Lauren Raine
From CHS Artist-in Residence
Lauren Raine 

 

In celebration of Earth Day 2014 (April 22), CHS's Artist-in-Residence Lauren Raine shares her art and a favorite translation of
Homeric Hymn to Gaia XXX
 by Jules Cashford.

 

 

Gaia, mother of all,
I shall sing,
the strong foundation, the oldest one.

 

She feeds everything in the world.
Whoever walks upon her sacred ground,
or moves through the sea,
or flies through the air, it is she
who nourishes them from her treasure-store.
Queen of Earth, through you
beautiful children
beautiful harvests,
come.

 

It is you who gives life to mortals,
and who takes life away.
Blessed is the One you honour with a willing heart.
He who has this has everything.
His fields thicken with life-giving corn,
his cattle grow heavy in the pastures,
his house brims over with good things.

It is you who honoured them,
sacred goddess, generous spirit.
Farewell mother of the gods,
bride of starry Heaven.
For my song, allow me a life
my heart loves.

 

Homeric Hymn to Gaia XXX

, translated by Jules Cashford, copyright 2003 by Penguin Classics.

 



 

Memorial Update
 
A memorial and celebration of life for Judy Harrow
will be held in New York City on June 28. We will post an update when the time and venue have been confirmed. Those who wish to make a gift in memory of Judy should click here and note that the contribution is in her memory. 

Important Dates
 
For Students
Apr 28 Spring semester ends
May 13 Summer semester begins
May 13 Insights Summer 1 classes begin
May 20 Drop/Add deadline
Jun 9 Insights Summer 1 classes end
Jun 10 Insights Summer 2 classes begin
Jul 7 Insights Summer 2 classes end
Jul 8 Insights Summer 3 classes begin
July 10-13 Summer Intensive

Full calendar

For Faculty
Apr 22 Insights Spring 3 grades due
May 9 Fall course proposals due
Jun 24 Insights Summer 1 grades due
Jul 22 Insights Summer 2 grades due
Ten More Days to Reach Goal

It's been a busy spring, and a great many of you have helped us raise an amazing $11,842!  That's a just over $5,000 away from our goal.  Remember that those who join during this 2014 Hypatia Day Drive will receive a lovely Hypatia altar/desk card. But best of all, you will be investing in the finest education for Pagans available. Click here to join or renew your membership to The Hypatia Society

Special thanks to last weekend's Hypatia Birthday parties held in Clemson, S.C. and Shoreline, WA.  Visit our Facebook page to see photos by our hosts Christine Grewcock and Marla Roberson in Clemson, and Dana Doerksen in Shoreline.

Toasting both of the birthday girls - Hypatia and Christine.

Easy New Way to Support

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From the CHS Librarian
 
Christine Grewcock
CHS Librarian
The Social Science Research Network (SSRN) offers open access to papers in a variety of disciplines in the social sciences, including Philosophy. 
 
There are over 440,000 full text articles in the entire network with over 20,00 in the Philosophy Research Network. Head on over and poke around. You might find something of interest! 
 
Our CHS Family in the News

Sarah Whedon was in the enws recently as she spoke at a (Massachusetts) State House briefing on pending bill HB 2008/SB 1081, An Act Relative to Certified Professional Midwives (CPMs). That's Sarah in the center in the red shoes.  Read more here.














Aline O'Brien (M. Macha NightMare), member of the CHS Board of Advisors, was interviewed by Michael R. Gorman on the Five Rivers Radio Hour. In a wide-ranging interview, she discussed topics including her work in prison ministry at San Quentin and her participation in the interfaith movement.

Christine
CHS Faculty Member Christine Kraemer's latest blog addresses strategies for creating a Pagan culture of consent "that not only helps to prevent inappropriate and abusive touch, but encourages loving, consensual touch." To read her strategies for creating consent culture, visit her blog, Sermons from the Mound.

Byron Ballard, member of the CHS Board of Directors, will be speaking at the University of Southern Mississippi on Earth Day as part of the University's Earth Week programming. Read Byron's thoughts on Earth Day and Beltane at her blog, The Village Witch.

Still Time to Register for the Summer Intensive
 

This year's summer intensive will be held July 10-13 in Butler, Missouri. Entering the Sacred Grove is an extraordinary opportunity to explore the creative spirit, myth, and an authentic spiritual life, with an extraordinarily gifted teacher, Robert H. Patrick, the Chair of the CHS Department of Ministry, Advocacy & Leadership.

 

 

Although the first deadline to register at a discount has passed, your fees are still $230 if you register before May 10 and $265 if you register before June 10. It takes only a non-refundable $100 deposit to lock in your rate, so visit the CHS website and register now!