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How Not to Die: Book Giveaway

October 10, 2018

The saying “health is wealth” cannot ring truer when the cost of healthcare in the US is often unaffordable for many Americans. According to the findings of the Commonwealth Fund ACA Tracking Survey (www.commonwealthfund.org), “the uninsured rates among lower-income adults rose from 20.9 percent in 2016 to 25.7 percent in March 2018.” When people do not have insurance, medical needs are often unmet sometimes putting their own health in greater danger. Read more about How Not to Die: Book Giveaway

SNC 2018 Service Projects

July 28, 2018

As was mentioned in our last newsletter, way back in April (a lifetime ago!), the TS and TOS had decided to collaborate on a half day of service. Participants were allowed to choose from four different projects: a world peace meditation, working in the peace garden, bagging groceries at the Humanitarian Service Project, or packaging socks and underwear for homeless men, women, and children. Needless to say, many members took up the effort to serve, choosing one of the events. The photos below can give you an idea of how the day went. Read more about SNC 2018 Service Projects

Summer National Convention 2018

April 28, 2018

This year the TOS and TSA will be sponsoring a half day of service as part of the Summer National Convention program. Participants will be able to choose from one of several different service projects: helping in the garden, preparing groceries at the nearby Humanitarian Service Project, packing items for Notes to a Friend that will be distributed to nearby homeless shelters, or participating in a world meditation.  Read more about Summer National Convention 2018

For the Love of Life goes Online

April 28, 2018

In an effort to cut down on printing and mailing costs and reduce our carbon footprint, the Theosophical Order of Service is creating an online version of its journal For the Love of Life. If you would like to continue receiving a copy of For the Love of Life in digital form, please send your email address to info@theoservice.com. Hard copies of future issues will no longer be available. Read more about For the Love of Life goes Online

A Month Of Kindness

November 27, 2017

In October 2017, the TOS ran a “Campaign for Kindness” in which members were invited to perform extra little (or big) acts of kindness. The results are in, and they’re awesome:

1. I rescued two worms that had washed onto the sidewalk after a heavy rain. Had they stayed on the sidewalk in the sun, they would have baked to death. I put them back in the grass—within a few seconds, they had wriggled to the ground and began burrowing into the dirt.
2. I carried a heavy box for a pregnant coworker and loaded it into her car. Read more about A Month Of Kindness

Donate to the Golden Link College

October 12, 2017

Donate $20 or more to the Golden Link College. Here’s Why:

Since its inception fifteen years ago, the Golden Link College (GLC) has provided quality education to disadvantaged children. In an environment that encourages theosophical principles such as no discrimination of any kind, peace, harmony, compassion, and a sense of well-being, children (and the adults who teach the children and work at the school) become “socially responsible, morally upright, and spiritually sensitive individuals.” These are qualities many children do not receive in regular educational settings which is what makes the Golden Link College such a rare gem. GLC is theosophy in action. Read more about Donate to the Golden Link College

What Inspires You?

September 12, 2017

TOS Leadership Series

 Next Webinar: Series Already Completed

Join us for a series of four (4) webinars as the Theosophical Order of Service in America (TOSA) explores what inspires and helps strengthen our practice of service. The format for this program is an inspiring five-minute video screening followed by a short discussion among participants. The program will be no longer than an hour. Read more about What Inspires You?

Po’Shines de la Soul: A Portland (Oregon) Lodge TOS Action Project

August 16, 2017

By Linda Phleps, TOS Liaison

On August 10, eight of us dined at Po’Shines de la Soul, a black-owned soul food restaurant with a Cajun flavor in North Portland.  It’s a small place with big windows on two sides, large overhead silver pipes and several golden chandeliers. On the walls are paintings and photos of African-American life, including a large picture of Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr. laughing together.  There’s a giant gum ball machine near one window and a diverse mix of people eating or coming in to buy pastries. Read more about Po’Shines de la Soul: A Portland (Oregon) Lodge TOS Action Project

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TOS Workshop at Olcott

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Stay Positive and Productive, No Matter The  Circumstances
Totally Responsible Person (TRP) Workshop at Olcott

Do you react or respond? Explore the difference. In this workshop we will learn practical methods to:

  • Return to Heart Based Living
  • Enhance Effectiveness in Relationships at Home, in the Community and Workplace
  • Deal with "Victim Mentality" in Ourselves and Others
  • Cultivate a Service Oriented Approach to Life

Saturday, May 31 from 10 am to 5 pm
The Theosophical Society in America
1926 N. Main Street
Wheaton, IL 60187

April 4, 2008

Healing Veterans Retreat

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An estimated 35% of soldiers returning from Iraq and Afghanistan suffer from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, as do countless American veterans from previous wars. Over 58,000 American service people died in the Viet Nam war, over 100,000 have since committed suicide. Sadly, such problems will continue as veterans return from Iraq and Afghanistan.

As many who have sought help can testify, standard therapeutic techniques frequently do not work. 

February 5, 2008

Nairobi TOS Activity

NAIROBI LODGE - THEOSOPHICAL ORDER OF SERVICE Report – 2007

The Theosophical Order of service is the service arm of the Theosophical Society. It was founded by Dr. Annie Besant, the second International President, in February 1908. So, as you can see, the T.O.S. is in its hundredth year of existence. The year beginning February 2007 to February 2008 has officially been designated as the Centenary Year of the T.O.S.

January 21, 2008

TOS Event: Spirituality, Community, and Service

This all day event, co-sponsored by the Theosophical Order of Service and the Science of Spirituality, brings together leaders in the interfaith field. Using panel discussions, break out groups, and meditation, we will explore the multifaceted role of service in our lives.

Date: Saturday, October 25, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
"Spirituality, Community, and Service"
No charge. A free vegetarian lunch is being provided compliments of the Science of Spirituality.
Preregister by phone (630-668-1571, ext. 300)

January 12, 2008

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Did you know that Drupal, the community website engine that powers this site, can "dress" the pages in a wide variety of so-called "themes"?

Of the many themes available, I chose the one called "Danger4K" as the default for this website.  However, there is an alternate theme that is also very nice for the TOS-USA site.  It is called "Garland."  The Garland colors might combine better with the TOS emblem.

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