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Never are Earth and the Universe nearer to each other in freedom and full consciousness than at Christmas time. ~Elizabeth Vreede
Dear Conrad,
The sacredness of this year's holy night's season takes on an added significance in the context of the centennial celebrations connected to the life and work of Rudolf Steiner. For our daily online offerings, our work will be framed by the threefold advent of the divine feminine to which he drew our attention, especially as it is revealed through star wisdom. In addition, we will undertake a practice that he recommended to artists around the time of the publication of the first Calendar of the Soul 1912/13, which was to recreate the new images of the zodiac found therein. This is a way to prepare a space for receiving the spiritual fruits ripening in the coming year. We will be guided in our work by Mary Stewart Adams, with special guest Alan Thewless, each of whom have hosted holy nights events and published workbooks annually for many years. Each day, participants will be offered a year-in-review process that aligns to specific regions of the zodiac, with access to the Calendar of the Soul image for the corresponding sign for artistic engagement. The end of each session will include a preview of the starry highlights for each month of the coming year. Please join us for Our Paths Among the Stars, our ASA Holy Nights event! The Holy Nights offerings also include opening and closing addresses online with Mary Stewart Adams, at the winter solstice and Epiphany, respectively. These two talks are in addition to the daily 15 minutes on Zoom throughout the Holy Nights.
WHAT: The Holy Nights 2024-2025 offering daily, 15-minute gatherings via Zoom, with contemplative resources as a celebration of our seasonal connection with the stars. Each session will be recorded and shared with registrants. Participants are also invited to join Mary Stewart Adams at Winter Solstice on December 21st and Epiphany on January 6th for an opening address (Winter Solstice) and a theme of the year presentation (Epiphany).
HOW: Online via Zoom. Can't join us live? Each gathering will be recorded.
WHEN: Solstice Address with Mary Stewart Adams December 21, 2024 4 pm ET/1 pm PT for 45 min. via Zoom*
Holy Nights Sessions December 24, 2024 - January 5, 2025 At 11am ET/8 am PT for 15 minutes a day via Zoom
Epiphany Address on the Theme of the Year with Mary Stewart Adams January 6, 2025 4 pm ET/1 pm PT for 45 min. via Zoom*
Can't join us live? Each gathering will be recorded and posted on our Participant Portal (link emailed upon registration).
*The opening and closing addresses will take place online and in-person at the Rudolf Steiner House in Ann Arbor. Interested in attending in person? Email programs@anthroposophy.org for more info!
CONTRIBUTION: This event is FREE with suggested donations of $25 (Candle), $50 (Light), or $100 (Star)
Your donations help support the work of those contributing to this event and future events.
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