Christmas Conference
The Christmas Conference at the Goetheanum from 27 to 31 December was about the being Anthroposophia and the transformative power of the Foundation Stone Meditation.
The Holy Nights provided a fruitful possibility for the 200 conference members from Great Britain, the United States, Australia, France, the Netherlands, Finland, Sweden, Switzerland and Germany to deepen their connection with the Foundation Stone Meditation. A wide range of aspects associated with this Meditation was explored: its rhythms, its Rosicrucian and Michaelic roots, the two Foundation Stone ceremonies of 1913 and 1923, the Michael School, the foundation of a new soul and community culture, thinking experience and spirit knowledge, the unconscious crossing of the threshold and the contribution of the Foundation Stone Meditation to the situation of humanity. The intensive work in the eurythmy demonstrations, the joint eurythmy for everyone and the artistic performances enabled an experience of its deeper dimensions through movement.
The premiere of the new Goetheanum Eurythmy Ensemble’s first programme Heartbeat (Anthroposophy Worldwide 1-2/2019) demonstrated the struggle of the threefold human being in the present time impressively.
Two conversations on life within the Anthroposophical Society offered the possibility for a tentative mutual encounter.
A concentrated and contemplative mood prevailed, and a deep gratitude was felt for having the opportunity at this special time of the year to connect and work with the essence of our Anthroposophical Society.