COME TO LATIHAN AT 11:00 AND STAY FOR THE RECEIVING AND EXPERIENCE OF A “kEDJIWAN AFTERNOON” – A TIME FOR GROUP “TESTING” AND FOR PERSONAL EXPERIENCE.
Snack will be provided with a donation bowl to cover costs.
Look forward to seeing you.
Category Archives: General Announcements
This Friday Eastside General Meeting
Bradford Center, 700 108th NE, Bellevue, WA
Come to the East Side!!! What: General Meeting. When: July 19 at the SGS rented facilites at the Bradford Center of UCC Bellevue, on the corner of NE 8th and 108th NE. We will meet after the 7:45pm Latihan. Look forward to seeing you there.
Kedjiwan day: Sunday July 28 after Latihan at Spring Street Center. Testing!!!
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Fasting during Ramadan? During the Ramadan fast (July 9th – to August 8th), those who are fasting and attending the Monday and Thursday latihans in Seattle are invited to pray and breakfast with a cup of Tea at 6:30. This will be hosted by Abideen Ranjith, one of our local helpers.
July Subud Voice Now Online
July Subud Voice Issue is available at www.subudvoice.net
For the latest on Kalimantan see an excellent movie narrated by Mansur Geiger (with Indonesian subtitles) about how we address environmental issues affecting our mining activities in Kalimantan.” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHR1vVV1dds&feature=youtu.be
Also in this issue:
The Arrow that Pierced my Heart (similar spiritual experiences of St Teresa of Avila, Bapak and Rozak Tatebe)
Latest Reports from Kalimantan Gold
Amanecer Now
A Subud World Bank by Rashad Pollard
Almut Zieher reflects on the nature of youth and family in Subud
The Spirit of Anugraha Continues by Luqman Leckie
Changes to the YES Quest
Kalimantan
See the July Subud Voice Issue at www.subudvoice.net “This is a photo from the pioneering days of our mineral exploration in Kalimantan when Mansur Geiger and his crew dragged canoes up rivers (in this case the Baroi River).
Marston Gregory Interview
Marston Gregory
#2 in a series of interviews with Subud members on how they were opened, the early history of Subud Greater Seattle (if applicable) and their experience with the latihan, is with Marston Gregory. More than any other Subud Greater Seattle member, Marston keeps the house going. He cleans, repairs and even cleans up after neighborhood dogs.
In the opening segment Marston discussed his June 1973 opening in Subud, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, how he was introduced to Subud through the mime community (a common experience) through Richmond Shepard and how he ended up moving to Seattle after having a “blueberry aha moment.” Part 1 (6:00)
In segment two, Marston talked about his early days in Seattle with his wife Hadidjah, how the Branchflowers (Frederick and Melanie) welcomed them into the Subud community (& hosted them) and his experience with Hope Street Hall, the Subud House in L.A. that they used as a rental property. With Marty Arquette, he was manager of that facility and talked about one of the more difficult rentals at that center, as well as some of the positions he has held at different levels of the Subud organization, locally, regionally and nationally. Part 2 (6:46)
In the third segment, Marston discussed the renovations of the Subud House in Seattle, how local members prepared the house for Bapak’s December 1977 visit, and the work of Aliza Albernoz to clean and begin to renovate the house, as well as the renovation efforts organized by committees led by Lewis Olds and Sebastian Tedrow and Insiah Caspers. The old furnace, the leaky windows, the roof that was several layers of shingles without any plywood, the siding (cedar shake) and the community fundraising campaign to purchase chairs to make the house suitable for rentals. Part 3 (10:40)
Marston Leads the Mime Car at the 2010 National Congress
In segment four, Marston went into detail about how he learned that employment of French drains was the method which worked best at making damp places dry, like the basement where men in Seattle practice latihan. He discussed the roles of Insiah Capers and Lucinda O’Halloran is helping make the house more environmentally friendly, how his background as a Building Biologist helped focus his efforts and other “green” touches, including paint and new energy-efficient appliances. He discussed the volunteer-labor painting party and how a workshop also resulted in applying clay to the walls of the men’s latihan hall. Part 4 (9:40)
In the final segment, Marston discussed the wiring of the Subud House during renovations and some of the other current renovation needs remain at the Subud House in Seattle, including creating handicapped access. He discussed how the name Spring Street Center was chosen and why an additional name is required to create a separate identity for a rental property. He also discussed the very first rental as Spring Street Center, a Catholic Preist from the Philippines giving a mass in the chapel. He also discussed his thoughts about the future of Subud. Part 5 (11:15)
WHAT’S HAPPENING AT SUBUD
Come to the East Side!!! What: General Meeting. When: July 19 at the SGS rented facilites at the Bradford Center of UCC Bellevue, on the corner of NE 8th and 108th NE. We will meet after Latihan. Look forward to see you there.
Kedjiwan day: Sunday July 28 after Latihan at Spring Street Center. Testing!!!
Don’t Forget: Family Camp August 30-September 1. Registration to be sent out soon.
Important Dates
Next General Meeting: July 19 at the SGS rented facilities at the Bradford Center of UCC Bellevue, on the corner of NE 8th and 108th NE. This meeting will occur after latihan.
Next Committee Meeting: July 28 in Seattle
Family Camp 2013: August 30 – September 1
PNW Regional Meeting in Seattle: September 21st
– Volunteers to assist with logistics are needed and welcomed
Elisha Gullixson
Elisha Gullixson
I was asked by Julia Hurd to write an article about Subud Greater Seattle and I thought it would be a great opportunity to get some of the oral history of the house and the stories of some Seattle Subud members about how they came to Subud. I made an appointment with longtime member Elisha Gullixson for Monday, July 1, 2013, and heard music upon entering the Subud House. He’s really a gifted musician, as anyone who has seen him play at Menucha knows. Because of our shared love of Jazz, he and I hit it off right away and Jazz is at the core of how Elisha found out about Subud in San Francisco in 1966!
The first segment of our chat begins with more piano, then Elisha discusses how Lloyd Rice, a San Francisco Jazz tenor saxophonist (& spiritual seeker), introduced him to Subud, how he did not like Subud at first and how he and his late wife Ruth decided to come to Seattle. He talks about how the early Subud Seattle members were quite welcoming, including Lawrence and Roseanna Crouse, Bob and Andrea Maynard, Baldwin Anciaux, Kathy Zink and Sebastian and Lorraine Tedrow. Part 1 (8:41)
In segment two Elisha talks about his band of that time, The Sparker Band, a cover band. He discussed the Skymont Subud community in Virginia, the Subud committee roles he has held since moving here (he’s currently Vice-Chair), how he dropped out from Subud for ten years, investigating Christianity, the parallels between that tradition and the latihan and how the latihan has changed his life over the years. Part 2 (10:41)
In part three Elisha talks about his hedonistic life before committing to a latihan practice, an early failed marriage, the similarities between latihan and improvisation (how the latihan is like playing a tune), the last days of his late wife Ruth and how her latihan practice helped her transition into the afterlife. Part 3 (7:58)
In the final segment, Elisha discusses the fears that Subud membership is aging and dying off, how he long ago gave up the effort to try and solve all his issues with his intelligence alone and his thoughts about the current situation with the Subud House (like a living, breathing member of the group supplying sustenance) and the vibrancy of the current Subud membership. He ended the chat with more of his piano playing. (Blue Monk). Part 4 (9:58)
Fasting During Ramadhan? Break Fast together Monday and Thursday
During the Ramadan fast (July 7th – to August 9th), those who are fasting and attending the Monday and Thursday latihans in Seattle are invited to pray and breakfast with a cup of Tea at 6:30. This will be hosted by Abideen Ranjith, one of our local helpers.
FAMILY CAMP 2013 – August 30 – September 1
Subud Pacific Northwest
WANTS YOUR FAMILY!!!!
To come to our 2013 end of Summer “Family Camp”
Registration Due by August 14th
WHAT: A fun-filled weekend with your Subud Family, all ages, all types of families and individuals welcome! (Please, keep the furry creatures at home J)
WHEN: Friday, August 30th – Sunday, September 1st
WHERE: Camp Indianola on the Puget Sound in Washington
ACTIVITIES: Arts and Crafts; Swinging on the Rope Swing; Beach & Nature Walks; Latihan; Swimming in the Sound; Ping Pong; Fort Building; Foosball; Singing; Basketball; Volleyball; Card & Board Games; Chillin’ with your friends; Capture the Flag; and of course, Campfires & S’mores!
Want more info?
Please Contact, Robina Page:
360 223 5443 or robinapage5443@gmail.com
DON’T MISS OUT on the end of Summer FUN! Register TODAY!!!
24th Year of Menucha
The 24th Year of Menucha
November 8th – 11th (2012)
Nestled along the Washington-Oregon state line, in the wind-swept and river-carved Columbia Gorge, there is a beautiful place called ‘Menucha’. For over twenty years, SUBUD Pacific Northwest has held its regional kedjiwaan gathering here. However, without you, SUBUD members near and far, it’s is only a place, a dot on the map, an intersection of grid lines, a vacant, if cozy, chateau.
The Regional Helpers and Committee are now gearing up to meet you with open arms and hearts. To rediscover the still and open space that can truly speak to the needs of the members of our region and any visitors from the greater Subud sphere. This is your open invitation to become part of the 24th year of the Menucha experience— join us to listen and be listened to, sing, dance, write, sit, sleep, eat, think, us-think, lose yourself, find yourself, all of the above, none of the above, any combination listed— or not. It is all open, it’s all about you.
This year registration is online – http://subudpnw.org/menucha.htm