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32 Years Providing Quality Spiritual Education
April 2009
In This Issue
KNOW YOUR RAYS
Becoming the Technology for Spiritual Emergence
SILVER CORD WORKSHOP
GRADUATE PROGRAM TRIMESTER II
KEYS TO SOUL-CENTERED THERAPY
Sancta Sophia Seminary
Blue Sophia

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


800.386.7161
Off-Campus Events
On the Road with Carol

APRIL

Mesa, Arizona

Seven Ray Institute

23rd Annual International Conference
Through the Pillars of Wisdom:

Humanity's Quest for Light, Love and Life More Abundant

April 29 - May 3, 2009

Rev. Parrish will present the following talks:

April 30, 2009
Thursday, 7:00 p.m.

Lecture:
The Absent Mother Return
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May 1, 2009
Friday, 3:30 - 5:15 p.m.

Workshop:
The Six Feminine Mysteries Unveiled



MAY

Chandler, Arizona

Conscious Connections
East-West Exchange
SW Corner Warner Road and Dobson Road

May 3, 2009

Sunday, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.

Lecture:
The Absent Mother Returns

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Surprise, AZ

The Sonoran Plaza - Palo Verde Room
Sun City Grand
19735 N. Remington Drive
Sponsored by The Sun City Grand Spiritual Group

May 4, 2009
Monday, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Lecture:
Meditation is More Than Listening


JULY

Sutter Creek, CA

The Hanford House
Bed & Breakfast Inn
Conference Room
61 Hanford Street
Sponsored by Sophia's Well of Wisdom


July 18, 2009
Saturday, 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Workshop:
What the World Needs Now is Radical Spirituality

1:00 - 3:30 p.m.

Workshop:
This is a New Day: Introducing the Divine Feminine


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Sacramento, CA

Trinity Cathedral
2620 Capitol Avenue,
Sacramento, CA
Sponsored by the Radiant Light Spiritual Center


July 20, 2009
Monday, 7:00 p.m.

Lecture:
ChristSophia ~ LoveWisdom

July 21, 2009
Tuesday, 9:30 a.m.

Workshop:
The Absent Mother Returns

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Greetings,

Make plans now for a visit in the month of May. Not only is the weather beautiful in spring, but we are offering many of our spiritual science classes then. Among those classes are:

Know Your Rays, a very popular class on the study of the seven rays and their influence.
� The one-day Silver Cord Workshop, a fascinating, and specialized study of esoteric anatomy and its processes in human development and transformation.
� Our Graduate Program guest presenter, Tom Legere, lectures on the connections between psychology and spirituality.
Keys to Soul-Centered Therapy, instruction on how to integrate both psychological and spiritual axioms into a more complete methodology for a counseling practice, or one's spiritual growth.

These classes will surely keep your synapses firing!

And as you can see by the list of Off-Campus Events (to the left), Carol has places to be and people to see. Why not join her at one of these events? She would love to see you.

Amy Upperman, Editor
Sancta Sophia Seminary News
SSSnews@sanctasophia.org
May 11 - 15
KNOW YOUR RAYS: A Study in Temperament
Revs. Carol Parrish and Margaret Stephens
rainbow raysThere are seven streams of energy that constantly enrich our atmosphere as they come down to us from distant space. Each of us responds to these energies in our own unique way.

This course will provide tools to better understand one's individual ray profile and determine which rays influence personality and approaches to life. You will have the opportunity to produce a chart of your own psychological pattern, which will be integrated with your horoscope.

Becoming the Technology for Spiritual Emergence
By Margaret Stephens
wired to receiveEvery time I see the message: This station will stop broadcasting in analog and begin broadcasting digitally flash across the television screen, I'm convinced that the universe is trying to get us to understand the message: There's not only a new day dawning, but you are to become a new being. You are no longer to be tuned to the demands of the personality. You must now become tuned to the call of the soul-infused personality.

And I ask myself:
� Am I prepared to receive these new signals coming from the world of soul?
� Have I sufficiently constructed my subtle communication network (the upper portions of the Antahkarana and the Etheric Body) so that I can hear?
� Have I sufficiently unfolded the Petals of the Egoic Lotus (Heart Center) so that I can respond?

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May 16
Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
SILVER CORD WORKSHOP

Rev. Margaret Stephens
integrated head centersThis one-day workshop explores the mysteries of birth, human development, and transformation from the perspective of the soul. Our goal is to gain a deeper understanding of the purpose of the seed atoms and the silver cord, the process of building the upper portion of the antahkarana and the spiritual harness, and the importance of the Vagus nerve and true Heart Center. We realize that we are the technology for spiritual emergence from the Path of Becoming to the Path of Being.

May 18 - 22
GRADUATE PROGRAM TRIMESTER II:
TECHNOLOGIES FOR SPIRITUAL EMERGENCE
Spiritual Journey Through the Lens of Transpersonal Psychology
Tom Legere, Ph.D.
Tom LegereBased on the insights of his recent book, Living An Authentic Life, Tom Legere will walk us through eighteen steps on the universal journey to wholeness. Over the centuries, many attempts have been made to show the connections between psychology and spirituality. However, never before has anyone succeeded in spelling out the psychological steps needed to attain spiritual consciousness.

Did you know that the Graduate Program is open to all who are interested in attending our morning lectures? We realized that many of you would like to join us for morning classes (with no assignments and reduced class fee) in order to hear our outstanding presenters. Please contact the Registrar's office for details and to register at 800.386.7161.

Class Details   Guest Instructor Bio

WELLNESS GUIDE PROGRAM
Wellness of Body
Director, Linda Oliver, RN

Learn the origin and evolution of the etheric body and five senses, how to assist healing, nutritional practices, addictive behavior, and human sexuality. We also explore how to help others during the death-and-dying process. Situational practicum and discussions focus on how to become a guide to others in their need and search for wholeness of body. Guidance and practical suggestions help you with an emphasis on "you" as counselor achieve a goal of private practice and/or establishing and operating a center.

SPIRITUAL MENTOR PROGRAM
Spirituality and Dreams, The Shadow Self,
Sexuality, and Relationships

Director, Rev. Carol E. Parrish, Ph.D.

Spiritual Mentoring requires learning the language of the higher nature and its inner contact. A deep understanding of the basic process of transformation is our focus, as well as the relationship to levels of self and to others, inner and outer.

Learn more about these Programs:
May 25 - 29
KEYS TO SOUL-CENTERED THERAPY
Rev. Carol Beyer, Ph.D.
Carol BeyerThis class will integrate both psychological and spiritual axioms into a more complete methodology for a counseling practice. As counselors become aware of the divinity within, they can utilize this knowledge to assist their clients in new directions. By incorporating spiritual practices into one's life, the level of consciousness rises and innovative insights are gained. Perceptions change, first for the therapist and then for their clients. When one recognizes the personality as the representative of the soul, there is hope for future happiness. It is a process of growing toward wholeness.

Whether you are a counselor, healer, body worker, or a spiritual seeker, personal growth is an objective of this course.

c e pWe hope to see you on campus for one or more of our inspiring classes. We think you will not only enjoy the valuable enrichment that they provide, but also the wonderful fellowship that is created by like-minded individuals.

Please feel free to forward this email, via the link below, to anyone who you think may be interested in receiving a quality spiritual education.

And as always, thank you for your generous support of our programs.
Blessings,
 
Carol E. Parrish
Academic Dean
Sancta Sophia Seminary