New Class Added!
Beginning Astrology II with Dave Gunning
Wednesdays 7 - 9 pm Feb 10-March 3
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February Specials!
30% Discount
for this month's
Featured Items
Discount is available
online and by phone. If ordering by phone, please call1-800-669-9425 x348and mention the February E-Newsletter discount.
Offer good until
February 28, 2009
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DVD OF THE MONTH
A beloved
wisdom-teacher reminiscences about her life in Theosophy and shares rare
glimpses into her early childhood. (60 minutes)
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CD
OF THE MONTH
byJoy Mills
A lifetime student of The Secret Doctrine offers valuable insights and commentary on
Madame Blavatsky's greatest work. 10
CDs. (397 minutes)
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The Theosophical Publishing Company. This occult magazine is increasingly difficult to
find. The Lucifer Theosophical Magazine is designed to bring to light
the hidden things of darkness. This volume contains the issues from September
1889 to February 1890. A worn book, but
a major and fascinating part of Theosophical history. $125.00
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Bishop John Shelby Spong is our keynote speaker, for our
April 23 - 25 conference titled Healing Our Religious Wounds. This event demonstrates the Society's
commitment to interfaith dialogue in order to help people of all faith traditions
find peace and healing. Bishop Spong and the other nationally
recognized speakers who will join us in April, know the place of reconciliation,
forgiveness, and the reclamation of life's fullness. Our conference is not a
castigation of religion but rather a time of joy, healing, and hope for
reconciliation.
For more information visit our website
This event has a Facebook Fanpage! Become a fan and help us spread the word.
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Become a regular from home!
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NEWS FROM TSA PRESIDENT BETTY BLAND
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Personnel Changes
Difficult financial times have
forced us to make some difficult decisions. Consequently, the Theosophical Society national center staff has been
restructured and downsized. As a result, two employees are no longer on staff: Ruthann Fowler, program coordinator; and Beverly Porzelt, TPH customer service. This was difficult for all of us
but necessary for the long range management of our resources.
We are very
grateful for their service and they will be missed. Ruthann added sparkle to
our environment and served the society for over 20 years. Beverly was a dedicated and efficient
worker. We send them off with best wishes for the future. Their duties have
been redistributed among our other staff members, so please be understanding as
we adjust to the increased workload.
Break-In
Thieves broke into the maintenance garage on the
night of Feb 1st. Items stolen included two power generators, a power
washer, multiple sets of sockets, wrenches, various other tools, and the blue
truck. The truck was found abandoned a few miles away, but all the tools and
equipment are gone. With all the financial problems the Society is
facing, this theft could not have come at a worse time. We would appreciate any donations to help us replace this equipment.
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REGIONAL FEDERATION MEETINGS
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Florida Federation Meeting 2010
March 12-14: A Spiritual Mosaic with Jagdish C Maheshri
Contact Jagdish Maheshri, President e-mail: jmaheshri@astroinsight.com
Midwest Federation Meeting 2010
March 26-28: The 3 Fundamental Propositions to the Secret
Doctrine with Pablo Sender, PhD Ozark Theosophical Camp in Sulfur Springs, Arkansas.
Contact Mark Newbold,
President e-mail: kalixtus77@yahoo.com
Mid South Federation Meeting 2010
March 5-7: The Scientific Evidence of Reincarnation,
the Findings of Dr. Ian Stephenson with Brant Jackson
Contact Brant Jackson,
President e-mail: bjack5259@aol.com
Texas Federation Meeting 2010
Scheduled for
April 30, through May 2
Ed Abdill in Houston
March 20: 4-hour workshop on Spiritual Intuition and the Human Journey, at the Houston Lodge starting at 10:00 a.m.
March 21: The Secret Gateway at the Mary
Magdalene Community at the Rothko Chapel at 10 a.m.
Dharma: The Lodestar of Life at the A.R.E.
Center at 3:00 p.m.
Ed Abdill in Miami
May 1: The Secret Gateway (in Spanish) at Jinarajadasa Lodge, from 1:00 to 9:30 p.m.
May 2: Spiritual Intuition and the
Human Journey at Miami Deerfield Lodge starting
at 2:30 p.m.
While in Houston and
Miami, Ed will be signing copies of his book The Secret Gateway, which will be available for purchase.
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THEOSOPHICAL ORDER OF SERVICE
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Dear Friends of TOS,
We all have experienced some level of
difficulty during this economic crisis. These are the times when
service work is the most beneficial and fulfilling. We are very pleased
to announce that our group is still active and growing and we will
continue as long as we are needed. Visit our website and select Active TOS Projects for an update of
TOS action group service activities.
You will
also find a sneak preview of our calendar of service opportunities. Designed to provide a framework for groups to adapt, it incorporates the
12 astrological signs, the 7 rays of energy and the 7 branches of
service within the TOS. We hope the calendar will provide some ideas
for service that you can bring to your group. Comments and suggestions
are always welcome.
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Library Programs
This month we are featuring the Spiritual Roundtable, hosted by Jim Bosco Mondays at 7 p.m.,
an open ended discussion on a different topic each week. Jim also offers Meditation for beginners on Sundays at 11 a.m. Scare away Winter on Saturday, February 20th at the Hootie Hoo Dance! Wear bright clothing and dance away the cold winter blues with various live musicians and DJ Dan. This year professional dance instructor Diane Willett will teach us swing dance beginning at 8 p.m. $10 at the door benefits the Olcott Library.
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Realize that you must lead a dying life; the more a man dies to himself, the
more he begins to live unto God.
The Imitation of Christ by Thomas à Kempis
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