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Christian Rosenkreutz and the Social Impulse
October 2 – 4, 2009
Spring Valley, New York
The Anthroposophical Society in America in collaboration with the Threefold Education Center
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Join us in exploring the many faces of anthroposophy, where inner work manifests in practical forms to bring about social transformation. Creating Living Connections: Christian Rosenkreutz and the Social Impulse is intended to give anthroposophic organizations, initiatives, groups, and individuals the opportunity to meet, interact, and share their work. A rich array of talks and discussions, artistic activities, and social events promise ample opportunities to Create Living Connections among individuals and initiatives.

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Beginning with the Threefold Community’s Michaelmas festivities on Tuesday, September 29, groups, initiatives, and organizations working out of anthroposophy are invited to arrive early and take advantage of Threefold’s facilities for pre-conference meetings on Wednesday and Thursday, September 30 and October 1. Planned social and artistic events will enable participants to meet and share ideas and information about their work; a morning forum on Friday, October 2, will offer a unique opportunity for those present to exchange perspectives, identify common concerns, and see what else is going on in the movement. Groups, organizations, and initiatives interested in participating in this pre-conference activity should contact Jordan Walker (845-352-5020 x19 or Jordan (at) threefoldorg).

Torin Finser, Ph.D, is chairperson of the Education Department and Director of the Waldorf Teacher Education Program at Antioch University New England. [more...]

Gerald Karnow, MD, has been a physician and co-worker at the Fellowship Community for more than 30 years. [more]

Michael Ronall has taught anthroposophical subjects in the Foundation Year and Teacher Education programs of Sunbridge Institute, the Fellowship Community... [more...]

Virginia Sease, PhD has been a member of the Executive Council (Vorstand) of the General Anthroposophical Society at the Goetheanum since 1984. [more...]

Elizabeth Wirsching has been the worldwide representative of the Youth Section since 2000 and a member of the Collegium at the Goetheanum. [more...]

A. The Longing of the Soul
with Karine Finser, presenter

B. Building Capacities for Spiritual Research
with Michael Howard & Robert Karp, presenters

C. A Dramatic Exploration of the Mystery Dramas
with Glen Williamson, presenter

 D. Imagineering the Human Heart
with Frank Chester, presenter

E. Communicating Anthroposophy
with John Beck, presenter

F. The End of the 20th Century and the Culmination of Anthroposophy
with Stephen Usher, Judith Brockway, and other members of the Friends of Rudolf Steiner Group

G. Awakening the Voice of Presence: Speaking and Writing from the Heart
with John McManus and Diane Rossman, presenters

H. Anthroposophy in the World: An International Perspective. 
A conversation with Virginia Sease and Elizabeth Wirsching

I. Transforming Capacities: Q and A with exhibitors of the Arts and Science Exhibition.

J. Mercury in America: Findings from a Spiritual Research Tour
with Dawn Stratton and the new forms project, presenters

K. Working with the Foundation Stone in Eurythmy
with Dorothea Mier, presenter

Members fee for the conference is $150; non-members, $180; and students (under 25) and seniors, $50. The conference fee covers all lectures, evening performances, and Saturday lunch and dinner. There is no fee for the Class lesson, nor for the Annual General Meeting.

If you need financial assistance to attend the conference, please contact Marian León at the Society’s office, 734-662-9355. A few scholarships are available. Donations will be gratefully accepted. Donations will be added to our scholarship fund to make it possible for others to attend.

Cancellations: Refunds of the conference fee, minus a $35 processing fee, are available if requested before October 2.

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