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Schedule 2012-13

Word and Life --  Winter-Spring, 2013

A New Harmony: The Spirit, the Earth,
and the Human Soul (Jossey-Bass, 2011)


by John Philip Newell

Newell explores the ancient harmony that is deep in the matter of the universe, the essential interconnectedness of all things. Everything, whether the expanding light of distant galaxies or humanity's inner light of mind and consciousness, carries within itself the life of the universe's shared beginning. With keen insight and sensitivity, he confronts the brokenness of our harmony, as individuals and families and as nations and species.


All sessions, unless otherwise noted, will be on Thursdays from 10 AM to 12 noon at the
First Presbyterian Church, 21 E. Constance Ave., Santa Barbara, CA.

Click here for a printer-friendly version of the Winter 2012 schedule.

The series fee, $60, includes the book and all handouts. Save $10 and pre-register by contacting BobDoering@wordandlife.us before the first meeting. Financial aid is available to encourage those on restricted budgets to attend; contact a member of the Steering Committee to inquire further.

DATE TOPIC

PRESENTER

Jan. 17

 Prologue: Life's essential oneness
Introduction by Bob Doering
Listen to Vrajaprana's reflections
Further reflection and discussion		 Pravrajika Vrajaprana
Jan. 24 Ch. 1: Every Bush is Burning
Introduction by Judith McDermott
Listen to John Philip Newell's reflections
Further reflection and discussion		 John Philip Newell (Author)
Jan. 31 Ch. 2: Outbursts of Singularity
Introduction by Alice MacDonald
Listen to Barbara Marx-Hubbard's reflections
Further reflection and discussion		 Barbara Marx-Hubbard
Feb. 7 Ch. 3: Keep on Remembering
Introduction by Anna Grotenhuis
Listen to Robert Sardello's reflections
Community questions and discussion		 Robert Sardello
Feb. 14 Ch. 4: Looking Suffering Straight in the Face
Introduction by Judith McDermott
Listen to Susan Copeland's reflections
Community questions and discussion 		Susan Copeland
Feb. 21 Ch. 5: Digging Out God
Introduction by Anne Heck
Listen to Patricia McClure's reflections
Community questions and discussion 		Patricia McClure
Feb. 28 Ch. 6: A Balm for All Wounds
Introduction by Elizabeth Ruhgé
Listen to Katherine Collis's reflections
Community questions and discussion 		Katherine Collis
Mar. 7 Ch. 7: A Pearl of Great Price
Introduction by Keith Forster
Listen to Dudley Conneely's reflections
Community questions and discussion		 Dudley Conneely
Mar. 14 Ch. 8: Rediscovering an Older Unity
Introduction by Thomas Heck
Listen to Ernie Tamminga's reflections
Community questions and discussion		 Ernie Tamminga
Mar. 21 Ch. 9: Making Whole Again
Introduction by Anne Heck
Listen to Alice MacDonald's reflections
Closing Liturgy (not recorded)		 Alice MacDonald,


Keith Forster, John Hydar

AUDIO RECORDINGS

When arrangements can be made, we provide digital audio recordings of these presentations for the convenience of those who missed them. Click the blue links above, as they become available, to review the presentations. Be patient while the MP3 files download, as they can be large (5 to 10 MB each in size). You may listen through your computer using headphones or speakers, or download the files for later listening on a device like an iPod.

 

Word and Life

May 2 - 9 - 16 - 23, and 30, 2013

How To Be an Adult in Love:

Letting Love in Safely and Showing it Recklessly

Five May Mornings With
David Richo, Ph.D.

I say yes to everything that happens to me today
as an opportunity to give and receive love without reserve.
I am thankful for the enduring capacity to love that has come to me from the
Sacred Heart of the universe.
May everything that happens to me today open my heart more and more.
May all that I think, say, feel, and do express loving-kindness toward myself,
those close to me, and all beings.
May love be my life purpose, my bliss, my destiny, the richest grace I can
receive or give.
And may I always be especially compassionate toward those who are lost or
least, lone or last.

David Richo, Ph.D., M.F.T., is a psychotherapist, teacher, workshop leader, and writer who works in Santa Barbara and San Francisco, California. He combines Jungian, transpersonal, and mythic perspectives in his work.

Click here for a printer-friendly version of the May 2013 flyer.

The series fee, $60, includes the book and all handouts. Save $10 and pre-register by contacting BobDoering@wordandlife.us before the first meeting. Financial aid is available to encourage those on restricted budgets to attend; contact a member of the Steering Committee to inquire further.

DATE TOPIC
May 2 Preface, Introduction & Ch. 1: What is Spirituality and What is Love?
Introduction Bob Doering
Listen to David Richo's presentation, pt.1
Listen to David Richo's presentation, pt. 2
May 9 Chapters 2 & 3: The Virtue of Loving Ourselves
Listen to part 1
Listen to part 2
May 16 Chapters 6 & 7: Loving Near and Dear
Listen to part 1
Listen to part 2
May 23 Chapter 8 & Appendix 1: Loving Far and Wide
Listen to part 1
Listen to part 2
May 30 Chapter 9 & the Epilogue: Deepening Our Love for God
Listen to part 1
Listen to part 2

WHEN: FIVE THURSDAYS, 10 a.m. to noon.
WHERE: First Presbyterian Church, 21 E. Constance Ave., Santa Barbara, CA
FEE: $60 registration includes the five sessions and the book. (Pre-register and save $10.)
$45 registration for the five sessions without the book.