SOFiA Newsletter 170 February 2024
 
 
Exploring Values, Meaning and SpiritualityImage of dover beach
 
Limestone cliffs like those at Dover, scene of the poem “Dover Beach”

 
Clandestine Auckland Group Continues…

While the main Auckland group has come to an end, as there were no volunteers to continue the roles of Chairman and Treasurer, a small group has continued to exist on the North Shore. It seems to be some kind of clandestine cell, as there is no publicity of any kind making others aware of its existence. Moreover, meetings are organised using encrypted email and held in the depths of the Settlers Lifestyle Village, out of reach of prying eyes. The following is a brief report on its November meeting, held on 30th November. More…

 Newsletter editor, Laurie Chisholm
Book Review: The Ministry for the Future
by your editor Laurie Chisholm

I became aware of this book while listening to Radio New Zealand on my way to visit in-laws in Tokoroa. The author, Kim Stanley Robinson, was interviewed by Kim Hill and his answers impressed me.
The book is a work of science fiction and follows the story of Mary Murphy, the director of the ministry, as she attempts to put into practice the mission of the ministry, which is to be an advocate for future generations, that don’t have a voice. More...

Dame Anne Salmond
How to split a society
Article by Dame Anne Salmond.

Societies that once had a strong sense of collective identity are being split into mutually hostile camps, based on a ‘them vs us’ mentality. Dame Anne Salmond gives a powerful plea for us to stop political elites deliberately fuelling divisions to enhance their own power  More...
 

 Sir Lloyd Geering
Happy Birthday Lloyd

Believe it or not, the founding father of SOFiA (formerly Sea of Faith), Lloyd Geering, has just celebrated his 105th birthday.  Cause for celebration all round!
The national management committee sent him a specially designed birthday card to mark the occasion:
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 John & Gillian Thornley
Manawatu Community Radio’s First 2024 Programme

Four songs for justice and peace by two women artists open the Wesley Broadway community radio activities for 2024. Gillian and John Thornley share the presentation of a weekly show airing each Tuesday and Saturday, at 11 am. Listen to the programme at this link:https://bit.ly/wesley_methodist_merchant-lavette  More...
 

 
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