| |  | 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. 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 | | October Newsletter/Calendar | |
All Souls Inspiration Save the Date! All Souls Observance November 2 Movie Matinee October 15 - Biodynamic Presentation Shepherds’ Play Rehearsals and Parts Available Help Wanted for Library Projects Events Flyers Calendar Community Bulletin Board Membership Embryo with Jaap van der Waaal - 2 sets of dvd’s
| | Join us on Thursday, November 2, 7 pm to observe All Souls, and honor those across the Threshold. Details coming soon. |  | |  | | Good thoughts and feelings give wings to the dead
It is very important to send our thoughts and feelings to a loved one who has died and is now in the spiritual worlds. Our thoughts must not contain yearnings to have the departed back with us, as this complicates his life in the spheres in which he must now enter. What we need to send to the spiritual worlds is not the suffering we endure but the love we bear towards the departed. […] Spiritual research has shown that feelings of love give wings that bear the dead up, whereas longings like: “Oh how I wish you were still with us” create obstacles in his path. This is a general indication of how to direct our feelings in such events.
Source (German): Rudolf Steiner – GA 264 – From a letter to Paula Stryczek – Berlin, 31 December 1905 (page 101) | |  | This presentation by Stewart Lundy of the Josephine Porter Institute for Applied Biodynamics can inspire us to be helpful to the nature spirits, whether we have a big garden, access to a park, or a few plants in pots. “Explore some of the fundamentals of the spiritual renewal of agriculture as we approach the centennial of the birth of biodynamics. The Josephine Porter Institute has been leading biodynamic preparation-making for nearly 40 years and continues our work for the renewal of the Earth. This talk is suitable for gardeners, farmers, and anyone cultivating their inner garden.”
Stewart Lundy is an amateur alchemist, esotericist, and avid reader. As of 2023 Stewart is the Creative Director at the non-profit Josephine Porter Institute for Applied Biodynamics. He helps curate the JPI Applied Biodynamics quarterly which is now migrating to the digital world on substack. He has been farming since 2010 at his own biodynamic operation, Perennial Roots Farm, where he and his wife raise cattle, sheep, and hogs, as well as run a market garden and CSA. Stewart is a regular contributor at the national Biodynamic Association conference. He offers book clubs on esoteric themes and can be contacted for consultations via stewart@jpibiodynamics.org. | |  | Hello everyone!
We picked up the Shepherds’ Play practice in September as it was enjoyed by so many last year.
Beginning on October 12 rehearsals will be held on Saturdays at our home.
We still need someone to play Huckle, a couple of innkeepers, and a piano player. You can call me at 503-568-5009 or reply by email to boltedupsteel@gmail.com Happy Autumn! - Wes | | Let’s Bring the Library Up to Speed! |  | Dear Friends, Our library has been a real gift to the community - created by the community - in the 3 1/2 years or so of its existence! Groups have started study groups with the multiple copies we have had of some volumes, and individuals have received inspiration from the books they have borrowed.
However, we have been without a librarian now for about a year, and a number of tasks need attending to make the library all it can be! We are listing what needs doing here in hopes that you will be able and willing to help make the needed improvements. Please contact us at portlandanthroposophy@gmail.com to let us know what you can help with. Timing will depend on your availability. The tasks are: Contacting people who have books outstanding Adding books newly donated into the catalog Shelving books that have been entered into the catalog Taking inventory of what we have Organizing the books on the shelves - considering whether we want to change the organizational system we have. Arranging for books that we have for sale to be sold online.
We look forward to collaborating with you to make needed improvements and to get up to date with borrowed books so that the library works well for everyone.
Warmly …The Branch Council, Valerie Hope, James Knight, Walter Rice, Kathy Rem | |  |  |  |  | |  |  |  | | | Portland Branch Council Meeting Thursday, October 5, 5pm (note new date and time for October) 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. | The Cosmic Context of Biodynamic Agriculture with Stewart Lundy, Movies and Popcorn Sunday October15, 2pm – 3:30 pm Branch Library/Community Space, 5415 SE Powell Blvd, entrance off parking lot in the back. See flier above for details. | All Souls Observance Thursday, November 2, 7 pm Save the Date! Look for more details coming soon. | COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES | | Projective Geometry with John Takacs September 11th, 18th, and October 2, 5:30pm-6:30pm at the Portland Waldorf School, 2300 N. Harrison St. Portland, Or. See flyer included in this newsletter.
The Christian Community, Movement for Religious Renewal with Sanford Miller Thursday-Sunday, Oct 5-8th. See Flyer included in this newsletter.
Pictures of Songs and Places by Jenny Nielson Oct. 5 - Nov 15 at The Art Hall at Cedarwood Waldorf School, 3030 SE Second Ave., Portland, OR. See Flyer included in this newsletter. See flyer included in this newsletter.
Color! Music! Art! Color Eurythmy - Tone Eurythmy - Pastels Saturday, October 7th 1030am - 3:30pm, in the eurythmy room at Portland Waldorf School, 2300 SE Harrison St., Milwaukie, OR See flyer included in this newsletter
Woodworking with Tom Myers Oct. 16th - November 13th, 5:30 - 6:30pm at Portland Waldorf School, 2300 SE Harrison St., Milwaukie, OR See flyer included in this newsletter.
A Modern Path of Initiation - Michael School Conference November 10-12 At the Michael School, 13515a Rusk Rd, Milwaukie Or See flyer included in this newsletter for details.
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.
| ON-GOING STUDIES/GROUPS | First Class of the School of Spiritual Science. Usually second Sunday of the month with a few exceptions. 9:30 am sharp, • October 15th (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
The Occult Significance of Forgiveness(Sergie Prokofieff) Study Group • 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 and studying of “The Portal of Initiation”, Rudolf Steiner’s first Mystery Drama dealing with the karma and reincarnations of a group of people around the turn of the 20th century, on April 12, 2023.
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 new 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. **** |  | | |  |  |  |  |  | |  | Please consider becoming a member of the Portland Anthroposophical Branch. The annual recommended membership is still $50, or what you can afford. Annual memberships renew every January. This supports our newsletter, our community workshops, presenters, festivals, branch rent, website, and library.
Please join, renew, or donate (for instance to the $4,000 matching grant for rent) on our website at https://www.portlandbranch.net/don(ations/. If you send a check, we will receive 100% of your donation. Make it out to Portland Branch, and send to: Portland Branch *c/o Valerie Hope * 2606 SE 58th Ave. * Portland, Or 97206.
Thank you for your commitment, your participation, and the community building your help gives to ensure that Anthroposophy is alive and in action here in the Portland area. | | | Great gratitude to the members and friends who have donated thus far in 2023 to make this newsletter and our library/community space possible:
Anne Kollander Diane Schell-Rowley Donna Patterson Geelim Soowhan Jeremy Davis Julie Foster Karen Nelson Kimberly Sinclair Laura Elmore Linda Sussman Lisa Masterson Mark & Valerie Hope Marsha Johnson Michele Limas Miriam Ward Nancy Peirce Pamela M Rico Robin Lieberman Robin O’Brien Amada Eastman Anca Harriton Barbara Strong Betty Baldwin Brian McClure Cheri Munske Christine Badura Constance Stokes Cyndia Ashkar Deborah Ham Diane Rumage James Knight Jeremy Davis Jerry & Rebecca Soloway Kathy Rem Kendall Weaver Kimberly Sinclair Lisa Masterson Lucy O’Neal Magic of Waldorf Marsha Johnson Mihoko Lunsford Miriam Ward Nancy Peirce Pamela Rico Rene Kehwald Robin O’Brien Rod Endacott Sandra & Wes Burch Susan Andrews Timothy Kennedy Tish Johnson Vicki Hess-Smith Waldorf Travel Service Walter Rice | |  | 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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