Deeptime Network | Rod Sugden | Activity https://dtnetwork.org/our-members/rodsugden/activity/ Activity feed for Rod Sugden. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 02:26:20 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v=9.1.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 9dbcb631ead8e0d3a760e68b1e3ee0d7 Rod Sugden wrote a new post, Voices of the Universe https://dtnetwork.org/?p=257360 Wed, 27 Oct 2021 13:06:56 -0400 This is an audio of multi-ethnic teenagers from London speaking as if they were the Universe – from the time before the Big Bang to the formation of the Earth.  Their Voices were recorded during lockdown on their […]

]]> 0 979e37f24e4ad6d717258a0ae91785ed Rod Sugden wrote a new post, New Zealand connections with Stories of the Universe https://dtnetwork.org/?p=257358 Sat, 23 Oct 2021 12:05:27 -0400 By Dr Jane Riddiford

Global Generation Founding Director

Much of what I have brought to Global Generation’s w […]

]]> 0 d3329babb4660b4d1ddabbefd6ba7409 Rod Sugden updated new location at Charlton King's Rd, Kentish Town, London NW5 2SB, UK https://dtnetwork.org/activity/p/24839/ Sat, 11 Jan 2020 08:19:03 -0500 0 5f424028085b09de861fad9f900f5a03 Rod Sugden posted a new activity comment https://dtnetwork.org/being-a-bee-2/#comment-21569 Sun, 17 Feb 2019 08:59:02 -0500 Hi Laura,
Jane and I must apologise for only now some 2 or 3 years later seeing your comment! It’s a bit of a long shot, but If you are still interested in showing the video, we are very open to that and will try our best to communicate better.
Best Wishes,
Rod

In reply to - Jane Riddiford wrote a new post, Being a Bee (Stories for a Better World, Video) This film is the result of a 12 month Heritage Lottery Funded project in which Global Generation involved young people in exploring […] ]]> ac84519230048e16bcba2fdb3ab12bfc Rod Sugden posted a new activity comment https://dtnetwork.org/montessori-cosmic-education-matches-deeptime-perspective/#comment-21568 Sun, 17 Feb 2019 08:49:53 -0500 Hi Michael,
Many thanks for posting your article! I found it really interesting. Not being very familiar with Montessori Cosmic Education, I love the way you have very clearly outlined the five guiding principles. The first one that you outline of ‘Orienting to a vast evolving universe’ seems so crucial and important to me. This very much is in…[Read more]

In reply to - Jennifer Morgan wrote a new post, Montessori Cosmic Education Matches Deeptime Perspective This paper shows the overlap between Montessori Cosmic Education (which was first developed in 1948 with Montessori’s […] ]]> 7904c90ab9841160afc453935cf515ca Rod Sugden is now a Contributing Member https://dtnetwork.org/activity/p/10465/ Sun, 27 Nov 2016 12:34:22 -0500 0 2b766241de14348280c41960ad6ac1ad Rod Sugden posted a new activity comment http://wptaverncommunity.wefoster-platform.co/resource/a-match-made-in-science-reconciling-big-history-and-montessori-education/#comment-2891 Sat, 18 Jun 2016 09:15:51 -0400 Hi Kyle,

Many thanks for your reply. And thank you for the link – “To Educate the Human Potential.” I’ve given it a quick look and will need to find time to give a more in depth study but one quote really stands out for me : –

“If the idea of the universe be presented to the child in the right way, it will do more for him than just a…[Read more]

In reply to - Kyle Herman wrote a new post, A Match Made In Science: Reconciling Big History and Montessori Education This is my attempt, after receiving much needed guidance from Cynthia Stokes Brown, to bring together two […] ]]> d8ffd19dfea0462326a03bb1f66455cc Rod Sugden replied to the topic The role of spiritual direction in deep time journeying in the forum my forum new one http://wptaverncommunity.wefoster-platform.co/forums/topic/the-role-of-spiritual-direction-in-deep-time-journeying/#post-13565 Sun, 12 Jun 2016 18:19:22 -0400 Hi Di, Brian, Bernice and Denise,

Thanks Di for starting off this exchange and thank you all for your very thought provoking writings!

Brian, I love that Montessori quote you included. I feel that this is one of the real powers of the Universe Story. I remember following and practicing many spiritual paths and although there was a strong…[Read more]

]]> 0 e3b17af481a5eb4ef9bdede4390aa8fd Rod Sugden posted a new activity comment http://wptaverncommunity.wefoster-platform.co/resource/a-match-made-in-science-reconciling-big-history-and-montessori-education/#comment-2817 Mon, 06 Jun 2016 05:44:26 -0400 Dear Kyle,

I very much enjoyed reading your article ‘A Match made in Science.’ It provided much food for thought.

I don’t know much about Montessori education as I’ve taught in English state and a private (non-Montessori) school. However, I empathize with your approach, as I understand it, that although Montessori’s Cosmic Education was for 6-1…[Read more]

In reply to - Kyle Herman wrote a new post, A Match Made In Science: Reconciling Big History and Montessori Education This is my attempt, after receiving much needed guidance from Cynthia Stokes Brown, to bring together two […] ]]> 5366c5496b68689e29b70a0387856c0a Rod Sugden posted a new activity comment https://dtnetwork.org/activity/p/1999/#acomment-5986 Thu, 26 May 2016 05:50:36 -0400 Hey Di,
Great to hear from you. Your work in Borneo and the church sounds really interesting. I thought it would be nice to talk together. How about a Skype call (or Zoom) in the next few days?
Best wishes,
Rod

In reply to - Rod Sugden posted an update Jane (Riddiford) and I just finished 3 days of facilitating workshops in Portugal – Porto, Viana Do Castelo and Lisbon. The workshops were entitled “The Universe Story for Teachers and […] ]]> 085318b0b163b8362f4b64d5b02558b8 Rod Sugden posted a new activity comment http://wptaverncommunity.wefoster-platform.co/resource/being-a-bee-2/#comment-200 Wed, 22 Jul 2015 17:31:32 -0400 Hi Brian,
Many thanks for your words of encouragement and support. So glad you found it inspiring! We are trying to make the work as collaborative as possible…………since we see that “collaboration” is one of is key elements of the larger story.
Cheers,
Rod

In reply to - Jane Riddiford wrote a new post, Being a Bee (Stories for a Better World, Video) This film is the result of a 12 month Heritage Lottery Funded project in which Global Generation involved young people in exploring […] ]]> f80e5dd4d14435702af3dd835030d6f1 Rod Sugden wrote a new post, Our Story in One Minute http://wptaverncommunity.wefoster-platform.co/?p=3808 Fri, 20 Feb 2015 11:23:06 -0500 This video by “Melody Sheep” tells our 14 billion year story in about one minute. With splendid visuals and music it’s a dynamic bite size introduction to the story that young people and adults love.

]]> 1 a1795f3d0a820f9e6527faa310da872d Rod Sugden started the topic Mindfullness for Children” in the forum Meditation for Children http://wptaverncommunity.wefoster-platform.co/groups/meditation-for-children/forum/topic/meditationmindfullnesssitting-still-for-children/ Thu, 19 Feb 2015 20:07:24 -0500 Can mindfulness or sitting still provide more ‘space’ for children to receive and explore the Universe Story?   In my experience it can. About 6 years ago I started ‘sitting still’ with my class of 9 year olds ( there were about 30 of them) and I found that we soon started to develop a liking to being still and silent. We sometimes followed this…[Read more]

]]> 0 5b3825b69692211b685544543b642611 Rod Sugden started the topic “Meditation/mindfullness/Sitting Still for Children” in the forum Meditation for Children http://wptaverncommunity.wefoster-platform.co/groups/meditation-for-children/forum/topic/meditationmindfullnesssitting-still-for-children/ Thu, 19 Feb 2015 20:07:24 -0500 Can meditation/mindfulness/sitting still provide more ‘space’ for children to receive and explore the Universe Story?In my experience it can. About 6 years ago I started meditating with my class of 9 year olds ( there were about 30 of them) and I found that we soon started to develop a liking to being still and silent. We sometimes followed this w…[Read more]

]]> 1 64204584fa92ec8c5a71f47f4fd6b2f0 Rod Sugden created the group Mindfullness for Children https://dtnetwork.org/activity/p/2000/ Thu, 19 Feb 2015 19:36:47 -0500 0 2ab82c7015690f9bf1abc5c06f09862d Rod Sugden posted an update: Jane (Riddiford) and I just finished 3 days of facilitating […] https://dtnetwork.org/activity/p/1999/ Thu, 19 Feb 2015 19:12:52 -0500 Jane (Riddiford) and I just finished 3 days of facilitating workshops in Portugal – Porto, Viana Do Castelo and Lisbon. The workshops were entitled “The Universe Story for Teachers and Adults”. The aim of the Workshops was to encourage everyone to become cosmic storytellers.

We used a variety of approaches. These included: –
Sitting Still,…[Read more]

]]> 4 3db7a88f3bf3cec72eb13f7156b5754b Rod Sugden is attending DTJN Orientation Session (Video Conference Call). https://dtnetwork.org/activity/p/1941/ Tue, 10 Feb 2015 23:10:34 -0500 0 a5d1e9b853a544497d53d8349e97c03a Rod Sugden posted a new activity comment https://dtnetwork.org/activity/p/1591/#acomment-1597 Sun, 02 Nov 2014 11:41:25 -0500 Hi Carol,
Yes, I would like to echo what Jennifer says – I would love to hear all about it! Best wishes, Rod

In reply to - Carol Kilby – posted an update What a privilege to be part of the team presenting the Powers of Universe to a retreat for 115 students from 8 Catholic High Schools. Here’s a pic of Grandmother Universe telling her […] ]]> f83510112111f81b481da1cd4f12bc38 Rod Sugden joined the group Meetings https://dtnetwork.org/activity/p/1589/ Sat, 01 Nov 2014 04:35:38 -0400 0 fd1257e6489062a16052e006f03d385d Rod Sugden posted a new activity comment https://dtnetwork.org/activity/p/1114/#acomment-1487 Thu, 16 Oct 2014 03:53:05 -0400 Many thanks Angela! I’m happy you liked it.

In reply to - Angela Manno posted an update Watch this prophetic, revelatory projection on the UN Secretariat and General Assembly Buildings during Climate Week and witness the Arts in their most powerful role in the Great […] ]]> d9cb748506493b52ba703f440ce735e1 Rod Sugden posted a new activity comment https://dtnetwork.org/activity/p/1114/#acomment-1121 Sun, 28 Sep 2014 09:00:31 -0400 Thanks Angela for the link. Very Powerful video!

In reply to - Angela Manno posted an update Watch this prophetic, revelatory projection on the UN Secretariat and General Assembly Buildings during Climate Week and witness the Arts in their most powerful role in the Great […] ]]> 5789f030b29b9405a732e62a03577cea Rod Sugden wrote a new post, 8 mins film about Big Bang Summer School http://wptaverncommunity.wefoster-platform.co/resource/8-mins-film-about-big-bang-summer-school/ Fri, 11 Apr 2014 22:11:22 -0400 8 mins film about Global Generations work on the Big Bang Summer School 2012.

]]> 1 ca10e2148a5bde6b2e0a554f87f9df0c Rod Sugden wrote a new post, 2 mins trailer about the Big Bang Summer School 2012 http://wptaverncommunity.wefoster-platform.co/resource/big-bang-summer-school-2012/ Fri, 11 Apr 2014 21:55:57 -0400 A 2-minute trailer about Global Generation’s Big Bang Summer School 2012

]]> 0 ca4535c126763e9862eaefd4fd3c926c Rod Sugden posted a new activity comment https://dtnetwork.org/activity/p/590/#acomment-597 Tue, 25 Mar 2014 22:49:39 -0400 A very warm welcome Robert! It’s great to have you with us. Very much look forward to hearing more about Tarumitra and how you are bringing the Universe Story to India.

In reply to - Sam Guarnaccia posted an update An extravagant welcome to Robert Athickal!! Thank you for your extraordinary work, Robert, and we look forward to discovering ways to ‘mutually enhance’ our shared journey. Sam and […] ]]> ebf552b996f0d2aeb3ad0bcbaac0d013 Rod Sugden posted a new activity comment https://dtnetwork.org/activity/p/543/#acomment-544 Thu, 13 Mar 2014 07:57:44 -0400 Hi Jennifer,
Unfortunately this doesn’t work. A sign comes up saying ‘Hulu is not currently available outside the U.S.
Many thanks,
Rod

In reply to - Jennifer Morgan (Admin) replied to the topic What did you think of COSMOS last night? in the forum Deeptime Network Forum Dear Rod, Orla and Everyone in other countries. You can watch the COSMOS series here. […] ]]> dce2dc320c0f175364c2c699df7bb810 Rod Sugden replied to the topic What did you think of COSMOS last night? in the forum Deeptime Network Forum http://wptaverncommunity.wefoster-platform.co/forums/topic/using-the-cosmos-series-which-started-last-night-in-the-classroom/#post-2303 Wed, 12 Mar 2014 22:42:56 -0400 Looks fascinating! Does anyone know how to receive the programme in the UK?

]]> 0 977a6ca5d72f9453209a7b638ecdf6be Rod Sugden posted a new activity comment https://dtnetwork.org/activity/p/497/#acomment-506 Wed, 05 Mar 2014 23:05:23 -0500 Great Jennifer!

In reply to - Rod Sugden posted an update For more examples of last Thursday’s Free Fall writing (some of them go down to 7/8 year old) please go to: – http://www.universestory.org.uk/cosmic-writing.html I’m really happy with […] ]]> 7ebb92c45f2bb9728a5251cb3125b182 Rod Sugden posted an update: For more examples of last Thursday's Free Fall writing […] https://dtnetwork.org/activity/p/497/ Mon, 03 Mar 2014 19:08:20 -0500 For more examples of last Thursday’s Free Fall writing (some of them go down to 7/8 year old) please go to: –
http://www.universestory.org.uk/cosmic-writing.html
I’m really happy with the writing because I feel, across the school, the children really managed to capture some of the wonders and mysteries of the universe.

]]> 2 d4e597a0141a002c8f73ee77620f3630 Rod Sugden posted a new activity comment https://dtnetwork.org/activity/p/488/#acomment-496 Mon, 03 Mar 2014 17:35:21 -0500 Many thanks Jennifer, Peter and Caitlin for your words of encouragement!

In reply to - Rod Sugden posted an update Last Thursday, Silvia from Global Generation and I went to a school in Oxford to work on a film and carry out some ‘Free Fall Writing’ on the Universe Story. I’ve always been inspired […] ]]> 14f4b39d6e16af72dee33fba44a40469 Rod Sugden posted an update: Last Thursday, Silvia from Global Generation and I went to a […] https://dtnetwork.org/activity/p/488/ Sun, 02 Mar 2014 22:01:29 -0500 Last Thursday, Silvia from Global Generation and I went to a school in Oxford to work on a film and carry out some ‘Free Fall Writing’ on the Universe Story.
I’ve always been inspired by Jennifer’s wonderful books and have often used them in the classroom to further develop children’s understanding of the Universe Story. The Story, being in 1st…[Read more]

]]> 5 3699ec672174158f653b0a82f51d05a2 Rod Sugden posted a new activity comment https://dtnetwork.org/activity/p/484/#acomment-487 Sun, 02 Mar 2014 21:47:42 -0500 Hi Jennifer,
Really great that you are reaching so many teachers! The memorable moment is an important one I think. However, I think its worth questioning – ‘What actually is the Core Curriculum?’ and ‘What actually is Cosmic Education’? For me ‘Cosmic Education’ actually is the Context within which everything abides. So we won’t forget the Core…[Read more]

In reply to - Jennifer Morgan posted an update Yesterday, I gave two programs — on Cosmic Education and Storytelling — at a conference for Montessori teachers, sponsored by the Barrie Institute for Advanced Montessori Studies […] ]]> 4880b1e3cc78175dbccba02303144119 Rod Sugden is now a Contributing Member https://dtnetwork.org/activity/p/471/ Fri, 28 Feb 2014 23:37:10 -0500 0 f6523a3834d23db1f3dc55f1aaefe5e3 Rod Sugden became a registered member https://dtnetwork.org/activity/p/470/ Fri, 28 Feb 2014 19:35:07 -0500 0