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As a spiritual association we seek Wisdom - Sophia - wherever She may be found. As such we openly draw from Buddhism, Vedanta, and other traditions, with a focus on classical Gnostic texts and insights. As a cultural association we advocate a cosmopolitan
libertarian society where spiritual and cultural traditions and
personal lifestyles may be practiced side-by-side in peace and friendship. If you are interested in joining us, or to find out more, please contact: Circle of the Free Spirit Bishop + Mark Aelred ********************* SPRING 2008 CALENDAR TRIDUUM LITURGY - GOOD FRIDAY - MARCH 21, 2008 The Passion of the Christ "If thou hadst known how
to suffer, "Whatever happens to another,
happens to oneself." Circle of the Free Spirit
+ Avatar Temple At 7 PM on March 21, 2008 For location and to "RSVP", please respond to Bishop + Mark Aelred Notes: This year's Holy Week week includes is a convergence of significant events to celebrate: March 20th is Maundy or Holy Thursday, the Spring Equinox, and the 15th Anniversary of Bishop Mark's (and the Circle's first) priestly ordination. March 21st is Good Friday and March 22nd is the Easter Vigil. We will celebrate all of them at this gathering. A Reading from the Acts of John offers us a fresh experience of the passion of Jesus as a revelation of the Mystery of Life. Let us celebrate that Mystery in communion with one another and in the Spirit of "Love one another, as I love you." ****** PERFORMING ARTS - APRIL 12, 2008 Bernier Dance & Peace Action present ARTISTS FOR PEACE 2008 DANCE - MUSIC - POETRY David Beck, Bernier Dance, Janis Brenner, Kristina Erikson, tiffany Esteb, Marcus Ray Estrada, Rebecca Hart, Brian Tracy, Doug Wahlberg Band, and Readings from Maxine Hong Kingston's "Veterans of War, Veterans of Peace" Saturday, April 12, 8 PM Proceeds to benefit Homes for the Brave
Tickets $15, $25, $50, $100 Directions and Program Information:
MINISTRY Walking the Labyrinth First Thursdays starting November 1, 2007, each month through June 2008. 6:00 to 9:00 PM. The Fourth Universalist Society, 160 Central Park West @ 76th Street, New York City (Manhattan). The Labyrinth is a personal meditative practice for healing and growth, a tool for community building, an agent for global peace, and a metaphor for life. Led by GEORGE KUHN, Interfaith Minister
and Veriditas Trained Labyrinth Facilitator. Contact George Kuhn to confirm and reserve. ********************* WINTER 2007-2008 GNOSTIC THEORY & PRAXIS Circle of the Free Spirit + Avatar Temple will meet at the home of Avatar Templar Lucie, starting at 7:00 PM. We will begin to explore the mystical Judaism of the Kabbalah (Qabalah) and its relationship to ancient Christian / Gnostic / Hermetic themes. Modern Gnostic liturgy may also be celebrated. We expect the group to continue into the Spring. Beginning Study Materials: Living Gnosis
by Tau Malachi (Llewelyn publisher) and As we progress, we expect to also make use of other works, including: Gnosis of the Cosmic Christ by Tau Malachi (Llewelyn publisher) Works by Paul Foster Case, integrating Kabbalah with Tarot, may be introduced as the course progresses. Those of you who have studied or practiced Kabbalah are invited to share your knowledge and experience. After formal group study and practice, around 8:15 PM, all are invited to continue the fellowship informally and share vegetarian food and drink. RSVP to MarkAelredCFS@aol.com ****** SAT, February 2, 2008: Candlemas liturgy in Jersey City with our mutual friends in the Alexandrian Gnostic Church, 4:00 PM.For more information, and to RSVP, please contact Michael+ at: mebkieu@verizon.net ****** Monday, January 21, 2008 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day YOGA OF THE CHRISTOS: A Universal Gnostic Liturgy 3:00 PM at a private location in Manhattan. If you are interested in joining us, please contact: Bishop + Mark Aelred ****** Saturday, December 22,
2007 In Celebration of the Winter Solstice, Feast
of St. Thomas, and the Festival of Christmas -- The Birth of the
Christos in the Silence of the Heart If you are interested in joining us, or to find out more about our activities, please contact: Circle of the Free Spirit Bishop + Mark Aelred *********************
Launched: July 7, 2006 Latest update: March 18, 2008
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