JULY 6 Dreams at The Riverside Church* 13 Book Discussion: The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying 16 Ultimate Issues: The Field - The Connection Across Space and Time. Session 3 20 Dreams at The Riverside Church* 27 New Physics* AUGUST 3 Dreams at The Riverside Church* 6 Ultimate Issues: The Near Death Experience 10 Book Discussion: The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying 17 Dreams at The Riverside Church* 31 New Physics* (Events in bold or with an asterisk are open to the public.) The Focused Intention, Making Meaning, and Spiritual Inquiry groups will not meet in July and August, but will reconvene in September. PROGRAMS • FILMS • SPECIAL EVENTS Sunday, July 6, 20 & August 3 , 17 EXPLORING DREAMS AT THE RIVERSIDE CHURCH* A dream workshop offers a way to look into the creative resources in our dreams. Dreaming is a kind of thinking while weíre asleep, and can be nurtured toward a deeper understanding of ourselves. FACILITATOR: Allen Flagg TIME: 2:00 pm LOCATION: The Wellness Center at The Riverside Church 91 Claremont Avenue (Between 120th and 122nd Streets) SUGGESTED DONATION: $2 each session for use of the Wellness Centerís facilities. TO REGISTER: Call Allen Flagg, (212) 532-8042. Sunday, July 13 & August 10 BOOK DISCUSSION For July and August, we will continue with our reading of The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying to continue through August. New readings for September-October will be announced. Registration required. Please call early to obtain reading for the first meeting. You must be a member of FIONS to join the discussion. New members, please plan to join us in September. The group meets the second Sunday of the month. FACILITATOR: Barbara Terwilliger TIME: 3:30 pm LOCATION: West Village TO REGISTER: Call 212-989-6812. Wednesday, July 16 & August 6 ULTIMATE ISSUES - THE FIELD Lynne McTaggart, in her books, The Field and The Intention Experiment points to a new understanding of reality and individual identity. From a non-technical viewpoint, we review issues she raises, especially evidence for a “New Physics” that she has uncovered in the process of interviewing scientists around the world. We also draw upon related issues that are topics of discussion in FIONS and IONS, as well as the ideas discussed in the movie What The Bleep!? – Down The Rabbit Hole. Topics include non-local connections, the nature of consciousness, ESP, remote viewing, and our understanding of time. (No prior scientific background or spiritual viewpoint is required or assumed.) Wednesday, July 16th Topic: THE FIELD: The Connection Across Space and Time, Session 3 Continuing our series, we will talk about the original ideas from Lynne McTaggartís book, The Field. Arthur will play a portion of the second of two recently released CDs from Sounds True that outlines her main ideas – in her own words. There will be time for discussion and evaluation. Previous attendance at other sessions is not necessary – each is self-contained. Wednesday, August 6th Topic: The Near Death Experience: We return to a type of topic more characteristic of the first year of Ultimate Issues, using a DVD from the Arts & Entertainment Network. There will be ample time for discussion of this compelling topic. FACILITATOR: Arthur Wiegenfeld TIME: 7:00 - 9:00 pm LOCATION: West Side Manhattan (directions provided upon registration). TO REGISTER: E-mail Arthur at artw@rcn.com (please write “Ultimate Issues” on the Subject line), or call 212-724-4335 and leave your name and phone number. E-mail response preferred. Sunday, July 27 & August 31 NEW PHYSICS* Explore how the discoveries in physics affect our spiritual, emotional, and physical lives. The New Physics group follows the breakthroughs in our understanding of the universe and our place in it. FACILITATOR: Allen Flagg TIME: 2:00 pm LOCATION: The Wellness Center at The Riverside Church 91 Claremont Avenue (between 120th and 122nd Streets. Ask at the registration desk for the room number). DONATION: Suggested: ($2 to cover the cost of the room.) BOHM DIALOGUE GROUP PROPOSED FOR SEPTEMBER This new group will read and discuss the work and books of David Bohm. The group’s aim is to formulate an in-depth understanding of what Bohm calls his “map of thinking,” and its relationship to the process known as “Bohm dialogue”. Day, time, and location to be arranged. Please respond early so you can have input regarding meeting options and get the reading for the first session. Reading selections will be chosen from, but not limited to the following: Infinite Potential, On Dialogue, On Creativity, Thought As a System, and The Essential David Bohm. (Some of this material is available on the internet.) Please call or email to indicate interest. CONTACT: Barbara Terwilliger, 212-989-6812. FACILITATORS: Kathryn Arizmendi, karizmendi@gmail.com; Bob Barone, 212-749-1204. ALSO OF INTEREST WORLD SHIFT TO PEACE Saturday, September 20: 1:00 - 5:30 pm As a part of the International Day of Peace, the Coalition for OneVoice invites you to a many-splendored Festival! Featuring: Matthew Fox, Keynote Speaker Inspiring MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT Concurrent Workshops & Presentations Celebratory Closing Group Practice Following the opening plenary, the afternoon will offer a number of concurrent special presentations by world-class organizations and practitioners focused on initiatives to bring a major world shift: Peace The Environment Health, Healing, and Wellness Education Social Justice and many more. PLACE: Fourth Universalist Church “Landmark on the Park” 160 Central Park West (at 76th St.) ADMISSION: Festival ticket: $30 for entire afternoon, reserved seating for pre-registrations. Combined Ticket, with Friday, September 19th “Cosmic Mass”: $60 Special Weekend Sponsor Ticket: $150 (Includes admission to Friday & Saturday events, Saturday reserved seating, AND Saturday, 11:00 am -12:30 pm, intimate morning coffee dialogue with Matthew Fox in a private home, signed copy of his latest book. *To pre-register, visit: www.onespiritinterfaith.org 2008 IONS Community Gathering: Nov 15-20 The IONS Community is sponsoring a “Consciousness Cruise” with IONS President, James O’Dea, Rose Welch, Assistant to the President, and other IONS members. The cost of the cruise is $79 a day, meals and taxes included. Prices start at $394 and includes: food, cabin, taxes, fuel surcharges. (Drinks and required tipping of $50 are not included.) Optional insurance is $59. All the above costs are based on double occupancy. If you want a single cabin, there will be an additional charge of $170 for an interior and $230 for an outside cabin. Penthouse suites are also available. ITINERARY: Five-day/5-night cruise out of San Diego to Ensenada and Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. TO SIGN UP: Visit: www.aaa-calif.com and complete the registration form online, or fax it to Rani at (818) 340 5048. For further information, call Tahdi (818-888-6004) or William (818-341-8817). A Teaching Opportunity in the Center For Learning and Living at Marymount Manhattan College The Center for Leaning and Living (CL&L) at Marymount Manhattan College is seeking teachers for the Fall semester beginning October 6, 2008. Courses consist of eight sessions once a week for one hour and twenty minutes. The faculty is made up of volunteers who share their expertise and experience, lead thought-provoking sessions, and challenge active and involved students to think critically and speak out intelligently. Students are largely retired professionals, academics, business people, and others with extensive and interesting life experiences – they are thoughtful, intelligent and involved making for an exciting intellectual and experiential sharing environment. The courses are wide-ranging, reflecting the broad interests and open-mindedness of the students. Recent course offerings have included such topics as: Changes in Middle East Governance: Political Upheavals Taking Place in Changing Environments Inside Television News Religion and the First Amendment Kafka’s Short Stories American Female Playwrights Female Old Masters (in art) Spirituality in Film If you are interested in offering a course, or would like to suggest an idea or topic, contact: Bernard Starr CL&L Program Committee & former Executive Director Marymount Manhattan College 221 East 71st Street E-mail: starrone@aol.com