April
Specials!
30% Discount
for this month's
Featured Items
Discount is available
online and by phone. If ordering by phone, please call 1-800-669-9425 x348 and mention the April E-newsletter discount.
Offer good until
April 30, 2009
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DVD
OF THE MONTH
Sophia is the Greek name
for the feminine principle of Creation. Includes PowerPoint presentation of
iconic artwork. (80 min)
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CD
OF THE MONTH
by
J. Krishnamurti
True meditation is not an
escape from life, but leads to a deep understanding of life with all its joys
and sorrows.
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In this fresh approach to self-realization, human potentials leader
Jean Houston provides empowering experiential exercises at every key
stage of Homer's epic to make The Odyssey our own journey. As we set
sail with Odysseus, together we endure loss and suffering, the search
for the divine Beloved, and the joy of finally arriving home.
When ordering online or by phone, use the code ENEWS to receive the discount.
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Choose from over 150 programs in the popular MP3 format. Listen online or download them to your MP3 player.
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Access back issues of our magazine featuring articles on philosophy, science, religion, and the arts.
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This work is made
possible through
DONATIONS from
friends like you.
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 Key Speakers
John Algeo, "The Seven Rays: Being Different
Together"
Robert Ellwood, "Theosophy and the World Religions"
Friday, July 24
Opening of the 123rd Annual Meeting on Friday evening (formal wear optional).
Followed by a musical performance and refreshments.
Special Programs
Saturday, July 25
Interfaith Dialogue, co-sponsored
by the Parliament of the World's Religions and held at Arrowhead Golf Club,
Wheaton.
Sunday evening, July 26
Words of Albert Schweitzer and the Music of Bach, a unique multimedia
experience with master organist Gail Archer; narratives of Albert Schweitzer's
inspiring words by Renate zum Tobel, David Bruce, and Dan Smolla, along with a biographical
slide presentation.
Plus: music,
entertainment, bargain book sale, and much more!
Complete Program Word | PDF
Registration form Word | PDF
For more details call 1-800-669-1571, ext. 320 or click here
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NATIONAL CENTER IN WHEATON
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YOUR NEW AUDITORIUM
As a result of your generous support to our Capital Funds
Campaign (CFC), the auditorium is now completely refurbished. Its crowning glory will be the
beautiful door to be installed by mid-April. The seating has been increased by
one third and arranged in the round so the speaker is much closer to the
audience. The new sound and recording system balances and improves the sound
quality for both live audiences and recorded media.
When we first began our campaign to raise funds for our needed
capital improvements, our needs were so great that many were afraid our goal
was too high. With high hopes and the wonderful support of our members, we
have been able to replace our 25 year old phone system, install a smoke and fire
alarm system in the Rogers Building that connects directly to the fire department,
and, now, complete the auditorium renovation.
Our next priority, which has a major impact on our hosting public functions, is to upgrade the kitchen and dining
areas.
Your support is still needed, so if you haven't pledged,
please consider a monthly pledge of $10, $20, $50 or whatever you feel you can afford.
We are making your National Center a place of beauty in order to serve you
better as well as to be more welcoming to the public. See more pictures |
CALENDAR OF APRIL EVENTS
Painting with Spirit: the Creative Process at WorkThursday, April 2, 7 p.m.With Susan O'LearySoul Visioning
Thursday, April 9, 7 p.m.
With Susan Wisehart
Stripping Away Our Emotional Baggage
Thursday, April 16, 7 p.m.
With Gary Clyman
The New Atheists
Thursday, April 23, 7 p.m.
With Ron Miller
Healing Outside of Space & Time
Thursday, April 30, 7 p.m.
With Von Braschler
Therapeutic Touch: Learning a Healing Modality
Saturday Workshop, April 4, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
With Marilyn Johnston
GONG BATH: Infuse Yourself with Sacred Sound
Friday, April 24, 7 p.m. (5:30 p.m., if walking the labyrinth first)
With Richard Rudis (Sonam Dorje)
Celebrate World Tai Chi & Qigong Day!
Saturday, April 25, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. (Meet at 9 a.m.)
Soul Visioning: Clear the Past, Create Your Future™
Saturday Workshop, April 25, 1 - 4:30 p.m.
With Susan Wisehart and
Dave Birr
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TSA'S OFFICIAL ONLINE SOCIAL NETWORK
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THE THEOSOPHICAL ORDER OF SERVICE
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A union of those who love
for the service of all who suffer
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
April 27 - The TOS Action Group meets from 6:30 - 8 p.m. at the Theosophical Society in Wheaton, IL
May 2 - The TOS action group will serve lunch at Hesed House/PADS facility in Aurora. Volunteers are welcome.
To volunteer, make a donation, or for more information
call: 630-668-1571 ext. 306 weekdays or visit our website www.theoservice.org
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STORYTELLING
CARNIVAL
and CAMPOUT
Union with Nature
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Music / Storytelling /
Crafts
Games / Book Sale
1 pm - 5 pm Storytelling Carnival
(Free admission, tickets available
for crafts, games, & food)
6 pm Campout ($10 per person)
Campout includes dinner, stories
around the campfire,
breakfast, and a nature walk.
(Pre-registration required for
campout)
Theosophical
Society in America
1926 N. Main St. Wheaton, IL 60187
(630)-668-1571 x304 /
library@theosophical.org
Alcohol-free events sponsored by Friends of Olcott
Proceeds benefit the H. S. Olcott
Memorial Library.
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Library Main Page
Theosophical Saturdays
Theosophical Study Group
Open Mic Soirée New Titles Drama Troupe Knights in the Morning Rare and Used Book Sale Reserve a Dialogue with a Living Book
Exciting News From Your National Library
You may already be aware of the $25,000 grant awarded to the
Theosophical Society in America by the Illinois State Library, a Department of
the Office of Secretary of State, with funds provided by the U.S. Institute of
Museum and Library Services, under the federal Library Services and Technology
Act. Because of this grant and the matching funds donated by many of you,
the library has expanded its services and is working to further increase
accessibility. When you use the online catalog you can now enter your library
identification number and four-digit pin number to access your account, renew
items, and place holds. If we have your email address on file we will send
courtesy notices electronically prior to an item's due date. Contact us at library@theosophical.org
or visit us online
The Theosophist Issues
Please consider donating your issues of The Theosophist magazine to the library. We need any issues from 2005 to the present. Mail them to Henry S. Olcott Memorial Library / 1926 N Main St / Wheaton, IL / 60187. Thank you!
Friends of Olcott
Volunteers needed to greet visitors and answer the telephone in the main lobby Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays during business hours. Volunteers receive a free vegetarian lunch weekdays, free passes to classes and lectures, and a 20% discount at Quest Book Shop! Contact 630-668-1571 ext.315
Match Our Grant!
Help your library's resources become more accessible!
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"So long as one's perceptions are restricted to sensuous experiences,
one's knowledge will be proportionately small; to become truly wise,
one must
burst the bonds of illusion, tear away the curtain of MAYA,
break the chains
of passion, learn the self and put it in command
of our consciousness and
our actions."
~The Source and Value
of the Mysteries, Henry S. Olcott
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