Calendar of Events
F = Full Fee
C = Concession
MF = Members Full Fee
MC = Members Concession
Margaret Cain Depth Psychology Lecture 161
Unfortunately no suitable speaker has been found for this year.
February March April May June July
August September October November
FEBRUARY
Brigidfest 043
Gail Donovan & Nadeya Maystrenko
Celebrate the feast of Brigid with the weaving of her crosses and a celebration of her life and spirits. In the way of Brigid, bring along any clothing or non-perishable food for the needy, plus a plate of summer fruits to share.
Monday 1/2, 6.00pm-8.30pm, Women, men and children.
Gold coins
MARCH
Budgeting for Equality 328
Rhonda Sharp
A half day workshop that seeks to demystify how government budgets affect our everyday lives and our relationships as men and women.
POSTPONED TO: Friday 21st MAY, 9.30am-12.30pm, Women and men
F$20, C$15, MF$18, MC$13.50
"The Goddess and the Rose" 329
Janet Schwarz
A day of sharing and learning about the Goddess and the Rose with discussion, ceremony, contemplation and movement. We will look at such aspects as the rose garden of the alchemists, rosaries, the Rosy Cross, the mystical Rose and ourselves as roses, radiating the qualities of compassion, openness and joy.
Bring lunch to share.#
Saturday, 20/3, 10.00am-4.00pm, Women
F$45, C$35, MF$40.50, MC$31.50
Women in the Hebrew Bible 291
Frances Passingham
Examination of the Hebrew text and the various translations of stories of women in the Hebrew Bible reveals androcentric bias, power, sex and irony. With this awareness, we find stories affirming women's faith, courage and ability.
Thursday, 25/3, 28/5, 29/7, 30/9, 10.30am-12pm, Women
F$55, C$40, MF$49.50, MC$36
Note: This can be done as a one session only: F$15, C$10, no 'Sophia' rates.
APRIL
Looking at your Enneagram Shadow- Part 2 323
Penny Cahalan
This is for people who completed Looking at your Enneagram Shadow and wish to explore their personality types in even greater depth. We will examine the 'original wound' of each type and how this limits us. Open to 12 participants.
Wednesday, 7/4, 14/4, 21/4, 28/4, 7.00pm-9.00pm, Women and men
F$60, C$45, MF$54, MC$40.50
Colour Your Life 285
Gail Donovan
Join us for a gentle, playful day of personal reflection, mindful of body, mind, soul and senses. No art experience necessary. Wear comfortable clothing. All materials supplied and included in cost.
Bring lunch to share. #
Saturday, 10/4, 9.45am-4.30pm, Women and men
M$55, C$45, MF$49.50, MC$40.50
The Anne Roder Memorial Lecture 254
“Seeking the Sacred in our Multifaith World”
DR. VAL WEBB, B.A., B. Sc, Honors, Ph.D. Theology.
Seeking the Sacred is a common search across religions and the world. By focusing on what we experience as human beings living in this world, rather than various humanly-constructed doctrines and beliefs that divide us from each other, we can share with those from faith traditions other than our own (or none) our questions, tentative answers, rituals and longing for transformation. Material for this presentation comes from Dr. Val Webb’s new book Stepping out with the Sacred; human attempts to engage the Divine, available at the end of 2010.
Sunday 11th April 2.30-4.30pm, Women and men
Cost: F$20, C$15, MF$18, MC$13.50, Students $10.
A Taste of Emily Dickinson 303
Jenny Wightman
She's quirky, difficult, original - and so rewarding for those who persevere. We'll put our heads together over a few poems. No preparation necessary, but an acquaintance with her would be an advantage.
Tuesday 13/4, 2.00pm-4.30pm, Women
F$20, C$15, MF$18, MC$13.50
A Dominican Narrative for the 21st Century 324
Annette Jarrett
The Dominican mission is a mission 'that continues beyond the frontiers' We will explore some of the educational and social 'frontiers' that challenge us today and reflect on the meaning of 'contemplating and giving to others the fruits of contemplation'. This workshop explores aspects of Dominican history and tradition and honours the experience of Dominican women, past, present and future.
Bring lunch to share. #
Friday, 23/4, 9.30am-3.30pm, Women and men
F$45, C$35, MF$40.50, MC$31.50
MAY
Helena Roerich "Messenger of Beauty" 334
Janet Schwarz
An inspiring presentation on this little known 20th Century mystic. Helena's books and life work embraced the vision of a new era for women and the re-emergence of the Feminine aspects of Divinity.
Saturday, 1/5, 2.00pm-4.30pm, Women
F$20, C$15, MF$18, MC$13.50
Conversations with Etty: A Reading Circle 325
Annette Jarrett
Engage with the diary and letters of Etty Hillesum, a young Dutch Jewish woman and modern mystic. In the dark chaotic days of WW2, Etty wrote "I work and live with the same convictions, and I still find life meaningful, yes, meaningful." Etty was on a profound spiritual quest for the deeper essence of her being, which she called "God".
Friday, 7/5, 14/5, 21/5, 28/5, 4/6, 11/6, 1.30pm-3.00pm, Women
F$40, C$30, MF$36, MC$27
Feminist Liberation Theologies 1 326
Angela Moloney
Discover/remember how feminist liberation theologies developed in the last 40 years. These theologies begin with women's diverse experiences and become a thirst and struggle for justice for women, all people, planet earth and Sophia-God.
Thursday, 20/5, 27/5, 3/6, 10/6, 10.00am-12.30pm, Women
F$60, C$45, MF$54, MC$40.50
Budgeting for Equality 328
Rhonda Sharp
A half day workshop that seeks to demystify how government budgets affect our everyday lives and our relationships as men and women.
Friday 21/5, 9.30am-12.30pm, Women and men
F$20, C$15, MF$18, MC$13.50
Dimensions of Being: Extra-ordinary Experiencing 331
Rosanne DeBats
What is our human perception able to perceive and what is extra-ordinary, eg crop circles, orbs, body and earth energies? What does this mean about our connections to and place in the universe? Bring a camera with flash.
Friday, 21/5, 7.30pm-9.30pm, Women and men
F$20, C$15, MF$18, MC$13.50
JUNE
Beginning the Enneagram Journey 015
Penny Cahalan
The Enneagram is a system of nine personality types that empowers you to understand yourself and others. This course will help you to identify your type and its practical application to your life. Open to15 participants.
Wednesday, 2/6, 9/6, 16/6, 23/6, 7.00pm-9.00pm, Women and men
F$60, C$45, MF$54, MC$40.50
The Tree of Life 322
Dilys Brecknock
CANCELLED
JULY
NAIDOC Week (National Aboriginal & Islander Day Observance Committee)
7-13th July, Women and men
Sacred Space: Creating a Home Sanctuary 332
Lucy Crawford
Sanctuaries can become sacred spaces for individuals to find peace and spiritual nurture in a busy world. I will share my architectural knowledge on sacred and healing space and together we will explore how we might work intuitively to individually create a home or garden sanctuary.
Friday, 23/7, 6/8, 20/8, 10.00am-1.00pm, Women and men
Please note that this does run over three weeks.
F$35, C$25, MF$31.50, MC$22.50
SALA (SA Living Artists)
Friday 30th July Sunday 15th August. Women and men
AUGUST
Continuing the Enneagram Journey 294
Penny Cahalan
Already on your Enneagram journey? This course takes you deeper. Explore how your childhood has shaped you; how wings and arrows are a valuable tool of self-understanding; and how to negotiate more effectively through relationship difficulties. Open to 15 participants.
Monday, 2/8, 9/8, 23/8, 30/8, 7.00pm-9.00pm, Women and men
F$60, C$45, MF$54, MC$40.50
Exploration of Consciousness 330
Rosanne DeBats
We will explore the idea that we are not alone but are connected to a field of information and that 'all is One'. The four sessions will cover: 1. Mind and brain, beyond the physical; 2. Evolution of consciousness; 3. Ways of knowing of other intelligences; 4. How are we to live? - setting intention. More information is available if wanted, email info@sophia.org.au
They are each stand alone sessions so participants can attend just the ones they are interested in.
Wednesday. New dates are: 11/8, 18/8, 25/8, 8/9 7.30pm-9.30pm, Women and men
F$55, C$40, MF$49.50, MC$36
SEPTEMBER
Alchemy of the Soul 306
Dilys Brecknock
How has the symbolic process of Alchemy manifested in our own soul's journey? In this workshop we will explore this theme, using expressive drawing, creative visualisation and journaling to aid a deeper awareness of self.
Bring lunch to share.#
Saturday, 4/9, 9.45am-4.30pm, Women and men
F$55, C$45, MF$49.50, MC$40.50
Dru Yoga to Replenish Body, Mind & Spirit 154
Lena Lapinska
Take time to escape the fast pace of modern living, and re-balance yourself - body, mind and spirit with Dru Yoga. Enjoy a nurturing day with gentle movement, long relaxation, easy meditation and revitalising body therapy. No experience necessary
Bring water, a mat & blanket
Bring lunch to share. #
Saturday, 11/9, 10.00am-3.00pm, Women and men
F$45, C$35, MF$40.50, MC$31.50
OCTOBER
Telling Your Story: Spiritual Journeys 333
Deidre Michell & Jude Noble
Ever thought about writing your story of journeying with Spirit? Need a bit of encouragement and inspiration? Then join us in a workshop designed to provide useful tips - on what to say, how long to take in saying it, things to avoid, things to highlight and how to get published - in addition to the encouragement and inspiration that might be all you need to get started
Bring lunch to share.#
Saturday, 2/10, 10.00am-2.00pm, Women
F$20, C$15, MF$18, MC$13.50
Richard 11 335
Jenny Wightman
Shakespeare’s anointed king: does Henry 1V steal “this blessed plot, this earth, this realm, this England” from Richard by “the craft of smiles”? Or save it from “the caterpillars of the Commonwealth”? We’ll see a DVD in the first session and discuss the play in the second.
Tuesday, 5/10, 12/10, 2pm-5pm
F$30, C$20, MF$27. MC$18
Feminist Liberation Theologies 2 327
Angela Moloney
Deepening our understandings: this course will explore ways of knowing and feminist theological models used in the theologies of Rosemary Radford Ruether and Carter Heyward using Lucy Tatman's study and insights in "Knowledge That Matters."
Thursday, 7/10, 14/10, 21/10, 28/10, 10.00am-12.30pm, Women
F$60, C$45, MF$54, MC$40.50
Festival of Feminist Liberation Theologies 156
Dawn Colsey, Angela Moloney & Frances Passingham
At this festival hear the voices of women who study and work from a feminist perspective. Sharing their innovative work they affirm us in ways of living that help build personal, communal and societal strength and peace. Come, support these women and be supported.
Bring lunch to share. #
Saturday, 9/10, 10.00am-4.00pm, Women
F$35, C$25, MF$31.50, MC$22.50, Students $10
Living Playfully 243
Trish Fairley and Peter Lee
If you would like more fun, connection and playfulness in your life then treat yourself to this day of lightness and ease. Through movement, voice, storytelling and stillness, we will use the tools of InterPlay to further our own wisdom and playfulness
Bring lunch to share #
Saturday 23/10, 10am-4.30pm, women and men
F$50, C$40, MF$45, MC$36
Looking at Your Enneagram Shadow 319
Penny Cahalan
Are you already familiar with the Enneagram? Ready to move to greater depths of understanding? This course will explore the shadow side of our Enneagram personality and our compulsions and fixations. Open to 12 participants.
Monday, 25/10, 1/11, 8/11. 15/11, 7.00pm-9.00pm, Women and men
F$60, C$45, MF$54, MC$40.50
Celtic Retreat Day 038
Angela Moloney & Sophia Vogt
Western culture desperately needs wholistic ways of living. Celtic heritage nourishes in us an wholistic spirituality which honours the interconnectedness and interdependence of all creation and the Divinity. Come and experience rich Celtic traditions through music, poetry, story, meditation, nature and dance.
Bring lunch to share. #
Saturday, 30/10, 10.00am-3.30pm, Women and men
F$45, C$35, MF$40.50, MC$31.50
NOVEMBER
Beauty: Colloquium Over 4 Weeks 318
Angela Moloney
Inspired by John O'Donohue's book Divine Beauty, The Invisible Embrace, we will explore various expressions of beauty. We will experience how it addresses our senses, hearts and minds and how it touches and shapes who we are and how we become.
Thursday, 4/11, 11/11, 18/11, 25/11,10.00am-12.30pm, Women
F$60, C$54, MF$45, MC$40.50
Spiritual Ecology 311
Judith Haines
Learn about the historical background to spiritual ecology across cultures and its various expressions in today’s world. We will consider ways that spiritual connectedness can support sustainable life on earth. Bring lunch to share.#
Saturday, 6/11, 10.00am-4.00pm, Women
F$45, C$35, MF$40.50, MC$31.50
DECEMBER
Sophia End of Year Celebration 122
It is our tradition to gather in December to celebrate our time together during the year. Come and celebrate with us! Bring food and drink to share.
Saturday, 11/12, 6.00pm 8.00pm, Women, men and children
Gold coins.