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The Legacy Project

March 29, 2022

The Theosophical Order of Service has started a legacy project. The purpose of the program is to interview Theosophists, via video, to document their personal spiritual journeys and/or to provide their perspectives on the true meaning of service. The interviews will be posted on the TOS Facebook page and the TOS YouTube page. Please subscribe to our YouTube page so you can receive updates on the latest legacy posts.  Read more about The Legacy Project

For Denver Members, It Was Looking A Lot Like Christmas

September 29, 2019

In December of 2018, members of the Denver Theosophical Society donated items from the wish list of the Lakota Waldorf School located on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota. From undergarments to winter coats to books to munchkin-sized eurythmy dancing slippers, members felt the warmth of a job well-done as they worked together to keep the little ones warm and happy. Read more about For Denver Members, It Was Looking A Lot Like Christmas

The TOS Wheaton at PRC

April 16, 2019

The Theosophical Order of Service local group in Wheaton regularly volunteers at a food pantry once every quarter. Our Wheaton group has seen many ups and downs with membership in our almost twelve years of existence (no different than any small group or lodge!) But what has always remained is the desire to help those less fortunate by volunteering where needed. On our volunteer day, we helped 105 different families with their shopping. Read more about The TOS Wheaton at PRC

Healing and Helping the Homeless

January 23, 2019

The Red Bank Study Group in New Jersey was looking for various ways to include service in their program. After viewing the instructional video of the healing ritual, it was decided to perform the healing ritual two times a month. Transcripts of the ritual were sent to the group leader and the ritual is now a regular part of their meetings.

Feedback about the ritual was very positive. After performing it, members have mentioned how much more relaxed they feel. While healing is sent to those on the healing list, energy is also sent to the planet and all sentient creatures that inhabit it, including those of us who do the ritual. If your study group, branch or lodge is interested in starting a healing group, please let us know. Information can be obtained at info@theoservice.org. Read more about Healing and Helping the Homeless

TOS Campaign for Kindness

September 26, 2017

Please join in the TOS Campaign for Kindness taking place throughout October, 2017. 

Here’s how it works

The entire month of October, 2017 becomes a canvas for your acts of kindness, large or small.  You can structure it any way you like. 

  • Perhaps you join in a community project on one day in October.  Find one by clicking here.
  • Perhaps you devote a week to carrying a bag on your daily walk, picking up at least one piece of litter per day.  Or maybe it's seven pieces per day--whatever is comfortable for you. 
  • Maybe you commit to one act of kindness each day during October, even if it's just making eye contact and smiling at someone, holding the elevator, letting a driver into your lane, sending a comforting thought, etc.
  • Maybe some of your family members or co-workers would like to join you in performing acts of kindness.
Read more about TOS Campaign for Kindness

Haiyan (Yolanda) Relief Operation Update Jan. 8, 2014

Below are photos of the shipment and distribution of one 20-foot container load of construction materials delivered to the town of Carles, the northernmost town of Iloilo which was severely hit by super typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda). Because of the national focus on Samar and Leyte, little aid reached Carles and surrounding towns. The Theosophical Society and Theosophical Order of Service shipped several waves of relief goods (food, clothing and construction materials) to Carles and Sara of northern Iloilo province.

February 27, 2014

Service: for PASSION, not Duty

In a song about the journey to the spiritual path, Colorado artist Jamie Wolfe sings, "How I long to run this race for passion, not duty."  Her words strike a chord as I ponder what moves people to serve. 

September 2, 2013

CHUSHUL HOME CLOSED

The Theosophical Order of Service recently learned that the Chushul Home for orphaned Tibetan children has indeed been closed by the Chinese (see the following letter). The children are still together however which should lessen any trama they may be experiencing by leaving their home of many years. Our contact with Chushul writes "I am looking into other opportunities to help the Tibetan people, particularly orphaned children, as well as continuing to look after my Chushul Family. I consider you [the TOS] to be a part of the Chushul Family and will keep you informed."

July 1, 2013

Joseph's House: Seeing God in Everybody

The big gray house. Gwendolyn, a member of the Washington DC Theosophical Society (TS) group, often wondered what went on in the big gray house up the street from where she lived. It was “Joseph’s House,” a hospice caring for the dying homeless.  After taking a tour, Gwendolyn told her fellow TS members they just had to see this for themselves.

August 1, 2012

Southern Tier Trees for Veterans Project

This is a Veteran benefit support project which is opening in the Southern Tier area, presented by the Susquehanna Study Group of the Theosophical Society in America.

The Trees for Veterans Program allows you to honor a particular Veteran with a tree planted in the Southern Tier area, while raising much-needed money for local Veteran groups and programs.  This is an official Theosophical Order of Service, USA, project. Donations are collected by TOS-USA and are fully tax-deductible.

February 29, 2012

Chushul Orphanage Matching grant!

 

We have received a most generous offer. Between now and July 26th, 2009, any donations received up to a total of $5000 will be matched dollar for dollar.

Editor's note: This matching grant has expired.

May 6, 2009

Christmas for Haiti

This year, some members of the NY Theosophical Society in NYC have begun collecting items to send to Haiti to help the poor in that country.  A friend of our Lodge goes to Haiti every December, bringing whatever she can to help alleviate the suffering and try to bring a little joy in the lives of the people there.  We have begun collecting toiletries, gently used summer clothing, home supplies and school supplies.  We are hoping to find other contacts to expand this project.

November 24, 2008

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