by Phoebe Hoffman | Sep 19, 2026 | News
Transformation is my passion… A Portland Subudian in England. By Kate Mura I feel the need to introduce myself as only a small amount of Subud folks know me. I was opened in 2020. Consequently, much of my latihan practice was with Fayra Teeters in my backyard,...
by Phoebe Hoffman | Sep 12, 2026 | News
The following is taken from an article published in the Oregonian on August 25, 2026: Mary Elizabeth Kimsey The 85-year-old Mary Kimsey of Portland was described as a loving, spiritual person and an activist. She was Rowan’s mother and Stella’s...
by Jasper Hoffman | Sep 5, 2026 | News
By Isabel Gates Here flows two poems offered by Isabel Gates; the first she herself wrote, the second is a poem she finds highly inspiring. A Crack in My Resolve My life has been so quietI thought that meant I wasFinished. I used to think that sinking into good...
by Jasper Hoffman | Aug 29, 2026 | News
Seabeck Conference Center September 17-20, 2026 Registration is Still Open Until September 16th Financial Assistance: For seniors over the age of 75, additional assistance with transportation costs may be available. To ask for help with this, please make a note on...
by Jasper Hoffman | Aug 22, 2026 | News
Gentle Reader, here are three more independent views of the creative process and overcoming blockages and boundaries, whether self-imposed or exterior. Benedict Herrman on Creativity As a writer, I often compare my creative process to woodworking. I begin with an...
by Jasper Hoffman | Aug 15, 2026 | News
Begin Instead of Finish By Roberta Hoffman I regularly engage in creative thinking through client-projects and problem solving as part of earning a living. While this work refines my craft and supports my family, I’m slowly learning the value of spending creative time...
by Phoebe Hoffman | Aug 8, 2026 | News
Above: Emergence by Joseph Curran The painting is oil on Masonite 30″ x 48″. It took me too long (about 4 months), but it was worth it. Sometimes in art you get pushed deeper and deeper, it just takes a while. Both poem and painting are titled Emergence....
by Phoebe Hoffman | Jul 25, 2026 | News
Above: Dust Storm, by Anna Schroeder SICA Calendar Artists, Part III Assembled by Fayra Teeters Here is another grouping of our amazing 2027 SICA Calendar Artists, each with an interesting story or two to share: Roberta Hoffman Calendar Designer Roberta Hoffman is a...
by Phoebe Hoffman | Jul 18, 2026 | News
SICA’s Fulfillment at the 2026 National Gathering Assembled by Fayra Teeters This year’s National Gathering in Portland, Oregon was a cornucopia of blessings for SICA-USA. On Friday afternoon I was overwhelmed with gratitude at the insights gained from SICA Testing...
by Phoebe Hoffman | Jul 11, 2026 | News
Dear Brothers and Sisters, Just after our national congress, we discovered that our donation webpage was not working on smartphones. How embarrassing, and how inopportune, given our requests for donations at the Congress! Donations help us make weekly posts, maintain...
