Michaelmas 2024 • Connecting the Earth with the Heavens
“If people could take the initiative to establish a Michael Festival worthy of the name, during the last days of September, this would be a most significant deed. But they would have to find the courage within themselves not merely to discuss such things as external social reforms, but to do something that connects the earth with the heavens, that re-connects physical with spiritual conditions. If the spirit was led down once more into earthly conditions, this would give humanity a might impetus and impulse for the continuation of life and civilization. “
Rudolf Steiner, “Festivals and Their Meaning”.
OCTOBER
Wednesdays, Oct 2, Oct 30, & Nov 6 at 7:00 pm
What's Behind Waldorf Education?
A Three-part Series for parents and teachers who would like to know more about the spiritual background of Waldorf Education: Body, Soul, and Spirit, Thinking, Feeling, Willing, Guardian Angels, Imagination, The Spirit in Everything, Living Thinking. All are welcome. Donations accepted.
The series will be lead by Rev. Carol Kelly, a former Class Teacher and Adult Education Teacher at Antioch Teacher Training. She brings years of experience, with teaching and with Anthroposophy, to these talks.
These talks are an extension of our Parent Support Group efforts which started earlier this year.
Sunday, October 6, 12:00 pM
“MICHAELMAS
The Festival that Changes Everything”
A talk by Rev. Carol Kelly
Sunday, October 6, 5:30 pm
Confirmation Classes Begin
for 7th and 8th graders. Potluck, singing, class followed by a Close of Day Vesper Service at 7:30 pm to which all parents are invited.
Please register with Rev. Carol Kelly or Rev. Robert Bower.
Classes will continue every other week.
Saturday, Oct 19, 12:00PM EST
Sacred Undertaking: Caring for our loved ones at death
A free ZOOM workshop offered by Ann Elizabeth Barnes
Please join us as we explore the art of caring for ourselves and our loved ones at the time of death. Birth and death—two of life's greatest threshold moments are often hijacked by modern-day methods. This session, Sacred Undertaking, guides you through the steps to reclaim the sacredness of the death process, so family members can create a meaningful experience as they help their loved one cross over, whether at home or in a care facility.
October 20–25th • Priests will be away
at the Synod in Sacramento. There will be NO Wednesday (Camphill Village) and no Friday Service.
There will still be a Thursday service celebrated by Rev. Peter Skaller who will not be attending the Synod.
Dear Friends,
I am going to start another online series of drawing with the Gospel of John. Wednesdays, October 30 – May 7 at 1pm EST
Last time people had very profound experiences and we had 70 participants. It's on a sliding scale that starts at $0, so finances should not be a barrier. — LAURA SUMMER
email to sign-up: laurasummer@taconic.net
Here is a short video about the Gospel work: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d989vaisheo
NOVEMBER
Saturday, Nov 2, 9:00 am
All Souls Celebration
Following The Consecration of the Human Being. There will be a short break after the Service. Then we will have our All Souls Gathering where we will recognize those in our community who have died. We will also discuss how the Gospels and Christ help us to support our beloved friends on the other side.
Sunday, Nov 3, 2024, 2:00am •
Clocks Fall Back
Sacred Undertaking Training
Saturday, Nov 9, 11aM–4:00pm
Join Sacred Undertaking for a training in the ancient art of caring for your loved one at home at death and after. Includes: Overview of advance directives, care of the body after death, setting up the vigil, finding options for green burial, and working with the Funeral Home.
The focus is on learning how to create a meaningful experience at the time of a loved one’s death, how to keep one’s loved one at home, and invite simplicity and sacredness to permeate this time of transition.
$75 per person. Limited to 10 people, reserve your space in advance. Call (413) 429-6561 or email: annelizbarnes@gmail.com
Presented by Sacred Undertaking—a Family Partnership in the Red Building at the Christian Community • 10 Green River Lane, Hillsdale NY 12529 ¼ mi. over MA border on the left
Sunday, Nov 17th 12:00 NOON
Aurica Mundi Fall Concert
Friday, Nov 22nd, 6:30–8:30 PM
Full Reading of The Book of Revelation
(Please note the change of date.)
Sunday, Nov 24th, 12:00 pm
“Woe to us, We scribes, We Pharisees…”
A talk by Rev. Robert Bower
Sunday, December 1st.
ADVENT BEGINS
*Save the Date*
Sunday, December 8th, 2024
Christmas Faire
There are many ways to help make this a wonderful event! Calling all crafters, bakers, vendors, and helpers. Star makers, knitters, gnome makers, in our community, and more! Please let us know if you are planning to make something for our Faire. Look for our Sign-up Sheet in the weeks ahead and jump in and help.