Reminder: Sunday, March 24 @SFWS Highschool, Eurythmy Room
The Act of Consecration for the Dead: Daniel Bittleston
The Christian Community in Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Affiliate, The Christian Community San Francisco
The Act of Consecration for the Dead
for
Daniel Bittleston
Saturday March 9th
10:30am
Paloma Hall
4096 Fairway Drive
Soquel, CA 95073
Foundation Stone Meditation Series
Reading “Occult Science: An Outline” (GA 13)
Writing About Dying and Returning
Robert McDermott On his forthcoming book:Writing about Dying and Returning Tuesday February 27, 2024 at 7:00 PM Resource Center for Nonviolence |
Several months after the start of my retirement from the California Institute of Integral Studies in June 2022, and the simultaneous death of five of my closest friends,* all deep anthroposophists, I began research for a book tentatively entitled Dying and Returning.
Early chapters will cover karma, the evolution of consciousness, Hindu, Buddhist, Chinese, and Amerindian contributions, followed by two chapters on Christian teachings on the afterlife. The entire book will be based on the research of Rudolf Steiner concerning the process of death of the physical, etheric, and astral bodies, and the journey of the “I” toward rebirth. Using Christopher Bamford’s book, Staying Connected, the concluding chapter will summarize Steiner’s teachings and practices.
*Patti Smith, Gertrude Hughes, Gene Golligly, Christopher Bamford, and David Gershan, M.D.
Lecture by Tomáš Zdražil
Please join us for the unusual opportunity in hearing Tomas Zdrazil present from his original research into the beginnings of Waldorf education. He is currently on the faculty of the College for Waldorf Teacher Training in Stuttgart. Mr. Zdražil has published several books and his most recent one is based on findings of undiscovered archives in the basement of the first Waldorf School. He will introduce and guide us toward an understanding of Rudolf Steiner’s work and relationship to the teachers and students at the school.
The talk will be presented in German and translated into english by Dorit Winter.
Sunday March 24, 3 pm @ 470 West Portal Ave. San Francisco Waldorf High School Eurythmy Room
Donations are gratefully accepted at the door.
This Being Human
Live Oak Medicine – Open House
Memorial GatheringDaniel Bittleston
Memorial Gathering
Daniel Bittleston
July 17,1938 -February 2, 2024
4PM – 6PM
Paloma Hall
Daniel John Bittleston passed away in the early morning of February 2nd at the age of 85. Many know that he had a series of cardiac problems since the Fall but had remained active until the very end. Daniel was a beloved member of the branch, serving for many years as a member of our core group. He also served for some years as a class holder of the First Class. Before locating in Santa Cruz, he was a Waldorf teacher for many years, both in his native UK and here in America. His home on Moore Street in Santa Cruz was, for many years, a veritable salon of artists and anthroposophists as well as tenant students. He was an amazing storyteller, who taught workshops on storytelling and on understanding Shakespeare. Daniel could bring people to tears and to laughter across the span of just a few minutes. He created and edited the Imagination Troubadour publication, and loved to encourage creativity and imagination in others. His craftsmanship in installing and refinishing hardwood floors is reflected all around the area in the homes of many of us and locations such as Paloma Hall. Daniel was father to 6 children, from 3 marriages: Mathew, Misha, and Mia with Su, Evamarie and Leonora with Reirin, and Elijah with Deborah. He also had two stepchildren, Megan and Brian, and 4 grandchildren: Leunamme, Cypress, Julien, and Zaiya. He was so proud of all his children and loved to discuss their accomplishments. Two very dear elements of anthroposophy were the Foundation Stone meditation, which was never far from his heart, and his beloved Oberufer Play, which he participated in from his earliest childhood through a dozen years here in Santa Cruz as actor, producer, and director. His many warm social connections run through the branch like a finely woven thread. His body is being watched over in vigil by many friends until this Monday. Friends and family can share a song, poem or short story. We hope to honor his love of people sharing their creativity in community with others. Please note that in consideration of the 6PM branch event (see below), we will begin to clear the hall at 5:50PM. |
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