Sister Lynne Smith

Phone 608-836-1631, x198
Email lwsmith@holywisdommonastery.org

Events from this organizer

Today

  • Community & Belonging: Women’s Retreat

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

    Are you seeking community? In this women’s retreat find community with other women as you share stories and questions from your spiritual journey. Spend 24 hours in the company of women in the rhythm of prayer, reflection and sharing. Includes an overnight, lunch and dinner on Saturday and lunch on Sunday, communal prayer, Ecumenical Eucharist and lectio divina (prayerful reading of Scripture). You will have time for yourself and time for group sharing. Leave with a sense of belonging. Schedule Saturday10:00 am – Arrival & Welcome10:30 am – Sharing12:00 pm – Lunch | Personal Time | Sharing4:00 pm – Lectio ...

    Free

  • Transfer of Leadership

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

    Come to a Transfer of Leadership to honor and recognize Sister Mary David Walgenbach's many years of creative and transformative leadership as prioress of the sisters' community at Holy Wisdom Monastery. Celebrate and support Sister Lynne Smith as she becomes the new prioress of the sisters' community. The celebration includes: 9:00 am – Sunday Assembly Eucharist and Transfer of Leadership 10:15 am – Brunch Register Please register by April 28, 2024.

  • Summer Stewards

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

    Are you worried about climate change but don’t know what to do? Would you like time away for reflection, discernment and prayer? Do you want to deepen your spirituality in a setting that connects your faith with care for the earth? Be a Summer Steward at Holy Wisdom Monastery for six days in July. Live the monastic rhythm of prayer, work and rest in a progressive, inclusive community whose mission includes being in right relationship with the earth and one another. Join us for prairie and oak savanna restoration, gardening, reading and spiritual conversation. Share your experiences, reflections and questions ...

    $200

  • Celebration of Monastic Profession

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

    You are invited to celebrate with the sisters as Sister Everline Jeruto, OSB makes her final profession as a member of Benedictine Women of Madison and Sister Joanne Kollasch, OSB renews her promises of her 70th anniversary of profession during the Sunday Assembly liturgy on September 22. Join us for worship followed by a meal provided by the sisters' community. Schedule 9:00 am - Sunday Assembly, ecumenical Eucharist 10:30 am - Brunch provided

  • Summer Stewards 2025

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

    ♦ Are you concerned about climate change? ♦ Are you feeling unmoored in the uncertainty of our world? ♦ Are you longing for something with deep roots to help you feel grounded? ♦ Would you like time away for reflection, discernment and prayer? ♦ Do you want to deepen your spirituality in a setting that connects your faith with care for the earth? Be a Summer Steward at Holy Wisdom Monastery for six days in July. Live the monastic rhythm of prayer, work and rest in a progressive, inclusive community whose mission includes being in right relationship with the earth and one ...

    $200

  • Sturdy tree trunks, surrounded by brightly colored fall leaves, reaching upward

    Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service

    Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish 401 S Owen Dr, Madison, WI, United States

    Holy Wisdom Monastery is joining area churches and co-sponsoring an Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service at Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish in Madison, Wisconsin on Monday, Nov. 24, 2025. Together we will reflect on God’s many blessings and our shared faith in Christ, while supporting those in need within the community. All participants are encouraged to bring nonperishable food items or make a cash donation to benefit local food pantries and the families they serve during the holiday season. After the service, there will be a reception with light refreshments and time for connection.  All are welcome! Schedule Arrive early to ...