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The Language of Classical Music Composition

Christian Community Church 15 Margetts Road, Chestnut Ridge, NY, United States

RESCHEDULED: PLEASE NOTE NEW DATE. A talk by Grigory Smirnov (with live piano music). How can classical music deliver complex universal ideas and how we can penetrate deeper into the content of a classical musical composition? What is unique about classical music and how can it help us on the spiritual path?

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Hanukkah in the Light of Christmas

Christian Community Church 15 Margetts Road, Chestnut Ridge, NY, United States

A Talk by Bella Freuman. Hanukkah is celebrated on the eve of the 25th of Kislev and Christmas on the eve of the 25th of December. Is there a connection? Yes! We will go far back in time to the beginning, when the light touched human consciousness for the first time and forgave them their sins.

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The Birth of Freedom in Modern Art

Christian Community Church 15 Margetts Road, Chestnut Ridge, NY, United States

How does the turn toward modernism and abstraction in art signal a change in consciousness toward freedom? A talk with Stephen Keith Sagarin.

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Sensing Self-Deception in the Use of Technology

Upper Brookside 285 Hungry Hollow Road, Chestnut Ridge, NY, United States

Our faculty of inner judgment has been challenged enormously in the past year, and this faculty is the key with regard to the understanding and use of technology. This workshop will focus on bringing those details to the light of day, so that we can observe these inner soul processes in full clarity.

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Ahriman on Stage

Christian Community Church 15 Margetts Road, Chestnut Ridge, NY, United States

A talk by Brigida Baldszun. How can we learn to recognize Ahriman? How can we ward him off? Examples from the Mystery Dramas and other texts by Rudolf Steiner.

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Obstacles That Prevent Us from Perceiving the Etheric Christ

Christian Community Church 15 Margetts Road, Chestnut Ridge, NY, United States

Rudolf Steiner spoke about the Appearance of Christ in the etheric, and emphasized that it will be a tragedy if this event is passed by. Judith Brockway will explore some of the forces that are actively working against this significant event and how we can work to support their being overcome.

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Religion and the Developing Child

Christian Community Church 15 Margetts Road, Chestnut Ridge, NY, United States

This talk and conversation with Rev. Anna Silber will explore the role of religion for children, from the early years until the threshold of puberty and beyond. We will dive into the challenging questions of age appropriateness, morality, spirituality, and individual freedom.

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Michael in Art and Imagination

Christian Community Church 15 Margetts Road, Chestnut Ridge, NY, United States

With Kenneth Melia. At Michaelmas we have the opportunity to recognize, acknowledge and be inspired by this festival. Powerful images, descriptions and challenges are there for us all to help understand this important season. With slides.

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Yes! You Can Have a Home Vigil/Wake

Christian Community Church 15 Margetts Road, Chestnut Ridge, NY, United States

Join Sacred Undertaking for a training in the ancient art of caring for your loved one at home at death and after. The focus is on learning how to create a meaningful experience at the time of a loved one's death, how to keep one's loved one at home and invite simplicity and sacredness to permeate this time of transition.

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