AMORC

TH E ROSICRUCIAN ORDER

7, 8 , 9 J U N E

2013 THE HAGUE

U N IT Y I N

DIVERSIT Y

7, 8 , 9 J U N E

2013 THE HAGUE

Klaas-Jan Bakker,Grand Master of the Dutch Language Jurisdiction

Dear fratres and sorores,Friends of the AMORC,

Salutem punctis trianguli!

It is with great pleasure that I invite you to the European Convention to be held in the World Forum of The Hague, the Netherlands, on 7th, 8th and 9th June 2013.

The theme of Unity in Diversity will for some days unite Rosicrucians and friends of the AMORC, from European countries and beyond, in a joint fraternal striving to discover unity in diversity.

The face of the whole universe, though it varies in infinite modes, yet remains always the same. This is how the well-known Dutch philosopher Baruch de Spinoza describes unity in diversity. It is the mystic’s striving to find unity in diversity. A pursuit that may also be considered the major characteristic of this age in which there seems to be an overall search for a new balance. It is an assignment to all of us, whilst being in the midst of everything that keeps us apart, to start seeking unity.

There are many layers to unity in diversity. We, for instance, are one as members of the Rosicrucian Order AMORC. We are one when speaking the language of our Order, the language of the pilgrim on the path. It is the language of the heart, the universal language of love connecting every-thing and understood by all. This is where we find the highest expression of unity in diversity.

I would like to invite you to come and share with us and with eachother the experience of Unity in Diversity on 7th, 8th and 9th June.

In the bonds of the Order,Sincerely and fraternally,Klaas-Jan Bakker

FOREWORD

Opening ceremonyThe opening ceremony will take place at 15:00 o’clock on Friday afternoon 7th June 2013.

TMO ConventicleOn Friday evening 7th June 2013 a TMO Conventicle will be held at which our Sovereign Grand Master frater Christian Bernard will de-liver a Message of Light.

Pronaos Convocation On Saturday 8th June 2013 our Grand Master frater Klaas-Jan Bakker will deliver a Message of Light during the Pronaos Convocation.

Lodge ConvocationOn Sunday 9th June 2013 our Sovereign Grand Master frater Christian Bernard will deliver a Message of Light during the Lodge Convocation LecturesDuring the Convention a number of lectures will be given by the following Grand Masters: frater Maximilan Neff, frater Sven Johansson, soror Live Söderlund, frater Michal Eben, frater Helio de Moraes e Marques, frater Claudio Mazzucco, frater Hugo Casas Irigoyen and frater Serge Toussaint. The lectures will be translated simultaneously into

various European languages.

Council of SolaceOn Saturday 8th June 2013 the Council of Solace Ritual will be performed under the direction of our Grand Master frater Klaas-Jan Bakker.

Social eveningSaturday afternoon will be closed by a concert by frater Alain Escudero, classical pianist. After the concert you will be invited to come and visit the nearby historic Leiden. The Rijksmuseum van Oudheden (National Museum of Antiquities) with its world famous Egyptian collection and the Hortus Botanicus will open their doors to the European Convention partici-pants exclusively. In the Temple Room you will receive a hospitable reception with snacks and drinks, and you can have yourself immor-talized at the background of the famous Temple of Tafeh. The trip by coach from The Hague to and from Leiden will only take 15 minu-tes and will of course be wholly taken care of.

For the full program seeWWW.AMORC.NL

CONCISE PROGRAM

REGISTRATION + COSTS

PaymentYou can transfer the relevant amounts to the account menti-oned below stating 2013 Convention.

Exemption from paymentGrand Councillors, Provincial Masters and Colombes will be exempt from payment.

Living abroad?Members living abroad should take into account that they probably have to pay extra bank charges on top of the registration fee.

EntryThose who have entered before 1st April 2013 will find a nice surprise in the convention bag.

Any questions?Visit our website or send an email to

convention2013@amorc.nl

Stichting AMORC Inz. Convent 2013B A N K

2378135

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NL45INGB0002378135

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INGBNL2A

ING Bank N.V. Postbus 1800 1000 BV Amsterdam

Payments by credit card are possible.

CONVENTION 2013

€ 195,—

T.M.O. CONVENTICLE

€ 20,—

The Hague, international city of peace.

STAYING THE NIGHT Hotels

In the immediate vicinity of the World Forum there are numerous hotels and places to eat. For booking your hotel room we would like to refer you to the website www.amorc.nl. Through the World Forum Hotel Service you can book a hotel room at a discount rate in the immediate vicinity of the convention venue.

World Forum Hotelservice: http://bit.ly/Uj5C56

VENUE & ACCESSThe convention will take place at the World Forum of The Hague, the International City of Peace. The World Forum is a congress center with international appeal and is favorably situated at a short distance from airports, train stations and motorways. The World Forum has sufficient parking facilities.

World ForumChurchillplein 10,

2517 JW The Hague the Netherlands

T +31 (0) 70 306 63 66 F +31 (0) 70 306 64 43 info@worldforum.nlwww.worldforum.nl

Peace Palace

Tafeh Tempel

Rijksmuseum Amsterdam

Beach Scheveningen + Kurhaus

Amsterdam Canals

Zaanse Schans

SURROUNDINGSTourist attractions in the environs

The Netherlands offer a lot of entertainment! If you have the opportunity, we strongly recommend that you prolong your stay in the Netherlands by a short holiday. The Hague as a city has a lot to offer, such as the Mauritshuis (Maurits House), known by the famous painting Girl with a pearl earring by Johannes Vermeer, the Parlementsgebouw (Parliament Building) and Ridderzaal ( Knights’ Hall), the Vredespaleis (Peace Palace) and not to forget the beach of Scheveningen.

More tourist information is to be found on the website of the city of The Hague www.denhaag.com.

Whoever thinks of the Netherlands undoubtedly thinks of Amsterdam. It is definitely worthwhile to visit this city. Amsterdam is within easy reach of The Hague both by train and car taking only 30 minutes. Do go for a round trip of the Amsterdam canals (acclaimed as world heritage by Unesco) and pay a visit to the recently fully restored Rijksmuseum (National Museum , home to Rembrandt’s Night Watch), the Van Gogh Museum and the Anne Frankhuis (Anne Frank House). The Zaanse Schans and Volendam can be highly recommended to those of you who are interested in the folkloristic features of the Netherlands. Obviously, this is just a small selection from the opportunities. Go to www.amsterdam.com for all Amsterdam sights or to www.vvv.nl for other sights in the Netherlands.

www.amorc.nl