Portland Branch of the Anthroposophical Society

November 2018 Newsletter

Duty. Love. Gratitude. "What is duty? It is when one loves what one commands oneself" — Goethe.

ARTICLES IN THIS ISSUE

Our Duty Toward the Dead: The importance of remembrance and gratitude for connecting with them Rudolf Steiner gave considerable attention to the importance of our continuing relationships with those we have known in life who have crossed the threshold. Each year on November 2 we come together as a community to explore this topic and remember the souls that each of us has known in life.
Herbert Hagens’ Calendar of the Soul at Michaelmas, a report by Lauren Johnson. “We must find a way to bring alive our own consciousness as the natural world around us falls into darkness…” Lauren even brings us some of the poetry that Herbert shared, and a lemniscate map of the verses.
The Calendar of the Soul Can Help to Remedy ‘Nature Deficit’ Adults experience this as well as children – and the Soul Calendar offers a grand way to combat this problem.
Poems:
- Impressions of Anthroposophy in New Orleans, by Timothy Kennedy
- The Dead Come to Us As the Wind, by Dr. Robert Kellum
Here and Now: Transforming Ourselves, Transforming Our World
A report from the national agm by Rebecca Soloway
Calendar of the Soul
translation by Stefan Schwabe
Meeting the Needs of All Children
by Katherine Lehman
Artwork for All Souls
February Night by Amanda Eastman
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FLIERS IN THIS ISSUE

Calendar of the Soul in Relation to the Michaelmas Festival
All Souls, November 2
Christian Community, November 15-18
The Inner Work Path with Lisa Romero,
Lecture November 20 and Workshop November 23-25
Hand to Mountain Pottery Show and Sale November 23

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October 2018 Newsletter

All Souls: The Dead Are With Us, by Christopher Guilfoil

ARTICLES THIS ISSUE

The Dead Are With Us
Rudolf Steiner gave considerable attention to the importance of our continuing relationships with those we have known in life who have crossed the threshold. Each year on November 2 we come together as a community to explore this topic and remember the souls that each of us has known in life.
Inner Revolution,
An interview with Lisa Romero, who will be with us in November for a talk, Inner Development as Antidote to the Imbalances of Our Time; and a workshop, The Inner Work Path, Strengthening the Foundations of Meditation.
Who is Thorwald Thiersch?
Anya Thacker’s column, which features individuals who are active at the Goetheanum, focuses this month on Thorwald, who was involved with the restoration of the Goethenum, and is involved with the Visual Arts Section of the School of Spiritual Science.
Poems:
- The Inner History of a Day by John OO’Donahue
- Wound by Dr. Robert Kellum
Save the Dates, 2018 (Check the newsletter/calendar for more information and events.)
- November 2 All Souls Observance
- November 14-18 Biodynamic Conference
- November 20 Lisa Romero:
  Inner Development as Antidote to the Imbalances of Our Time
- November 23-25 Lisa Romero:
  The Inner Work Path, Strengthening the Foundations of Meditation.

Calendar of the Soul,
translation by Stefan Schwabe
Newsletter Contacts and List of Members/Donors
Portland Branch Calendar and Ongoing Activities and Study Groups
Sponsors Page
Thanks to our sponsors for supporting our work! Please support them in return.

FLIERS THIS ISSUE

Calendar of the Soul in Relation to the Michaelmas Festival
with Herbert Hagens, September 28-29
Planetary Seals Form Drawing
October 19-20
Lecture and Workshop with Lisa Romero,
November 23-25

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ARTICLES THIS ISSUE Michaelmas and Rudolf Steiner’s Calendar of the Soul by Herbert Hagens Save the Dates, 2018 (see “Current and Upcoming” sidebar at right) A Biographical Sketch of Sandra Burch National Society Annual Conference: Here and Now, Transforming Ourselves, Transforming the World What’s New at the Goetheanum? Rudolf Steiner Verses for This Season: “For […]

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August, 2018 Portland Branch Calendar

The Dreamer Temples he built and palaces of air, And, with the artist’s parent-pride aglow, His fancy saw his vague ideals grow Into creations marvelously fair; He set his foot upon Fame’s nether stair. But ah, his dream,—it had entranced him so He could not move. He could no farther go; But paused in joy […]

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July 2018 Newsletter

In this issue: Transforming the Heart of Agriculture: Soil; Justice; Regeneration. Coming to Portland in November!!! Opportunity to Join a Regional Group which works with Rudolf Steiner’s Sketches for the Painter. Contact Patricia Lynch at [email protected] Kim Stafford Poem, Atavistic Memory Save the Dates, 2018: see “Current and Upcoming” sidebar at right. Calendar of the Soul translation by Stefan […]

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June 2018 Newsletter

In this issue: A Conversation with Rebecca Soloway by Lauren Johnson. A continuation of our series intended to help cultivate our interest in one another. Michaelmas and Rudolf Steiner’s Calendar of the Soul by Herbert Hagens. Herbert quotes Rudolf Steiner: “Whoever meditates on these verses will achieve a great deal.’ This insightful article is in anticipation of […]

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