Atlanta Lodge

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Comment by Brian James on February 17, 2009 at 12:59pm

We are sorry to announce the passing of one of our good friends of the Atlanta Lodge Kenneth Bertrand who passed on to his life in the hereafter at his home in Buford Ga on January,16th 2009. Ken passed away of a massive heart attack suddenly at only age 39. This tragedy has stuck us all of with a sense of great loss. Ken was born in St. Louis, Missouri on December 30th 1969 and adopted by his loving parents James Edward (deceased) & Margaret Joan Bertrand of Arlington Heights, Illinois. They later moved to St. Simons Island, Georgia where Ken graduated from Glenn Academy of nearby Brunswick, Georgia. Kens’ many loves were the Ocean, Boating and Custom Car Shows where for many years he won many awards with his custom 1988 S-10. Ken met Brian James in November of 2002 and Brian quickly moved to Atlanta in January of 2003. They were together for 6 years as of January 2nd of this year. Ken was previously a member of The Theosophical Society and for a short acted as the Audio/ Video person for the Atlanta Lodge.
He was predeceased by his father, James Edward Bertrand previously of Young Harris, Georgia. He is survived by his Domestic Partner of 6 years Brian James, of Buford, Georgia, and his Mother Margaret Joan Bertrand of Jesup, Georgia as well as by his many friends.

His memorial service was officiated by another long time Theosophist George Cotter. His service was beautifully done based on the Theosophical ideas by which Ken tried to lived. He had several speakers such as his best friends Vicki Woodall and Adrienne Simmons
His partner and member of the Lodge Brian James also spoke reading from Kalil Gibran. The service ended with a beautiful Candlelight Ceremony where all of his friends and family honored the light he shared by lighting a Candle in his honor. We hope that you have reached that unreachable star Ken and may your light continue to shine as you continue forward on your quest.

Comment by Jim Freas on November 2, 2008 at 5:03pm

Brian James has of late become a dazzling force of invigoration in the Atlanta lodge. Perhaps Charles Romines is looking down upon him and showering him with blessings. We have weekly Sunday lectures and Tuesday night classes in which we study 'The Divine Plan'. We also have member's meetings before the Sunday lectures in which we are studying the smaller Theosophy books such as 'At The Feet of The Master.' We take those works apart sentence by sentence and have a lot of fun doing it. We do our best to reach out to the public for more members and to those who are only interested in hearing what we're about. Katie Snyder, our librarian, is upgrading our library data and we hope to put our collection online in the near future.
Jim Freas

Comment by Brian James on August 29, 2008 at 6:41pm

We are sorry to announce the passing of one of our prominent members Charles Romines who passed on to his life in the hereafter after a long fight with cancer at his home in Marietta on August 9, 2008, where he was surrounded by his loving family. Charles was born March 2, 1940, the only son of the late Charles C. Romines, Sr. and Thomasine Vickers Romines of Atlanta. Charles was the beloved husband of Caroline for the past 22 years. He graduated from Grady High School and later attended Georgia State University. He pursued a long career as a self-employed building contractor. Charles was also a member of the Theosophical Society in America for 38 years. He also spent many years as an active member, officer, and even President of the Atlanta Lodge of the Theosophical Society were he made many friends. He was also a big fan of the music of Ravi Shankar. His memorial service was officiated by another long time Theosophist George Cotter. His service was beautifully done based on the Theosophical ideas by which Charles lived. He had several speakers such as Charles's on Chad as well as Tim Bromley (son of Louise Bromley Theosophical Author) who spoke of there memories of Charles. Long time member Clare Johnson read the poem "If" by Rudyard Kipling. Brian James also spoke reading letters of condolence by both Betty Bland and John Algeo and speaking a few inspirational words. All of those in attendance recited "The Golden Stairs" in his honor. The service ended with a beautiful Candlelight Ceremony where all of his friends and family honored the light he shared by lighting a Candle in his honor. We hope that you have reached that unreachable star Charles and may your light continue to shine as you continue forward on your quest.

Comment by Brian James on August 29, 2008 at 5:50pm

Public Lectures

Everyone is invited to attend our free public lectures each Sunday from 3:00-4:00 p.m.

September

7th - George Cotter
“Theosophy 101”
Are you new to Theosophy? Or just want to brush up on the basics. George Cotter a student of Theosophy for over 30 years will offer his valuable insight and give us a few new ways to look at some of the basic tenets of Theosophy.

14th - Isa Donny Ray
“In the Spirit of Healing” (Circle)
Donny is a conductor within the Sufi Healing Order will share with us sacred poetry, and meditations from the Sufi Tradition. Participants will be asked to take part in a healing circle. A ritual of healing developed by Hazrat Inayat Khan the teacher from India who brought Sufism to the West in the 1900’s and who was influenced by his exposure to Theosophy.

21st – Clair Johnson
“Defining Spiritual Community”
Clair a fellow Theosophist will help us to define what a “spiritual community” is. She will show us some tools, goals and even a few of the pitfalls to avoid. We will explore these and other ideas so that we can be of better service to ourselves and humanity.

28h - Dr. John Algeo
“Mysteries Ancient & Modern”
Dr. John Algeo, is a world-wide lecturer, and the current Vice-President of the Theosophical Society International. John will discuss the ancient mystery rites of Egypt, Greece, and Rome, and their transformative power for the initiated. He will show how the survival of both the lesser and the greater mysteries into modern times are still available to the dedicated seeker.

October

5th - Candace Keach & S.O.S
“Arch-etypal Intervals” (Concert)
Candace Keach will briefly speak on how specific ratios of sound help to balance the archetypal elements within our physical, emotional, and spiritual bodies so that we may access a state of balance and reconnection. Then she will take us on a meditation of sound with “The Spiral of Sound Crystal Bowls Choir” and their concert entitled “Arch-etypal Intervals”

12th - Charlene Hicks
“The Power of the Planets”
Charlene Hicks is an internationally known astrologer, author, and radio personality. She will share with us how the power of the heavens can forecast what the future has in store for us personally, locally, as well as globally. What can you expect in the year 2009? She will follow up with several mini astro-readings for those in our audience.

19th - Honey Rubin
“The “F” Word is your Friend”
In this humorous and insightful lecture from 30 year student and teacher of spirituality and metaphysics, Honey Rubin, we will learn that “Forgiveness” is not a dirty word but rather a rational choice of a sane mind and a freeing choice for a healthy spirit. Conversely, refusing to forgive is what keeps us separate from our natural state as powerful, passionate, spiritual beings.

26h - Dr. John Algeo
“Truth: The Endless Horizon”
Dr. John Algeo, is a world-wide lecturer, and the current Vice-President of the Theosophical Society International. John will examine the motto of the Theosophical Society, "There is no religion higher than truth." What is the nature of truth? Is there such a thing as absolute truth or are there only relative truths?

Public Classes

Join us for our free public class every Tuesday at 7:00 p.m.
Ancient Wisdom/Divine Plan
w/ Brant Jackson
At present the class is engaged in a long-term study of “The Divine Plan”, a study guide to the Secret Doctrine, H.P.B.'s greatest achievement, and the Book that founded the New Age. Imagine the secrets of the Ages, laid out before you in logical and orderly fashion, yours just for the taking!

Members Meetings

Members of this or any other Theosophical Lodges are urged to attend members meetings each Sunday from 1:30-2:30 pm

Sept. 7th, 14th & 21st
Oct. 5th, 12th & 19th
“At the Feet of the Master”
This ongoing class will be using study materials which will take us through one of the most important books of Theosophical literature “At The feet of the Master” by Jiddu Krishnamurti. This will be an in depth study and is essential to both new and longstanding members seeking to obtain a firm footing on the path. Each member who signs up to do so will take turns directing the class. So come ready to participate.

Sept. 28h
Business Meeting
Come and take part in our first business meeting of the new lecture season. This will be a short and productive meeting to present a few new ideas, and go over our present status.

Oct. 26h
“The Becoming Self” w/ Joy Mills
This video lecture presenting Joy Mills will help us to understand that who we are is constantly changing, that the self is not a static identity, and that we must engage in the process of becoming.