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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 |
| | | | Contents and Calendar: In the Spirit of Giving Branch Membership Portland Biodynamic Stirrers Library News Local Artists Highlighted Classes offered through Portland Eurythmy Christian Community Priest visit Renaissance Portraits with Valerie Miles Micha-el Institute, Foundation In-Person Course On-going study/groups
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We reached our goal with the matching grant! This was accomplished in less that two weeks. Our heartfelt thank you to all who participated in this endeavor. Our branch is strong, supported, and held in such precious light. Angels on the job!
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WORKING WELL TOGETHER WITH ASSOCIATIVE ECONOMICS
Is another world possible in our economic relationships? Could a more conscious and dynamic understanding of the healthy workings of the economic process free humanity from selfishness and greed? What if one of the highest leverage points to heal the world came through the recognition and application of the true spirit alive in a modern economic life? |
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| Join us for four sessions over eight weeks unfolding and exploring the practical application of associative economics as a foundation for a healthy society. Exploring how to begin this awakening in our own finances and economic relationships. We'll journey through the foundations of Rudolf Steiner's economic lectures; to realities revealed through perceiving the world as one dynamic economy; to all our transactions within a shared ecosystem of human capacities and potentials; to how we meet each other's needs with the abundant and ever-present help of Nature and Spirit. We will also explore taking up our accounts and financial literacy as a practice in perceiving ourselves, each other, and the world ever more clearly in collaboration. As well as what Rudolf Steiner could have meant by suggesting "The summons to altruism has come far more quickly through purely outward circumstances in the economic sphere than it has been answered on the ethical and religious side."
Wednesdays February 12 and 26, and March 12 and 26 In-person at the Portland Anthroposophic Library or online simultaneously from 4-5:30 Pacific 7-8:30 Eastern Hosted at the Portland Branch of the Anthroposophical Society, and Online through the Biodynamic Association of Northern California Course cost $50 - scholarships available Contact Timothy Kennedy at timok33@gmail.com to register |
| | You will be directed to our donation page with this link. Please indicate “Economics Workshop” under comments. This registration will be directed towards the event. |
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BRANCH MEMBERSHIP
Thank you for your membership in the Portland Anthroposophical Branch. Your involvement with the Branch, and membership donations help to support our library space, events, and website throughout the year. Being a member of our branch shows your support and dedication to making Anthroposophy available to those who are trying to find it.
Please remember to renew your annual membership. The annual recommended membership is $50, or whatever you can afford. If you made a payment in late 2024 that you intended for 2025, please let us know.
If you send a check, we will receive 100% of your donation, or click the link below to go to the website.
Send to: Portland Branch Valerie Hope 2606 SE 58th Ave. Portland, Or 97206
Thank you for your commitment, your participation, and the community building that your help gives to ensure that Anthroposophy is alive and in action here in the Portland area.
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2025 Branch Festival Gathering Dates
This year we intend on honoring the festivals, as in previous years. These festival gatherings are warm, inspiring a deepening into the seasons, and our inner life. Here are our planned dates all with times to be determined. Look for festival announcements in the newsletter.
EASTER: Saturday, April 19th, afternoon Time TBD, at the library
WHITSUN: Sunday, June 8th, Time TBD
ST.JOHN’S: Saturday, June 21st, Time TBD
MICHAELMAS: Sunday, September 28th, Time TBD, at the library
ALLSOUL’S: Sunday, November 2nd, Time TBD, at the library
ADVENT TEA: Sunday, December 7th, afternoon Time TBD, at the library
ADVENTCOMMUNITY READING: December 1st-23rd, Advent Community Reading
HOLYNIGHTS: December 26th, 2025 to January 6th, 2026, Holy Nights
In addition to the festivals we’re working on bringing guest speakers for lectures and workshops. We will continue on with our Biodynamic education and getting our hands in the soil and preps as well. |
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Hello Stirrers! Tree Paste Party and Horn Manure Stir, Saturday, February 15th at 1:00 pm. You are invited to join the Portland Stirrers and Spreaders at the home of Denise Tester to make a batch of biodynamic tree paste. We will also be stirring the Horn Manure preparation (BD 500). If you have a tree or trees that are struggling with pests or diseases, have newly pruned limbs, or just need a boost, the biodynamic tree paste could be beneficial.
Last year, we had our first paste party on Feb. 3rd and it was a beautiful winter’s day. We will hope for the same this year. As usual, we won’t meet in the case of rain or inclement weather. I will have hot drinks and blankets available to help keep everyone comfortable and we will bring snacks to share, as usual. Bring buckets for your tree paste and a watertight container for the horn manure preparation. Please RSVP before the 15th so I can have enough materials ready. Warmly, Denise
Please contact Denise Tester at deeprootsfarm@harbornet.com if you would like to be included. |
| | |  | If you have outstanding books it would be helpful to complete the process. We ask that you return them if 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 |
| | 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! |
| | Advent Inspiration By Jannebeth Roell |
|  | This art was inspired by the advent reading of the “Pre-Earthly Deeds of Christ” by Rudolf Steiner 7 March 1914, Pforzheim |
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| First Class of the School of Spiritual Science. February 9th. 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 Free
Portland Branch Council Meeting: Monday, February 10th, 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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