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 Sancta Sophia Seminary News
 
31 Years Providing Quality Spiritual Education
 July 2008
In This Issue
Comparative Universal Kabalah
Sophia in the Workplace
Leadership Training Weeks
FIGUEIRA Spiritual Center - an Agni Way of Living
Discovering the Work of Jose Trigueirinho
Sancta Sophia Seminary
Blue Sophia

Carol E. Parrish, Ph.D.
Academic Dean
 
Linda Oliver, M.A.
Administrative Dean

Welcome Our New Team Member
Mary Jane Dicus
Mary Jane Dicus
Office Coordinator

Mary Jane has been a student at Sancta Sophia Seminary since 2006. She is now living in the Village after spending all of her life in Baltimore, Maryland. She has just retired from a 35 year career in the Baltimore County Public School system, serving most recently as the principal at an alternative high school.
Special Workshop

July 25 - 27
Friday Evening, Saturday AM & PM, Sunday PM

QUANTUM-TOUCH � Live Basic Workshop
with Linda Summer

Linda Summer

There's still room for you! Please act quickly.

About Quantum Touch - pdf

Please contact our registrar for cost, transportation, and housing, if needed.
Off-Campus Events
On the Road with Carol
  Theosophical Society in America, 2008 National Conference:
The Mystical Heart of Christianity: Moving Beyond Literalism


Oct. 31 - Nov. 2
Holyoke, Massachusetts


My talk:
Nov. 1, 3:15 - 4:45 pm
The Return of the Absent Mother

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We want to congratulate our newest minister and practitioners. Katherine Zakutansky completed Preparation for Christian Ministry and was ordained through Light of Christ Community Church on July 5. Cindy McGinnis and Sue Van Dyke completed Foundations of Spirituality and received their lay ministry certification as Practitioners.

Honorees 7.5.08
Cindy McGinnis - Rev. Katherine Zakutansky - Sue Van Dyke

We acknowledge their efforts and dedication as they move in to new levels of service.

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August 8 - 10
Weekend Workshop

Comparative Universal Kabalah
Bob Waxman -
Author of Kabbalah Simply Stated

Bob WaxmanIf you enjoy exploring universal spiritual ideas from different religions, then this workshop is for you.

Teachings from ancient Kabalah will be compared to the writings of the Old and New Testaments, the Zohar, the Gospel of Thomas, the Bhagavad Gita, the Tao-De-Ching and the Dhammapada. Discussion topics will include:

�    Parallels between Science & Mysticism;
�    Cycles of Spirituality & The Economy;
�    Seven Spiritual Principles of Prosperity;
�    Overcoming Fears from Outer Forces;
�    Knowing the Higher Wisdom of The True Self;
�    Putting an End to Self-Sabatoge and;
�    Finding Purpose & Meaning in Everyday Life.

Scenes from modern films will be shown relating to the discussion. Come and experience an unforgettable weekend which will illuminate your heart and mind!

Sophia in the Workplace
by Cindy McGinnis, MBA

Cindy McGinnisFor decades, even generations, it has not been acceptable to bring religion into the workplace. Although this country has not always been successful in separating church and state, the workplace has been definitive about disallowing religion to enter their doors and interfere with day-to-day activities. It has been an unspoken rule, and in most companies a documented policy, to state there will be no discussion or outward expression of religion in the workplace. This was created to maintain a perceived environment of harmony. Since one's religion is legally not a factor for which an employee can be discriminated against, it became necessary to keep that part of one's life private and not overtly expressed at work.

As humanity evolves and more people seek their purpose in life, the workplace must also shift to remain successful.
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August 4 - 8 and August 11 - 15
Leadership Training Weeks
Rev. Carol Parrish and Team
 
Carol ParrishLEADERSHIP TRAINING I: Career Preparation
August 4 - 8

Each participant will develop a personal mandala of skills to heighten leadership genius. The team of experienced leaders will offer ideas, tools, and practices to facilitate communication, creativity, and inspiration, as well as practical steps to assist students in manifesting their personal missions. This week will emphasize the gift of teaching and how learning happens, as well as offering instruction in preparing sermons, lectures, and workshops and improving public speaking skills.

LEADERSHIP TRAINING II: Church is a Business
August 11 -15

Many years of experience in church effort forms the foundation for this class, which offers both inspiration and practical know-how in such areas as church structures (including how to become an LCCC charter), simple legal and tax considerations, bookkeeping, and day-to-day operations. Participants identify their personal styles as they learn strategic planning, public relations, advertising, and the ethical considerations of church management. This class is a must for those planning new ministries.
FIGUEIRA Spiritual Center - an Agni Way of Living
by Brenda R. Cutrell, Ph.D.

Brenda CuttrellFigueira is the name of a Spiritual Center in the State of Minas Gerais, Brazil, where a group of people is living according to certain inner sacred rules. These have a remarkable resemblance to the Agni themes and virtues as depicted by Helena Roerich in the Agni Yoga Teachings, also called the Path of Ethical Living, which were written between 1924 and 1937. The themes and virtues can be found if one carefully studies the inspired books, such as Leaves of Morya's Garden, Infinity, Agni Yoga, Hierarchy, Aum, Fiery World, etc. Agni Yoga is one of the three pearls in Sancta Sophia Seminary's lotus symbol.

I found out about Figueira through the books of Jos� Trigueirinho Netto, one of the founders of this Center. Trigueirinho has written 76 books between 1987 and 2008. His talks have produced 1,400 CDs, some of which have been translated into English. Before founding Figueira he held Seminars in various cities of Brazil, and in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

The spiritual center of Figueira was founded in approximately 1987 through the donation of the use of a property to Trigueirinho, and the first meeting there was held on December 2, 1987. From this kernel all that is described in the following pages was developed.
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August 18 - 22
DISCOVERING THE WORK OF JOSE TRIGUEIRINHO
Rev. Carol Parrish and Rev. Brenda Cutrell

Trigueirinho
"There is a call coming from distant constellations, controlled by the Hierarchies that are present on this planet, for human beings to become one with their rightful cosmic heritage."                                                    Trigueirinho

Are you ready to explore the topography of universal life? The cosmos calls.

New evolutionary impulses are being poured down upon humanity in these changing times. Many are preparing their consciousness for the new life through the process of inner transformation. Our work is to build the new energy system and to harmonize the divine feminine impulse as it redesigns old patterns and forms the new.

We will explore the work of Jos� Trigueirinho Netto, Brazilian teacher, researcher, writer, and one of the founders of the spiritual center, Figueira. The concepts contained in Trigueirinho's catalog of work provide the understanding needed to awaken within us the awareness of the role we are to play. We will discover:

   �    Where new planetary centers are located
   �    How the feminine influx ignites healing
   �    The development of new etheric centers in human beings

Carol Parrish and Brenda Cutrell will guide us through the work and concepts rarely discussed with others. It is suggested that you read Calling Humanity prior to this week, for best comprehension. Please join us for this fascinating adventure.
c e pThank you for the valuable support you provide to Sancta Sophia Seminary. We appreciate all the time, talent, and resources that you share with us in our effort to prepare world servers.

Please feel free to forward this email to anyone who you think may be interested in receiving a quality spiritual education. 
Blessings,
 
Carol E. Parrish
Academic Dean
Sancta Sophia Seminary