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The Seattle Branch Proudly Presents

THE NEW DEMETER MYSTERIES Presented by Robert Powell, PhD Workshop: Friday – Sunday June 27^th – 29^th, 2008 Friday evening lecture: June 27^th 7 – 9 pm “THE YEAR 2012 IN THE MAYAN CALENDAR” Included with conference registration. Ancient Mayan astronomers predicted an alignment of the Earth, Sun, and center our galaxy on December 21, 2012, which is the day of winter solstice. This day signifies the end of the present cycle and the beginning of a new cycle for humanity. In this lecture Dr. Powell presents the deeper challenges of this great shift in consciousness to help in navigating our way through and prepare for the events to come. Also during this lecture: Wolfgang Wortberg performs Beethoven’s piano sonata “Appassionata” Workshop continues with music by pianist Marcia Burchard Saturday June 28^th 9:30 am – 9 pm “THE NEW DEMETER MYSTERIES The Fifth Sacrifice of the Christ” This mystery of life will become a living experience through the combined activities of the weekend - intuitive presentations and conversation on the New Mysteries of Demeter; the cosmic dances of the four elements in eurythmy; and live piano music of the great composers - will unite into a living experience of the earth and cosmos expressed in the inner life of Nature. Sunday June 29^th 9:30 – 12 noon The Sophia Grail Circle and the Liturgy to the Earth The liturgy to the Earth: a sacred text by Rudolf Steiner. Focusing on Sophia at the heart of the community, the Sophia Grail Circle is a human weaving that enables the inspiration of the Holy Soul to work in the hearts of each and every person in the circle. Robert Powell, PhD is an Internationally known lecturer and author of The Sophia Teachings, The Most Holy Trinosophia, and Chronicle of the Living Christ. Location: Huckleberry Hall, Seattle Waldorf School 2728 NE 100^th Street, Seattle, WA 98125 THE NEW DEMETER MYSTERIES workshop: THE PUBLIC LECTURE ON FRIDAY may be attended independently of weekend. The cost for Friday evening lecture on JUNE 27 is $20 – Entire weekend workshop including all events is $170 if registered by June 1^st and $190after June 1^st. For information about the lecture and concerning workshop registration: Call: Powell Workshop (206) 517- 4917or e-mail, branch@seattleanthroposophy.org. Sponsored by: Seattle Branch of the Anthroposophical Society in America