Greetings to you all and best wishes for this new year which we hope you will find fortuitous in every way you would like it to be.
Far North Theosophy had it's first AGM as a fully Chartered Branch of the Society in December where a new committee was elected. Committee elected for 2014:
President: Maureen Paterson
Vice President: James Cannon
Secretary: Fiona Brodie
Treasurer: Amanda Garner
Committee: Sid Rosenthall
Tom Deveney
Jan Simpson Deveney
Thanks are again extended to the excellent work put in by the formation committee of last year which resulted in amazing growth and a growing interest in what we are about which we expect to continue. We have, indeed, been a very fortunate branch of TSNZ in 2013.
Activities this year will continue in much the same way but with an emphasis on consolidation so as to assure firm, lasting foundations.
Our building is now well and truly functional and work has started in the gardens out back and the walking track through the bush area. End result will be an amazing fire pit around which those interested can eat and socialise after some of our meetings. The hall set aside exclusively for theosophical programmes has been utilised to suit members individual interests alongside our monthly public meetings. Sometimes these activities happen spontaneously so it pays to keep in touch for opportunities that might appeal to you.
We expect to build on more of members special interests this year now our building is re-wired to suit modern needs for showing dvd's etc. The spare hall is more and more being used for a variety of suitable purposes.There's always something happening at the Theosophy Centre, the TOS Charity stall is open through the holiday time, members popping in to borrow or return library books on their way to or from somewhere, or just for a cuppa and chat.
Our Theosophy Centre has become quite a focal point in the community, generating even more interest in Theosophy and our Society.
Our first meeting of the month is a lighthearted and humorous presentation by Sidtsara, (Stevie), sister of Sid. Sidtsara is visiting from the UK.
Date: Saturday 1st February
Time: 1.00pm.
Title 'Evidence of God?' or just Mundane Miracles?
International Teacher, Writer and Public Speaker. Sidtsara from Uk Starts our first meet of 2014, introducing her new thought provoking book 'Evidence of God? or just Mundane Miracles?'.
Sharing her often bizzare personal experiences of thought manifestation with lightness and humour Sidtsara invites us to open ourselves to a world where everything is possible, once we live beyond the limitations of the mind.
How would it be if you knew that whatever you wished for could be yours.
What would you manifest?
Where or how does it happen?
Is it a gift?
'The most down to earth angel Ive ever met' - Rev Alison Livesly
' Witty, interesting and inspirational stories' - Network News
A topic well suited to promoting to the wider public and a lovely, positive beginning to our year. We hope to see many of you then.
Reminders and Hot off the Press News.
Reminders:
TSNZ Annual Convention this month, 16 – 22 January being held in Epsom Girls Grammar, Auckland. Theme: Our Potential for Change
School of Theosophy: Ed Abdill from America 8 – 13 April in Epsom. Theme: The Secret Gateway. www.theosophy.org.nz
Full details and programmes have appeared in TheoSophia and are also on the website at www.theosophy.org.nz
It's not too late to book a place to attend the whole convention with accommodation or just a few days for separate sessions..
Hot off the Press:
HPB Branch are providing 4 x School of the Wisdom weekend sessions in 2014 for members looking to go deeper into Ancient Wisdom.
Accomodation and petrol expenses for out of towners will be provided. These sessions are not stand alone events and will occur February, April, May and
November 2014. Theme: Know Thyself – Be Thyself. Further details to follow in due course. Keep an eye on www.hpb.theosophy.org.nz
Warm regards to all.
Far North Theosophy
405 0707 (Hall phone – no answermachine)
405 1653 (answermachine)
021 045 9991
We hope to see many of you Feb 1st at 1.00pm at Theosophy Centre, Waikare Avenue