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Submitted by veenoble on Thu, 08/02/2007 - 21:24.

WELCOME TO YOUTH SECTION NEW ZEALAND

This is a web page that has been created in response to the impulses of the youth in New Zealand who are interested in Anthroposophy, a path of spiritual development for the individual. The Youth Section is also a support network between young people who are striving to be spiritually active. A deep understanding of Anthroposophy is not needed to be part of the Youth Section; one of the main tasks is to support those beginning their learning.

 

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Aotearoa Summer Youth Gathering
THE WORLD & I
Meeting the World and Shaping the Future

21st– 27th January 2010 Te Ra Wardolf School, Kapti Coast, Wellington
Come and join us for 5 days of inspiring lectures & discussions, and a variety of practical workshops - bake bread with initiators of today and have coffee with change makers of tomorrow. Bring your passion into a space created by inspiration, motivation, support and community.

 

This event will have a threefold structure, initially focusing on a personal level then, as the days progress, spiraling outward; like an unfolding koru (fern) moving from I to Community and then into the World. We are shaping this gathering to hold times for lectures, practical and theoretical workshops, group discussions, as well as time for casual conversations over cups of coffee.

 

 

“Myself” 

What are my needs and responsibilities? Reflecting
on my past (origin and whakapapa – what is my home?), present and
future, what is my potential and my task?            

 

“Community”

Relating to the community around me – how can we
connect, communicate, and support each other? How can we co-create
harmoniously?      

 

“World” 

Where is my place in this world? How can we connect
and contribute to the picture beyond our horizon?  What
responsibilities does Aotearoa (and other individual countries) have
within this world as a whole?   

 

Do you have a relevant question you would like to explore in a space with others? Do you have a practical make your own skill you could share? Have you been working on an initiative which could inspire others or which needs support? Do you have an idea you need a sounding board for?  

 

We see this gathering as a coming together and as a celebration of the change makers of today and tomorrow. There is a saying: “If you want to go quickly, go alone; if you want to go far, go together.”  Together, we can explore the initiatives still to be awakened, support the ones coming into manifestation and celebrate past successes.

 

 

 

 

In this initial stage of networking, we would like to warmly invite you to become involved in the creation of this summer gathering. If these initial words appeal to you please reply with some indication of your contribution or participation. We see contributors and participants working along side each other, exchanging places and ideas, roles and responsibilities. We envisage a wide range of possible workshops/displays/documentaries related to the themes/topics above, practical or theoretical, which could run for an hour or over four days … Alternatively, you may know of other potential participants/facilitators. Please feel free to pass this on to someone within your own network who may enjoy sharing their skills, knowledge and passion.  

 

 

We are a core group of enthusiastic and inspired young people currently spanning all corners of the globe (from Switzerland to New Zealand), but working collectively to bring together change makers and create this unique summer experience. 

 

We look foward to coming into conversation with you.

 

For youth - ages 18-35. Cost $150 including food, accommodation and workshops. More information and updates are at www.summergathering.co.nz. For a regestration form contact youthgathering@gmail.com. 
 
 
 
 
Previous Events: Our Recent Winer Gathering.....

 

Youth Conference and Winter Celebration '09

A conference run by youth for youth, to come together and create warmth in Winter

 

Have you ever wondered how to connect you ideas and ideals to practical endeavours in today's world?

 

The main theme of the conference was ‘Rhythms as a Key to Understanding’, where those who attended were able to look at physical rhythms - in nature/farming, human development & the body - in conjunction with Rudolf Steiner’s indications of biodynamics, Wardolf education & anthroposophical medicine. The main idea connecting all of these principals is that rhythm that keeps us, and the world, in balance; the balance of matter and spirit. We had a verse every day, which included the words “matter is never without spirit, spirit is never without matter”.
** What allows these polar opposites to come into being? **

 

How do we find the common thread of rhythm as an expression of an underlying spiritual reality?

 

15 young and energetic New Zealanders and 5 older experienced ones converged on Milmore Downs in Canterbury in the first week in July. The fireworks we created were just amazing! We had talks from inspiring, passionate people, connecting details in their areas, to the bigger pictures on rhythm in our lives and in the cosmos. We listened, discussed, reflected; communicating in words and energy. We ate gorgeous organic food cooked communially buy ourselves, sat by the open fire and built bridges or friendship and warmth. We sang, played, painted, did eurythmy, made lanterns and had foot baths. We also created a candle-lit banquet to celebrate the light in winter, and took our glowing lanterns out into the night. There was light in our hands, in our hearts, in our house and in our shared experience, which we will all take away with us into the future.

A HUGE THANK YOU TO:

PIKO, OPAWA ORGANICS, MILMORE

DOWNS & LIBERTY MARKETS

For generiously donating delicious organic food for the conference, and to all those who helped prepare it.

A huge thank you to John Ridout, Warwick Sandler, Sue Simpson, Shona Tupper, Rosa Henderson and thank you to Milmore Downs fo everything you gave.

And thank you to Gita Krenek and Rosa Henderson, for organising the event, and creating new songbooks. For a participants insight and thoughts to this conference, please click here

 

Aotearoa Summer Youth Gathering 2009

A youth conference looking at the themes of Freedom, Responsibility, Individuality & Community. Please click here to read the article.


PHOTOS from the SUMMER & WINTER EVENTS!

Please click on: www.youthsection.multiply.com

 



Publications

 

Sphere - Sphere magazine is the quarterly journal produced by the Anthroposophical society in New Zealand, click here to read the September issue. For more information please contact: veenoble@xtra co.nz

Sophos of our time - This is written by the Otago Anthroposophical student Association. For subscription, contribution or comments please email:otago.asa@gmail.com and click here to read the recent publication.



YOUTH SECTION AROUND THE WORLD

The International Youth Section is based in Dornach, in Switzerland, at the Goetheanum and has events, conferences and workshops through out the year. To find out more, see their web page at www.youthsection.org

The Australian Youth Section also has a webpage, and a newsletter at www.youthsection.org.au/aboutysa.html



CONTACTS

To get in touch with young people in a particular area, here are some people who might be able to help:

 

Auckland: Thomas Burton - burtonsville@gmail.com

Bay of Plenty : Nadine Seidel - nadine.seidel@gmail.com

Wellington: Rosa Henderson - rosa.youthsection@gmail.com

Dunedin: Sebastian Paul Suggate - sebastian@psy.otago.ac.nz