THE ANTHROPOSOPHICAL SOCIETY IN GREATER BOSTON
Fall 2007 New sletter
This year, we are continuing our sharing of activities with The Waldorf High School of Massachusetts Bay which has
graciously offered their space for some of our general events. Please note the location of each event, to which all are
welcome. The Chrysalis House is at 845 Concord Turnpike, Arlington, MA - Basil and Christina Joan Williams 781-6431449. The Waldorf High School of Massachusetts Bay is at 132 Lexington Street, Belmont, 617-489-6600.
Calendar of Branch Events
The Six Subsidiary Exercises
A discussion on the meditative exercises by Rudolf Steiner facilitated by Julia Polter is to be held on Tuesday, September
11th, 7:30 pm, at The Chrysalis House.
On Joan of Arc
A talk by Brigitta Witteveen to be held at The Chrysalis House on Friday, September 21st, beginning at 7:30 pm. Brigitta
will share her experiences on a tour of Orleans, Paris, Chartres, and Rheims as she explores the life of Joan of Arc. The
talk, with biographical notes and pictures, is to include indications given by Rudolf Steiner.
Michaelmas Festival
The Festival is to be held at The Chrysalis House on Saturday, September 29th, beginning at 6 pm with a pot-luck supper.
At 7:30 pm there will be a formal presentation by Claus Otto Scharmer with a view to deepening our understanding of
Michaelmas in the light of Anthroposophy. The evening will continue with our warm circle of sharing, where all are
encouraged to offer music, poetry, and special insights related to the festival.
Tracing the Streams of the Knights Templars
A talk by Andrew Linnell to be held at the Waldorf High School of Massachusetts Bay on Wednesday, October 10th,
beginning at 7:30 pm. Andrew will describe the Templars’ humble beginnings as protectors of religious pilgrims, their
rise to prominence in medieval society, and their downfall at the hands of the Inquisitors. Andrew will also explore the
Templars’ secrets along with their impact on society then and now.
Emily Dickinson In Her Own Words
A talk by Gertrude Reif Hughes to be held at the Waldorf High School of Massachusetts Bay on Wednesday, November
7th, beginning at 7:30 pm. Did Emily Dickinson think of herself as the belle of her beloved hometown, Amherst? No.
Never. True, she did say “I see New Englandly”, but she focused her poems on death, nature, consciousness, and poetry
itself. Bring along your copy of her poems, if you have one.
Sharing Our Life – the Living and the Dead
A talk by The Reverend Arie Boogert, Priest of the Christian Community, to be held at The Chrysalis House on
Wednesday, November 28th, beginning at 7:30 pm. Arie brings his remarkably rich life experience of living in Indonesia,
the Netherlands, Australia, and the United States to his work and writings. The latter include books on Death and Dying
and on Life after Death.
Advent Festival
An Advent Festival is be held at The Chrysalis House on Saturday, December 15th, beginning at 6 pm with a pot-luck
supper. At 7:30 pm there will be a formal presentation by Ben Gregg with a view to deepening our understanding of
Advent in the light of Anthroposophy. The evening will continue with our warm circle of sharing, where all are
encouraged to offer music, poetry, and special insights related to the festival.
The First Class of the School of Spiritual Science for members of the First Class is held monthly at The Chrysalis
House. The lessons this fall, all of which start at 9:30 am., are the Recapitulation Lessons, with the first on September
15th, the second on October 20th, the third on November 24th, and the fourth on December 15th. For information
concerning membership in the First Class as well as dates and times, please call the Class Holder, Margaret Chambers,
603-654-5708.
General Calendar of Events in Greater Boston and Eastern Massachusetts
The Agricultural Course on Biodynamics is to be held at The Waldorf School, 739 Masschusetts Ave., Lexington,
every third Tuesday of the month from 7:30 to 9:00 pm. The fall dates are September 18th, October 16th, November 20th,
and December 18th. For more information please call Joe O'Regan at 781-863-1063.
Moods of Day and Evening with Carla Mattioli. 7 classes offered Thursday afternoons 4:30-5:45 pm beginning
September 27th at The House of Peace, 1 High St., Ipswich, including watercolor painting, creative movement, and
singing. Full course: $175, or $35 per class. For more information please call Carrie Schuchardt at 978-356-9395.
A Michaelmas Festival Friday, September 28th at 8:00 pm at The House of Peace including music, speech, choir,
reflections, and more…
Giant Yard Sale Saturday, September 29th from 9 am. to 2 pm at Waldorf High School of Massachusetts Bay. Furniture,
house wares, sports equipment, clothes, toys, books, baby gear, tools, electronics and more All proceeds to benefit the
student activities fund. For more information, please call 617-489-6600.
The Archangel Michael: Painting as a Spiritual Path, Painting with the Angels with Carla Mattioli, 1-4 pm, Saturday,
October 6th at 3 Pigeon Hill St., Rockport. $75. For more information please call Carla Mattioli at 978-546-8018
Choir - led by Lyle Davidson and Mari Yamaguchi-Allen on alternate Monday evenings 7:30-9:00 pm beginning October
8th at the Cape Ann Waldorf School, 668 Hale St., Beverly. For more information please call Lyle at 978-232-0282.
Saint Michael: An evening of sharing Friday, October 26th at 7:30 pm at The House of Peace. For more information
please call Carrie Schuchardt at 978-356-9395.
Open House Sunday, October 28th from 1 to 4 pm at The Waldorf High School of Massachusetts Bay. There will be tours
of the school and opportunities to meet teachers, parents, and students. The faculty will make short presentations about
the curriculum starting at 2 pm. For more information, please call 617-489-6600 or visit www.waldorfhighschool.org
A Celebration of All Souls Saturday, November 3rd at 8:00 pm at The House of Peace. Annual remembrance of those
who have died. For more information please call Carrie Schuchardt at 978-356-9395.
Reading and Reflection on the Theme of the Dead led by Margaret Chambers, Friday, November 23rd at 7:30 pm at The
House of Peace.
Art as a Spiritual Path: In Honor of the Mother Divine with Carla Mattioli, Saturday, December 15th 1-4 pm including
healing slide presentation of The Madonna Treatment. Held at 3 Pigeon Hill St., Rockport. $75.
Advent Celebration: “Holy Mother and Child” led by Carla Mattioli. Monday, December 17th at 7:30 pm at The
House of Peace.
Lighting of the Christmas Tree Monday, December 24th at 5:00 pm at The House of Peace.
Local Events Offered by the Christian Community, an independent movement for religious renewal
Unless otherwise noted, all events are held on Sundays at 12:45 pm.. The Christian Community offers other activities
including Services, Religious Instruction for Children, etc.
366 Washington Street, Brookline, 617-277-6266 www.thechristiancommunity.org/boston/index.htm
85h Anniversary of the Founding of The Christian Community - Sunday, September 16th
After the potluck with birthday cake let us celebrate this day by sharing our personal, maybe humorous, sacred or lofty
Memories and Stories of the Christian Community.
The Woman, the Dragon and the Fighter - September 30th, First Michaelmas Sunday
A Michaelmas Contemplation with Julia Polter.
Painting for Michaelmas - October 7th , Second Michaelmas Sunday
Workshop with Carla Mattioli. Includes singing and a guided watercolor exercise exploring the theme of Archangel
Michael and the Dragon. Also includes discussion and a slide series depicting images of the Archangel throughout
history, exploring appearances of Michael across the globe, his battle ( and ours) with Dragons of anxiety, fear and hatred ,
and how we can understand his mission and inspiration. Please register in advance to hold your place in the workshop.
For more information and to register please call Carla Mattioli 978-546-8018 or visit www.awakearts.com.
Tuition: $20 includes art supplies.
Lay-Service with Gospel Reading - October 14th, Third Michaelmas Sunday
Singing and Conversation. No Act of Consecration of Man celebrated.
Community Conversation with the Board of Trustees - October 21st, Fourth Michaelmas Sunday
“Who Am I This Time” and “The Kid Nobody Could Handle” - Sunday, October 28th
A storytelling theater performance of the Kurt Vonnegut short stories with actor Glen Williamson from New York City.
In this delightful enactment Glen plays every part changing instantly from an enthusiastic-idealistic-dedicated high school
band teacher to a turned-off-destructive teenager just by turning his head and changing his walk and his expression.
Bring your friends to this event! (Children 12 years and older will enjoy it!).
“The Eternal Ground of all Being” - Sunday, November 18th.
A talk by Julia Polter.
Preparation of the Advent Garden - December 2nd First Advent Sunday
Stay after the potluck and help to set up the wonderland of the Advent Garden. Many hands make light work!
The Advent Garden - December 2nd 4 – 5 pm.
A heartwarming afternoon event with story, music and walking the spiral to the source of light. For children over four
years of age and all who are seeking an Advent experience.
Contemplating the Advent Epistles - December 9th First Advent Sunday
With Julia Polter.
The Gospel of John Study Group - Meets on October 4th, November 14th, and December 5th at the Christian Community
in Brookline. For more information please call Dan Emerson at 978-448-5404. Newcomers always welcome.
Members of The Planning Committee
Kenneth Ingham, President; John L. de Ris, Treasurer; Joanna Nealon Ingham,
Andrew Linnell, Carrie Schuchardt, Mary Ann Wells, Basil Williams, Christina Joan Williams
Anthroposophical Study Groups – Fall 2007
The Cape Ann Study Group is held at The Cape Ann Waldorf School, 668 Hale St., Beverly, on alternate Monday evenings from 7:30 to 9:00 pm.
The group, which is starting October 1st, is working with the book Theosophy by Rudolf Steiner. For more information, please call Carrie and John
Schuchardt at 978-356-9395 or Mari Yamaguchi-Allen at 978-922-6433.
The Chrysalis Study Group is held at The Chrysalis House every second and fourth Wednesday of the month from 7:30 to 8:45 pm with light
refreshments afterwards. The group, which is starting September 12th, is working with the book Philosophy of Spiritual Activity by Rudolf Steiner.
For more information, please call Christina Joan or Basil Williams at 781-643-1449.
The NEWS Group meets at the home of Mary H. Miller at 33 Lang St, Concord, every first and third Thursday at 8:00 pm. The group is starting on
September 6th and is working with Rudolf Steiner's Occult Science. Those interested should contact Mary at 978-341-0225.
The Rudolf Steiner Group is held at the home of the Inghams, 14 Lorraine Circle, Waban, MA, every first and third Thursday at 7:30 pm. The
group is starting on September 20th and will take up a lecture appropriate to the Michaelmas season and continue thereafter with the book Occult
Science. For more information, please call Joanna Nealon Ingham and Kenneth Ingham at 617-969-0388.
The Science Group meets at the home of the Inghams, 14 Lorraine Circle, Waban, MA, every third Wednesday at 7:30 pm. The group, which is
starting on September 19th , is completing The Second Scientific Lecture Course on Heat and will continue thereafter with the third course entitled
The Relationship of the Diverse Branches of Natural Science to Astronomy. For more information, please call Joanna Nealon Ingham and Kenneth
Ingham at 617-969-0388.
Verse for America
by Rudolf Steiner
May our feelings penetrate
Into the center of our heart
And seek in love to unite with
Human Beings seeking the same goalWith Spirit Beings who, full of grace
Behold our earnest, heartfelt striving
And in beholding strengthen us
From realms of light
Illuminating our lives in Love.
Anthroposophical Society In Greater Boston
14 Lorraine Circle
Waban, MA 02468
Fall 2007
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