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Sophia Schools
of Wisdom
Inner Light Spiritual Center
Maryland
Rev. Nancy Kelly,
Director
410.841.6609
www.innerlightsc.org
nharpkelly1@gmail.com
Quest
Minnesota
Rev. Janice Skogstrom,
Director
612-822-1937
www.questwisdomschool.org
jan.skogstrom@gmail.com
Sophia's Well of Wisdom
Jackson, CA
Rev. Patsy Walker Fine, Director
209-418-9003
www.sophiaswell.org
sophiaswell@volcano.net
Community Center for Self-Unfoldment
North Carolina
Rev. Margaret Stephens,
Director
sophiawisdomctr@aol.com
Sophia Schools of Wisdom offer several classes which are honored for credit at Sancta Sophia Seminary.
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Upcoming Classes
Here are some of our upcoming classes and events, so that you can start to plan your visit with us.
To register for classes, please contact the Registrar at 918-456-1109 or toll free at 800-386-7161.
March 14 - 18
Three Spring Festivals and Nine Successive Solar Festivals -"Invitations to Create the New World"
Risa D'Angeles and
Alexis Harvey
March 21
Monday, 4 PM
ORDINATION SERVICE
Light of Christ
Community Church
Sparrow Hawk Village
- all are welcome!
March 21 - 25
The Hidden Forces of Life:
Dr. Brenda Cutrell
April 4 - 8
Morning session
2012: How to Face Prophecies and Predictions
Afternoon session
Healing Self and Others
Rev. Carol E. Parrish and
Rev. Jesse Garnee
April 11 - 15
Hidden Wisdom of the Christ Message
Revs. Dr. Susan Hamilton and Retha Banez
April 15 & 16
Friday & Saturday Workshop
Hour by Hour...
Find Divine Power
Rev. Tom Simota
April 18 - 22
The Bible and Comparative World Scriptures
Revs. Susan Hamilton and Mark Throckmorton
April 28 - 30
Thursday - Saturday Workshop
Self-Care: Introduction to the TARA Approach:Tools for Awakening Resources and Awareness
Annie Guzman, RN
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Sancta Sophia Seminary
22 Summit Ridge Dr.
Tahlequah, OK 74464
Helen Weiser, Ed.S., M.A.
Acting
Dean
800.386.7161
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Greetings,
We know you've been patiently (or impatiently) waiting for Sancta Sophia's full 2011 class descriptions and we're happy to tell you that the Spring Session is now online. We have many tantalizing options from which to choose, including the required courses for our current students and several advanced offerings for our ministers and teachers, and for all who are interested in digging into the deeper well of ancient wisdom. Risa D'Angeles and Alexis Harvey initiate the Spring Session with Understanding Our Moment in History: Our Purpose and Our Responsibility. Our new Dean, Rev. Dr. Susan C. Hamilton, is teaching on the subject of The Emerging Progressive Theology at Graduate Trimester I. Remember, this course is open to non-graduate students and also includes two optional afternoon sessions with the instructor. In her ongoing series of teleconference courses, Conversations with Carol, Carol Parrish offers her fifth set of six-week classes. This time she will share her knowledge of the Maya, 2012 prophecies and predictions and the future human. And for those who enjoy moving meditation or need to move into their body, we have a special weekend workshop 5 Rhythms Waves Danceshop and Planetary Gong Journey with Visudha de los Santos. These are just a few of the classes that kick off the year. To view the complete Spring Session schedule, take a look at the Upcoming Classes in the left column and click on the highlighted and underlined link for each class or click here to view the complete Spring Session. The Summer Session and Fall Session of classes will be updated for 2011 and posted online later this week. You'll be the first to see them, if you check back and use the links provided above! With so many interesting courses from which to choose, we don't think you'll be able to pick just one. Please feel free to contact Outreach by email at information@sanctasophia.org or call 918-456-3421 or toll free 800-386-7161. Bonita will be happy to answer your questions and help design a personally enriching educational experience for you with comfortable accommodations. Amy Upperman, Editor Sancta Sophia Seminary NewsSSSnews@sanctasophia.org
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February 14 - 18
Understanding Our Moment in History:Our Purpose and Our ResponsibilityRisa D'Angeles and Alexis Harvey
 As we study, learn, collaborate, review, read, research, cook and eat together from early morning to late at night, we create a model of the new Aquarian community, a template for the new culture and civilization. Through studying the history of humanity's development, we will formulate an understanding of the present and future, the new kingdom being born, and humanity's destined responsibility to the other kingdoms. Some subjects introduced: Alice Bailey and the Tibetan; Esotericism as Relationship; Astrology, Personality, Soul; The Rays; Building the Antahkarana; Meditation; New Aquarian Age Laws and Principles; Service; Findhorn, Transition Town, Sustainability; The New Materiality; and Education in the New Age. Learn more |
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Article: Compassion
By Kathy
Source: Findhorn Foundation Web site -- Monthly Theme
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"Heartfelt understanding of the human condition that encompasses the pain in oneself and others, dissolves judgment and opens the way for acceptance. A sincere desire to alleviate suffering."-Angel� Cards Compassion is an energetic emanation from the essential part of us that holds the 'will to good'. We are in constant connection with those around us through our energetic imprints. Everything we touch is imbued with our signature. The more intentional we are, the longer our signature lingers and the greater the influence of our touch. The same is true of our thoughts and feelings, the stronger and more repetitive, the longer they 'live'. Read more
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February 19Graduate Program Orientation for New Students
February 21 - 25GRADUATE PROGRAM TRIMESTER I:CHRISTIAN THEOLOGYThe Emerging Progressive TheologyRev. Dr. Susan Hamilton
The work of John Dominic Crossan and Marcus Borg offers us a way to embrace both mainline Christianity and the ancient esoteric teachings of spirituality in an authentic way. With "Progressive Theology" we no longer have to choose one over the over, but can learn to integrate and articulate our personal journey of transformation along with our outward service in transforming the world.
Explore the social, political, and historical world of ancient Palestine and engage with biblical texts, discovering their application to our times. With many becoming increasingly uncomfortable using the label of "Christian", this week will offer a new perspective on one's commitment to being a disciple of Christ serving God's plan on earth. Resources for further reading and adult study groups will be provided.
Learn more
This course is open to non-graduate students for $300 and also includes two optional afternoon sessions with the instructor.
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Article: Jesus for the Non-Religious
By Bishop John Shelby Spong
 Most Christians seem to assume that the details of their faith system dropped out of heaven in a fully developed form. Nothing could be further from the truth. The creeds began as baptismal formulas in the 3rd century and did not receive the shape we now recognize until the 4th century. Doctrines like the Trinity and Incarnation were still being formed in the 5th century. Moving closer to the life of Jesus, scholars now suggest that miracles were added to the Jesus story only in the 7th and 8th decades of the Christian era. The Virgin birth and the suggestion that resurrection meant physical resuscitation are products of the 9th decade, and the account of Jesus' ascension enters the tradition only in the 10th decade. Perhaps the biggest gap in our knowledge of Jesus, however, occurs... Read moreThe Call of Jesus -- Bishop John Shelby Spong In this 2:36 minute video excerpt from his lecture " Jesus for the Non-Religious," Episcopal Bishop John Shelby Spong discusses what it means to follow Jesus Christ. Watch video |
Wednesdays, March 2 - April 6 at 7:00 p.m.
Conversations with CarolRev. Carol E. Parrish
 Join Carol via telephone for this six-week course as we explore prophecies, predictions, stages of enlightenment and expanding consciousness, and the possible future human. Weekly topics include:
- The Maya People
- 2012: We Face the Predictions
- Stages of Enlightenment
- The Carbon Based Body Must Change
- Expanding Consciousness
- Exploring the Gene Pool
This class meets via teleconference call, but additional class materials, resources and a discussion forum are also available online through Sophia Online. We encourage you to take advantage of the additional offerings on Sophia Online. Fee: $50.00 Enroll with a credit card through Sophia Online or call the Registrar's office at 918-456-1109. |
March 4-6
WEEKEND WORKSHOP 5 Rhythms™ Waves Danceshop and
Planetary Gong JourneyVisudha de los Santos
 Gabrielle Roth's 5 Rhythms™ is a practice; a meditation of listening to and moving our bodies in order to deepen our awareness and transform our lives. Powerfully and simply, the rhythms help us to be fully embodied, and to manifest the essential selves. At its most basic level this is a physical practice of moving the body through a 'Wave,' in which we explore five distinct rhythms. Awakening the body, heart and spirit, we release our minds into trust, and the flowing state. In this way we remember our own natural rhythms, and engage life more authentically. Being based in the infinite wisdom of our bodies, there are no steps to learn. No dance experience is necessary. Dance - a metaphor for life. Sun. night: "Gong Journey": Using planetary gongs, transformational healing waves of sound are created that will soothe, inspire and heal your spirit. Learn more |
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Take a Look at Our Great Spring Session Classes!
 For descriptions and complete details of all our Spring Session classes, workshops and events, use the links in the left column or view the Spring Session online. The Summer Session and Fall Session of classes will be updated for 2011 and posted online later this week. You'll be the first to see them, if you check back and use the links provided! To find out more about any of our classes, email information@sanctasophia.org or call 918-456-3421 or toll free at 800-386-7161 and ask for Outreach. We're looking forward to talking with you!
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 We hope to see you on campus for one or more of our inspiring classes or events. 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 transformational spiritual education. And as always, thank you for your generous support of our programs. |
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Blessings,
From all of us at Sancta Sophia Seminary |
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