The Wonder Workshop

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David A. Pinto

Director: The Wonder Workshop

Vita

History

Born:	Detroit, Michigan; May 2, 1949
Childhood:	Kalamazoo, Michigan
Age 10:	Began sweeping the floors of family business.
Age 12:	Began weekend hours in shop with his father.
Age 14:	Began running production machine work in the family business. Remained working in family business until after high school earning money to enter the Seminary.
Age 18:	Entered Saint Meinrad College of Philosophy for the Catholic Diocese of Kalamazoo; working the family business during Summers to pay for education.
Age 21:	Graduated Saint Meinrad College and entered graduate scroll in Theology.
Age 22:	Left schooling to run family business after father's death. After the failure of the family business, David acquired skills as a tool and die maker while being a support to his eleven siblings.
Age 37:	Left home after last sibling was out of college and started DP Machining businesses in the light manufacturing field.
Age 40:	Closed DP Machining and started Wonder Makers.
Age 42:	Incorporated Wonder Makers with two other brothers and a sister-in-law.
Age 44:	Sold interest in Wonder Makers to brother.
Age 45:	Started Pinto Products, a light manufacturing company, with a brother.
Age 46:	Incorporated Pinto Products and established partnership with brother in this business.
Age 56:	Revived the structure of The Wonder Workshop and began producing materials to share the vision of Teilhard de Chardin.
Age 57:	Created the Web site, Prophet?s Proclaim to share Teilhard?s vision with the larger human family
Age 58:	Presently in partnership with brother in Pinto Products and the Director of The Wonder Workshop and its Web site.

Education

Graduated:	Monsignor Hackett High School (1963-1967)
Graduated:	Saint Meinrad Seminary College B.A. in History & Philosophy (1967-1971)
Mentored under:	Dr. Rudolf Siebert, Director, Center for Humanistic Future Studies, Western Michigan University (1980-1988)
Mentored under:	Nicholas Weber, S.J., Liturgical Professor (1974-1985).
Mentored under:	Father David Kalie, Professor of Religion, Saint Meinrad College (1969-1970); first introduction to Teilhard de Chardin.
Licensed:	United States Department of Labor under sponsorship of Jirgens Modern Tool Corporation as a Master Tool and Die Maker (1985).
Certified:	IPA in Business Management (1989).

Past Offered Programs

RELEASED TIME RELIGION EDUCATION PROGRAM: (1971-1973)
	Established and directed for the Catholic Diocese of Kalamazoo, in which David taught high school religion while working extensively with young adults in religious and personality areas.
THE WONDER WORKSHOP: Teilhard de Chardin (1974-1992)
	A world view and a theory to the wider universe which is the cosmic setting for the human adventure in which the cosmos becomes the spiritual. Teilhard is studied as prophet, scientist, philosopher, theologian, mystic and poet.
THE HUMAN ADVENTURE: The Movement of Consciousness (1980-1988)
	The Prayful Clown examines the birth, growth and movement of consciousness it is now taking.
HUMAN MOVEMENT: A Wonder Experience (1980-1988)
	The Prayful Clown examines the dynamism present in humanity as it teeters on the verge of transition.
WONDER MEDITATION: An Adventure (1980-1988)
	The Prayful Clown shares an active meditation in which inner centering is challenged through movement; mental and physical.
ROYAL LICHTENSTEIN QUARTER-RING SIDEWALK CIRCUS: (1975-1991)
	Manager and adviser to a creative blend of circus, mime, parables, and nonsense in which the Christian message is shared through laughter. This merry band of performers shared their message on street corners crossed the U.S.
A NOOSPHERE CONFERENCE: A Look At Teilhard (1981)
	Support material supplied to POM (the Conference promoters). San Diego, California.
THE FUTURE: What can we know???.What should we do!! (1983)
	Nazareth College, Kalamazoo, Michigan
EARTH FOR THE CLOWNS: (1988-2006)
	Sponsored by The Wonder Workshop, this organization offered identity to the searcher seeking to find one's place in a challenging culture which takes no "prisoners". One could determine which "Clown of the Future" one wanted tobe. This organization sought to offer memberships to "Clowns of Future III".

Current Program Offerings

BOOK OF SURVIVAL: (2005-Present)
	Introductory program into the thinking of Teilhard de Chardin.
HISTORICAL JESUS AND COSMIC CHRIST: (2006-Present)
	A journey of contrast leading to sameness.
PROMISE TO PROPHET: (2007-Present)
	A journey of contrast leading to sameness. The dualism of the Historical Jesus and the Cosmic Christ examined through the viewpoint of the prophet.
PROPHET AS CARETAKER: (2007-Present)
	Explores the qualities of being a prophet in relation to the Promise of God. The prophet is shown to be the caretaker of the Mystical Body..
SAINT CHRISTOPHER'S RIVER RUNNERS: (Launch date--Fall 2011)
	Just as Saint Christopher refused to fast or pray (Catholic Encyclopedia) and then carried the heavy Christ child across the river and found the prayer of formless openness to the Creator, as symbolized by his staff growing into a fruit bearing palm-tree. So, it is that when the heart and mind merge, when form meets formlessness, Christ reveals Himself in full cosmic splendor. The focus of this running group is to develop a way of formless praying through the Runners Sport. This format would include three sections: 10-12 minute mile & under; 16-18 minute mile & over; walkers. The goal is for each runner (prophet) to become aware that every breath you take and every thought you think is prayer.
RITE OF PROFESSION TO PROPHET: (2006-Present)
	---Learn>>>>>the Truths of the Salvation promised by God. ---Proclaim>>>>>>the 'Good News' that the Promise has been fulfilled for God by God and that our share in this process is the covenant by which we commit to God our lives to achieve our destiny; as His Prophets. ---Witness>>>>>>>the 'Good News' as a continual example in our daily living as we fulfill our commitment to achieve our destiny.
RITE OF ORDINATION TO THE ORDER OF PROPHET: (2006-Present)
	---To become the Prophet of the Promise. To Learn of the Twelve Truths in the Love of God's word. To Proclaim the Twelve Truths in the Love of God's word. To Witness the Twelve Truths in the Love of God's word.

Service

DIOCESAN COMMITTEES: (1973-1985)

Catholic Dioceses of Kalamazoo Goal Evaluation.

Catholic Dioceses of Kalamazoo Liturgical Committee.

David strived to bring religious drama back into Liturgical use. Program presentation to prepare Eucharist Ministers for the ministry of Eucharist sharing. A member of the first group of Ministers to be commissioned by the Catholic Dioceses of Kalamazoo.

THE WONDER WORKSHOP: (1974-Present)

Creator and Director

INTERNATIONAL TEILHARD FOUNDATION: (1979-1982)

David served on this Board in its early formative years. This foundation today is responsible for the sharing of Teilhard?s vision throughout the world.

PHENOMENON OF MAN PROJECT (POM): (1981-1986)

David served on the Advisory Board. This unique group of individuals were the first to put Teilhard's major work (Phenomenon of Man) into a multi-media format.

SAINT AUGUSTINE PARISH BOARD MEMBER: (1984)

Saint Augustine Catholic Church, Kalamazoo, Michigan

SAINT AUGUSTINE PARISH LISTENERS (1984)

Saint Augustine Catholic Church, Kalamazoo, Michigan; elected to this Committee commission by Parish Board.

SAINT ANN CATHOLIC CCD TEACHER: (2002-Present)

Fifth Grade Instructor, Saint Ann Catholic Church, Diocese of Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, Michigan.

Books & Articles

(self published)

THE WONDER WORKBOOK: (1978)
	---The growth of consciousness as movement in which the formula of life is applied; Wonder is to Mystery as Mystery is to Wonder.
TO EVERYONE: (1978-1983)
	---A series of articles dealing with the application of Teilhard's vision to the current challenges of the day.
THE WONDERFUL HUMAN: (1984)
	---An overview of The Wonder Workshop which seeks to share a vision of unity expressed through it's philosophy based on the advance of consciousness.
ACTION OF MYSTICISM: (1987)
	---Mysticism in its ultimate fullness involves every aspect of the human and the human connection in all the continuums that have been discovered and will be discovered and those that may never be discovered. Thus, a good subtitle for this work would be; 'The Dialectics of Praxis and Theoria: Mysticism, Theodicy, Theism.'
BOOK OF WORDS: (2007-in process)
	---A glossary defining and redefining the conditions and challenges present to humanity today.
INTO THE LIGHT STUDY GUIDE (2007)
	---This is the study guide for the DVD program 'Into The Light'. It also makes a great prayer guide.
THE UNIVERSE IS SINGING (2007):
	--- Twelve Songs in the Spirit of Teilhard de Chardin by Sebastian Temple.
INTO THE LIGHT (2007'CD)
	--- The program: Book of Survival was created and produced by the POM Project and re-mastered with additional material by David Pinto and marketed under the title 'Into The Light'. It is an introduction to the thought of Teilhard de Chardin.
INTO THE LIGHT (2007'DVD):
	--- Book of Survival was created and produced by the POM Project and re-mastered with additional material by David Pinto and marketed under the title 'Into The Light'. It is an introduction to the thought of Teilhard de Chardin.
GOD KEEPS HIS PROMISE (2009'CD):
	---This on-going series shares the basics of the Catholic Faith. Each year, beginning in 2009, a version is cut relating faith to the current challenges facing our youth for that year. The subtitle is 'From Promise to Prophet: What I Learned in Religion Class.' Each tape has three sections: the first is an instructional summary based on the text Faith First: Parish Legacy Edition; the second are instructions on creating a personal or communal prayer center; the third is a selection of songs that can be download to personal listening machines. This series is for elementary school children from the 5th through adult. This series, along with its yearbook like brochure, can be labeled for individual schools and CCD classes; creating a personal keepsake of one's class experience.
PROPHET'S SING (2009 'CD):
	--- These 24 songs by Sebastian Temple, inspired by the vision of Teilhard de Chardin, call one to know the Twelve Truths given to us by Jesus.
INTO THE LIGHT MESSAGE CARDS (2010):
	---Cards that reveal humanity to be the reflective expression of the cosmos to adore God. The three cards in this collection reveal Jesus in history and Christ in the universe. The Incarnation is presented in a bold, intriguing and informative style that can be used as a year-long message or as a seasonal greeting. In this context the Incarnation is what makes Easter and Pentecost possible in the Divine Plan because of Mary, Jesus was able to connect humanity with the desire of the cosmos to give adoration to God.
THE HUMAN ADVENTURE SERIES (2010 'CD):
	--- Promise to Prophet, Part One: Quest into the Christos. The Human Adventure becomes the focal point of synthesis between the Historical Jesus and the Cosmic Christ. Teilhard's vision is examined as his life's growth.

Dramatic Plays as Interactive Prayer

WONDER THE HEALING DRUG: AN EXPERIENTIAL MEDICATION: (1981-1993)
POINT MOVEMENT: THE JOURNEY CONTINUES: (1982-1992;2001-2008)
THE CLOWN AND THE QUEST: TRAVELS IN COSMIC SPIRITUALITY (1986-1988;2007-2010)
	---A three act meditation
THE GLORIOUS HUMAN: CHALLENGE AS/VS/AND CONFLICT: (1989-2000)
	---A one act meditation
RITE OF PROFESSION TO PROPHET: (2006)
	---Learn>>>>>the Truths of the Salvation promised by God.
	---Proclaim>>>>>>the 'Good News' that the Promise has been fulfilled for God by God and that our share in this process is the covenant by which we commit to God our lives to achieve our destiny; as His Prophets.
	---Witness>>>>>>>the 'Good News' as a continual example in our daily living as we fulfill our commitment to achieve our destiny.
RITE OF ORDINATION TO THE ORDER OF PROPHET: (2006)
	---To become the Prophet of the Promise

Current Associations

THE POM PROJECT:
	---Andrew Sugamele, Director Saratoga, California, U.S.A.
CENTER FOR HUMANISTIC FUTURE STUDIES:
	---Dr. Rudulf Siebert, Director Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan, U.S.A.
TRANSFORMATIONS SPIRITUALITY CENTER:
	---Sr. Laura Smith, SSJ. 3427 Gull Rd, Box 02 Nazareth, Michigan 49074
FORUM ON RELIGION AND ECOLOGY:
	---Thomas Berry, Fordham University, emeritmus Yale Divinity School Bellamy Hall, 638 354 Canner Street New Haven, CT 06511
FRIENDS OF CREATION SPIRITUALITY:
	---Matthew Fox Dennis Edwards, Assistant 287 17^th Street, Suite 400 Oakland, CA 94612
MASTERS DIVINITY PROGRAM:
	---Professor Barbara Bowe, RSCJ, Th.D. Catholic Theological Union 5401 S. Cornell Avenue Chicago, IL 60615

Books & Articles & Tapes Planned Releases

(self published)

THE HUMAN ADVENTURE SERIES (CD): Planned Release: April 2012
	--- Promise to Prophet, Part Two: Genesis into the Christos. The Human Adventure advances as the focal point of synthesis between the Historical Jesus and the Cosmic Christ. Teilhard's vision is applied as an influence to the discourse between the disciplines as to how the Christos is revealed today.
PATH OF THE PROPHET (DVD): Planned Release: January 2012
	---A prophet suffers and takes joy in the challenges from following the path, revealed in the light of Christ, starting with realization and ending in actualization. The example used in this study is Moses. This is a study program complete with study guide.
PROPHETS PRAY SERIES (CD): Planned Release: February 2012
	---Jesus Prayer, Part One: The Without'Prayer's Form. The first of two programs that share a vision of how a prophet might embrace life. The life of every prophet is one of prayer. Life is a journey into an understanding of what prayer can do which naturally leads into what prayer is. Next, a suggestion is offered by which one might create a place which will help in learning to pray. This program closes with a meditation that will aid the prophet in realizing that Jesus is the way to realize the Christ. Note: this series is the instruction manual for the Prophet's Prayer Kit offered by The Wonder Workshop.
PROPHETS PRAY SERIES (CD): Planned Release: March 2012
	---Christ Prayer, Part Two: The Within'Prayer's Formlessness. This is the second of two programs that share a vision of how a prophet might make one's journey. The life of every prophet is one of prayer. In this second program we will journey into an understanding of the true nature of prayer'it's formlessness. Next, a suggestion is offered by which one might move from formalized praying to formless prayer. This program closes with a meditation that will aid the prophet in following Jesus as the Christ. Note: this series is the instruction manual for the Prophet's Prayer Kit offered by The Wonder Workshop.

Web Site:

www.wonderworkshop.net

e-mail:

dave.pinto@wonderworkshop.net