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Hello, Dear Ones~
As we prepare for our 6th official National Gathering, we want to officially invite
YOU to attend, and to encourage others you may know who love Paneurhythmy and the
teachings of Peter Deunov to journey to the banks of the Mississippi and join us
here June 16-21! George and Randolph will be here from Oklahoma; Gretchen and Carol
and I are looking forward to "playing Paneurhythmy" with you at Vision of Peace,
under the Arch, in Forest Park! Michaela is organizing the 12th annual Heartland in
Harmony celebration at the Arch on the morning of June 21! And Margaret Waddell and
Johanna Strateva are preparing for their performance in the DIVINE HARMONY concert
at 2:00 in the afternoon of June 18! Imagine the sweet sounds of Hildegard of
Bingen's chants juxtaposed with the melodies of Peter Deunov's inspired
compositions! Heaven on earth, indeed!
The Hermitages, though full, have room for us to squeeze in a few more, in a
brotherly and sisterly way! There is also room for camping and hotels nearby. There
are 2 reasonably-priced hotels just a mile away, just off Highway 55 in Pevely; one
has an indoor pool. Let me know if you need those phone numbers.
We will gather at 6:00 p.m. on Friday the 16th at Vision of Peace. We will enjoy a
light vegetarian meal, highlighted by Vicki's delicious raw food delights! We will
have time for welcome and introductions, followed by evening song and prayers.
We will arise before dawn to greet the sunrise. Johanna's violin will transport us
directly to the energy of Rila! We will sing and pray, do morning exercises and
"play Paneurhythmy"--at 9 a.m. this year--and have time for gleaning inspiration and
knowledge from Johanna as she shares about Peter Deunov's music, traditions of the
Brotherhood, and her own extraordinary story. Margaret Waddell will be with us to
support us all in singing like angels! The weekend will give us all an opportunity
to be transformed and transported, to live in harmony as sisters and brothers!
On Sunday after the 9:00 a.m. Paneurhythmy we will share a simple brunch, and then
journey to St. Louis to enjoy the DIVINE HARMONY:
SACRED SONGS OF HILDEGARD OF
BINGEN AND PETER DEUNOV OF BULGARIA concert at the splendid St. Francis Xavier
(College) Church at St. Louis University. (When the musicians last performed here,
Ina Deunova said to me: "I have always dreamed of performing in such a place!")
Then we will have time for supper together, and those who must journey home will be
on their way.
But those who can stay will head back to Vision of Peace for 2 more days of
fellowship. Perhaps we will go on a spiritual excursion to the Ozarks or to the
sacred Cahokia Mounds. It will be wonderful to enjoy the beautiful Chihully Glass
Exhibit at our Missouri Botanical Gardens--truly magical! And to be together with
others who love this tradition, with the golden opportunity to dance to the music of
a live violin--played by Johanna . . . ! Truly an extraordinary opportunity!
We who live here in the heartland hold it an honor to welcome those of you who
journey here from far away. It is a symbolic coming together in the center of our
country. But it is more than that. It provides a moment in time, a benchmark, a
touchstone, a treasured opportunity to share, to witness our personal growth and
that of this great spiritual movement in our land.
So--lots of love to you all! Love to Johanna as you
welcome her in the West and East and North! And if you can join us here, please
e-mail back
or call us soon (314-647-9415).
Love, Light, Peace, Joy!!! ~Phyllis
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