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Past Classes - 2017 and After

Event Date	Description	Presenter(s)
08/18/2023	Temple Talk: Reflections on Current Culture with American Icon Will Rogers	Steve McAlphabet
07/22/2023	Are You A Mystic?	Patricia Albere
09/03/2023	Healing Power of Sound: Music and Wisdom Traditions and Contemporary Science	Yuval Ron
07/15/2023	Co-Creating Peace at the Peace Pentagon
06/16/2023	Temple Talk: Timelines & Co-Creation	Rev. Laura George, JD and Group
07/21/2023	Divine Union & the Law of Gender	Rev. Laura George, JD
05/19/2023	Oracle Temple Talk: What We Believe
04/22/2023	Mutual Awakening: The Essential Guide to WE-Space Meditation	Carolyne Mathlin
06/24/2023	Cooperative Decision Making & Co-Creation	Joe Cole, Ph.D.
04/13/2023	The Law of Polarity (or WTF Is Happening?)	Rev. Laura M. George, J.D.
03/16/2023	Laura George on Conscious Business Zone
03/25/2023	Memories of Kindness - Nevenka and Yuval Ron Ensemble in concert	Yuval Ron
03/11/2023	Radical Optimism	Patricia Albere
02/12/2023	GROWING THE BELOVED COMMUNITY: An Interfaith Perspective
02/02/2023	Deep CoCreation for Activating Divine Potential	Sheri Herndon, Laura George
02/26/2023	Mutual Awakening: The Essential Guide to WE-Space Meditation	Amy Jahn, Patricia Albere
01/22/2023	The Shifting Godhead & Law of Gender Oracle Founder & Executive Director, Rev. Laura George, JD, will be presenting at UU Church of the Highlands	Rev. Laura George, JD
01/01/2023	New Year’s Mapping: Manifesting Your Goals in 2023 Manifestation Mapping is a fun and creative way to focus on goals. In a few short hours, you will create a visually stunning plan for your future that you can hang on the wall to inspire and motivate yourself during 2023.
11/19/2022	Book Talk: The Light: And the New Human Book talk and signing
11/17/2022	The Shifting Godhead & Law of Gender Join Laura and journalist Gina Mazza for an evening of discussion focused on the emerging genderful-genderless Godhead and learn why Female Freedom is the key to the Paradigm Shift.
10/20/2022	Temple Talk: “Abortion Beliefs and the Spectrum of Consciousness” Abortion and the Moral Spectrum	Valerie Tarico
09/09/2022	Oracle Temple Talk: Our Vulnerable Selves in Freedom’s Fight! We will explore the Historical Crisis before us and how to know and project when extremes become a divide.	Rev. Zack
08/25/2022	Oracle Temple Talk: Religious Freedom & Abortion Rights We will explore the First Amendment Approach to challenging anti-abortion legislation
07/01/2022	Oracle Temple Talk: THE ROLE OF TWO DEMOCRACIES IN BUILDING A BETTER HUMAN CIVILIZATION Thinkers and policy makers in both countries need to do a lot of soul-searching.	E.P. Menon
06/17/2022	Oracle Temple Talk: Sustainable Community and Racial Justice In this discussion, we will explore how racial justice and sustainability are linked through the values of health and healing, and how racial justice is thus an essential foundation for sustainable communities.	Dr. Joe Cole
09/18/2022	2022 Peace Pentagon Women’s Retreat: Preserving and Protecting Women’s Rights in Appalachia The Peace Pentagon is hosting a special strategy retreat on Women’s Rights.	Rev. Laura George, J.D., Robin Youngblood, Katie Kennedy, Jennifer Grinstead
02/04/2022	Mikes new Event
01/01/2022	New Year’s Mapping: Manifesting Your Goals in 2022 Manifestation Mapping is a fun and creative way to focus on goals. In a few short hours, you will create a visually stunning plan for your future that you can hang on the wall to inspire and motivate yourself during 2022.
10/02/2021	PEACE PENTAGON: INDEPENDENCE & GALAX PRO-CHOICE MARCH
08/22/2021	Embrace the Divine Feminine: Empower Your Mission and Life Purpose Now is the time of the rising of the Divine Feminine as a force for change, peacebuilding, and lovemaking in the world.	Rachel Mann, Ph.D., Rev. Laura George. J.D.
04/25/2021	From Self-Awareness to Self-Realization: Seven Steps to Spiritual Freedom Everyone on a spiritual path yearns for Self-Realization. It’s the objective of any true seeker. Nevertheless, few people know how to reach that goal, or even what Self-Realization really means. The material Shama shares in this Course comes from the t	Shama Viola
01/23/2021	Building the New World Reunion We hope you will join us for a REUNION, where we will take another look at each Sector of Society, remember the wisdom imparted by our speakers, and hear fresh insights from YOU on how to build the New World.
11/01/2020	Building the New World Conference: Personal to Global Transformation
07/17/2020	Spiritual Warrior Boot Camp I Spiritual Warrior Boot Camp I is designed to help you grow and develop in mind, body, and spirit. In Phase I training, we will incorporate four basic practices: Tai Chi, Qigong, Hatha Yoga, and Meditation.	John Budd
01/12/2020	Spiritual Group Dynamics The quality of your Life and Happiness is directly proportional to the quality of your Relationships. And the quality of your Relationships is a direct consequence of the quality of your Communication – especially your own, internal communication.	Anaconda Papaya
01/11/2020	New Year’s Mapping: Manifesting Your Goals in 2020
12/21/2019	Skylight Dedication and Winter Solstice Ceremony
10/26/2019	The Near-Death Experience: An Afternoon with Acclaimed Researcher P.M.H. Atwater PMH will be at the Oracle Campus for a special one-day class on the Near-Death Experience. She will discuss her latest book and reveal how those who experience a Near-Death State or “Other Worlds” at a very young age are profoundly affected for the rest o	P.M.H Atwater
10/06/2019	Discerning Truth in a Post-Truth World This retreat will explore confirmation bias, group-think, propaganda, conspiracy theories, skepticism, and the difference between relative vs. objective Truth	Valerie Tarico, Ph.D., Rev. Laura George, J.D., Yvette Ladd
08/11/2019	Eco-Spiritual Retreat: Unification of People & Planet 97% of climate scientists agree: Human activity and carbon pollution are warming our planet and throwing natural systems out of balance. For those who love Mother Earth, it’s easy to feel disempowered in the face of this global crises. What can WE do to c
06/23/2019	Woman Warrior Retreat Join us to examine the concepts of human rights, economic justice, sacred activism, and life purpose.	Cheri Honakala, Judy Seay
04/27/2019	Monthly Wisdom Circle: Numerology
04/14/2019	Damanhur Past Life Workshop Recollection of past lives will come to the surface during this highly creative and fascinatingly interactive workshop. Using a series of inner dynamic exercises and activities, Damanhur will guide and reveal clues to assist you in recalling specific past	Shama Viola
01/19/2019	Peace Pentagon Women's March: Independence, VA The 2019 Women’s March marks two years of resistance to governmental policies that harm women, minorities, and out precious planet.
11/12/2018	Armistice Day 100th Anniversary Workshop	Rev. Laura M. George, J.D., Eric Stetson, Eli Painted Crow
10/14/2018	Women’s Vision Quest Retreat This retreat will help you restore balance for yourself and our world. It will help you reconnect to yourself and to “All Our Relations” – Mitakuye Oyasin in the Lakota language	Rev. Laura George, J.D., Rev. Kathryn Ashera Rose
10/07/2018	Breaking Into Your 5th Dimensional Self What is the 5th Dimension? It’s a vibratory zone that carries with it the God consciousness and it’s where humanity is headed. This consciousness is available to all, but you must sign up personally for your ascension.	Maureen J. St. Germain
09/21/2018	Summer of Peace: A World of Common Ground	The Shift Network
09/06/2018	Original Caretakers Ceremonial Visit
07/02/2018	MannaFest Annual Meeting MannaFest is the annual meeting of the Manna team involving team members from all over the country. This gathering is dedicated to connection, education, and clarity	Manna Leadership Team
06/25/2018	Gnostic Grace Circle Retreat and Ordination	Meghan Don
04/15/2018	Beyond Nationalism: The History & Future of the Peace Movement	David Swanson, Glen T. Martin, PhD
03/25/2018	Peaceful Relationships Retreat ~ Creating Inner Peace During Stressful Times ~	Bob Warner and Noel Marshall
01/13/2018	Mapping New Year's Resolutions Have you set personal goals for the New Year? Would you like to spend an afternoon with friends and family creating a map for your life in 2018?	Laura George
11/05/2017	Conscious Relationships Retreat A weekend workshop based on the Evolutionary Agreements	Bob Warner and Noel Marshall
11/19/2021	Virtual Viewing: The Race to Save the World We encourage you to watch with us during our watch party on November 5th at 7 p.m., The watch party will be followed by an exciting live panel and Q&A

Buddhist Fire Puja

Ngawang Jigdral Rinpoche

July 11, 2009

Near Death States

PMH Atwater

May 21, 2011

Damanhur Visits

Shama Viola
(and friends)

Various

Polarity Management

Cliff Kayser

June 14, 2009

Hatha Yoga

Sharon Ligler
Swarup Kurella

April 2, 2011

Introduction to Quakerism

Dr. Patricia Williams

July 12, 2008

Compassionate Choices for the Terminally Ill

Wava Osborne

April 26. 2015

Selected Past Classes - Prior to 2017

Class Description	Instructor(s)	Date
A Brilliant Matrix: Religious States and Stages	Joran Slane Oppelt	04/30/2016
Corrective History & Wisdom Tales	Rev. Robert "Zack" Zachary	03/12/2016
New Year's Mapping: Manifesting Your Goals in 2016	Rev. Laura M. Georg, JD	01/16/2016
Wayshowers in the A.R.E. Tradition	Jay Hurley, Jaycea Thompson Maureen Kelley, Laurel Snyder	10/24/2015
One Heart Homecoming Fall Festival: The Electrifying Power of Male - Female Balance (entire weekend)	Full Slate of Speakers	09/12/2015
Community Singing: Sowing Seeds of Harmony	Anahata Community	03/14/2015
The Last Sermon: Messages of Jesus Revisited	Kirk Abner	11/21/2015
Compassionate Choices for the Terminally Ill	Wava Osborne	04/25/2015
Gnosticism in the New River Valley (throughout 2015)	Brooke Wood	Various
Damanhur - Soul Structures	Shama Viola	08/05/2014
Damanhur - Sustainability and Spirituality: How to Build Community	Shama Viola	08/06/2014
Damanhur Comes to Marion	Shama Viola	08/07/2014
Dinner With Damanhur	Shama Viola	08/08/2014
Damanhur - Atlantis & Ancient Civilizations	Shama Viola	08/09/2014
Oracle Movie Night: "Tapped"	Rev. Laura George, J.D.	06/28/14
Goddesses in Every Woman	Wendy Oke	10/18/2014
Islam and Christianity - Exploring Common Ground	Katherine Kennedy	08/23/2014
Sacred Geometry	Dr. Robert Martin	06/14/2014
Gnosticism in the New River Valley - 2014	Brooke Wood	Various
Athena Power: A Self Defense Class for Women	Cody Meissner	05/17/2014
Dream Catcher Workshop: Yankton Sioux Tribe Tradition	Mark Clampett	07/19/2014
An Intro and Discussion of Reiki	Joan Sunday	04/26/2014
The Christian Kabbalah: Gnosis and the Tree of Life	Brooke Wood	03/22/2014
Dinner With Damanhur	Shama Viola	10/18/2013
Damanhur Comes to Winston-Salem	Shama Viola	10/17/2013
Philosophy & Civil disobedience: An Historical Examination	August Lageman, Ph.D.	11/09/2013
New Year’s Mapping: Manifesting Your Goals in 2014	Rev Laura M. George, J.D.	01/04/2014
Damanhur - Self Discovery Workshop	Shama Viola	10/21/2013
Spiritual Art - Expressing Auras and Artistry	Donna Montgomery	08/17/2013
One Heart Homecoming 2014 - Journey into the Heart (entire weekend)	Full Slate of Speakers	09/06/2014
Bill McKibben: Do the Math Movie	Rev. Laura M. George, J.D.	04/21/2013
Mickey Finn Returns!! A Picnic and Benefit Concert for the Peace Pentagon	Fred "Mickey" Finn	07/27/2013
Introduction to Hinduism	Dr. Jayantilal Mehta	06/08/2013
New Year’s Mapping: Manifesting Your Goals in 2013	Rev. Laura M. George, J.D.	01/12/2013
Damanhur is Back - 2013 (entire week)	Shama Viola	10/19/2013
An Introduction to Islam	Taneem Aziz	03/09/2013
Listen to the Quiet: A Walking Meditation at the New River	Grace Wood, M.S.	10/13/2012
The Order of Melchizedek	Robert Martin, Ph.D.	05/18/2013
Cosmic Comedy with Swami Beyondananda	Steve Baherman	09/20/2012
Medals and Scars: A Soldiers Perspective on War	Don Hill	07/21/2012
Peace Begins at Home	Candace Coffin, M.S.W.	06/30/2012
Psychic & Spiritual Development	Reverend Lowell Smith	05/19/2012
Abraham and Melchizedek: And Other Mysteries of the Old Testament	Reverend Robert Martin, Ph.D.	04/21/2012
Damanhur - Past Life Workshop	Shama Viola	08/29/2011
The Evolutionary Aspects of Near-Death States	PMH Atwater	05/21/2011
The Yoga: Of Social Change	Michelle Muttart	04/02/2011
Damanhur - 2010 (three days)	Crotalo Sesamo	10/15/2010
Basics of Astrology	June Collier	06/23/2010
Shape Note Singing	Gary Poe	04/24/2010
New Consciousness for a New Millennium	Reverend Lowell Smith	12/05/2009
Tibetan Buddhist Nyingma Ritual Fire Offering	Ngawang Jigdral Rinpoche	07/11/2009
Polarity Management	W. “Cliff” Kayser	06/14/2009
Mayan Calendar	Glenn Mingo	05/03/2009
Balancing Brain Waves	Rodrigo Vacaflor	03/15/2009
Food & the Mind, Body, Spirit Connection	Gretchen Gates	02/08/2009
Native American Spirituality Class	Pete Beebe	10/4/2008
Quakerism Class	Dr. Patricia Williams	07/12/2008
Gnosticism Class	Brooke Wood	08/23/2008
Islam Class	Jim Disbrow	06/14/2008
Christianity Class	Reverend Lowell Smith	05/17/2008
Damanhur in Independence	Crotalo Sesamo	04/30/2008
Buddhism in the 21st Century	Dragpa Gyaltsen	04/06/2008
DAMANHUR - An Eco-Community Workshop	Several	05/01/2008
Judaism in the 21st Century	Rabbi David Shneyer	03/16/2008
Hinduism in the 21st Century	Swarup Kurella	02/23/2008
The Seven Rules of Any Good Religion	Laura George	01/26/2008
Identifying Your Life Purpose Through Guided Meditation	Reverend Lowell K. Smith	12/02/2007
Personal Peace & The Paradigm of Joy	Carol Fitzpatrick	07/07/2007
The Anunnaki	Dr. Robert Martin	04/22/2007
Intuition II - Expanding Sensory Perception	Penney Kelly	04/28/2007
Past Life Regression	Pat Bernasconi	03/31/2007
Intuition I	Penny Kelly	02/10/2007
The Order of Melchizedek	Robert Martin, Ph. D.	01/20/2007