2022 Camphill Inspired Communities Workshop
Friday, April 8 and Saturday, April 9, 2022
The Three Essentials of Camphill Communities
Come learn about what sets Camphill apart from other service providers.
We will explore the basic building blocks of Camphill, dig into the ways our values inform and shape our decisions, and discuss how we approach policies and regulations that challenge our ability to create interdependent lifesharing communities.
This workshop is open to people of all abilities, and is especially relevant for service providers and family members. All are welcome.
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PROGRAM (Click here for PDF printable program)
FRIDAY, APRIL 8th
Session #1
11:00-1:00 pm EST
Recognizing the Wholeness of the Individual
Welcome, Introductions
The Three Essentials of Camphill – Guy Alma, The Camphill School
Practical Applications of the First Essential – Nathan McLaughlin, Camphill Hudson
What does dignity in action look like to you? (Breakouts)
Session #2
3:00-5:00 pm EST
Personal Growth and Inner Development
Practical Applications of the Second Essential – Johannes Schlitz, Camphill California
Personal Growth and Leadership Examples – Brooke Hogan, Camphill Village Copake, and Claudia Swank, Camphill Village Kimberton Hills
Incorporating Personal Growth into an Initiative – Thomas Brackett
SATURDAY, APRIL 9th
Session #3
11:00-1:00 pm EST
Equality, Freedom, and Fellowship
Practical Applications of the Third Essential – Claus Sproll, The Camphill School and Jackie Case, Raphael Village
Many Hands Community Story – Kerry Kafafian of Many Hands Lifesharing Community
What do equality, freedom, and fellowship look like to you? How might you envision this third essential expressing itself in the community you imagine?
(Large group discussion)
Session #4
3:00-5:00 pm EST
Reflections
Questions: What spiritual or cultural practices support your work?
How does it feel to engage in work that serves others?
Where do choice and agency fit into all of this?
(Breakouts)
Reflections: Next steps? What would support your journey?
(Large group discussion)
