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A Festival of Unbornness: The Journey Toward Birth

January 23, 2024 By Mark Zweifel

The Santa Cruz and Monterey Bay Branch is pleased to present:
Mary Stewart Adams
General Secretary and President
Anthroposophical Society in America
Christine Burke
Western Regional Council, ASA
A Festival of Unbornness:The Journey Toward Birth
Sunday February 4, 2024 at 6PM
 Paloma Hall, 4096 Fairway Drive, Soquel, CA

Join us at a special branch meeting on Sunday, February 4 where we host two key members of our national society, Mary Stewart Adams and Christine Burke. Together, they will weave a tapestry of spiritual research, story and poetry out of the ancient understanding of the human pre-birth experience.

The timing closely coincides with the Winter Cross Quarter, traditionally celebrated as the 40th day after Christmas (February 2).  The Winter Cross Quarter marks the halfway point in the winter season and is variously celebrated as Ground Hog’s Day, Candlemas, and Imbolc. Each of these celebrations is related to inner light and inner purification, in preparation for the year’s mystery. 
In the work of Rudolf Steiner, this time of year is also delightfully described as the season when all the souls that will come to birth in the year are gathered into the Moon sphere. 
Mary Stewart Adams will also share a short perspective from her new role as General Secretary.
We hope you will join us.

For over twenty years, under the title of Star Lore Historian, Mary Stewart Adams has worked as a dark skies advocate, to raise awareness about the effects of light pollution and to make known the mysteries of the starry skies from environmental, cultural, and anthroposophical perspectives.

Mary first encountered the work of Rudolf Steiner at age 18 in 1981 and met Hazel Straker, a pioneer in Astrosophy, in 1996. These two destiny moments have shaped much of her life path, which, together with her education in literary arts, continue to inspire her work and research. She joined the School for Spiritual Science in 2000.

Mary has four children, and since accepting the position of General Secretary for the Anthroposophical Society in America, she makes her home in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Christine Burke sits on the Western Regional Council of the Society.  She is a Logodynamics Practitioner / Speech Artist, Community Gatherer, Communication Professor.

The Western Regional Council’s (WRC) primary task is to connect people and to encourage the circulation of anthroposophical ideas and initiatives in the American West. The WRC seeks to deepen esoteric and community life through visits with groups and branches, meeting with local members in person or online. 

We request our usual donation of $20
or $10 for current paid branch members.

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BACWTT Upcoming Events

January 19, 2024 By Administrator Bay Area Center for Waldorf Teacher Training

Visiting Days – Online, January 24 (6:30-8:30pm) & In-person, January 27 (10am-1pm) – Interested in learning more about becoming a Waldorf teacher? Join the BACWTT faculty for an introduction to our Teacher Training and Foundation Studies Programs. This is a free, in-person event but registration is required. Click this link to learn more and to register.

“Reimagining the Future of Waldorf Education”, A Diversity Training Course – Introduction to the program, January 31, 2024 (6-7:30pm) – Encounter an Indigenous wisdom that can support Waldorf education in its search for a new, life-centered future. Discover the breadth of change needed to truly move into a more inclusive non-Western viewpoint and deepen your understanding of the depth of harm perpetuated by colonialism. After ten years of collaboration and exchange with BACWTT, Roman Vizcarra is prepared to offer a deeper training for Waldorf teachers, to guide them into Andean culture and to show how ancient wisdom can guide us into better ways of teaching and working. Click this link to learn more and to register.

“The Role of Waldorf Education in Navigating the 21st Century”, the Northern CA Waldorf Teachers Conference – February 21-23, 2024 (2/21 & 2/22, 9am-3pm | 2/23, 9am-1:45pm) – with keynote speaker Ben Klocek. How do we find a contemporary and healthy relationship to being the “doorkeepers” of technology’s effects on children? We need to be both better informed and more proactive in rediscovering appropriate new thresholds that are true to the underlying intentions of Waldorf education and also true to the realities of our time.

Waldorf graduate and teacher Ben Klocek will lead us in re-finding our feet, walking our talk, and sharing an inspiring vision for a healthy relationship to technology as we navigate these developments of our time. Click this link to learn more and to register.

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Inauguration of the First Class of the School for Spiritual Science

January 16, 2024 By Mark Zweifel

An online talk by Peter Selg

February 10 at 9 am Pacific Coast Time

Description

This event is offered by the Faust Branch in Sacramento, California.

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More information

At the 1923 Christmas Conference, Rudolf Steiner re-founded the Anthroposophical Society. In the months following, Steiner lectured many times about karma and reincarnation.  Of particular note, are twelve talks given in Dornach between February 16 and March 23.   

In this same period, Steiner gave a series of lectures, presenting “Esoteric Lessons for the First Class of the School for Spiritual Science.  These inaugurated “The First Class.”

To mark the centenary of these lecture cycles, Dr. Peter Selg is offering two on-line presentations accessible to friends in North America. 

Dr. Peter Selg is one of the leading figures in the Anthroposophical movement. Trained as a medical doctor with a specialty in pediatric psychiatry, he has practiced, done research, and taught at several noted Anthroposophical medical institutions. In 2006, he founded The Ita Wegman Institute for Basic Research into Anthroposophy in Arlesheim, Switzerland, and still directs that organization.  Dr. Selg is Co-leader of the General Anthroposophical Section of the School for Spiritual Science and member of the Goetheanum leadership committee.  A prolific author, he has written literally scores of books and articles dealing with Dr. Steiner, Anthroposophy, and the many sister movements.

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Rudolf Steiner’s lectures on Karmic Relations~ Karma Lectures

January 16, 2024 By Mark Zweifel

An online talk by Peter Selg

January 20 at 9 am Pacific Coast Time

Description

This event is offered by the Faust Branch in Sacramento, California.

REGISTER HERE

More information

At the 1923 Christmas Conference, Rudolf Steiner re-founded the Anthroposophical Society. In the months following, Steiner lectured many times about karma and reincarnation.  Of particular note, are twelve talks given in Dornach between February 16 and March 23.   

In this same period, Steiner gave a series of lectures, presenting “Esoteric Lessons for the First Class of the School for Spiritual Science.  These inaugurated “The First Class.”

To mark the centenary of these lecture cycles, Dr. Peter Selg is offering two on-line presentations accessible to friends in North America. 

Dr. Peter Selg is one of the leading figures in the Anthroposophical movement. Trained as a medical doctor with a specialty in pediatric psychiatry, he has practiced, done research, and taught at several noted Anthroposophical medical institutions. In 2006, he founded The Ita Wegman Institute for Basic Research into Anthroposophy in Arlesheim, Switzerland, and still directs that organization.  Dr. Selg is Co-leader of the General Anthroposophical Section of the School for Spiritual Science and member of the Goetheanum leadership committee.  A prolific author, he has written literally scores of books and articles dealing with Dr. Steiner, Anthroposophy, and the many sister movements.

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The Bay Area Eurythmy Ensemble

January 15, 2024 By Mark Zweifel

The Santa Cruz and Monterey Bay Branch is pleased to present:
Monday January 22, 2024 at Samper Recital Hall at 11:30 AM

The Bay Area Eurythmy Ensemble

Performing
Leo Tolstoy’s
A Grain or an Egg?

A Grain or an Egg? by Leo Tolstoy approaches the future of community, agriculture, nutrition, health and the strength of the human spirit. The Bay Area Eurythmy Ensemble brings this adaptation of Tolstoy’s story alive through Eurythmy, Puppetry, Community involvement and Music by Tchaikovsky. The performance, at once humorous and profound, lasts just under 40 minutes. 


ADMISSION IS FREE!
This production is being supported by contributions from the Santa Cruz and Monterey Bay Branch, the Santa Cruz Waldorf School, private donors, and the volunteer efforts of the The Bay Area Eurythmy Ensemble.
Although admission is free, contributions for this event to the branch will be earmarked for the Ensemble and help support their ongoing efforts to bring Eurythmy to the local community!
Click if you wish to Contribue
The Samper Recital Hall is located within the Cabrillo College campusSamper Recital Hall Directions (Google Maps)


Susan Cook, David Eyes, Douglas Wylie
The Core Group
Santa Cruz & Monterey Bay Anthroposophical Society
a branch of 
The Anthroposophical Society in America
[email protected]

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Reminder; A Grain or an Egg?

January 3, 2024 By Monika Leitz

After a story by Leo Tolstoy

Eurythmy Performance for all ages by the Bay Area Eurythmy Ensemble at SFWS Dakin Hall

this Friday, January 5 from 6-7pm

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Epiphany: A Gathering of Insights and Imagining Forward

January 2, 2024 By Mark Zweifel

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Christmas Conference – Foundation Stone Celebration

December 27, 2023 By Mark Zweifel

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House Maryon Livestream – Dr. Peter Selg

December 20, 2023 By Mark Zweifel

Dear friends of the General Anthroposophical Section,

with this last newsletter of the year we would like to cordially invite you to our final Livestream from Edith Maryon’s house in English on Thursday, December 21, 8 pm (CET). Peter Selg will speak about Rudolf Steiner’s preparation for the Christmas Conference and his lectures on Mystery Formations (Mysteriengestaltungen).

Live Stream Link: https://allgemeine-sektion.goetheanum.ch/en/haus-maryon

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100 year CelebrationOf the Christmas Conference

December 19, 2023 By Mark Zweifel

100 year Celebration
Of the Christmas Conference

January 6, 2024
1:30-4:30 pm
Paloma Hall

A Collaboration of:  
Santa Cruz and Monterey Bay Branch of the Anthroposophical Society
General Section/Class Holders
Camphill California
Santa Cruz Waldorf School
Blossom’s Farm



Light refreshments
Engaging activities centering around the Foundation Stone Meditation

All are welcome / free event
Paloma Hall4096 Fairway Drive
Soquel, CA 95073

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