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Branch Library For information, to take out a book or to arrange a visit, contact Valerie Hope, info@portlandbranch.net The Book Catalog is now on our website – the ‘search’ function is really helpful. You can now return books at any time to the box on the porch at 2606 SE 58th Ave. To schedule the space for an event or meeting Contact James Knight, j365@yahoo.com Contact the Branch Council: info@portlandbranch.net Website: portlandbranch.net |
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| PORTLAND BRANCH CALENDAR, 2025
Save These Dates!
All events at the Branch Library unless otherwise indicated, 5415 SE Powell Blvd, 2ndFloor, Parking behind the church. Saturday, April 19, 2:30-4:30 pm EASTER OBSERVANCE Friday May 30, June 1 CYMATICS CONFERENCE Saturday June 7, 10am-12:30 pm DISCOVERING THE INNER LIGHT -ASTRID SCHMITT-STEGMANN Pentecost Sunday June 8, 2 pm SELFLESSNESS – THE LIFESTREAM OF MANKIND WITH ASTRID SCHMITT-STEGMANN. Potluck at 4 pm Saturday June 21, @ Julie and Michael Foster’s, 6-10 pm, potluck, bonfire and more ST. JOHNS OBSERVANCE Sunday, September 28, time tbd MICHAELMAS Sunday, 2, 6:30 pm ALL SOULS OBSERVANCE Sunday, December 7th, afternoon ADVENT TEA PARTY
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As modern life becomes increasingly dominated by electromagnetic radiation, digital and biological technologies, and artificial intelligence, we must ask ourselves:
Can there exist another way - one that can strengthen the forces of the human being as well as the earth?
The answer is Yes! |
| The Portland Branch is cooperating with the Center for Anthroposophical Endeavors to bring the Cymatics conference to Portland. We cordially invite you to this groundbreaking event that will travel across America this coming May.
The Cymatics Conference Will Be in Portland May 30-June1
This event will reveal the astonishing potential of CYMATICS as something far more than pretty pictures and forms, but instead is the KEY to new scientific, technological and therapeutic discoveries.
Join us to explore this foundational way towards new technologies, new healing practices, and self-development rooted in the science of CYMATICS. Through immersive experiences, you will learn how Cymatic principles shape life itself. |
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| Conference Highlights: | ✅ New Technologies: Discover transmutation technologies that neutralize harmful environmental influences. Learn how sound-based innovations like the Lautsänger revolutionize auditory experiences and human perception.
✅ Healing Therapies & Restorative Practices: Experience methods that restore balance and vitality through resonance-based treatments, including Anthropophonetics—a healing practice that uses sound and touch to activate the body’s regenerative forces.
✅ Cymatics & The Science of Sound: Delve into the visible effects of sound and vibration, studying how resonance influences matter, life forces, and human consciousness. Explore the works of pioneers like Ernst Chladni, Michael Faraday, and Hans Jenny, and engage in hands-on experiments to witness the power of harmonic patterns.
✅ Advanced Cymatics & Morphogenetic Fields: Move beyond conventional physics to understand cymatology (the deeper principles of rhythm and form) and cymatosophy (the philosophical implications of sound and resonance). Examine Rupert Sheldrake’s morphogenetic fields and anthroposophical perspectives on vibrational forces.
✅ Self-Development & Morphological Thinking: Deepen your perception and understanding of spiritual science through the practice of Logos Gradualis (Logra), a transformative movement discipline that bridges body, mind, and spirit. Explore how resonance-based movement cultivates strength, balance, and renewal.
✅ Expert Speakers & Thought Leaders: Engage with pioneers in cymatics, anthroposophy, and holistic technology, including Atmani (founder of the House of Singing and developer of the Lautsänger), Dr. Christoph Broens (anthroposophic physician and researcher), and Dr. Ralf Tita (engineer and expert in cymatics applications). |
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We are so fortunate to be celebrating the festival of Pentecost with Astrid this year. She tells us that her two talks will be inwardly connected with one another, and that she will also bring the mood of Pentecost into the room.
Concerning Light: The more we live in a world in chaos, the more we need to find our inner light that can maintain our stability, hope, and strength. Concerning Selflessness: Selflessness is the life-stream of human kind. Can we overcome the crass egoisms that rule the day in our present time, socially, economically and culturally? A healthy future will only be possible if we find our way more and more into selflessness.
Can we think of any human beings who have achieved the great and difficult state of selflessness? What can we see and describe about them? What do we experience in ourselves as barriers to selflessness? What can help us on our way?
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On March 22nd the weather finally allowed us to gather for a horn manure and tree paste stirring. Many hands made easy work for the hour of stirring and many properties benefitted from the life forces co-created with our hands and the cosmos. We also had a plant and seed swap rich in new beginnings of life in the soil. We’ll keep you posted for the next gathering. Come join us! If you can’t participate in stirring but would like the preparations spread on your land/potted plants/tiniest patch of soil, please contact Denise at deeprootsfarm@harbornet.com and we will try to arrange delivery of the activated preparations to you. You do not need to have a farm or garden to use and benefit from the preparations. |
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| | LOCAL ARTIST HIGHLIGHTED
“It is none other than the sense granted us for the appreciation of art; the artistic sense can transmit to us spirit shining in matter, and revealed as the beauty we appreciate in art.” Rudolf Steiner
Every month it is our intention to bring to you a piece of art by a local artist from our community. Artists in our community using any medium who would like to share their art are encouraged to email Pablo Feliz at felizpablo@gmail.com We are immensely grateful to Pablo for taking this on! |
| This month we are glad to share a verse by Pablo Feliz.
"I wrote this prayer for myself to use before bed, it helps prompt me to think over my day in a positive light - searching for the times when things worked out despite my blunders. I believe that the spiritual world is waiting for humans to open themselves to its impulses, and in a small way I see prayer as one possible step. I have found that even a simple prayer before bed helps me to be in the right mindset for sleeping, and when I am having a restless night, reciting it can help calm me down."
With gratitude I give myself up to sleep May my rest be filled with great work Communion with the spirit world my activity
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Steiner Books Study Group Ideas and Book Discounts Multiples of Some Books Available at the Branch Library
When a group of people join together to study a particular book and wish to purchase that book in quantities of five copies or more, Steiner Books will give a 20% discount for that order. You must purchase five copies or more of a single title, and payment in advance is required. Order using the offer code STUDY at checkout.
In addition, the Branch Library has multiple copies of some books, which you can look up on the searchable catalog on our website here: https://portlandbranch.net/community-library-1/
Steiner books also has suggestions for how to organize study group discussions here: https://steinerbooks.org/pages/study-group-guidelines?_pos=7&_sid=1fa05784a&_ss=r
If you have outstanding books it would be helpful to complete the process by returning them when you are finished. They can be returned 24/7 to the book box located on the porch at 2606 SE 58th Ave. Portland, Or. Books can be checked out during all our events. For more information you can call Valerie Hope at 503-775-0778 |
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| First Class of the School of Spiritual Science. April 13th. 9:30 am sharp • (no admittance after the class starts) • Bothmer Hall, 5915 SE Division St. • Remember your Blue Card. For more information contact: Cheri Munske cherimunske@gmail.com, Diane Rumage drumage@comcast.net or Rebecca Soloway rrsoloway1@gmail.com
Portland Branch Council Meeting: Monday, April 14th, 6:30 pm, Branch Library/Community Space, 5415 SE Powell Blvd, entrance off parking lot in the back. All Branch members are welcome to attend, and/or call us with agenda items, proposals, suggestions, or to observe. Please contact us at info@portlandbranch.net to let us know you are coming. Meetings are normally held on the second Monday of each month.
Community Eurythmy Wednesday mornings from 8:45 to 9:30 at the Portland Waldorf School, Free
Astrosophy Class First and Third Wednesdays, 7-8:30 pm • 8654 NE Boehmer St. • Contact Diane Rumage, 971-271-7479 drumage@comcast.net This class will introduce participants to the basic principles of Astrosophy in a study of the works of Willi Sucher and Diane Rumage’s work with the stars, with indications that Rudolf Steiner gave for those interested in the cosmos. No previous knowledge necessary. Please bring blank paper and colored pencils to the class in case we need to use them. If you are just curious if you’d be interested, please feel free to come and check us out. Free
Building Stones for an Understanding of the Mystery of Golgotha, (GA 175). Ten lectures given in Berlin between March 27, 1917 and May 8, 1917 by Rudolf Steiner • First Monday of the month, 7:00-8:30 pm • Currently conducted in person and on Zoom • Contact Heidi Sheppard, HSHEPPAR@LHS.ORG Please join us for lively discussions. Free
Speech Formation and Mystery Drama Group 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 7:00-8:30 pm • 8654 NE Boehmer St, Portland, OR 97220 • Contact Diane Rumage drumage@comcast.net or 971 271-7479. Free. No experience necessary, just enthusiasm and a love of the Word. Besides speech formation and acting exercises, we are currently reading and discussing Rudolf Steiner’s book of lectures, Speech and Drama, copies of which are available in the Branch Library. Free
The Tarot in Light of Spiritual Science • Presently once per month For more information contact James Knight (j365k@yahoo.com) Registration for the class happens through Meetup (meetup.com) where you can learn more about the class and RSVP at this page: https://www.meetup.com/experiences-in-spiritual-science/. Free |
| |  | A feature of the newsletter is this Community Bulletin Board, the brainchild of Christine Badura, who now finds that she has time to make it a reality. Community members can post their offerings and/or things they are looking for. To post, please call Christine at 707-494-6741 or email badura88@hotmail.com. Possible categories that can be posted: Housing, Give Aways, Help Wanted/Offered, Announcements, Items Wanted.
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