Welcome to the June 2008 edition of the Laconneau Monthly
Newsletter.
Laconneau Newsletter Archive:
http://www.laconneau.com/NewsletterArchive.html
IN THIS ISSUE
- Upcoming Festival
- Regional Events & News
- Contact Laconneau
LACONNEAU AUTUMN FESTIVAL
Laconneau Autumn Festival
Friday, October 31 - Sunday, November 2, 2008
Artemis House, Greenville, NC
The Autumn Festival marks the beginning of a season of silence. At the Spring
Festival, we learn through relationship; at the Autumn Festival, we learn through
separating and allowing to die that which is no longer useful or relevant in our
lives. By doing so, we align ourselves with the endless cycle of death and rebirth.
For the Tradition of Laconneau, the Autumn Festival is a rich and deeply
meaningful time. Through this festival, we remember the One we serve as well as
our sisters throughout the ages whose courage and self-sacrifice have allowed us
to participate in this rich inheritance. We remember them not in sorrow but in
joy, for this is the time of the inward journey, the giving up of the old life in the
sure knowledge of rebirth. It is a time when we remember with hope the ancient
prophecy that forms the heart of our Tradition: “Al cap dels sept cent ans
reverdajara lo laurel.”
This year, we will continue to hold the Autumn Festival in the old way and in full
accord with the principles of our Tradition. Come join us in Greenville, North
Carolina for this wonderful weekend of comradeship, workshops, feminine
spirituality and festivities. Lend your voice to the power and love of sisters such
as yourself who feel a burning need to see change in this world.
The fee for the festival is $275.00. To register, please contact Elaine at
Greenville@laconneau.org. To reserve your space, please submit your deposit in
the amount of $150.00 by October 17. The remaining balance for this event is
due at the festival. In addition to the fee for the festival, housing is $40.00 per
night, payable to your respective hostesses. Please also budget $20.00 per day
to cover lunches, altar materials, and Elaine's household costs.
More Information on the Autumn Festival:
http://www.laconneau.org/festivalautumn.html
GEORGIA: June Events
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Women’s Circle 9:30PM
Gainesville, GA
For students who have completed the Level 1 Course
Saturday, June 14, 2008
Women’s Circle 9:30PM
Gainesville, GA
For students who have completed the Level 1 Course
Sunday, June 15, 2008
Level I Beginner’s Course 10:00AM
Marietta, GA
Sunday, June 15, 2008
Meditation 12:30PM
Gainesville, GA
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Meditation 6:30PM
Decatur, GA
Atlanta Calendar Online: http://www.laconneau.com/CalendarAtlantaGA.html
Atlanta Region Coordinator: Lorrie - georgia@laconneau.org
NORTH CAROLINA: June Events
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Women’s Circle 9:30PM
Artemis House
Greenville, NC
For students who have completed the Level 1 Course
Friday, June 6, 2008
Young Women’s Dinner 6:00PM
Greenville, NC
Saturday, June 7, 2008
Level II Intermediate Course 10:00AM
Artemis House
Greenville, NC
For students who have completed the Level 1 Course
Saturday, June 7, 2008
Women’s Circle 9:30PM
Artemis House
Greenville, NC
For students who have completed the Level 1 Course
Sunday, June 8, 2008
Level II Intermediate Course (Continued) 10:00AM
Artemis House
Greenville, NC
For students who have completed the Level 1 Course
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Women’s Circle 9:30PM
Artemis House
Greenville, NC
For students who have completed the Level 1 Course
Greenville Calendar Online: http://www.laconneau.com/CalendarGreenvilleNC.html
Greenville Region Coordinator: Elaine - Greenville@laconneau.org
PENNSYLVANIA: June Events
Sunday, June 1, 2008
Meditation 12:30PM
Philadelphia, PA
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Women’s Circle 9:30PM
Philadelphia, PA
For students who have completed the Level I Course
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Dinner and Discussion 7:30PM
Philadelphia, PA
Sunday, June 22, 2008
Level I Beginner’s Course 10:00AM
Philadelphia, PA
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Film Screening 7:30PM
The 11th Hour
Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia Calendar Online: http://www.laconneau.com/CalendarPhiladelphiaPA.html
Philadelphia Region Coordinator: Anna - philadelphia@laconneau.org
WASHINGTON, DC: June Events
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Women’s Circle 9:30PM
Washington, DC
For students who have completed the Level I Course
Sunday, June 8, 2008
Dinner and Debate 6:00PM
Mary Magdalene: Why the Sudden Interest?
Washington, DC
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Women’s Circle 9:30PM
Washington, DC
For students who have completed the Level I Course
Saturday, June 28, 2008
Level II Intermediate Course 10:00AM
Washington, DC
For students who have completed the Level I Course
Saturday, June 28, 2008
Women’s Circle 9:30PM
Washington, DC
For students who have completed the Level I Course
Sunday, June 29, 2008
Level II Intermediate Course (Continued) 10:00AM
Washington, DC
For students who have completed the Level I Course
DC Calendar Online: http://www.laconneau.com/CalendarWashingtonDC.html
DC Region Coordinator: Lorely - dc@laconneau.org
REGIONAL NEWS
Laconneau Scholarship Fund
The Laconneau scholarship fund has been established to assist women who are
unable to afford the cost of classes. If you are in need of a scholarship, please
contact your local Laconneau coordinator.
Laconneau would like to express appreciation to Linda Dodds for her
generous contribution of $30 to the scholarship fund during the past month.
Thank you for helping to make it possible for more women to attend
Laconneau classes.
If you would like to make a donation to the scholarship fund, please make your
check out to Nancy Van Cleave and send it to P.O. Box 261 Kingston, NJ 08528.
France News
Laconneau is planning to offer a limited opportunity for a small group of
Tradition members to complete Le Sentier des Cathares in the Languedoc in the
Autumn of 2008.
News from the Carolinas
The next Laconneau of the Carolina’s weekend will be held Saturday, August 30
through Sunday, August 31, 2008 in Greenville, NC. Included in the weekend
will be a book review of The Crucifixion of Mary Magdalene, by Richard J.
Hooper and a viewing of the movie, Secrets of Mary Magdalene. A Women’s
Circle will be held on Saturday, August 30 at 9 p.m. There will be time for
meditation and reflection during the weekend. The Laconneau of the Carolina’s
weekends provide a time for sisters to get together for community. Sisters from
all circles are welcome.
Georgia News
The Atlanta circle will be holding the Laconneau Level I class on Sunday, June
15th in Marietta, Georgia. You are invited to come and learn about the history of
Laconneau, the Tradition’s integration with the early Gnostic Church, the Gnostic
gospels and the Tradition’s basic form of meditation.
As summer approaches, the circle is planning several hiking trips to Stone
Mountain and into the beautiful foothills of northern Georgia. The groups who go
on the trips will have a group meditation before starting out on their hikes, then
will hike and spend time in communion with nature and Spirit. Watch for further
information on the Laconneau website and in the monthly newsletter.
Pennsylvania News
In May, the Philadelphia circle hosted another Level I course. As women in the
classes learn and use the tools that build a strong foundation within themselves,
we, in turn, are able to continue building a strong foundation for the community
in Philadelphia. And as we come together for women’s circles, dinners,
meditations, and film screenings, we begin to see and use the powerful feminine
strength that is found within each woman’s heart.
Washington, DC News
On Saturday, May 31st, the Washington Circle held the Second Annual Spring
Yard Sale in Bethesda, Maryland. Despite a dreadful downpour half way through
the sale that was so strong that flooding caused police to close the main street, we
still managed to bring in close to $2,000 from designer handbags, shoes,
furniture, books and paintings. Many thanks to all those who contributed and
participated. All monies will go to benefit the Laconneau Scholarship Fund.
CONTACT LACONNEAU
Please contact your coordinator with questions or updated regional information.
In France: Jehanne jehanne@laconneau.org
In Georgia: Lorrie georgia@laconneau.org
In the Carolinas: Elaine Greenville@laconneau.org
In Pennsylvania: Anna Philadelphia@laconneau.org
In Washington, DC: Lorely dc@laconneau.org
Contact Information Online: http://www.laconneau.com/Contact.html
Please visit our website, www.laconneau.org, for the complete calendar,
further articles, the book of the month, Laconneau’s history and additional
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