| |  | Branch Library For information, to take out a book or to arrange a visit, contact Valerie Hope, portlandanthroposophy@gmail.com 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: portlandanthroposophy@gmail.com Website: portlandbranch.net |
| | | | Contents: Annual Gathering/Potluck St. John Observance with Astrid Schmitt Stegmann - Save the Date: Sunday June 23! First Class June 9th, Bothmer Hall Christian Community Priest Visit 6/20-622 Waldorf School Liquidation Sale, June 14, 15, 17, and 18 Daniel Hafner, August 5th Library News: Progress, volunteers needed for inventory October 2024 National Society Conference to be held in Portland! Several and varied workshops offered through Portland Eurythmy Sessions now available through Transformative Arts Local honey now for sale through Burch Apiary!
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| | | New Entrance at St. Mark’s
Dear Friends,
From now on we will be using the entrance which gives more direct access to our space, and that is where you will find the doorbell. Instead of the main entrance off the parking lot, we will be using the first door that you come to off the parking lot. See you there!
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| Dear Friends,
As you know our Pentecost Annual Gathering and Potluck was postponed, and now will be held at St. Johns time with Astrid Stegmann-Schmidt. We are excited to have you join us for this special once-a-year event! Astrid will offer two presentations:
That Good May Become…. This first lecture will focus on the signs of the times. Where are we heading? Does anyone know? What beings are behind this race towards digitalization? Did Ahriman incarnate already? What did Rudolf Steiner bring at the Christmas Conference to give us strength through Anthroposophy to face the future and empower us to do the good. Threshold Experiences During this time of the Consciousness Soul Age humanity is experiencing the crossing of the Threshold to the Spiritual World unconsciously. What does that mean for all of us? How can we prepare for the necessity to enter the etheric realm when crossing?
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| 10:30 am Opening, Eurythmy with James Knight 10:45 am That Good May Become with Astrid 12:15 pm Potluck 1:00 pm Council Report, feedback from members 1:45 pm Threshold Experiences with Astrid 3:15 pm Closing Eurythmy with James Knight
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|  | | Saint Johns Presiding Angel -The Time of Uriel |
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Rudolf Steiner used a blackboard drawing to describe the dominion of the Archangel Uriel during high summer, and St. Johns as an imagination of the Trinity. So much more is represented in this drawing, and the painting based on it by Margarita Woloschina, as he describes in The Four Seasons and the Archangels.
In The St. Johns Imagination Dr. Steiner describes how, during St. Johns, the earth is at its zenith, having breathed its soul out into the cosmos with the Christ, the elementals and other spiritual beings. From this point on they will begin their descent back to the earth, bringing with them the all-important cosmic/sun influences they have taken in.
As noted in an address given on Sunday 23rd June 2019 at Emerson College, “Rudolf Steiner, in a lecture given on 12th October 1923, said that the great archangel most associated with this time of year is Uriel: and that Uriel directs his countenance and clear piercing gaze down towards the Earth and perceives disturbing shapes which continually gather and dissolve, gather and dissolve again. These shapes, Steiner says, are ‘human errors upon which Uriel directs his earnest gaze. Here during the height of summer, the imperfections of mankind are searchingly surveyed and contrasted with the morality implicit in the natural world. Now we see how at midsummer human errors are woven into the regular crystals which are formed in the normal course of Nature. On the other hand, all that is human virtue and human excellence rises up with silver-gleaming lines and are seen as the clouds that envelop Uriel’. So, midsummer is a time when, under the gaze of Uriel, the spiritual world looks with especial closeness at our human actions and motivations. This is a good time of year for us to do the same and look closely at what we humans are doing in the world…”
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| New Editor for the Portland Branch Newsletter!
Dear Members and Friends of the Portland Branch,
When I became editor of the Branch newsletter in 2012, I took seriously its mission - that of continuing to build up the connective tissue between Branch initiatives, individual initiatives, and members, contributing to an evolving, healthy community in service to anthroposophy. Over time readership expanded to a list of more than 500, and the feeling of responsibility increased.
From the beginning it has been a labor of love which has not only helped to develop the community over time, but also contributed greatly to my own development. For all of this I am grateful, as I am to Chris Guilfoil, who stepped in, out of love, to improve the artistic appearance of the newsletter, and later for a time as editor.
I am grateful to the many others who have been on the team at times, in no particular order: Wes Burch, Jeremy Davis, James Knight, Sara Genta, Kathy Rem, Seth Miller, Lauren Johnson, Ruth Klein, Angelica Hesse, Anya Thaker (please forgive if I’ve left anyone out). And great gratitude also to the many contributors of content, including those who entrusted promotion of their events to our care. Gratitude is also owed to previous editors, Tom and Ruth Klein, and James Lee, who were at the helm at a time when the newsletters were printed and mailed out, which continued for a time under my watch until the technology evolved to allow for a very different format. The time has come to turn my attention to other matters (including yes, more time with family – and my first grandson), and to make way for a new and able impulse. Council member Kathy Rem is taking the helm beginning with this issue, June 2024. Her depth of experience and enthusiasm make it an easy transition for both of us, and I thank her from the bottom of my heart.
With deep affection for all those of you who have traveled this road with me. …Valerie Hope |
| |  | The Portland Biodynamic Stirrers were at it again.
In May we stirred BD #501 – also called Horn Silica. Applied in early morning. It is an aid to photosynthesis and enhances flavor and nutritive qualities of plants. It also supports the keeping capacity (longevity after harvest) of vegetables, fruits and flowers. As usual, the group had many observations, lots of laughs, and delicious yummies and drink. Thank you Denise for organizing these events for the good of the earth.
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|  | For those who can’t participate in stirring but would like the preparations spread on their 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 a garden to use and benefit from the preparations. If you are interested in getting on the Portland BD Stirrers email list for notifications of events, email the address in this paragraph |
| | | | | Library Update - New Computer and Inventory Help Needed |
|  | Big news!The library catalog is now available on the Branch’s new library computer. We are looking for volunteers to help compare what is on the shelves to the catalog. This will be scheduled based on volunteers’ availability.
Please reply to this email if you would like to help with inventory. |
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The Anthroposophical Society in America's
In-Person Annual Conference
and Annual General Meeting
October 11-14, 2024 Portland, OR
with special guest Marc Desaules,
author, General Secretary Anthroposophical Society in Switzerland & founder of L'Aubier
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Registration opens June 2024
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| |  |  | | | | |  |  |  | | | | Portland Branch Council Meeting Monday, June 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 portlandanthroposophy@gmail.com to let us know you’re coming. Meetings are normally held on the second Monday of each month. |
| St. Johns with Astrid Schmitt-StegmannSunday, June 23 Branch Library/Community Space, 5415 SE Powell Blvd, entrance off parking lot in the back. Two Presentations: Threshold Experiences; and That Good May Become. Stay tuned for more details. Contact Valerie Hope, portlandanthroposophy@gmail.com |
| Daniel Hafner Monday, August 5, 4-8:30pm, Portland Branch Library. (See Flyer) |
| Annual General Meeting of the Anthroposophical Society in America October 2024 Save the date. October 11-14 |
| | | Pacific Eurythmy Events - See Flyer in Newsletter Dear Friends, Please visit our website here for more details on what is coming or email us at: PacificEurythmy@gmail.com with any questions.
Waldorf School Liquidation Sale, June 14, 15, 17, and 18, 8:30am - 4pm, Micha-el School, 13515A SE Rusk Rd., Milwaukie, OR 97222
Christian Community Events - June 2024 - with Reverend Nora Minassian Events at Bothmer Hall 5919 SE Division St. Portland, OR 97206 or at the Evergreen Lodge, 510 NE Captain Michael King Smith Way, McMinnville, OR 97128 Questions: Contact Miriam Ward 503-459-3423 or Sandra Burch 503-353-1818 The Christian Community is totally supported by free will gifts and donations Thursday, June 20th, 2024 7:00 pm Talk on Marriage Sacrament Bothmer Hall Friday, June 21st, 2024 11 am The Consecration of the Human Being Bothmer Hall 3pm Marriage Sacrament for John Paul Takacs and Kai Givens Evergreen Lodge Saturday, June 22nd, 2024 9:30 am Children’s Program, 10:00 am Sunday Service for Children. 10:30 The Consecration of the Human Being 11:30am Gospel Study on Mark 1:1-13 followed by community potluck Bothmer Hall |
| | First Class of the School of Spiritual Science. Usually second Sunday of the month with a few exceptions. 9:30 am sharp • June 9th , Lesson 14 (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
Beginning 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
Community Eurythmy Wednesday mornings, 8:45-9:30 at the Portland Waldorf School, 2300 N. Harrison St. Portland, Or. See flyer included in this newsletter.
Building Stones for an Understanding of the Mystery of Golgatha, (GA 175). Ten lectures given in Berlin between March 27, 1917 and May 8, 1917 by Rudolf Steiner • First Monday of the month, 7:45-9:00 pm • Currently conducted in person and on Zoom • Contact Heidi Sheppard, HSHEPPAR@LHS.ORG Free Please join us for lively discussions.
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. Our group will start a new reading, studying and acting of “The Soul’s Probation”, Rudolf Steiner’s second Mystery Drama, dealing with the karma and reincarnations of a group of people around the turn of the 20th century.
The Tarot in Light of Spiritual Science with James Knight • Every other Tuesday James (j365k@yahoo.com), is leading a class on "The Tarot" in light of spiritual science and practical occultism. This is not a class on the use of Tarot for divination. In this class we focus on the major arcanum of "The Tarot" as a practical tool for self development and insight into oneself and the world. The classes take place approximately every other Tuesday from 7pm to 8:30pm at the Branch Library Space (5415 SE Powell Blvd) Entrance off the parking lot in back of the church • This is a free class. 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/.
Waldorf Education and Teacher Training Lectures and Courses Conducted throughout the year by the Micha-el Institute Email us at inquiry@micha-elinstitue.com or call 971-808-1640
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| |  | A newer 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. **** Roommate and Lyre wanted: Jolanda (Eurythmist) is looking for a quiet, respectful roommate. Room for rent has a small private bathroom. House has a big yard in front and the back and is located in a lovely Milwaukie neighborhood close to the new New Seasons. I am also looking for a used good quality soprano or alto lyre to buy. Please call 503 896 3345 or email jolandamf44@gmail.com Warmly, Jolanda |
|  | | Great gratitude to the members and friends whose 2024 memberships and donations make this newsletter and our library/community space possible. For donations and membership please click here |
| |  | | | |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | | |  | Embryo in Us & Embryo in Motion: Two Seminars with Jaap van der Waal. Two separate DVD sets recorded live in Portland in 2010 & 2017, available only here. These two seminars explore human prenatal development and show how biology is expressing the essence of human spiritual enfoldment. Jaap van der Wal, PhD, MD now retired, was an associate professor for anatomy and embryology at the University of Maastricht, Holland. Contact the Portland Branch. |
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