Program Title: “Architectural Design for The MorningStar Retreat Center.” Our September 21, 2024 program will feature a talk by Lawrence M. Schechter, Architect
Lawrence was born in Chicago and moved to the West Coast after graduating from the University of Illinois in the school of architecture and has been in practice as an architect for over 50 years. He was recently guided to move to Richmond, VA for the realization of a very specific long-held vision to serve the advancement of human consciousness. A few years of affiliation with this IONS chapter and the Sanctuary of Earth prepared this move. This presentation will cover the inspiration and architectural design, as well as its status.
Several highly motivated people in Richmond (here today) are committed to serve the transformation of human consciousness as the principal means by which we may shape the future of our race and that of our Earth. This group is growing with perception of ecology, vitality and consciousness as unified whole. We are taking steps to create a holistic center to develop human potential in accord with our higher nature. As an integral part of the center, the MorningStar Retreat will provide an extraordinary environment, shaped by universal principles of sacred geometry and ecologically advanced technology. The environment itself will act as a tuning fork of natural subtle energies aligned with the infinite side of our nature. The term Morning Star has been used by many ancient cultures to identify the planet Venus as the harbinger of the dawn. In this context, the MorningStar Retreat will serve as an inspirational portal to enhance the development of human harbingers of that awakening.
Following the presentation and Q & A session, a mindful celebration of the Autumnal Equinox will be offered from 11:30 to noon. All are welcome to bring a temporary offering of fruit or vegetable for ceremonial blessing of the harvest. Normal potluck thereafter.
Another not-to-be missed program for all who can attend ! See you there!
About Our Presenter: Lawrence’s bio is as follows: Graduate, University of Illinois, Bachelor of Architecture, 1964; Licensed Architect in Californian and Oregon, 1967-2023; LEED Accredited Professional, US Green Building Council; Program Co-Founder, Building Green Council of Central Oregon; Adjunct Faculty, Green Building, Central Oregon Community College; Co-Founder, Alcyone Light Centre, Ashland, Oregon, 1981-1994; Founder, LightPath Educational Center, Bend, Oregon, 2016-2023; Facilitator, Mastermind group, Unitive Justice, RVA, 2024; Founder, Morning Star Retreat Center (in formation), RVA, 2024.
About Central VA IONS Community Group: Central VA IONS Community Group is an unincorporated association and a local community group of The Institute of Noetic Sciences, an international association based in Petaluma, California (www.noetic.org). Central VA IONS is not associated with any religion, religious organization, doctrine or set of beliefs or practices and is open to all. Central VA IONS is entirely dependent upon voluntary donations of its members and friends to support its programs, mailings and other costs, and a love offering is requested at each meeting from those attending in-person or online. Central VA IONS meetings are held each month at locations announced in its program notices
In person and online, through ZOOM (Meeting ID: 865 1815 1952, Passcode: 142841) and in person at River Road United Methodist Church, Contemporary Worship Center, 8800 River Road, Richmond, VA 23229, on Saturday, September 21, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, including a celebration of the Autumnal Equinox, with Potluck Lunch at conclusion.
Upcoming Meetings
October 19, 2024: Joanne Kong, Ph.D., University of Richmond professor, acclaimed concert pianist, author and TED Speaker.
November 20, 2024: Suzanne Munson, Richmond author, “Get Busy Living, or Get Busy Dying – A Metaphysical Journey.”
December 21, 2024: Peter Smith, Brisbane-based author of Quantum Consciousness and former CEO of The Michael Newton Institute. January 18, 2025: Taliesin St. Clair, our 29th Anniversary Program, “There’s Nothing New Under the Sun.”