Monday, October 13, 2025
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October 13, 2025 -An Autumn Qigong Workshop: Releasing, Accepting, Allowing
An Autumn Qigong Workshop: Releasing, Accepting, Allowing
This autumn Qigong* workshop will help you align with the energies of the season. Join us as we practice simple yet powerful Qigong movements designed to cultivate our ability to allow in the blessings of our labors, accept our current situation and release grief and sadness. Learn practices that you can perform at home to boost your immunity, calm your nervous system, and improve overall circulation. Leave feeling refreshed with calm energy for what lies ahead. All ability levels welcome. Can be performed standing or seated in casual attire. Please come prepared to do a short portion of the workshop ...
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
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October 14, 2025 -Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction: An 8-week Mindfulness Course - Fall 2025 Mindfulness 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. Good news: You don’t need to “clear your mind.” You ...
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
No events on this day.
Thursday, October 16, 2025
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October 16, 2025 -Wisdom Prairie Fall Tour
Wisdom Prairie Fall Tour
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. 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 ...
Friday, October 17, 2025
No events on this day.
Saturday, October 18, 2025
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October 18, 2025 -Family Gathering
Family Gathering
This gathering has been cancelled, the next Family Gathering is Dec. 20, 2025 Calling 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. Enjoy 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. Parents, this is your time! You may choose to join in the children's program or enjoy the monastery grounds: explore the prairie, take in ...
