Dear Members and Friends, The Goetheanum is a place to tackle the challenges of our time. I would like to draw your attention to two important events that bring people together, offering an open spaces for dialogue on current issues: At the beginning of September, the Humanities Section invited scientists and cultural activists to develop an objective and engaged discussion to the one-sided transhumanistic image of the human being currently prevalent in society. The intention was not to form rash judgements, but rather to characterize the unique qualities of being human. In the corporate world, the challenge of cooperation and competition, self-efficacy and burn-out, dialogical leadership and hierarchy, are some of the daily challenges that need to be mastered. At the end of September, the Forum of the World Goetheanum Association offers the opportunity to discuss these and similar issues among active practitioners. In response to the recent focus on conspiracy theories in the Anthroposophical Movement, eight statements on the subject were published in the last issue of Anthroposophy Worldwide. This resulted in many letters. Aspects of these letters, summarized by the editor, appear here, but a special edition in which the complete texts of these communications will be publicized, is in preparation. (This will appear at first in German, but if you are interested in an English translation, please contact Sebastian Jüngel, aww@dasgoetheanum.com). These and many other tasks are all carried by individual engagement and commitment. As members of the Executive Council at the Goetheanum, we are responsible for ensuring that Anthroposophy can flourish in the world. We have described some of these tasks as reflected in the economic well-being of the Goetheanum, so that you can identify what your membership contributions are used for and where they are still needed. Should you be willing and able to contribute further to the activities of the Goetheanum, you will find possible suggestions on pages 2 and 3. Finally, I would like to remind you of this year's International Christmas Conference: Meeting the Being of Anthroposophy - The transformative power of the Foundation Stone in Humanity and Society from 27th to 31st December 2018 at the Goetheanum. With warm autumn greetings from the Goetheanum --- Joan Sleigh. ... more ...
