NOVA SCOTIA
Members and friends will celebrate the Christmas season,
Sunday 6 January 2013,
with a pot luck meal, reading/conversation, artistic offerings.
THORNHILL
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* Solstice Event at Arscura on December 21 * Saturn Research event on 27-28 December Details.  "Kaspar Hauser:The Open Secret of the Foundling Prince" with Glen Williamson. Sunday January 20, 2013 at 7:30pm. Christian Community, 901 Rutherford Rd. Play Website TORONTO  Talk by Sherry Wildfeuer on the life and work of Rudolf Steiner and his contribution to agriculture. 5 February, 7:30pm. Details. |
Les �ditions Perceval sont fi�res d'annoncer la parution du livre La flamme des possibles �crit par Philip Thatcher. Cet ouvrage unique est un recueil bilingue d'entrevues, de lettres, d'articles et d' essais .
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 A Mystery Drama Atlas?
"Cloud Atlas gives basic insights into the workings of reincarnation and karma. Here's to hoping that the next Wachowski cinematic endeavor is a series of films titled Rudolf Steiner's Mystery Dramas." - From a movie review by Mark Jackson in The Epoch Times.
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ALLISSA GAUL (Calgary), and MARILYN GRUDNISKI (Kakabeka Falls ON)
have joined the Society.
Welcome!
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Editorial Notes
The eNews is published 10 times per year for members of the Anthroposophical Society In Canada. Please send correspondence to the editor, Mark McAlister. |
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Contact Info
Anthroposophical Society in Canada
*** NEW ADDRESS***
# 131 - 1 Hesperus Rd.
Thornhill, ON
L4J 0G9
Mark McAlister Administrator 416-892-3656
Council  QC (President)
NS (Secretary)  ON (Treasurer)  QC (General Secretary)
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Mot du Secr�taire g�n�ral
 Je voudrais dans ce texte faire un bref compte rendu des r�unions qui ont eu lieu r�cemment.
La rencontre des secr�taires g�n�raux: Du 6 au 9 novembre dernier se tenait � Dornach la rencontre du comit� directeur avec les secr�taires g�n�raux et les responsables des diff�rentes sections. Notre travail commun portait sur l'�tre et la vie de la soci�t� anthroposophique. Ce fut aussi un moment opportun pour partager ce qui se passe dans les diff�rentes r�gions du monde...
Le travail au Gœtheanum: ...Les d�fis quant aux travaux de r�novation du Gœtheanum sont sous le signe d'un nouveau souffle; il ne s'agit pas seulement de r�parer certaines structures ext�rieures, mais de r�nover des parties de la sc�ne, d'y am�nager un espace pour l'�cole de la science de l'esprit et aussi de permettre � la sculpture du Repr�sentant de l'Humanit� d'avoir enfin la juste place qui lui convient...
Notre relation � Rudolf Steiner: ...On sait que Rudolf Steiner a li� son karma personnel avec celui de la Soci�t� anthroposophique lors du congr�s de No�l 1923. Ce geste doit �tre interpr�t� avec le plus grand respect, car il t�moigne d'un sacrifice immense. Cela implique aussi qu'on ne peut pas s�parer Rudolf Steiner de sa cr�ation...
Le congr�s de l'AGA de 2013: Notre pr�paration pour le congr�s de l'AGA qui aura lieu du 17-19 mai va bon train. Dennis Klocek sera le conf�rencier invit�. Le th�me choisi est : Le d�fide notre volont� sociale...
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Letter from Arie van Ameringen
In this article I shall attempt to provide a brief summary of recent meetings and activities: General Secretaries' Meeting: Our work together focused on the theme: The Being and the Life of the Anthroposophical Society. This was also an opportunity to share news of the work being done in various regions of the globe...
The Work at the Goetheanum: ...The challenges involved in the renovation work on the Goetheanum reveal the dawning of a new impulse; not only will certain exterior structures be repaired, but the plans include redoing parts of the stage in order to provide a space for the School for Spiritual Science and to make it possible for the statue of the Representative of Man to at last be given its rightful place...
Our Relationship to Rudolf Steiner: ...We know that Rudolf Steiner united his personal karma with that of the Anthroposophical Society during the 1923/1924 Christmas Conference. This deed must be contemplated with the greatest possible reverence, for it points to an immense sacrifice and implies that Rudolf Steiner cannot be separated from his creation...
The 2013 AGM Conference: Our preparations for the AGM conference to be held from May 17th to 19th in Montr�al are well underway. Dennis Klocek will be the guest lecturer, and the conference theme is: The Challenge of our Social Will...
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Upcoming Events
CONGRES POUR LES MEMBRES DE L'�COLE DE SCIENCE DE L'ESPRIT.
LA M�DITATION DE LA PIERRE DE FONDATION ET L'�COLE DE MICHA�L. 2-3 Janvier 2013. 263 rue Duluth est, Montr�al.
CLASS HOLDER MEETING WITH COUNCIL MEMBERS. 11-13 January 2013 at Hesperus in Thornhill.
* First Class Meeting (Lesson 16) on 11 January at 7:30pm
(note changed date and time.)
* Meeting with Society members on 12 January, 7-9pm at Hesperus.
Revised Introductory Letter.
� QU'AILLE VERS LE BIEN �. Invitation aux membres de la Soci�t� anthroposophique. 11-13 Janvier, 2013, Thornhill. Lisez plus.
CONVERSATION WITH SHERRY WILDFEUER about the work of the Agriculture Section. 4 February 2013, 6-9:30pm, at Hesperus in Thornhill. Contact Mark McAlister. 2012 Conference Report,
LE D�FIDE NOTRE VOLONT� SOCIALE. Le congr�s de l'AGA de 2013 avec Dennis Klocek. 17-19 Mai, 2013. Montr�al.
THE CHALLENGE OF OUR SOCIAL WILL Annual General meeting and Conference with Denis Klocek. Anthroposophical Society In Canada. 17-19 May, 2013, Montr�al
ECONOMICS CONFERENCE. 27-30 June, 2013 in Montr�al. Update from Christopher Houghton-BuddReport from 2012 Conference.
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R�union du Conseil de Vancouver - Thanksgiving 2012
- Jean Balekian
...Il y avait aussi l'aspect administratif et la d�cision de donner une impulsion aux communications �crites et �lectroniques. Comment pourraient-elles �tre un lieu de partage pour l'activit� � travers le Canada et un sentiment de communaut�. De l'avis g�n�ral , nous ressentions le besoin de d�velopper un vrai site pour la Soci�t� Anthroposophique au Canada qui serait un portail d'introduction, une page le E-news, et avec la rapidit� de ce moyen de communication, un reflet de l'activit� au Canada. Au niveau de l'�crit, Glimpses se m�tamorphose pour contenir des articles de recherches plus propices � la r�flexion...Lisez plus
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- by Jean Balekian ...As to our administrative work, we agreed that we would give a new impulse to the communications aspect in both its printed and electronic forms. We discussed how these elements could become a space for sharing activities across the country and for developing a sense of community. We all agreed that it would be essential to develop a fully functional website for the Anthroposophical Society in Canada that could serve as a portal of introduction and would contain a link to ENews. The immediacy of this medium could perhaps best reflect the rapidly developing activity in Canada. On the other hand, concerning printed publications, Glimpses is undergoing a transformation and will contain research articles requiring more reflection time on the part of the reader...Read full article.
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Library Project
 by Dorothy LeBaron, for the Council
The Council of the Anthroposophical Society in Canada discussed the question of the National Library at the last meeting in Vancouver, fall 2012. We looked at the history of the Library, at how it is currently being used, and at future possibilities for the Library. We identified a need to organize a core group that would come together and care for the transition to the next step for the Library....Read full article
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Projet Biblioth�que
- de Dorothy LeBaron, au nom du Conseil
Les membres du Conseil de la Soci�t� anthroposophique au Canada se sont pench�s sur la question de notre Biblioth�que nationale lors de leur derni�re rencontre, qui a eu lieu � l'automne 2012 � Vancouver. Nous avons examin� l'histoire de la biblioth�que et la fa�on dont elle est utilis�e � l'heure actuelle pour d�terminer comment elle pourrait le mieux servir � l'avenir. Nous avons reconnu un besoin d'organiser un groupe compos� d'un noyau d'individus qui assumerait la responsabilit� d'amener notre biblioth�que � sa prochaine �tape.
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Space And
Anthroposophical Initiatives
 - Report by Michael Roboz on a talk by Bert Chase at the recent Open House of the Rudolf Steiner Centre Vancouver
Rudolf Steiner...stressed that unless we are able to transform the forming principles at work in our environments then the archaic principles embodied in them will create increasing hindrances not only for the development of anthroposophical life but for human development as a whole. The spaces that we inherit from the past will stand in the way of the anthroposophical work we do to transform culture. Read full article.
Open House Overview by Michael Roboz.
Article by Marjorie Thatcher. from previous issue.
Picture Gallery. (Click on "slide show" for best results.)
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Entering The 21st Century Spiritually
- Book Offer For Members
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- by Judy King The keynote lectures given at the major Dornach english-speaking conference in 2010, 'Entering the 21st Century Spiritually', have been published as a book by Rudolf Steiner Press privately, under the auspices of the Anthroposophical Society. This was carried out at the request of the UK Society so that members who were unable to go to Dornach could be provided with a copy. The Council of ASC has acquired copies for distribution to groups and branches across Canada, with the aim of making the book accessible to all members who wish to read it.... Read full article. |
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The Art Of Being
 - notes by Kathleen Edmison from a workshop with Dr. Michael Lipson (22-23 September, 2012 in Barrie ON)
...More questions arose...Why are we here? God wanted to show what He could do. The etymology of the word God is rooted in the word pour. Our minds are always 'pouring'....could the chatter in our heads begin to give way to an effortless streaming of consciousness that is of a higher intuitive order? Ease rather than effort is the watchword here. Everything in the worldis pouring towards us eternally and it echoes in our stream of consciousness. To be happy is to be in harmony with the happening of the universe, remarked Dr. Lipson. He also memorably said, Effortlessness takes work and You cannot be somebody until you know you are nobody...
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Videorecording of public lecture
In partnership with the Ontario BD Society, Mark McAlister is arranging a follow-up teleconference in January, in which Dr. Lipson will answer questions arising from the public lecture. If you are interested in participating, please contact Mark.
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Anthroposophy Worldwide # 12
 Click here to download the current issue of Anthroposophy Worldwide. If you would like to see the archive of past issues, go to the Goetheanum website, click on user login at the bottom left of the page. Username: awmail. Password: eurythmie. |
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