Portland Branch of the Anthroposophical Society

Creating Strength and Vision

Deepening Our Inner Resources In Service of the Child

With Betty Staley

Friday, March 1, 7:30 pm & Saturday, March 2, 9am-4:30 pm
Cedarwood Waldorf School, 3030 SW 2nd Ave.

A weekend workshop exploring the opportunities, challenges, and dangers of developmental stage between 6th and 8th grade.

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February 2019 Newsletter

The Castle of King Arthur, the Round Table
by David Newbatt, from Parzival, Wynstones Press

ARTICLES IN THIS ISSUE

Creating Strength and Vision:
Deepening Our Inner Resources in Service of the Child.
Working with images of the three castles from Parzival, by Betty Staley
Betty’s commentary on the topics she will be offering in Portland on March 1 & 2. This is the third in a series focusing on deepening our understanding of the work of the sections of the School of Spiritual Science, which represent a variety of professions. How can each of us align ourselves with our higher self as we go about our activities?
Classical Chinese Medicine of the New Dynasty:
A Christ Impulse of the East? by Michael Givens
On February 3 Michael will share how the birth of Chinese medicine (overlapping with the time of the Mystery of Golgotha) could be seen as a Christ-impulse counter-force to the eastern Luciferic mysteries.
Calendar of the Soul
Orland Bishop Comes to Portland! by Matt Burns
On February 15-17 Orland Bishop will offer a workshop Balancing Wellness: In Self, School, and Society – Meeting the Challenge of Our Times. Orland’s work in healing and human development is framed by an extensive study of medicine, naturopathy, psychology and indigenous cosmologies. He has a deep dedication to human rights advocacy and cultural renewal. Those who experienced him at the November Biodynamic conference in Portland are eager to have him back.
A Poem by Adam Bittleston
from Meditative Prayers for today
Correction to December Art Dispersal Article by Lauren Johnson
with some artwork and a verse.
The Wedge, a poem by Michael Hedley Burton
from In Celebration of Being Human
Newsletter Contacts and List of Members/Donors
Portland Branch Calendar and Ongoing Activities and Study Groups
Sponsors Page
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FLIERS IN THIS ISSUE

Classical Chinese Medicine of the New Dynasty:
A Christ Impulse of the East?
with Michael Givens, February 3
Pedagogical Eurythmy
with Jolanda Frischknect, February 7
Beyond 100:
with Torin Finser, February 8
Balancing Self, School, and Society – Meeting the Challenge of Our Time
with Orland Bishop, February 15-17
Creating Strength and Vision:
Deepening Our Inner Resources in Service of the Child,
with Betty Staley March 1 & 2
An Overview of the Waldorf Curriculum
with Nancy Thompson and Wade Cavin, March 14
Portland Branch Annual Gathering and Potluck
St. Patrick’s day! 12-3:30 pm Bothmer Hall
Food, music, an exploration of the New Folk Souls, and each other!
Kaspar Hauser and the Struggle for the True Identity of Mankind,
with Eckart Böhmer, April 5 & 6

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November 2018 Newsletter

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October 2018 Newsletter

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