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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 Members Save These Dates A Look Back at the ASA Anthroposophy Ever Anew series Cymatics Conference May 30-June 1 Astrid Schmitt Stegman, Saturday & Sunday June 7 & 8 (Pentecost) Local Artist Highlighted Portland Biodynamic Stirrers Library News Classes/Workshops offered through Pacific Eurythmy Calligraphy Workshop by Cheri Munske Micha-el Institute, Foundation In-Person Course On-going study/groups
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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. 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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| | ANTHROPOSOPHY EVER ANEW In Gratitude, Reverence, and Community
We give our deepest gratitude to the Anthroposophic Society in America for giving our branch the opportunity to join the online gatherings in the Anthroposophy Ever Anew lecture series. These were seven presenters over six Thursday gatherings via zoom. We had a great local turnout every week. The talks presented were especially inspirational and sought out deeper questions within ourselves as well. How does anthroposophy live within us and how do we actively bring it into the world? Each of us has an individual journey in this quest and the sharing, the listening, and the gathering together after each speaker was deeply moving. A couple of those attending had this to say about their experience.
Experiencing each of those presentations all together like we did, and then taking the time to listen to others in our sharing afterwards, created a feeling for the Good that I could take home with me and nourish. The Good was in the feeling of connection that grew in strength and mutual understanding with each gathering. The candle was lit and we came together to listen. This kind of social intimacy around important matters truly moves me.... makes me feel like the time was well spent. I felt no pressure to speak. Yet much of that distance and awkwardness I can feel, that any of us might feel in the presence of others, dissolved as a distinct warmth grew in me, I think, simply through sharing time and space together. Many thanks for that, Donna PK
When I realized that our Portland Branch was being supported by the Anthroposophic Society in America to show six online offerings in the weeks leading up to Easter, I thought I should check it out at least once since I had not bought the zoom package to view at home.
I found myself brimming over with enthusiasm after attending the first time. Not only were the presenters "world class" speakers but having these inspiring experiences together with my fellow Branch members, followed by lively conversation afterwards with those who were able to stay, kept me coming back for more. One of our members had watched one of the sessions at home but came just to experience the same presentation in community!
Two of the presenters (Peter Selg and Aaron Mirken) spoke to this exact thing and I wrote in my notes: ...Individual destiny, in relation to an anthroposophical path, is best cultivated in community... It let me realize how important the activities of the Branch can be for all of us. Miriam Ward
And thank you all who fed the donation box towards contributing to and supporting the series. On behalf of our branch, we were able to send a generous offering to the ASA. |
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| Are you seeing the kind of progress in the world around you that you would like to see in the areas of health, technology, and even the process of incarnation?
At this conference you will encounter the practical applications of cymatics – the science of sound and living forms - which are intended to provide counter-forces to the many assaults on our health, and abilities to progress as spiritual beings.
The intensive exposure of microwave and electromagnetic radiation, the deterioration of light through the exclusive use of LED’s, and the exponential growth of digital computational power and A.I. technologies - all are an ever growing part of our inescapable - but also indispensable - present day life and future. The combination of these destructive, earth-bound forces – Electricity, Magnetism and Nuclear Energy – will inevitably impact every aspect of ourselves through each and every device or industry we interact with.
While this may seem inevitable, the question must be asked: “Can there exist another type of technology, of healing, of being, one that can build up and strengthen the forces of the human being as well as the earth?” The answer to this question is…
YES!
As we know, Rudolf Steiner expected anthroposophists to conduct research in their fields of endeavor that would improve many aspects of society and human life on earth. The talented group of cymatics researchers and practitioners that has been working in Germany is coming to Portland for the weekend of May 30-June 1 also have that as a goal.
One example: Anthropofonetics, a new form of healing with sounds, tones and touch. In an increasingly mechanized world, many people are disconnected from the vital forces that sustain life. Anthropophonetics helps reestablish this connection, working where the body and soul have fallen into disharmony. By guiding tones and intervals through the voice, healing impulses are transmitted, allowing a deep reconnection to the harmonizing forces of sound. This method has been used in medical practice and treatment centers for more than 20 years to support physical and emotional healing, including conditions such as trauma, migraines, addiction, allergies, and serious illnesses like cancer.
We will also experience Logos Gradualis, a path of movement and transformation; and Lautsänger sound technology, which is geared to expanding the senses in conscious engagement with sound.
For a wealth of information go to https://cfae.us/american-tour/ To register for any of the four stops in the American Tour click here
We in Portland are honored to be the last stop of the American Tour which begins on May 9 in Spring Valley at the Threefold Educational Foundation, moves to Ann Arbor on May 16, to Viroqua, Wisconsin on May 23, and arrives in Portland on May 30.
From the Conference Website re. Fees: You will notice that on the registration page there are options for custom fees and no fee. The organizers tell us, “We want this conference to be available for attendance by everyone regardless of their financial ability. Our hope is to raise 25k dollars to cover the cost of the whole American Tour. Can we do this? I think so! We only need 100 donations at $250. WANT TO BE A SPONSOR? CONTACT US”
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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? |
| | 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 have an offering from Jenny Nielson
Colored pencil on paper 19x24 inches Begun in May of 2024 Collection of the Harker-Taylor Family
"All of my drawings are meditations of some kind, but this is the first one I have made in which I try to hang onto some feeling for a mood in nature. Because my drawings take many months to make, I often rely on the feeling that somehow the initial inspiration that began the piece is contained in the paper. That somewhere at the beginning of the piece the first layers inscribed something that will evoke the mood of May long after May has passed. The rest of the piece must necessarily be completed as an expression of what is still shining up from the first impression of the season. One year later I do feel like this drawing expresses something of May here where we are, that is between a nature mood and a mood of soul."
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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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| | ON-GOING STUDIES/GROUPS/MEETINGS |
| First Class of the School of Spiritual Science. May 18th. 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, May 12th, 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.
First Monday Study, we will read together, Dr. Rudolf Steiner’s Last Address, The Individuality of Elias, John, Raphael, Novalis (GA 238) given in Dornach on September 28, 1924 • First Monday of the month, 7:00-8:30 pm • via Zoom (with possible in person option TBD) • Contact Heidi Sheppard, HSHEPPAR@LHS.ORG Please join us for lively discussions. Free
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
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 |
| | | | Hello. I am Fiona Zheng, a Waldorf mom, offering tutoring in Mandarin. My son, Daniel, is also available for dog walking and dog sitting jobs, and my daughter is available for babysitting services. Please see details below.
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Babysitting Available
Portland Waldorf High School student, and assistant at the Waldorf kindergarten, is offering babysitting services. For inquiries, please contact her teacher, Virginia Berg, or her mother, Fiona Zheng. Virginia Berg: Virginia.berg@portlandwaldorf.org Ms. Zheng: 971-413-8924
Portland Waldorf senior and devoted dog lover with extensive dog walking experience is seeking dog walking and dog sitting jobs. Contact Daniel at orcinus213@gmail.com or call 971-347-5113.
Fundraising for Daniel's college journey We have created a GoFundMe page to support Daniel’s journey at Purdue University: http://gofund.me/cbfa5e55.
We would be deeply grateful for any support—whether that is through a donation or simply sharing the link with others. |
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| 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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