Annual Symposium
AN ENCOUNTER WITH THE AUSTRALIAN BUSH
FRIDAY 2ND MAY (evening) – SATURDAY 3RD MAY
Venue:
TREACY CENTRE ,
PARKVILLE.
This symposium will offer a celebration of the diversity of Australian forest and bush settings from the northern forests to the Southern wilderness, through the voices of artists, poets, songsters and writers.
Registration: All Sessions: $45
Friday evening only: $15
Saturday: $30
(supper and morning tea provided, BYO lunch
The focal points of EarthSong's programs are literacy, spirituality and ethics. We seek:
- to raise awareness around the emerging new cosmology and the growing communion between the various aspects of human knowledge and endeavour in the light of this cosmology
- to develop new ways of honouring and celebrating the sacredness of all creation
- to promote a new ethical structure that recognizes and protects the integrity of all life forms on planet Earth.
These aims are implemented through an educational and experiential approach.
Wherever possible, the aims of the project will be achieved in collaboration with other groups and organizations with similar visions, hence the programs are offered in a range of venues and often in response to invitations.
PROGRAMS 2008
Evening
EXPLORING THE NEW COSMOLOGY
7.30 - 9.30 pm
Venue:
Mary MacKillop Heritage Centre
362 Albert Street, East Melbourne
This series addresses challenging and relevant topics for our time. Whilst the four themes are connected, it is possible to attend individual evenings.
WEDNESDAY 6 FEBRUARY
Modern Science: how has it shaped the new cosmology?
WEDNESDAY 5 MARCH
Cosmology: the nature and power of story.
WEDNESDAY 2 APRIL
Spirituality: celebrating the sacredness of all creation.
WEDNESDAY 7 MAY
Sustainable Living: an ethical imperative .
Admission per session: $10.
Supper will be provided.
Registration is required for each of these sessions
ECO - JUSTICE:
RIGHT RELATIONSHIPS WITHIN THE EARTH COMMUNITY
7.30 - 9.30 pm
Venue:
Kilbride Centre
52 Beaconsfield Pde., Albert Park.
Join us in the re-telling of the story that birthed our life giving planet so that we can draw from the story some guidelines for our lifestyles in these critical times.
THURSDAY 10 APRIL
The amazing story of Earth's birthing.
THURSDAY 17 APRIL
The place of the human in Earth's story .
THURSDAY 24 APRIL
Critiquing the future of the global economy.
THURSDAY 1 MAY
Dreaming a future for generations to come .
Admission per session: $10.
Supper will be provided.
Registration is required for each of these sessions
WINTER SOLSTICE
FRIDAY 20 JUNE
7.30 - 9.30 pm
Venue:
Kildara Centre,
rear 39 Stanhope St, Malvern.
This annual celebration provides us with the opportunity to enter into the seasonal rhythms of our planet, to touch the mysteries of dark and light and the deep silence of this mid winter night.
Admission by donation.
Supper provided.
THE THEMES OF CREATIVITY
6TH AUGUST, 10TH SEPTEMBER, 8TH OCTOBER
7.30 - 9.30 pm
Venue:
Kildara Centre, rear 39 Stanhope St, Malvern
This 3 part series will explore the governing principles of the evolutionary processes of the universe and planet Earth. Through these sessions we will deepen our understanding of the interconnectedness of all beings and the inner yearnings of well being for our planet.
Admission per session: $10.
Supper will be provided.
Registration is required for each of these sessions
Registrations:
by email: earthsong@pacific.net.au
by phone: 03 8359 0106
download booking form: from this site
Weekdays
THE NEW STORY
THURSDAYS, 17th APRIL, 15th MAY, 12th JUNE, 28th JUNE
2.00 – 3.30 pm
Venue:
Kildara Centre
Rear 39 Stanhope St., Malvern .
Our planet is in trouble just now because we do not have a good story. We are between stories. The old account of how the world came to be no longer serves us well and this 3 part series will focus on Brian Swimme's most recent DVD in which he explores ways of reflecting that initiate us into a more relevant world view.
Admission by donation
Refreshments provided
BOOK CLUB
Second Friday of each month - MARCH - DECEMBER
2.00 – 3.30 pm
Venue:
Treacy Centre
126 The Avenue, Parkville.
Explore the riches of the EarthSong Library by following a theme each month and sourcing material from books, articles and magazines.
Annual Symposium
AN ENCOUNTER WITH THE FORESTS OF EASTERN AUSTRALIA
FRIDAY 2ND MAY (evening) – SATURDAY 3RD MAY
Venue:
TREACY CENTRE ,
PARKVILLE.
This symposium will offer a celebration of the diversity of Australian forest and bush settings from the northern forests to the Southern wilderness, through the voices of artists, poets, songsters and writers.
Registration: All Sessions: $45
Friday evening only: $15
Saturday: $30
(supper and morning tea provided, BYO lunch)
Residential
EARTHSONG RETREAT
FRIDAY 11TH JULY (evening) –SUNDAY 13TH JULY
Centre for Ecology and Spirituality, Glenburn
This residential seminar is jointly sponsored by the Centre for Ecology and Spirituality and EarthSong. In a beautiful bush setting, experience a wholistic opportunity to delve into the origins of the universe, the birth of planet Earth, the interconnectedness of life and the role of the human in this context.
Registration: $135
Additional Programs
In addition to publicly advertised programs, seminars and workshops can be arranged according to a group or organization’s particular interests.
Further information about any of these programs or enquiries about other presentations tel: 03 8359 0106, email: earthsong@pacific.net.au or visit www.earthsong.org.au
Journal
EarthSong publishes a 48 page journal on issues of ecology, spirituality and education in Spring and Autumn of each year.
Subscription forms are available on this website or from the EarthSong office.
Enotes
EarthSong produces Enotes, our monthly Newsletter!
If you would like to receive Enotes, email us at earthsong@pacific.net.au
