Camphill Winter Fair 

Sunday, December 7,
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM  Paloma Hall
4096 Fairway Drive,
Soquel  

Winter Craft Fair at Camphill with a small amount of outside vendors – food and drinks available

Camphill Winter Fair Flyer

The Shepherds Play Players

The Shepherds Play

One Performance Only

Friday, December 12, 7:00 PM
  Actor’s Theater 1001 Center St.
Santa Cruz 

The Oberufer Shepherds play is a unique community Christmas event that has been performed every year since medieval times by people around the world. It takes the Christmas story from the point of view of the shepherds in a unique, humorous, and warm-hearted way, with amateur local actors and musicians. The special community feeling engendered by this event will be palpable to everyone.”City people today are hardly capable any longer of completely appreciating to its full depth what is connected with our annual festivals. It is hardly possible to feel that magic which passed like a spiritual breath through the souls, through the minds of those who believed that they were carrying Christ in their heart during the great festive events at Christmas or Easter. To feel this magic, which passed through humanity in these periods, like a spiritual breath, has become really quite difficult. … If we look at what ordinary people were able to feel when they were presented with the child in the manger…then we can say: such moods, such feelings should awaken in us when we look at what can be born in our soul.” ~ Rudolf Steiner, discussing the Oberufer play, Berlin, December 22, 1910 

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$20, $40 for families

Millefolium Cultural Program: Armand Ruby

The Four Elements:
A Scientific/Spiritual Perspective 

Saturday, December 6, 12:30 PM  
Blossoms Farm,
2033 San Juan Road,
Aromas CA 95004 

The four classical elements – Earth, Water, Air, Fire – represent a set of principles that apply widely throughout Earth’s planetary system, AKA Gaia: the Earth as a living organism. 

These principles are living at the macrocosmic level: in Earth’s geology, oceans, atmosphere and energy sources; and at the microcosmic level: in the atoms that are fundamental to the composition of all biological life and in the substances needed to sustain life. At both scales, macro and micro, the four elements intermingle in interesting ways that we will touch on. 

The “four elements” are commonly understood to represent aspects of – and be integral to – life on Earth: they’re present throughout the natural world, and they can be seen as having a correspondence to the kingdoms of Nature. 

From an anthroposophical viewpoint, these four principles also are exemplified in the human being as a spiritual/physical organism; this more comprehensive, spiritually-oriented fourfold composition can then also be related back to life on Earth more broadly. 

This presentation draws upon modern scientific understanding, as well as the anthroposophical (spiritual scientific) teachings of Rudolf Steiner, the founder of biodynamic agriculture. 

4 Elements Presentation – Armand RubyArmand Ruby was educated at Cornell University (B.A., Biology; Ecology Concentration) and University of CT (M.S., Ecology), as well as informally in anthroposophical and biodynamic study groups, courses and lectures at Rudolf Steiner College and elsewhere. 

He has had a long (>40 year) career as an environmental scientist, specializing in freshwater surface water quality. He has for decades also been a supporter of biodynamic agriculture and practitioner of biodynamic gardening, and is an anthroposophist of long standing. 

He is also a musician, composer, playwright and aspiring filmmaker of musical films focused on topics of social and cultural relevance.

$30.00 donation to support Millefolium, the non-profit organization associated with Blossoms Farm. Pay at the door or online: add the talk to the cart at: 4 Elements Presentation – Armand Ruby

The Santa Cruz and Monterey Bay Branch
of the Anthroposophical Society
is pleased to present:

Coleman Lyles

The Mystery Dramas

Tuesday, November 18, 7:00 PM  

Paloma Hall
4096 Fairway Drive, Soquel

Once again Coleman leads us further into insight into the Mystery Dramas. The evening will be sure to include interaction, anecdotes from Coleman’s own work with the Mystery Dramas, and insights that help us look ahead to Spring when we will be visited (again) by Laurie Portocarrero. 

The ultimate Mystery Drama is life itself. In this regard every branch meeting is a scene from an ongoing play conceived before we were born. This reality, arising out of the karmic ground of previous earth existence, finds artistic expression in Rudolf Steiner’s four Mystery Dramas written between 1910-1914. 

It is sure to fun, illuminating and social.

We request our usual donation of $20

or $10 for current paid branch members.

November 19 – 7 PM Pacific Time

Admission  – $10 non-members, $5 regular members,
Supporting members no fee.

No one turned away for lack of funds.
Fees may be paid in advance via PayPal at 
faustbranch.org and clicking “donation”,
or by check to Sacramento Faust Branch,
mailed to Treasurer Carol Nordaas,
7620 Woodglen Drive, Fair Oaks, CA 95628.

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Staying Connected Death Cafe

For those who feel called to deepen their inner work and spiritual understanding 
of living with and loving the “so-called-dead”  

In Preparation for All Souls Day, the Culmination of Michaelmas,
and Our Journey through Advent and the Holy Nights

Hosted on Anthroposophy.Social 

Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025

9:30 am Pacific, 12:30 Eastern, 16:30 UK (with time change), 1:30 CET (with time change)

Facilitated by Sally Greenberg and Vivianne Sinclaire

All are welcome to join the First of a Series of Death Cafes as we enter the time of year when the spiritual world draws nearer to us, including those we know who have loved and crossed.   

Free offering with a small platform membership fee to support Anthroposophy.Social 
(between $3.46 and $7/month) – cancel anytime

Together, we’ll Research, Practice and Share:

• The Living Nature of our Connection with Those who have Died
• Clarity of Connection from a Purified Heart Space
• What’s Needed to Be in Service to the World in Partnership with those on the Other Side.

• Practical Meditations to Be in Connection
• Ongoing Support and Mutual Practices through the Coming Months

To Join: 

1. If you’re not already a member of Anthropsophy.Social, go to http://anthroposophysocial.com 
2. Join the Platform with one of the two options at the bottom of the page ($3.46/month for members of the Anthroposophical Society and/or Youth Section with code ASYSDISCOUNT2 and/or $7 for a basic foundational membership)  
3. You’ll be Welcomed with an Overview of the Platform
4. Once Inside, Go to the Navigation Bar on the Left 
5. Click on Events in the Upper Left of the Navigation Bar on the Left
6. Find the Death Cafe on  the Calendar
7. RSVP to receive updates
8. Join through the zoom link on the Calendar or with an email link sent to all platform members 1 hour before the Event starts   

Questions? Email Vivianne at viviannerael@gmail.com or Sally at supersallyg@gmail.com

We hope to see you there!

The Santa Cruz and Monterey Bay Branch
of the Anthroposophical Society
is pleased to present:

Perez Griselda Pineda

Susan Cook

Dia de los Muertos/All Souls Day 

Sunday, November 2, 4:00 PM 

Paloma Hall
4096 Fairway Drive, Soquel 

You are invited to join together in remembrance of friends, family and ancestors who have crossed the threshold in a mood of reverence and gratitude. There will be thoughts shared about the meaning of dia de los Muertos as well as Rudolf Steiner’s consideration of staying connected to the dead. 

Everyone is invited to bring a photo or memento of a loved one to place on the altar during the time together. We will end with candle lighting and quiet music. 

There will be a donation basket at the door.

Ita Wegman after Rudolf Steiner’s death – the struggle with the executive board and her path to the future” – Peter Selg – Zoom Only
It will be recorded. 

October 18  – 10 am Pacific Time
Admission $10. Registration Required – Register Here

The Zoom link will be included in the registration acknowledgement email AND an email reminder with the Zoom link will be sent on the day before the event.

Dr. Peter Selg is one of the leading figures in the Anthroposophical movement. Trained as a medical doctor with a specialty in pediatric psychiatry, he has practiced, done research, and taught at several noted Anthroposophical medical institutions. In 2006, he founded The Ita Wegman Institute for Basic Research into Anthroposophy in Arlesheim, Switzerland, and still directs that organization.  Dr. Selg is Co-leader of the General Anthroposophical Section of the School for Spiritual Science and member of the Goetheanum leadership committee.  A prolific author, he has written literally scores of books and articles dealing with Dr. Steiner, Anthroposophy, and the many sister movements.

Sponsored by The Faust Branch
of the Anthroposophical Society in America
Any questions email
faustbranch@gmail.com

 Wednesday, Oct 8 – 7-8:30 pm

Admission  – $10 non-members, $5 regular members,
Supporting members no fee. No one turned away for lack of funds.
Fees may be paid in advance via PayPal at 
faustbranch.org and clicking “donation”,
or by check to Sacramento Faust Branch,
mailed to Treasurer Carol Nordaas,
7620 Woodglen Drive, Fair Oaks, CA 95628.

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Robert McDermott is president emeritus and professor emeritus of the California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS) and is the former president and board chair of many anthroposophical institutions. He has written and lectured extensively on the evolution of consciousness, the spiritual mission of America, eastern and western spiritual masters, Rudolph Steiner, and anthroposophy.

Bruce Donehower is the representative to the Goetheanum for the North American Section for the Literary Arts & Humanities of the School for Spiritual Science. For more information, visit TheLiteraryArts.com. 

Sponsored by The Faust Branch of The Anthroposophical Society in America

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About

Harvard’s Program for the Evolution of Spirituality is delighted to host this special conference marking the centennial of the death of spiritual teacher Rudolf Steiner. The conference will be held at Harvard Divinity School on December 15 and 16,  with local and national anthroposophical organizations hosting related events nearby on December 14 and the morning of December 17. Register for the 100 Years Rudolf Steiner Conference below.

This conference marks the centenary anniversary of Rudolf Steiner’s death.The driving force behind the esoteric and social reform movement of anthroposophy, Steiner left behind a complicated and transregional legacy. Considering the small number of participants in the movement’s first decades, there are few spiritual currents of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries that have attracted as much public attention as anthroposophy—and few spiritual leaders who have been subject to as much scrutiny, both critical and sympathetic, especially in the German-language context. 

Following a twenty-year period that has seen a huge increase in the quality and the quantity of the scholarship on Steiner and anthroposophy, the centennial of Steiner’s death in 1925 offers a perfect opportunity for scholars, practitioners in areas of “applied anthroposophy,” such as Steiner education and biodynamic agriculture, and interested members of the public to come together to debate major issues. Our conference goal is to offer new perspectives on Steiner and critical approaches to his legacy, which has been extremely fruitful in multiple fields, from education and organic farming to modern art and architecture. By bringing together a diverse range of scholars and researchers, we hope to shed new light on this legacy and provide a forum to explore complex issues. The conference will feature three keynote addresses and a diverse mix of individual papers.

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Register Here

September 28, 2025
3:00 sharp to about 5:00 p.m.
SF Waldorf School (Grade School Campus)
2938 Washington Street
San Francisco, California 94115 

Introducing the San Francisco Bay Branch Initiative!

In the spirit of continuing and renewing living anthroposophy in the Bay Area, a group of nine individuals who had participated in a Bay Area gathering sponsored by the Western Regional Council in 2024 formed the “San Francisco Bay Area Branch Initiative” this past springtime. 

The purpose of this initiative group is to serve as a provisional, caretaker body dedicated to promoting the work of Rudolf Steiner and anthroposophy within the San Francisco Bay region. It exists to foster discovery, dialogue, and collaboration among those following a path of anthroposophical inquiry and/or contributing to anthroposophical initiatives in the region, and to explore the development of a more formal and enduring organizational structure. 

The association formed by the initiative group holds funds, enters into contracts, and sponsors activities in support of its purpose, and aims ultimately to contribute to a federation of regional allied anthroposophical members and entities.

The association is collectively carried by a Stewardship Group. The initial provisional members of this group are: Katja Wishart, Dale Robinson, Natalie Cargill, Jeremiah Turner, Cole Turner, John Bloom, Mark Zweifel, David Eyes (Santa Cruz), and Sandra Stoner (Sacramento). The role of the Stewardship Group is to ensure that the purposes of the association continue to be defined and evolved until such a time as there is a more formal organizational structure.

We will be present at the Michaelmas Celebration to introduce ourselves and to say more about the work we are taking up, and how we can encourage more initiative and deepen connections with the various fields of anthroposophy.

More about the Event

The event will begin with a brief introduction of the Initiative and its membership.

The Bay Area Eurthymy Ensemble will next present a performance set to the Michael Imagination (from the Last Address).

We will be led into a deeper conversation about the intentions of the initiative followed by breakout groups among the participants and reports back from those breakouts.

The artistic program will continue with Eurythmy, poetry, and music, closing with a reprise of the Michael Imagination presentation by the Eurythmy Ensemble.

A questionnaire eliciting input about the direction of the initiative will be circulated, which may be completed in paper or online.

We will conclude the event with refreshments and open conversation.

Your presence at this seminal event would be an important contribution to the future of anthroposophy in the Bay Area.

A suggested donation of $15 is requested to contribute to offsetting the costs of the program.
No one will be turned away for lack of payment

Any surplus will be added to the general funds of SFBBI for future events. 

John Bloom, Natalie Cargill, David Eyes, Dale Robinson, Sandra Stoner, 
Cole Turner, Jeremiah Turner, Katja Wishart, Mark Zweifel

The San Francisco Bay Branch Initiative