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Happy Holidays!


In this time of year end celebratons, we recall the many opportunities in 2015 for our Subud community to be together, including the Helper Gathering in Sacramento, the Regional Congress in Van Nuys, the National Gathering in Redwood City, and a number of center kejiwaan days with Regional Helpers.  

In this issue, we also celebrate all the efforts of those who have worked to improve our houses to sustain both our spiritual and materials needs.
Subud art: "Angel"  by Aminah Herrman

Tales of Skymount

Robert Mertens continues the story of Bapak's first visit to Skymount and the special experiences that occurred in that magical place.  Read More

Remembering Bapak

Mbak Tuti and Sharif Horthy talked about their memories of life with Bapak at an evening session during the Subud USA Gathering in September. Sylvia des Tombe shares her notes on one of Sharif's stories. Read More  

What happens when we improve our houses? 

Many centers have worked with our Regional Property Management Committee (PMX) this year to carry out much-needed building improvements. What a difference it makes, not only for the building but for the life of the center!  Read More
San Diego's cracked and leaking skylights ((1) were replaced by brand new ones (2). Let the sun shine!  

Subud California Regional Council at work

During a meeting at the National Gathering, the council ratified the Charter of the Property Management Committee (PMC). At their November meeting in LA, the Council approved the PMC's plan to work with centers to do an annual Region-wide inventory of the maintenance needs for our buildings. For more details, click Here

Sonoma and LA prepare for rain  

With a new reflective white roof in Los Angeles and new drain in Sonoma, our centers are getting ready for whatever El Nino brings. Both projects were completed in November before the rains came. For photos and details, click Here .

You can make a difference

A gift to Susila Dharma travels far—and gives you the joy of knowing that you have made the difference of a lifetime to a child, to a family, to a community. 
CLICK HERE to make a gift of any amount that's right for you

ave a new center!


The Walnut Creek group has been growing in size and energy, with a new member opened about once a year. This has led members to decide to become an official Subud center. Committee members are:
  • Mashuri Warren, Chairman
  • Rahima Warren, Treasurer
Walnut Creek was a center in the 1960's, so it is wonderful to see this revitalization. 

What's Up?

Arcata

Berkeley
Los Angeles 
Palo Alto 
San Joaquin Valley
Sacramento 
San Diego 
Sonoma  
Santa Cruz
 

We love to include stories about Subud member activities or center events. Please send here

Upcoming Events


Regional Council Meeting
February 5-7, 2016
Santa Cruz Subud Center 

Subud California Regional Congress
May 27-30, 2016
Lions Gate Hotel, Sacramento

Subud USA Nat'l Gathering
July 6-10, 2016 Indianapolis,
Wyndham West Hotel.


2018 Subud World Congress
Freiberg, Germany

Subud Sites
Subud California website
Subud CA Blog
Subud CA Sun archive
 
CalEvents Calendar

 

Subud USA Website
Subud SICA USA
Subud World News 

Food for the Spirit

"The movements you have received, and their further development, will not obstruct or prevent the progress of your thinking mind. No. On the contrary, it is much better if your mind is clever than if it is not, because it is indeed very necessary for humans to be able to use the intelligence of their mind with all their strength to achieve what they want. As Bapak just said, the working of these movements and their development - because they really are God's work - will not obstruct or prevent the progress of your intelligence. On the contrary, it will be like a reminder, like a guide, like a lamp, so that human beings, with the progress of their intelligence and their mind, will not do anything that deviates from God's will. This means they will not stray from the best humane behavior of a person who always obeys God's commands."
    Bapak, Wellington, 3/25/1963  (63 WLG 1)
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Artists among us


Naomi Onaga (Subud SF) and Emmanuel Williams (Subud Palo Alto) took part in a celebration of art, poetry and Music in Alameda

Robert Mertens (Subud San Joaquin) had a gallery showing as part of Arts Visalia

Michael Cooke (Subud LA ) has released a new jazz CD, Shoot the Piano Player

Member News


New Members:
Melissa Silva (Sacramento) 

Anniversary:
Chris & Virginia van Royen (Marin)  25 years

 Deaths:
John Panopoulos (Monterey)
 
Committee/Helper Changes:
Philip Lindstrom, Chair (Palo Alto)
Dennis Oliver, Regional Councilor (Palo Alto)

Isolated Members

Latif Marotti would appreciate contact from those who know him at
619-291-5270 or at Balboa Nursing and Rehab Center, Room 406, 3520 4th Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
The Subud California Sun 
December  2015, vol 2, no 5

Editors: Elizabeth Trudell and Halimah Collingwood

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