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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
Join our Wisdom Circle
Last Tuesday each month
5:30-8:30pm
March 29, 2011 through November 29, 2011
Click here for details
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 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. 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 27 - 29
Wednesday - Friday Workshop
Self-Care: Introduction to the TARA Approach:Tools for Awakening Resources and Awareness
Annie Guzman, RN
May 1 - 7
LIVING THE QABALAH-A Six Day Experiential Offering
Carole Stephenson-Snell
May 13 - 14
ESOTERIC SECRETS: Eros, Sexuality, and Love Workshop
Rev. Carol E. Parrish
May 16 - 20
GRADUATE PROGRAM TRIMESTER II:
Technologies for Spiritual Emergence
Renewal and Revitalization for Body-Mind-Spirit
Rev. Margaret Stephens
(Included in Grad week fee)
May 19 - 20
Thurs. and Fri. afternoons
Relax and Renew-Yoga Nidra
Rev. Tom SImota
May 23 - 27
Change - A Universal Constant
Rev. Rachael Salley
June 3 - 5
Cleansing the Temple - A Path of Purification
Deb Dise and Scherrill McNutt
June 6 - 11
HEALING TECHNIQUES WEEK
Monday - Friday AM
Healing Touch Program
Level I Class
Linda L. Smith
June 6 - 7
Monday night and Tuesday afternoon
Bowl Workshop
Rev. Ken Zeyher
June 10 - 11
Friday afternoon and Saturday
Natural Eyesight Improvement
Roseanne Hutchinson
June 17 - 18
INNER-gy Touch:
The energetic approach to Spiritual Psychology
Linda McCoy Summer
June 20 - 25
Counseling Techniques for Personal Transformation
Revs. Sue Van Dyke, Helen Weiser and Charlotte Hullinger
July 6 - 10
The Science of Impression and Its Public Expression
Revs. Katherine Zakutansky and Tom Simota
July 12 - 15
Music and the Evolving Consciousness
Rev. Roberta Wilkes
July 18 - 22
Higher Self Astrology I: Astrology Basics - Nuts and Bolts
Dennis Acrea
July 25 - 29
Higher Self Astrology III: Evolutionary Astrology
Dennis Acrea
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Sancta Sophia Seminary
11 Summit Ridge Dr.
Tahlequah, OK 74464
Rev. Dr. Susan C. Hamilton,
Dean
shamilton@sanctasophia.org 800.386.7161
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Greetings!
From the Dean's Desk. . . At the time of my writing, the Spring Equinox is coming this week and I can hardly wait! The clocks have sprung forward, the daffodils AND the hyacinths have popped up. Even the peacocks and tom turkeys are strutting their stuff for all to see. After the inward reflective time of winter, our spirits are also ready to greet the longer days filled with new life and new possibilities. Change is in the air as the winds shift from biting cold to warm breezes. What has been hibernating deep within, sheltered from the cold, can open widely to the radiance from the sun. There is no longer the need to barricade oneself against the battering storms. Hope and joy are promised to us as we look at the buds of spring. We can join the buzzing bees eager to drink in the first nectar of the blossom. As you look at the course schedule for the next few weeks, you'll see wonderful opportunities to feed your spirit with stimulating new teachings. It's not too late to register for " 2012: How to Face Prophecies and Predictions" with Carol Parrish and Jesse Garnee (April 4-8) as we prepare ourselves for 2012 and learn self-healing techniques. The following two weeks, " Hidden Wisdom of the Christ Message" & " Bible and Comparative World Scriptures" take us deeper into our Judeo-Christian roots expanding our esoteric understandings. The Bible as literature is filled with ancient archetypal symbolism, which provides insight and inspiration for our spiritual growth. Tools for finding power in our devotional practices are highlighted by Rev. Tom Simota in " Hour by Hour...Find Divine Power" (April 15-16) and further awakening through healing life's traumas can be ours as we study the TARA Approach with Annie Guzman. The flowers of May bloom more fully as we are immersed in " Living the Qabalah" for six days with Carole Stevenson-Snell (May 1-7). Whether you are able to join us on campus for these adventures or not, I pray you are able to greet this spring with enthusiasm, expectancy and joy for the new possibilities before you. Attune yourself to the Creator's cycle of spring and all of its anticipation - who knows, you may be in for a surprise discovery! Abundant blessings and peace to you, Susan |
March 21 - 25
The Hidden Forces of LifeDr. Brenda Cutrell
 In order to effectively serve in the world as followers of the Light, we need to enter into the Mystery. Our focus is That which is Unknown. With this as our anchor point, we study the hidden and occult forces of life within which we live and where we give of ourselves. To draw closer to that Unknown, we need to transcend the mind and move into the depths of the occult life. We live within a play of forces that governs all of life. We must learn to recognize the differences between energies on the intermediary planes of existence, moving without fear on our path. This class explores many avenues and looks to trigger inner discoveries in class participants. Both Bailey and Trigueirinho material is used. Learn more |
March 21
Monday, 4:00 p.m.
ORDINATION SERVICE
Light of Christ Community Church
Sparrow Hawk Village, Tahlequah, OK
All are Welcome!
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April 4 - 82012: How to Face Prophecies and Predictions & Healing Self and OthersRevs. Carol E. Parrish and Jesse Garnee
 2012: How to Face Prophecies and Predictions Monday - Friday AM SessionWe have heard many dire words over the years, yet we also hear promises of a "thousand years of peace"; a more enlightened humanity; and the richness of Masters returning. Humanity will embrace new friendship with the other kingdoms. What lies ahead? Earth changes, weather of a fierce nature, the predictions of the Bible and other topics are included. What are the real keys to the future? Let's review the boldness of many: Edgar Cayce, Atlantis, Mu, The Maya, Moira Timms, and Nostradamus. What should we believe? Come looking for a new way to perceive these difficult subjects and ready to find a positive way to face the future. Followed by... Healing Self and Others Monday - Friday PM SessionThrough a HOLISTIC approach we can discover new and old ways to be kind to our physical, emotional, mental, spiritual, etheric, and astral bodies. When we better understand how to heal ourselves, we can become better channels, helping others with their particular needs. We will explore ancient and modern ideas about these gifts to humanity and how to incorporate them into our lives so we can heal ourselves and those around us and become a positive influence on our environment. We will tap into the ideas of Edgar Cayce, Norman Walker, Bernard Jensen, Shakti Gawain, Louise Hay, Dick Sutphen and others who devoted their lives to providing us road maps and recipes to good health and joy on all levels. Learn more |
April 11 - 15Hidden Wisdom of the Christ MessageRevs. Susan Hamilton and Retha Banez
 Jesus, the Christ (the 'anointed one') brought to his people "good news". The impact of that good news has endured for eons and is still relevant today because the message is universal for our soul's journey. Team teachers this week will bring a fresh perspective, without dogma, on the Gospels and the ministry of Jesus. Together we'll explore the cultural setting of ancient Israel, the teachings and healing ministry of Jesus, and the esoteric meaning of his message: the "kingdom of God is within". Topics this week include introduction to the Gospels, the Christ/Sophia construct, multiple interpretations of the teaching parables, the Water and Fire Mysteries, Q&A processing time to pull it all together, and much more. A must for ordination candidates and ministers looking for a refresher course. Learn more
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WEEKEND WORKSHOP
April 15 - 16
Hour by Hour...Find Divine Power
Rev. Tom Simota
 The Liturgy of the Hours (also known as the Divine Office) is one of the richest single prayer resources of the Christian Church. It provides prayers, psalms, and meditation for every hour of every day. It has existed from the earliest times, to fulfill the Lord's command to "pray without ceasing." In this workshop we shall explore the ancient liturgical canonical hours with both a traditional and an esoteric focus. Participants will have the opportunity to experience the prayerful application of the "hours" and discover ways to incorporate this devotion (and esoteric adaptations) with their existing spiritual practice. Workshop concludes with an esoteric benediction ceremony. Learn more |
April 18 - 22
The Bible and Comparative World Scriptures
Revs. Susan Hamilton and Mark Throckmorton
 Three major world religions share a common scripture in the 1st (Old) Testament. The foundation of our world view, literature, and faith is embedded in the ancient myths of the Torah, Prophets, Psalms and Proverbs. Underneath the traditional and doctrinal interpretations lie important inner truths for our spiritual journey, and the 100 names for God are grounded in these texts. These were the treasured and formative stories of King David, Master Jesus, and Mohammed which speak to us of the ancient truths in the incarnation cycle. Together with the team of teachers, you will discover soul path archetypes such as redeeming the promise, returning from exile, deliverance to freedom, creating reconciliation, and becoming 'sacred' through sacrifice. Great class for ordination candidates and ministers interested in learning more. Learn more |
Article: A New/Old Perspective on the Bible and Faith. . .By Rev. Susan C. Hamilton Since the classes offered during the middle two weeks in April focus on Jesus, the Christ and the Bible as a sacred text, one may experience a reaction which stiffens one's posture or at least the ears of one's soul. Those of us who have been wounded by traditional or conservative Christianity and yet still have some belief in God, may find ourselves very leery of any course or seminary, no matter how non-traditional, which still purports to find value and meaning in the Bible and in Jesus of Nazareth. We are not alone in our skepticism and rejection of literal interpretations. One of our founding forebearers, Thomas Jefferson, also struggled with his beliefs, the Bible, and the church leaders/doctrines of his time. He went so far as to cut out the passages of the Bible which did not match his faith perspective! To support our own healthy questioning (which will be encouraged in class), I've included below excerpts from Founding Faith, a review of Jefferson, by Steven Walden.
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April 27 - 29
Self-Care: Introduction to the TARA Approach:Tools for Awakening Resources and AwarenessAnnie Guzman, RN
 We are energetic beings! Our overdependence on rational thought and language has obscured our natural ability to sense the flow of energy. We can regain a full awareness of the energetic bridge which links the body and the mind. Take advantage of this opportunity to begin the journey of understanding our body's wisdom by intimately getting to know the very temple which contains our every truth. Participants will learn to locate and vitalize twenty-six bioelectric sites along the meridian lines, differentiate shock from trauma, distinguish sympathetic activation from parasympathetic activation, and treat self and others with energy medicine for a broad spectrum of needs. Learn more |
May 1 - 7LIVING THE QABALAH-
A Six Day Experiential OfferingCarole Stephenson-Snell
 "Qabalah" means "to receive," and actually Living the Qabalah means "receiving" 24-7. Master Jesus mysteriously promised, "All these things ye shall do, and greater still." Does His promise baffle us? Not if we understand that we ARE the Mystery and journey within to unveil the promise. The Tree of Life assists us to plumb our depths and, together, expand the portal of group consciousness. Through social-silence for focused reception, Qabalistic transmissions, and by altering states of consciousness at will, this experience takes Ageless Wisdom all the way to the bone. Transformation begins with like-minded people intending that "all may be lifted" by their group work. We will study and eat and grow together as we Live the Qabalah. Only Good-Will Required. Materials to bring: new journal. 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. You can also plan ahead by clicking these links for the Summer Session and Fall Session of classes. And our Updated Year-At-A Glance PDF can be viewed and printed for use as a handy calendar of our classes and events. 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,
Rev. Dr. Susan C. Hamilton |
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