| Dear Community, We’re just home from a super sweet camping adventure with many of you. Our lives are enriched and enlivened in community, shared spiritual practice, exploration, conversation, cooperation, and the inspiration of Divine Nature! Thanks for being part of this adventure! I’m home for a week now, picking up some of our usual activities…then driving across the country to Oregon. I hope to sing and share sacred space with you soon! Today, Thursday, July 24th – Githas Class – 7 p.m. Mountain (1 a.m. Friday UTC) – Zoom Here! Friday, July 25th – Sufi Contact Meditation – 12 p.m. Mountain (6 p.m. UTC) – 45 minutes – our usual daily prayer practices along with readings and contemplation on Murshid’s teachings. All are welcome! – Zoom Here! Saturday, July 26th – Dances of Universal Peace – Unity Church, 1401 W Vine Dr. Fort Collins – 7 p.m. Mountain (1 a.m. Sunday UTC) – $15 to $30 suggested donation – come in person or Zoom Here! Monday, July 28th – Sufi Meditation – 9:30 a.m. Mountain (3:30 p.m. UTC) – RSVP if you’re coming to my house or Zoom Here! NO GITHAS CLASS July 31st NO DENVER DANCE August 2nd Northwest Sufi Camp – August 3 to 8, 2025 – info and registration here: https://www.nwsuficamp.org/about-camp NO SUFI MEDITATION August 4th (you are welcome to hold the practice on your own. Let me know if you want me to send you the outline with the prayers) Monday, August 11th – Sufi Meditation – online only – 9:30 a.m. Mountain (3:30 p.m. UTC) – Zoom Here! Wednesday, August 13th – Sufi Guides Kinship Meeting – 10 a.m. Mountain (4 p.m. UTC) – contact Sára for more info and zoom link Thursday, August 14th – Githas Class is back!! – 7 p.m. Mountain (1 a.m. Friday UTC) – Zoom Here! Saturday, August 16th – I’ll be offering a Zikr workshop at the Bliss Festival! – 12:45 p.m. – Join us if you can! https://blisschantandsacredsound.com/ Saturday, August 16th – Dances of Universal Peace – Rocky Mountain Miracle Center, 1939 S Monroe St. Denver – 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. – $15 to $30 suggested – join us in person or Zoom Here! Monday, August 18th – Sufi Meditation – 9:30 a.m. Mountain (3:30 p.m. UTC) – RSVP if you want to come over…or Zoom Here! Wednesday, August 20th – Death and Dying Conversation – 10 a.m. Mountain (4 p.m. UTC) – contact me for more info and zoom link Thursday, August 21st – Githas Class – 7 p.m. Mountain (1 a.m. Friday UTC) – Zoom Here! Saturday, August 23rd – Dances of Universal Peace – Unity Church, 1401 W Vine Dr, Fort Collins – 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. – $15 to $30 suggested – join us in person or Zoom Here! Sunday, August 24th – Dervish Coffee – I’ll be offering the morning’s practices and teachings – probably focused on themes of the New Moon – 7 a.m. Mountain (I know, it’s silly early) – contact me for the zoom link – – – OTHER RETREATS COMING UP – – – Sirat-i Inayat Interfaith Sufi Path Retreat October 2 to 5, 2025 – Sunshine Mountain Lodge – Space is limited, register early: RETREATS Cherag Retreat – Ordination Ceremony on Sunday December 5 to 8 – Sunshine Mountain Lodge – Registration is open for the current Cherag training cohort, and ordained Cherags – Get signed up here: RETREATS February 18th to 23rd, 2025 – Mureeds Retreat – contact Sára for more info While it’s still very far away…it is already time to start planning vacation time from work and international travel intentions to join us in Germany and Holland next October! – Yep…our annual Sirat-i Inayat retreat is in Germany October 1st to 4th – then we’ll have two days at the Universel in Katwik, Holland October 8th and 9th – – – the usual closing resources – – – Noon Prayer Zoom, every day! – 15 minutes of prayer and song – 12 p.m. Mountain Time (6 p.m. UTC) Zoom Here! Youtube channel w/ lots of stuff: Sára’s YouTube Google Drive link for Zikr music: Zikr Melodies Great Blessings and Love, Sára |
| SIRAT-I INAYAT EVENTS Monday, July 29th – Universal Worship Service with Khabir Wali’! – 10 a.m. Mountain / 6 p.m. Germany – Zoom Here! Tuesday, July 29th – Goddess Hour with Themis Waduda – 6:30 p.m. Pacific (7:30 p.m. Mountain) – Zoom Here! Thursday, July 31st – Universal Worship Service with Aliela! – 10 a.m. Mountain / 7 p.m. Moscow, Russia – email Aliela for the zoom link: aliela@inbox.ru Wednesday, August 6th – Healing Class with Abdullah – 2 p.m. Pacific / 3 p.m. Mountain – Zoom Here! Tuesday, August 12th – Goddess Hour with Themis Waduda – 6:30 p.m. Pacific (7:30 p.m. Mountain) – Zoom Here! Saturday, August 16th – Ziraat Class with Rahima – 10 a.m. Mountain – Zoom Here! Wednesday, August 20th – Healing Service with Abdullah – 2 p.m. Pacific / 3 p.m. Mountain – Zoom Here! Weekly Prayer Zoom with Aliela – 9 a.m. in Moscow (12 a.m. midnight Mountain Time) – contact Aliela directly to join her email list: aliela@inbox.ru Daily Prayer Zoom with Khabir Wali’ – 12 p.m. Germany – English and German languages – (4 a.m. Mountain) email Khabir for zoom link: ch_mayer@gmx.de Daily Prayer Zoom with Sára – 12 p.m. in Colorado – Zoom Here! Subscribe to the Sirat-i Inayat calendar and see more details for all these offerings here: https://siratiinayat.org/calendar-and-connections/ |
Author: Sára
Dance for Jesus
| Dear Friends, I was looking for a particular song from my childhood…I did not find it…but I found this gem instead: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTD7fQMZ4nw Maybe we’ll weave it into a circle dance for some fabulous upcoming gathering. What do you think? And…whether that floats your boat or not…here are the upcoming circles. I’ll be traveling a fair bit coming up so keep a close eye on the changing calendar! Friday, July 11th – Sufi Info Conversation – 10 a.m. Mountain (4 p.m. UTC) – Zoom Here! Saturday, July 12th – Interfaith Chant – 7 p.m. (1 a.m. Sunday UTC) – RSVP if you want to join me at home…or Zoom Here! Monday, July 14th – Sufi Meditation – 9:30 a.m. Mountain (3:30 p.m. UTC) – RSVP if you’re coming to my house or Zoom Here! Wednesday, July 16th – Death and Dying Conversation – 10 a.m. Mountain (4 p.m. UTC) – contact Sára for more info and the unique zoom link. Thursday, July 17th – Githas Class – 7 p.m. Mountain (1 a.m. Friday UTC) – Zoom Here! CALL OF THE HEART – JULY 19 to 23 – July 20 to 23, Daily prayer zooms will be led by some fabulous friends: Khabir, Aliela, Malik, Abdullah…WOOHOO!! Monday, July 21st – we’ll do our weekly Sufi meditation at the campout…but no zoom…sorry. Thursday, July 24th – Githas Class – 7 p.m. Mountain (1 a.m. Friday UTC) – Zoom Here! Friday, July 25th – Sufi Contact Meditation – 12 p.m. Mountain (6 p.m. UTC) – 45 minutes – our usual daily prayer practices along with readings and contemplation on Murshid’s teachings. All are welcome! – Zoom Here! Saturday, July 26th – Dances of Universal Peace – Unity Church, 1401 W Vine Dr. Fort Collins – 7 p.m. Mountain (1 a.m. Sunday UTC) – $15 to $30 suggested donation – come in person or Zoom Here! Monday, July 28th – Sufi Meditation – 9:30 a.m. Mountain (3:30 p.m. UTC) – RSVP if you’re coming to my house or Zoom Here! NO GITHAS CLASS July 31st NO DENVER DANCE August 2nd Northwest Sufi Camp – August 3 to 8, 2025 – I’m looking forward to being part of the teaching team at this Sufi retreat! More info and registration here: https://www.nwsuficamp.org/about-camp Monday, August 4th – Sufi Meditation – online only – 9:30 a.m. Mountain (3:30 p.m. UTC) – Zoom Here! Monday, August 11th – Sufi Meditation – online only – 9:30 a.m. Mountain (3:30 p.m. UTC) – Zoom Here! – – – OTHER RETREATS COMING UP – – – Balance and Renewal: Autumn Equinox Women’s Retreat September 19 to 21 – at Drala Mountain Center – https://www.unitydenver.org/womens-retreat Sirat-i Inayat Interfaith Sufi Path Retreat October 2 to 5, 2025 – Sunshine Mountain Lodge – Space is limited, register early: RETREATS Cherag Retreat – Ordination Ceremony on Sunday December 5 to 8 – Sunshine Mountain Lodge – Registration is open for the current Cherag training cohort, and ordained Cherags – Get signed up here: RETREATS February 18th to 23rd, 2025 – Mureeds Retreat – contact Sára for more info While it’s still very far away…it is already time to start planning vacation time from work and international travel intentions to join us in Germany and Holland next October! – Yep…our annual Sirat-i Inayat retreat is in Germany October 1st to 4th – then we’ll have two days at the Universel in Katwik, Holland October 8th and 9th – – – And the final usual resources – – – Noon Prayer Zoom, every day! – 15 minutes of prayer and song – 12 p.m. Mountain Time (6 p.m. UTC) Zoom Here! Youtube channel w/ lots of stuff: Sára’s YouTube Google Drive link for Zikr music: Zikr Melodies All Joy and Love, Sára |
| SIRAT-I INAYAT EVENTS Tuesday, July 15th – Goddess Hour with Themis Waduda – 6:30 p.m. Pacific (7:30 p.m. Mountain – Zoom Here! Wednesday, July 16th – Healing Service with Abdullah – 2 p.m. Pacific / 3 p.m. Mountain – Zoom Here! Monday, July 29th – Universal Worship Service with Khabir Wali’! – 10 a.m. Mountain / 6 p.m. Germany – Zoom Here! Tuesday, July 29th – Goddess Hour with Themis Waduda – 6:30 p.m. Pacific (7:30 p.m. Mountain – Zoom Here! Thursday, July 31st – Universal Worship Service with Aliela! – 10 a.m. Mountain / 7 p.m. Moscow, Russia – email Aliela for the zoom link: aliela@inbox.ru Wednesday, August 6th – Healing Class with Abdullah – 2 p.m. Pacific / 3 p.m. Mountain – Zoom Here! Weekly Prayer Zoom with Aliela – 9 a.m. in Moscow (12 a.m. midnight Mountain Time) – contact Aliela directly to join her email list: aliela@inbox.ru Daily Prayer Zoom with Khabir Wali’ – 12 p.m. Germany – English and German languages – (4 a.m. Mountain) email Khabir for zoom link: ch_mayer@gmx.de Daily Prayer Zoom with Sára – 12 p.m. in Colorado – Zoom Here! Subscribe to the Sirat-i Inayat calendar and see more details for all these offerings here: https://siratiinayat.org/calendar-and-connections/ |
O, Inayat!
| Beloved Ones of God, Tomorrow, July 5th, is an auspicious moment: Pir-o-Murshid Inayat Khan’s birthday! and 3rd Anniversary of Sirat-i Inayat Interfaith Sufi Path We hope you’ll join us in person or online to celebrate and honor the immense blessings! 10 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Mountain Time (4 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. UTC) on the usual Zoom Here! (or, RSVP if you want to join me in my home, east-side Fort Collins) Rahima and I will be weaving a morning program in honor of our beloved teacher and Sufi community! Aliela will join us to share music for our daily prayer zoom! 5 p.m. Mountain – VEGETARIAN POTLUCK DINNER – Rocky Mountain Miracle Center, 1939 S Monroe St. Denver – bring a dish to share and enjoy each other’s good company! A bonus blessing of spiritual community! 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Mountain (1 a.m. to 3 a.m. UTC) – on the usual Zoom Here! – and in person at the Rocky Mountain Miracle Center Rahima, Salim, and I will be weaving an evening program of prayers, zikr, dances, music, wisdom teachings, embodied practices, opening the heart! – Suggested donation $20 to $40, as you wish Last Chance to Register for Call of the Heart Campout! If you’re coming, get signed up. We need to know how much shopping to do! JULY 19th to 23rd – Call of the Heart Campout! – Music, ritual, fire circles, Earth Prayer – More info and registration here: RETREATS Monday, July 7th – Sufi Meditation – 9:30 a.m. Mountain (3:30 p.m. UTC) – RSVP if you want to join me in my home…or Zoom Here! Wednesday, July 9th – RESCHEDULED SUFI GUIDES KINSHIP MEETING – 10 a.m. Mountain (4 p.m. UTC) – contact me for more info and zoom link Thursday, July 10th – Githas Class – 7 p.m. Mountain (1 a.m. Friday UTC) – Sufi teachings, prayer, conversation, and a Holy Doughnut! – Zoom Here! Friday, July 11th – Sufi Info Conversation – 10 a.m. Mountain (4 p.m. UTC) – Zoom Here! Saturday, July 12th – Interfaith Chant – 7 p.m. (1 a.m. Sunday UTC) – RSVP if you want to join me at home…or Zoom Here! Monday, July 14th – Sufi Meditation – 9:30 a.m. Mountain (3:30 p.m. UTC) – RSVP if you’re coming to my house or Zoom Here! Wednesday, July 16th – Death and Dying Conversation – 10 a.m. Mountain (4 p.m. UTC) – contact Sára for more info and the unique zoom link. Thursday, July 17th – Githas Class – 7 p.m. Mountain (1 a.m. Friday UTC) – Zoom Here! CALL OF THE HEART – JULY 19 to 23 (we’ll do our weekly Sufi meditation from up there…no zoom…sorry) Thursday, July 24th – Githas Class – 7 p.m. Mountain (1 a.m. Friday UTC) – Zoom Here! Friday, July 25th – Sufi Contact Meditation – 12 p.m. Mountain (6 p.m. UTC) – 45 minutes – our usual daily prayer practices along with readings and contemplation on Murshid’s teachings. All are welcome! – Zoom Here! Saturday, July 26th – Chant and/or Dances at Unity Fort Collins – 7 p.m. – we’ll see how the June dance goes to decide what this evening will be… Monday, July 28th – Sufi Meditation – 9:30 a.m. Mountain (3:30 p.m. UTC) – RSVP if you’re coming to my house or Zoom Here! NO GITHAS CLASS July 31st Northwest Sufi Camp – August 3 to 8, 2025 – I’m looking forward to being part of the teaching team at this Sufi retreat! More info and registration here: https://www.nwsuficamp.org/about-camp NOT SURE ABOUT SUFI MEDITATION Monday AUGUST 4th…will let you know if it’s on zoom… – – – OTHER RETREATS COMING UP – – – Balance and Renewal: Autumn Equinox Women’s Retreat September 19 to 21 – at Drala Mountain Center – I don’t know if registration is still open, last I heard there were two spaces remaining …if it’s still available, you can sign up here: https://www.unitydenver.org/womens-retreat Sirat-i Inayat Interfaith Sufi Path Retreat October 2 to 5, 2025 – Sunshine Mountain Lodge – Space is limited, register early: RETREATS Cherag Retreat – Ordination Ceremony on Sunday December 5 to 8 – Sunshine Mountain Lodge – Registration is open for the current Cherag training cohort, and ordained Cherags – Get signed up here: RETREATS February 18th to 23rd, 2025 – Mureeds Retreat – contact Sára for more info – – – And the final usual resources – – – Noon Prayer Zoom, every day! – 15 minutes of prayer and song – 12 p.m. Mountain Time (6 p.m. UTC) Zoom Here! Youtube channel w/ lots of stuff: Sára’s YouTube Google Drive link for Zikr music: Zikr Melodies Blessings of Great Heart to You! Sára |
| SIRAT-I INAYAT EVENTS Sunday, July 13th – Kinship Book Club with Zahira – 10:30 a.m. Mountain (in person only, Fort Collins, CO) – email Zahira for more info: zahira@siratiinayat.org Tuesday, July 15th – Goddess Hour with Themis Waduda – 6:30 p.m. Pacific (7:30 p.m. Mountain – Zoom Here! Wednesday, July 16th – Healing Service with Abdullah – 2 p.m. Pacific / 3 p.m. Mountain – Zoom Here! Sunday, July 27th – Kinship Book Club with Zahira – 10:30 a.m. Mountain (in person only, Fort Collins, CO) – email Zahira for more info: zahira@siratiinayat.org Monday, July 29th – Universal Worship Service with Khabir Wali’! – 10 a.m. Mountain / 6 p.m. Germany – Zoom Here! Tuesday, July 29th – Goddess Hour with Themis Waduda – 6:30 p.m. Pacific (7:30 p.m. Mountain – Zoom Here! Thursday, July 31st – Universal Worship Service with Aliela! – 10 a.m. Mountain / 7 p.m. Moscow, Russia – email Aliela for the zoom link: aliela@inbox.ru Weekly Prayer Zoom with Aliela – 9 a.m. in Moscow (12 a.m. midnight Mountain Time) – contact Aliela directly to join her email list: aliela@inbox.ru Daily Prayer Zoom with Khabir Wali’ – 12 p.m. Germany – English and German languages – (4 a.m. Mountain) email Khabir for zoom link: ch_mayer@gmx.de Daily Prayer Zoom with Sára – 12 p.m. in Colorado – Zoom Here! Subscribe to the Sirat-i Inayat calendar and see more details for all these offerings here: https://siratiinayat.org/calendar-and-connections/ |
wonderment
| Dear Friends, I am in love with peonies. What kind of abundant, robust, explosion of color, bold, boundless beauty! Plus, just imagine the drunken delight of the bee that finds this glorious world of flower! Extra super bonus: HAPPY SOLSTICE!! Full on SUMMER light and life! It’s all downhill from here! Let’s dance! Saturday, June 21st – Summer Solstice Ceremony and Dances of Universal Peace Denver – 7 p.m. Mountain (1 a.m. Sunday UTC) – Rocky Mountain Miracle Center, 1939 S Monroe St. – $15 to $30 suggested – or Zoom Here! Monday, June 23rd – Sufi Meditation – online only… – 9:30 a.m. Mountain (3:30 p.m. UTC) – Zoom Here! No Githas Class June 26th … sorry … Friday, June 27th – Sufi Contact Friday Meditation – 12 p.m. Mountain (6 p.m. UTC) – usually 45 minutes of our usual daily prayer practices with readings and contemplation on Murshid’s teachings. All are welcome! – Zoom Here! Saturday, June 28th – Dances of Universal Peace at Unity Church, Fort Collins – 7 p.m. Mountain (1 a.m. Sunday UTC) – Thanks for a lovely Dance circle in May! Let’s do it again! If weather is sweet, we’ll at least start the evening outside: 1401 W Vine Dr – $15 to $30 suggested – or Zoom Here! Sunday, June 29th – I’ll be leading dances at Prairie Unitarian Universalist Church in Parker, CO – 10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. – and please do join me in person if you can! It’s always awesome to have friends in-the-know present! – 20105 Main St. Parker, CO Monday, June 30th – Sufi Meditation – online only… – 9:30 a.m. Mountain (3:30 p.m. UTC) – Zoom Here! Wednesday, July 2nd – Sufi Guides Kinship Meeting – 10 a.m. Mountain (4 p.m. UTC) – contact me for more info and zoom link Thursday, July 3rd – Githas Class – FINALLY!! Back in the groove of Sufi study, conversation, Holy Doughnut, music, and more… 7 p.m. Mountain (1 a.m. Friday UTC) – Zoom Here! Friday, July 4th – Eat Watermelon for Jesus! – U.S. Independence Day – Stay safe out there! Saturday, July 5th – Happy Birthday Pir-o-Murshid Inayat Khan! – Happy Birthday Sirat-i Inayat Interfaith Sufi Path – 10 a.m. Mountain – Sufi shenanigans at my house…and on the zoom! – including some of our beloved Sirat-i Inayat Leaders! – Then… 12 p.m. Mountain – Our Daily Prayer Zoom…with special guest music leader Aliela! 5 p.m. Mountain – POTLUCK DINNER in DENVER..at the Rocky Mountain Miracle Center 7 p.m. Mountain – an evening of Dance, Prayer, Zikr, and Sufi friends! – Join us for the entire day if you like! – Same zoom link for all three sessions: Zoom Here! Monday, July 7th – Sufi Meditation – 9:30 a.m. Mountain (3:30 p.m. UTC) – RSVP if you want to join me in my home…or Zoom Here! Thursday, July 10th – Githas Class – 7 p.m. Mountain (1 a.m. Friday UTC) – Sufi teachings, prayer, conversation, and a Holy Doughnut! – Zoom Here! Friday, July 11th – Sufi Info Conversation – 10 a.m. Mountain (4 p.m. UTC) – Zoom Here! Saturday, July 12th – Interfaith Chant – 7 p.m. (1 a.m. Sunday UTC) – RSVP if you want to join me at home…or Zoom Here! Monday, July 14th – Sufi Meditation – 9:30 a.m. Mountain (3:30 p.m. UTC) – RSVP if you’re coming to my house or Zoom Here! Wednesday, July 16th – Death and Dying Conversation – 10 a.m. Mountain (4 p.m. UTC) – contact Sára for more info and the unique zoom link. Thursday, July 17th – Githas Class – 7 p.m. Mountain (1 a.m. Friday UTC) – Zoom Here! JULY 19th to 23rd – Call of the Heart Campout! – Registration deadline is July 3rd. Get signed and come hang out with us in the Rocky Mountain beauty! – – – RETREATS COMING UP – – – Call of the Heart: Interfaith Family Campout! – Music, ritual, fire circles, Earth Prayer…July 19 to 23, 2025 – More info and registration here: RETREATS Northwest Sufi Camp – August 3 to 8, 2025 – I’m looking forward to being part of the teaching team at this Sufi retreat! More info and registration here: https://www.nwsuficamp.org/about-camp Balance and Renewal: Autumn Equinox Women’s Retreat September 19 to 21 – at Drala Mountain Center – I don’t know if registration is still open, last I heard there were two spaces remaining …if it’s still available, you can sign up here: https://www.unitydenver.org/womens-retreat Sirat-i Inayat Interfaith Sufi Path Retreat October 2 to 5, 2025 – Sunshine Mountain Lodge – Space is limited, register early: RETREATS Cherag Retreat – Ordination Ceremony on Sunday December 5 to 8 – Sunshine Mountain Lodge – Registration is open for the current Cherag training cohort, and ordained Cherags – Get signed up here: RETREATS February 18th to 23rd, 2025 – Mureeds Retreat – contact Sára for more info – – – And the final usual info and reminders – – – Noon Prayer Zoom, every day! – 15 minutes of prayer and song – 12 p.m. Mountain Time (6 p.m. UTC) Zoom Here! Youtube channel w/ lots of stuff: Sára’s YouTube Google Drive link for Zikr music: Zikr Melodies The trickiest thing about this season is timing the baking of cookies for when the house won’t be too hot, enough people will be home to enjoy them, and there’s enough emotional need for them. What to do…what to do… Love! Sára |
| SIRAT-I INAYAT EVENTS Sunday, June 22nd – Kinship Book Club with Zahira – 10:30 a.m. Mountain (in person only, Fort Collins, CO) – email Zahira for more info: zahira@siratiinayat.org Tuesday, July 1st – Goddess Hour with Themis Waduda – 6:30 p.m. Pacific (7:30 p.m. Mountain – Zoom Here! Wednesday, July 2nd – Healing Class with Abdullah – 2 p.m. Pacific / 3 p.m. Mountain – Zoom Here! Sunday, July 13th – Kinship Book Club with Zahira – 10:30 a.m. Mountain (in person only, Fort Collins, CO) – email Zahira for more info: zahira@siratiinayat.org Tuesday, July 15th – Goddess Hour with Themis Waduda – 6:30 p.m. Pacific (7:30 p.m. Mountain – Zoom Here! Wednesday, July 16th – Healing Service with Abdullah – 2 p.m. Pacific / 3 p.m. Mountain – Zoom Here! Weekly Prayer Zoom with Aliela – 9 a.m. in Moscow (12 a.m. midnight Mountain Time) – contact Aliela directly to join her email list: aliela@inbox.ru Daily Prayer Zoom with Khabir Wali’ – 12 p.m. Germany – English and German languages – (4 a.m. Mountain) email Khabir for zoom link: ch_mayer@gmx.de Daily Prayer Zoom with Sára – 12 p.m. in Colorado – Zoom Here! Subscribe to the Sirat-i Inayat calendar and see more details for all these offerings here: https://siratiinayat.org/calendar-and-connections/ |
picnic baskets
| Dear Ones, The calendar gets so wiggly these days! For you too? Summer if formally upon us! Keep a keen eye on the moving circles. Join in when you can! Saturday, June 7th – Dances of Universal Peace Denver – 7 p.m. Mountain (1 a.m. Sunday UTC) – Rocky Mountain Miracle Center, 1939 S Monroe St. – $15 to $30 suggested – or Zoom Here! Monday, June 9th – Sufi Meditation – 9:30 a.m. Mountain (3:30 p.m. UTC) – ONLINE ONLY – Zoom Here! JUNE 12th – NO GITHAS CLASS Friday, June 13th – SUFI 101 – Yep, another Friday the 13th, for good luck! – Sufi Intro conversation – questions? answers. considerations. explanations. – all are welcome! – 10 a.m. Mountain (4 p.m. UTC) – Zoom Here! Saturday, June 14th – Interfaith Chant at Sára’s house, Fort Collins – 7 p.m. Mountain (1 a.m. Sunday UTC) – RSVP if you want to join the live, in-person experience… or Zoom Here! Sunday, June 15th – Fathers Day – Honor and Love to All the Fathers!! Monday, June 16th – Sufi Meditation – 9:30 a.m. Mountain (3:30 p.m. UTC) – RSVP if you want to come to my house…or Zoom Here! Wednesday, June 18th – Death and Dying Conversation on Zoom – 10 a.m. Mountain (4 p.m. UTC) – contact Sára for more info and zoom link Thursday, June 19th – Githas Class – 7 p.m. Mountain (1 a.m. Friday UTC) – readings, teachings, conversation, a little prayer, a little singing, and always a Holy Doughnut! – Zoom Here! Saturday, June 21st – Dances of Universal Peace Denver – 7 p.m. Mountain (1 a.m. Sunday UTC) – Rocky Mountain Miracle Center, 1939 S Monroe St. – $15 to $30 suggested – or Zoom Here! Monday, June 23rd – Sufi Meditation – online only… – 9:30 a.m. Mountain (3:30 p.m. UTC) – Zoom Here! No Githas Class June 26th … sorry … Friday, June 27th – Sufi Contact Friday Meditation – 12 p.m. Mountain (6 p.m. UTC) – usually 45 minutes of our usual daily prayer practices with readings and contemplation on Murshid’s teachings. All are welcome! – Zoom Here! Saturday, June 28th – Dances of Universal Peace at Unity Church, Fort Collins – 7 p.m. Mountain (1 a.m. Sunday UTC) – Thanks for a lovely Dance circle in May! Let’s do it again! If weather is sweet, we’ll at least start the evening outside: 1401 W Vine Dr – $15 to $30 suggested – or Zoom Here! Sunday, June 29th – I’ll be leading dances at a Unitarian Church in Parker, CO – Morning…not sure what time yet…stay tuned and please do join me in person if you can! It’s always awesome to have friends in-the-know present! Monday, June 30th – Sufi Meditation – online only… – 9:30 a.m. Mountain (3:30 p.m. UTC) – Zoom Here! Wednesday, July 2nd – Sufi Guides Kinship Meeting – 10 a.m. Mountain (4 p.m. UTC) – contact me for more info and zoom link Thursday, July 3rd – Githas Class – FINALLY!! Back in the groove of Sufi study, conversation, Holy Doughnut, music, and more… 7 p.m. Mountain (1 a.m. Friday UTC) – Zoom Here! Friday, July 4th – Eat Watermelon for Jesus! – U.S. Independence Day – Stay safe out there! Saturday, July 5th – Happy Birthday Pir-o-Murshid Inayat Khan! – Happy Birthday Sirat-i Inayat Interfaith Sufi Path – We’ll have a celebratory morning 10 a.m. Mountain – Sufi shenanigans at my house…and on the zoom! – including some of our beloved Sirat-i Inayat Leaders! – Then… POTLUCK DINNER in DENVER..at the Rocky Mountain Miracle Center – 5 p.m. – AND – an evening of Dance, Prayer, Zikr, and Sufi friends! – Join us for the entire day if you like! – – – RETREATS COMING UP – – – Call of the Heart: Interfaith Family Campout! – it’s time to get signed up. Music, ritual, potluck dinners, pancakes and coffee in the morning…time in good company and exquisite Rocky Mountain Nature! July 19 to 23, 2025 – More info and registration here: RETREATS Northwest Sufi Camp – August 3 to 8, 2025 – I’m looking forward to being part of the teaching team at this Sufi retreat! More info and registration here: https://www.nwsuficamp.org/about-camp Balance and Renewal: Autumn Equinox Women’s Retreat September 19 to 21 – at Drala Mountain Center – I don’t know if registration is still open, last I heard there were two spaces remaining …if it’s still available, you can sign up here: https://www.unitydenver.org/womens-retreat Sirat-i Inayat Interfaith Sufi Path Retreat October 2 to 5, 2025 – Sunshine Mountain Lodge – Space is limited, register early: RETREATS Cherag Retreat – Ordination Ceremony on Sunday December 5 to 8 – Sunshine Mountain Lodge – Registration is open for the current Cherag Training Cohort – Get signed up here: RETREATS February 18th to 23rd, 2025 – Mureeds Retreat – contact Sára for more info – – – And the final usual info and reminders – – – Noon Prayer Zoom, every day! – 15 minutes of prayer and song – 12 p.m. Mountain Time (6 p.m. UTC) Zoom Here! Youtube channel w/ lots of stuff: Sára’s YouTube Google Drive link for Zikr music: Zikr Melodies With Love and Abundant Blessings! Sára |
| SIRAT-I INAYAT EVENTS Saturday, June 7th – Ziraat Universal Worship with Rahima – 10 a.m. Mountain (4 p.m. UTC) – RSVP to Rahima if you want to join her in person: rahima@siratiinayat.org – or Zoom Here! Wednesday, June 18th – Healing Service with Abdullah – 2 p.m. Pacific / 3 p.m. Mountain – Zoom Here! Thursday, June 19th – Universal Worship Service with Aliela – 10 a.m. Mountain (7 p.m. Moscow, Russia) – contact Aliela directly to join her email list: aliela@inbox.ru Sunday, June 22nd – Kinship Book Club with Zahira – 10:30 a.m. Mountain (in person only, Fort Collins, CO) – email Zahira for more info: zahira@siratiinayat.org Tuesday, July 1st – Goddess Hour with Themis Waduda – 6:30 p.m. Pacific (7:30 p.m. Mountain – Zoom Here! Wednesday, June 2nd – Healing Class with Abdullah – 2 p.m. Pacific / 3 p.m. Mountain – Zoom Here! Weekly Prayer Zoom with Aliela – 9 a.m. in Moscow (12 a.m. midnight Mountain Time) – contact Aliela directly to join her email list: aliela@inbox.ru Daily Prayer Zoom with Khabir Wali’ – 12 p.m. Germany – English and German languages – (4 a.m. Mountain) email Khabir for zoom link: ch_mayer@gmx.de Daily Prayer Zoom with Sára – 12 p.m. in Colorado – Zoom Here! Subscribe to the Sirat-i Inayat calendar and see more details for all these offerings here: https://siratiinayat.org/calendar-and-connections/ |
my conscientious self
| Beloved Friends, How blessed are we to be part of a spiritual family that DANCES and SINGS and let’s the HEART SHINE as PRAYER!! I sometimes get a little forgetful, take it for granted…want to bring your intentional awareness back to remembering it with me? Let’s ZIKR!! (plus other good stuff to nourish the heart, focus the mind, and enliven the spirit!)… Thursday, May 29th – Githas Class – 7 p.m. Mountain (1 a.m. Friday UTC) – readings, teachings, conversation, a little prayer, a little singing, and always a Holy Doughnut! – Zoom Here! Friday, May 30th – Sufi Contact Friday Meditation – 12 p.m. Mountain (6 p.m. UTC) – usually 45 minutes of our usual daily prayer practices with readings and contemplation on Murshid’s teachings. All are welcome! – Zoom Here! Saturday, May 31st – ZIKR in Denver – 7 p.m. (1 a.m. Sunday UTC) – Rocky Mountain Miracle Center, 1939 S Monroe St – It’s a 5th Saturday of the month. Let’s do ZIKR! ZIKR! ZIKR! – $15 to $30 suggested donation – bring snacks to share after…I’ll plan to hang out and talk Sufi stuff after Zikr if you like… – or Zoom Here! Monday, June 2nd – Sufi Meditation – 9:30 a.m. Mountain (3:30 p.m. UTC) – ONLINE ONLY – Zoom Here! Wednesday, June 4th – Sufi Guides Kinship Meeting – 10 a.m. Mountain (4 p.m. UTC) – a zoom conversation time for mutual support, sharing resources, and feeling the warmth of true kinship with fellow Sufi initiators. Contact Sára for more info and Zoom link. Thursday, June 5th – Githas Class – 7 p.m. Mountain (1 a.m. Friday UTC) – readings, teachings, conversation, a little prayer, a little singing, and always a Holy Doughnut! – Zoom Here! Saturday, June 7th – Dances of Universal Peace Denver – 7 p.m. Mountain (1 a.m. Sunday UTC) – Rocky Mountain Miracle Center, 1939 S Monroe St. – $15 to $30 suggested – or Zoom Here! Monday, June 9th – Sufi Meditation – 9:30 a.m. Mountain (3:30 p.m. UTC) – ONLINE ONLY – Zoom Here! JUNE 12th – NO GITHAS CLASS Friday, June 13th – SUFI 101 – Yep, another Friday the 13th, for good luck! – Sufi Intro conversation – questions? answers. considerations. explanations. – all are welcome! – 10 a.m. Mountain (4 p.m. UTC) – Zoom Here! Saturday, June 14th – Interfaith Chant at Sára’s house, Fort Collins – 7 p.m. Mountain (1 a.m. Sunday UTC) – RSVP if you want to join the live, in-person experience… or Zoom Here! Sunday, June 15th – Fathers Day – Honor and Love to All the Fathers!! Monday, June 16th – Sufi Meditation – 9:30 a.m. Mountain (3:30 p.m. UTC) – RSVP if you want to come to my house…or Zoom Here! Wednesday, June 18th – Death and Dying Conversation on Zoom – 10 a.m. Mountain (4 p.m. UTC) – contact Sára for more info and zoom link Thursday, June 19th – Githas Class – 7 p.m. Mountain (1 a.m. Friday UTC) – readings, teachings, conversation, a little prayer, a little singing, and always a Holy Doughnut! – Zoom Here! Saturday, June 21st – Dances of Universal Peace Denver – 7 p.m. Mountain (1 a.m. Sunday UTC) – Rocky Mountain Miracle Center, 1939 S Monroe St. – $15 to $30 suggested – or Zoom Here! Monday, June 23rd – Sufi Meditation – probably only online…I’ll let you know as it gets closer – 9:30 a.m. Mountain (3:30 p.m. UTC) – Zoom Here! Not sure yet about Githas Class this week… hang on… Friday, June 27th – Sufi Contact Friday Meditation – 12 p.m. Mountain (6 p.m. UTC) – usually 45 minutes of our usual daily prayer practices with readings and contemplation on Murshid’s teachings. All are welcome! – Zoom Here! Saturday, June 28th – Dances of Universal Peace at Unity Church, Fort Collins – 7 p.m. Mountain (1 a.m. Sunday UTC) – Thanks for a lovely Dance circle in May! Let’s do it again! If weather is lovely, we’ll at least start the evening outside: 1401 W Vine Dr – $15 to $30 suggested – or Zoom Here! – – – RETREATS COMING UP – – – Call of the Heart: Interfaith Family Campout! – it’s time to get signed up. Music, ritual, potluck dinners, pancakes and coffee in the morning…time in good company and exquisite Rocky Mountain Nature! July 19 to 23, 2025 – More info and registration here: RETREATS Northwest Sufi Camp – August 3 to 8, 2025 – I’m looking forward to being part of the teaching team at this Sufi retreat! More info and registration here: https://www.nwsuficamp.org/about-camp Balance and Renewal: Autumn Equinox Women’s Retreat September 19 to 21 – at Drala Mountain Center – I don’t know if registration is still open, last I heard there were two spaces remaining …if it’s still available, you can sign up here: https://www.unitydenver.org/womens-retreat Sirat-i Inayat Interfaith Sufi Path Retreat October 2 to 5, 2025 – Sunshine Mountain Lodge – Space is limited, register early: RETREATS Cherag Retreat – Ordination Ceremony on Sunday December 5 to 8 – Sunshine Mountain Lodge – Registration is open for the current Cherag Training Cohort – Get signed up here: RETREATS February 18th to 23rd, 2025 – Mureeds Retreat – contact Sára for more info – – – And the final usual info and reminders – – – Noon Prayer Zoom, every day! – 15 minutes of prayer and song – 12 p.m. Mountain Time (6 p.m. UTC) Zoom Here! Youtube channel w/ lots of stuff: Sára’s YouTube Google Drive link for Zikr music: Zikr Melodies Vast Waves of Light, Gratitude, Joy, and Love! Sára |
| SIRAT-I INAYAT EVENTS Tuesday, June 3rd – Goddess Hour with Themis Waduda – 6:30 p.m. Pacific / 7:30 p.m. Mountain – Zoom Here! Wednesday, June 4th – Healing Class with Abdullah – 2 p.m. Pacific / 3 p.m. Mountain – Zoom Here! Saturday, June 7th – Ziraat Universal Worship with Rahima – 10 a.m. Mountain (4 p.m. UTC) – RSVP to Rahima if you want to join her in person: rahima@siratiinayat.org – or Zoom Here! Wednesday, June 18th – Healing Service with Abdullah – 2 p.m. Pacific / 3 p.m. Mountain – Zoom Here! Thursday, June 19th – Universal Worship Service with Aliela – 10 a.m. Mountain (7 p.m. Moscow, Russia) – contact Aliela directly to join her email list: aliela@inbox.ru Sunday, June 22nd – Kinship Book Club with Zahira – 10:30 a.m. Mountain (in person only, Fort Collins, CO) – email Zahira for more info: zahira@siratiinayat.org Weekly Prayer Zoom with Aliela – 9 a.m. in Moscow (12 a.m. midnight Mountain Time) – contact Aliela directly to join her email list: aliela@inbox.ru Daily Prayer Zoom with Khabir Wali’ – 12 p.m. Germany – English and German languages – (4 a.m. Mountain) email Khabir for zoom link: ch_mayer@gmx.de Daily Prayer Zoom with Sára – 12 p.m. in Colorado – Zoom Here! Subscribe to the Sirat-i Inayat calendar and see more details for all these offerings here: https://siratiinayat.org/calendar-and-connections/ |
Mexican Toast
| Dear Friends, Do you ever let your mind drift back to the curious beginnings of human expression…language, music, dance…how we shape the essential braid of connection between inner and outer, self and other… How did we discover the power, energy, and sweetness of singing? It’s in our blood, our cells, our hearts, our spirits. And, good golly, it WORKS! It works for everything! Saturday, May 17th – Dances of Universal Peace Denver – 7 p.m. Mountain (1 a.m. Sunday UTC) – Rocky Mountain Miracle Center, 1939 S Monroe St. – $15 to $30 suggested – or Zoom Here! Monday, May 19th – Sufi Meditation – 9:30 a.m. Mountain (3:30 p.m. UTC) – RSVP if you want to come over…or Zoom Here! Wednesday, May 21st – Death and Dying Conversation – 10 a.m. Mountain (4 p.m. UTC) – this monthly meeting continues to feel useful, healing, compassionate, honest, and authentic. Contact Sára for more info and zoom link. MAY 22 – RAHCHAYL RAIN’s BIRTHDAY!! – My mama is the cutest, sweetest, funnest, most generous, loving, clever, creative, inspiring, strong and warm-hearted mama! – It’s her birthday and we are all blessed that she continues to keep us company in this life. Extra super doses of loving blessings to my mama today! May 22 – No Githas Class because…I’ll be celebrating my mama!! Saturday, May 24th – Dances of Universal Peace in Fort Collins! – 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. – Unity Church, 1401 W Vine Dr – $15 to $30 suggested donation – come dance with us in person…or Zoom Here! Monday, May 26th – Sufi Meditation – 9:30 a.m. Mountain (3:30 p.m. UTC) – RSVP if you want to come to my house…or Zoom Here! Thursday, May 29th – Githas Class – 7 p.m. Mountain (1 a.m. Friday UTC) – readings, teachings, conversation, a little prayer, a little singing, and always a Holy Doughnut! – Zoom Here! Friday, May 30th – Sufi Contact Friday Meditation – 12 p.m. Mountain (6 p.m. UTC) – usually 45 minutes of our usual daily prayer practices with readings and contemplation on Murshid’s teachings. All are welcome! – Zoom Here! Saturday, May 31st – ZIKR in Denver – 7 p.m. – Rocky Mountain Miracle Center, 1939 S Monroe St – It’s a 5th Saturday of the month. Let’s do ZIKR! ZIKR! ZIKR! – $15 to $30 suggested donation – bring snacks to share after…I’ll plan to hang out and talk Sufi stuff after Zikr if you like… – or Zoom Here! Monday, June 2nd – Sufi Meditation – 9:30 a.m. Mountain (3:30 p.m. UTC) – ONLINE ONLY – Zoom Here! Wednesday, June 4th – Sufi Guides Kinship Meeting – 10 a.m. Mountain (4 p.m. UTC) – a zoom conversation time for mutual support, sharing resources, and feeling the warmth of true kinship with fellow Sufi initiators. Contact Sára for more info and Zoom link. Thursday, June 5th – Githas Class – 7 p.m. Mountain (1 a.m. Friday UTC) – readings, teachings, conversation, a little prayer, a little singing, and always a Holy Doughnut! – Zoom Here! Saturday, June 7th – Dances of Universal Peace Denver – 7 p.m. Mountain (1 a.m. Sunday UTC) – Rocky Mountain MIracle Center – $15 to $30 suggested – or Zoom Here! Monday, June 9th – Sufi Meditation – 9:30 a.m. Mountain (3:30 p.m. UTC) – ONLINE ONLY – Zoom Here! JUNE 12th – NO GITHAS CLASS Friday, June 13th – Yep, another Friday the 13th, for good luck! – SUFI 101 – Sufi Intro conversation – questions? answers. considerations. explanations. – all are welcome! – 10 a.m. Mountain (4 p.m. UTC) – Zoom Here! Saturday, June 14th – Interfaith Chant at Sára’s house, Fort Collins – 7 p.m. Mountain (1 a.m. Sunday UTC) – RSVP if you want to join the live, in-person experience… or Zoom Here! Sunday, June 15th – Fathers Day – Honor and Love to All the Fathers!! – – – RETREATS COMING UP – – – Call of the Heart: Interfaith Family Campout! – it’s time to get signed up. Music, ritual, potluck dinners, pancakes and coffee in the morning…time in good company and exquisite Rocky Mountain Nature! July 19 to 23, 2025 – More info and registration here: RETREATS Northwest Sufi Camp – August 3 to 8, 2025 – I’m looking forward to being part of the teaching team at this Sufi retreat! More info and registration here: https://www.nwsuficamp.org/about-camp Balance and Renewal: Autumn Equinox Women’s Retreat September 19 to 21 – at Drala Mountain Center – I don’t know if registration is still open…but if there’s space, you can sign up here: https://www.unitydenver.org/womens-retreat Sirat-i Inayat Interfaith Sufi Path Retreat October 2 to 5, 2025 – Sunshine Mountain Lodge – Space is limited, register early: RETREATS Cherag Retreat – Ordination Ceremony on Sunday December 5 to 8 – Sunshine Mountain Lodge – Registration is open for the current Cherag Training Cohort – Get signed up here: RETREATS February 18th to 23rd, 2025 – Mureeds Retreat – contact Sára for more info – – – And the final usual info and reminders – – – Noon Prayer Zoom, every day! – 15 minutes of prayer and song – 12 p.m. Mountain Time (6 p.m. UTC) Zoom Here! Youtube channel w/ lots of stuff: Sára’s YouTube Google Drive link for Zikr music: Zikr Melodies With a Heart Full of Love! Sára |
| SIRAT-I INAYAT EVENTS Tuesday, May 20th – Goddess Hour with Themis Waduda – 6:30 p.m. Pacific / 7:30 p.m. Mountain – Zoom Here! Wednesday, May 21st – Healing Service with Abdullah – 2 p.m. Pacific / 3 p.m. Mountain – Zoom Here! Sunday, May 25th – Universal Worship Kinship with Zahira! – 10:30 a.m. Mountain (4:30 p.m. UTC) – contact Zahira for in-person info: zahira@siratiinayat.org or join the Zoom Here! Tuesday, June 3rd, – Goddess Hour with Themis Waduda – 6:30 p.m. Pacific / 7:30 p.m. Mountain – Zoom Here! Wednesday, June 4th – Healing Class with Abdullah – 2 p.m. Pacific / 3 p.m. Mountain – Zoom Here! Saturday, June 7th – Ziraat Universal Worship with Rahima – 10 a.m. Mountain (4 p.m. UTC) – RSVP to Rahima if you want to join her in person: rahima@siratiinayat.org – or Zoom Here! Sunday, June 8th – Kinship Book Club with Zahira – 10:30 a.m. Mountain (in person only, Fort Collins, CO) – email Zahira for more info: zahira@siratiinayat.org Weekly Prayer Zoom with Aliela – 9 a.m. in Moscow (12 a.m. midnight Mountain Time) – contact Aliela directly to join her email list: aliela@inbox.ru Daily Prayer Zoom with Khabir Wali’ – 12 p.m. Germany – English and German languages – (4 a.m. Mountain) email Khabir for zoom link: ch_mayer@gmx.de Daily Prayer Zoom with Sára – 12 p.m. in Colorado – Zoom Here! Subscribe to the Sirat-i Inayat calendar and see more details for all these offerings here: https://siratiinayat.org/calendar-and-connections/ |
rancho chico
| Dear Community, I’ve been wandering around the vast state of Wyoming this week. Why don’t more people live here? It’s lovely! Mountains, rivers, plains, antelope, hawks, waterfalls, and saloons! Plus (added bonus) did you know that the Great Harvest Bread Company in Casper has DOUGHNUTS!! Bavarian cream filled! Friday, May 9th – Sufi Intro (Sufi 101, Sufi Orientation, Sufi Chat) – 10 a.m. Mountain (4 p.m. UTC) – bring your questions, curiosity, experience, confusion…I’ll do my best to answer and explain and help make sense of the terrain. – Zoom Here! Saturday, May 10th – Divine Mother Universal Worship Interfaith Chant at Sára’s house – 7 p.m. Mountain (1 a.m. Sunday UTC) – RSVP if you want to come over…or Zoom Here! – I decided to focus this evening’s Universal Worship Service on the Divine Feminine with the Temple Prayers and music for the Mama God. Sunday, May 11th – Love and Honor to All the Mothers! Monday, May 12th – Sufi Meditation – 9:30 a.m. Mountain (3:30 p.m. UTC) – RSVP if you want to come over…or Zoom Here! Wednesday, May 14th – Sufi Guides Kinship Meeting – 10 a.m. Mountain (4 p.m. UTC) – a zoom conversation time for mutual support, sharing resources, and feeling the warmth of true kinship with fellow Sufi initiators. Contact Sára for more info and Zoom link. Thursday, May 15th – Githas Class – 7 p.m. Mountain (1 a.m. Friday UTC) – readings, teachings, conversation, a little prayer, a little singing, and always a Holy Doughnut! – Zoom Here! Saturday, May 17th – Dances of Universal Peace Denver – 7 p.m. Mountain (1 a.m. Sunday UTC) – Rocky Mountain MIracle Center – $15 to $30 suggested – or Zoom Here! Monday, May 19th – Sufi Meditation – 9:30 a.m. Mountain (3:30 p.m. UTC) – RSVP if you want to come over…or Zoom Here! Wednesday, May 21st – Death and Dying Conversation – 10 a.m. Mountain (4 p.m. UTC) – this monthly meeting continues to feel useful, healing, compassionate, honest, and authentic. Contact Sára for more info and zoom link. MAY 22 – RAHCHAYL RAIN’s BIRTHDAY!! – My mama is the cutest, sweetest, funnest, most generous, loving, clever, creative, inspiring, strong and warm-hearted mama! – It’s her birthday and we are all blessed that she continues to keep us company in this life. Extra super doses of loving blessings to my mama today! May 22 – No Githas Class because…I’ll be celebrating my mama!! Saturday, May 24th – Dances of Universal Peace in Fort Collins! – 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. – Unity Church, 1401 W Vine Dr – $15 to $30 suggested donation – come dance with us in person…or Zoom Here! Monday, May 26th – Sufi Meditation – 9:30 a.m. Mountain (3:30 p.m. UTC) – RSVP if you want to come to my house…or Zoom Here! Thursday, May 29th – Githas Class – 7 p.m. Mountain (1 a.m. Friday UTC) – readings, teachings, conversation, a little prayer, a little singing, and always a Holy Doughnut! – Zoom Here! Friday, May 30th – Sufi Contact Friday Meditation – 12 p.m. Mountain (6 p.m. UTC) – usually 45 minutes of our usual daily prayer practices with readings and contemplation on Murshid’s teachings. All are welcome! – Zoom Here! Saturday, May 31st – ZIKR in Denver – 7 p.m. – Rocky Mountain Miracle Center, 1939 S Monroe St – It’s a 5th Saturday of the month. Let’s do ZIKR! ZIKR! ZIKR! – $15 to $30 suggested donation – bring snacks to share after…I’ll plan to hang out and talk Sufi stuff after Zikr if you like… – or Zoom Here! Monday, June 2nd – Sufi Meditation – 9:30 a.m. Mountain (3:30 p.m. UTC) – ONLINE ONLY – Zoom Here! Wednesday, June 4th – Sufi Guides Kinship Meeting – 10 a.m. Mountain (4 p.m. UTC) – a zoom conversation time for mutual support, sharing resources, and feeling the warmth of true kinship with fellow Sufi initiators. Contact Sára for more info and Zoom link. Thursday, June 5th – Githas Class – 7 p.m. Mountain (1 a.m. Friday UTC) – readings, teachings, conversation, a little prayer, a little singing, and always a Holy Doughnut! – Zoom Here! Saturday, June 7th – Dances of Universal Peace Denver – 7 p.m. Mountain (1 a.m. Sunday UTC) – Rocky Mountain MIracle Center – $15 to $30 suggested – or Zoom Here! – – – RETREATS COMING UP – – – Call of the Heart: Interfaith Family Campout! – it’s time to get signed up. Music, ritual, potluck dinners, pancakes and coffee in the morning…time in good company and exquisite Rocky Mountain Nature! July 19 to 23, 2025 – More info and registration here: RETREATS Northwest Sufi Camp – August 3 to 8, 2025 – I’m looking forward to being part of the teaching team at this Sufi retreat! More info and registration here: https://www.nwsuficamp.org/about-camp Balance and Renewal: Autumn Equinox Women’s Retreat September 19 to 21 – at Drala Mountain Center – I don’t know if registration is still open…but if there’s space, you can sign up here: https://www.unitydenver.org/womens-retreat Sirat-i Inayat Interfaith Sufi Path Retreat October 2 to 5, 2025 – Sunshine Mountain Lodge – Space is limited, register early: RETREATS Cherag Retreat – Ordination Ceremony on Sunday December 5 to 8 – Sunshine Mountain Lodge – Registration is open for the current Cherag Training Cohort – Get signed up here: RETREATS February 18th to 23rd, 2025 – Mureeds Retreat – contact Sára for more info – – – And the final usual info and reminders – – – Noon Prayer Zoom, every day! – 15 minutes of prayer and song – 12 p.m. Mountain Time (6 p.m. UTC) Zoom Here! Youtube channel w/ lots of stuff: Sára’s YouTube Google Drive link for Zikr music: Zikr Melodies When I retire I’m gonna be a cowgirl. Anyone got any tips on twirling lassos? Nevermind. I found a youtube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPaDlIND9zo But, don’t worry, I won’t lasso cows. I respect them too much. I’ll just use it on punk kids in the neighborhood, and maybe my naughty cat. Love! Sára |
| SIRAT-I INAYAT EVENTS Sunday, May 11th – Kinship Book Club with Zahira – 10:30 a.m. Mountain (in person only, Fort Collins, CO) – email Zahira for more info: zahira@siratiinayat.org Tuesday, May 20th – Goddess Hour with Themis Waduda – 6:30 p.m. Pacific / 7:30 p.m. Mountain – Zoom Here! Wednesday, May 21st – Healing Service with Abdullah – 2 p.m. Pacific / 3 p.m. Mountain – Zoom Here! Sunday, May 25th – Universal Worship Kinship with Zahira! – 10:30 a.m. Mountain (4:30 p.m. UTC) – contact Zahira for more info…and possible zoom link: zahira@siratiinayat.org Tuesday, June 3rd, – Goddess Hour with Themis Waduda – 6:30 p.m. Pacific / 7:30 p.m. Mountain – Zoom Here! Wednesday, June 4th – Healing Class with Abdullah – 2 p.m. Pacific / 3 p.m. Mountain – Zoom Here! Saturday, June 7th – Ziraat Universal Worship with Rahima – 10 a.m. Mountain (4 p.m. UTC) – RSVP to Rahima if you want to join her in person: rahima@siratiinayat.org – or Zoom Here! Sunday, June 8th – Kinship Book Club with Zahira – 10:30 a.m. Mountain (in person only, Fort Collins, CO) – email Zahira for more info: zahira@siratiinayat.org Weekly Prayer Zoom with Aliela – 9 a.m. in Moscow (12 a.m. midnight Mountain Time) – contact Aliela directly to join her email list: aliela@inbox.ru Daily Prayer Zoom with Khabir Wali’ – 12 p.m. Germany – English and German languages – (4 a.m. Mountain) email Khabir for zoom link: ch_mayer@gmx.de Daily Prayer Zoom with Sára – 12 p.m. in Colorado – Zoom Here! Subscribe to the Sirat-i Inayat calendar and see more details for all these offerings here: https://siratiinayat.org/calendar-and-connections/ |
blackbird has spoken
| Dear Friends, Lilacs are just the best! That burst of color, fragrance, and the fleeting beauty all the more precious because of its short lived glory. Just like us, darlings! Here for a moment…shining, loving, doing what we can to help humanity awaken and thrive in harmony with this sweet, sweet Earth! Beltane juju is crackling! And on into SUMMER!! Let’s sing, dance, and pray! Saturday, May 3rd – Dances of Universal Peace in Denver – 7 p.m. Mountain (1 a.m. Sunday UTC) – Rocky Mountain Miracle Center, 1939 S Monroe St – $15 to $30 suggested – join us in person or Zoom Here! Monday, May 5th – Sufi Meditation – ONLINE ONLY – 9:30 a.m. Mountain (3:30 p.m. UTC) – Zoom Here! Wednesday, May 7th – Call for Cherags – EVERYONE is WELCOME! – Special Edition, in honor of the 104th Anniversary of the Universal Worship Service – Aliela, Khabir, Rahima, and I will be co-creating a Universal Worship Service…maybe some other Cherags in the mix as well…we shall see! – Join us on the Zoom – 10 a.m. Mountain (4 p.m. UTC) – Zoom Here! Thursday, May 8th – Githas Class – 7 p.m. Mountain (1 a.m. Friday UTC) – Zoom Here! Friday, May 9th – Sufi Intro (Sufi 101, Sufi Orientation, Sufi Chat) – 10 a.m. Mountain (4 p.m. UTC) – bring your questions, curiosity, experience, confusion…I’ll do my best to answer and explain and help make sense of the terrain. – Zoom Here! Saturday, May 10th – Universal Worship Interfaith Chant at Sára’s house – 7 p.m. Mountain (1 a.m. Sunday UTC) – RSVP if you want to come over…or Zoom Here! Sunday, May 11th – Honor to All the Mothers! – Gratitude and Praise to the Great Mama God! Monday, May 12th – Sufi Meditation – 9:30 a.m. Mountain (3:30 p.m. UTC) – RSVP if you want to come over…or Zoom Here! Wednesday, May 14th – Sufi Guides Kinship Meeting – 10 a.m. Mountain (4 p.m. UTC) – a zoom conversation time for mutual support, sharing resources, and feeling the warmth of true kinship with fellow Sufi initiators. Contact Sára for more info and Zoom link. Thursday, May 15th – Githas Class – 7 p.m. Mountain (1 a.m. Friday UTC) – readings, teachings, conversation, a little prayer, a little singing, and always a Holy Doughnut! – Zoom Here! Saturday, May 17th – Dances of Universal Peace Denver – 7 p.m. Mountain (1 a.m. Sunday UTC) – Rocky Mountain MIracle Center – $15 to $30 suggested – or Zoom Here! Monday, May 19th – Sufi Meditation – 9:30 a.m. Mountain (3:30 p.m. UTC) – RSVP if you want to come over…or Zoom Here! Wednesday, May 21st – Death and Dying Conversation – 10 a.m. Mountain (4 p.m. UTC) – this monthly meeting continues to feel useful, healing, compassionate, honest, and authentic. Contact Sára for more info and zoom link. MAY 22 – RAHCHAYL RAIN’s BIRTHDAY!! – My mama is the cutest, sweetest, funnest, most generous, loving, clever, creative, inspiring, strong and warm-hearted mama! – It’s her birthday and we are all blessed that she continues to keep us company in this life. Extra super doses of loving blessings to my mama today! Saturday, May 24th – Dances of Universal Peace in Fort Collins! – 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. – Unity Church, 1401 W Vine Dr – $15 to $30 suggested donation – come dance with us in person…or Zoom Here! Monday, May 26th – Sufi Meditation – 9:30 a.m. Mountain (3:30 p.m. UTC) – RSVP if you want to come to my house…or Zoom Here! Thursday, May 29th – Githas Class – 7 p.m. Mountain (1 a.m. Friday UTC) – readings, teachings, conversation, a little prayer, a little singing, and always a Holy Doughnut! – Zoom Here! Friday, May 30th – Sufi Contact Friday Meditation – 12 p.m. Mountain (6 p.m. UTC) – usually 45 minutes of our usual daily prayer practices with readings and contemplation on Murshid’s teachings. All are welcome! – Zoom Here! Saturday, May 31st – ZIKR in Denver – 7 p.m. – Rocky Mountain Miracle Center, 1939 S Monroe St – It’s a 5th Saturday of the month. Let’s do ZIKR! ZIKR! ZIKR! – $15 to $30 suggested donation – bring snacks to share after…I’ll plan to hang out and talk Sufi stuff after Zikr if you like… – or Zoom Here! Monday, June 2nd – Sufi Meditation – 9:30 a.m. Mountain (3:30 p.m. UTC) – ONLINE ONLY – Zoom Here! – – – RETREATS COMING UP – – – Call of the Heart: Interfaith Family Campout! – it’s time to get signed up. Music, ritual, potluck dinners, pancakes and coffee in the morning…time in good company and exquisite Rocky Mountain Nature! July 19 to 23, 2025 – More info and registration here: RETREATS Northwest Sufi Camp – August 3 to 8, 2025 – I’m looking forward to being part of the teaching team at this Sufi retreat! More info and registration here: https://www.nwsuficamp.org/about-camp Balance and Renewal: Autumn Equinox Women’s Retreat September 19 to 21 – at Drala Mountain Center – I don’t know if registration is still open…but if there’s space, you can sign up here: https://www.unitydenver.org/womens-retreat Sirat-i Inayat Interfaith Sufi Path Retreat October 2 to 5, 2025 – Sunshine Mountain Lodge – Space is limited, register early: RETREATS Cherag Retreat – Ordination Ceremony on Sunday December 5 to 8 – Sunshine Mountain Lodge – Registration is open for the current Cherag Training Cohort – Get signed up here: RETREATS February 18th to 23rd, 2025 – Mureeds Retreat – contact Sára for more info – – – And the final usual info and reminders – – – Noon Prayer Zoom, every day! – 15 minutes of prayer and song – 12 p.m. Mountain Time (6 p.m. UTC) Zoom Here! Youtube channel w/ lots of stuff: Sára’s YouTube Google Drive link for Zikr music: Zikr Melodies With You in the Heart of the One! Sára |
| SIRAT-I INAYAT EVENTS Saturday, May 3rd – Ziraat Journey with Rahima – 1 p.m. Mountain (7 p.m. UTC) – Zoom Here! Tuesday, May 6th – Goddess Hour with Themis Waduda – 6:30 p.m. Pacific / 7:30 p.m. Mountain – Zoom Here! Wednesday, May 7th – Call for Cherags with Aliela and Friends – Universal Worship with all the Sirajs of Sirat-i Inayat – 10 a.m. Mountain / 7 p.m. Moscow – Zoom Here! Wednesday, May 7th – Healing Class with Abdullah – 2 p.m. Pacific / 3 p.m. Mountain – Zoom Here! Thursday, May 8th – Universal Worship Service with Aliela – 10 a.m. Mountain / 7 p.m. Moscow – contact Aliela directly to join her email list: aliela@inbox.ru Sunday, May 11th – Kinship Book Club with Zahira – 10:30 a.m. Mountain (in person only, Fort Collins, CO) – email Zahira for more info: zahira@siratiinayat.org Tuesday, May 20th – Goddess Hour with Themis Waduda – 6:30 p.m. Pacific / 7:30 p.m. Mountain – Zoom Here! Wednesday, May 21st – Healing Service with Abdullah – 2 p.m. Pacific / 3 p.m. Mountain – Zoom Here! Sunday, May 25th – Universal Worship Kinship with Zahira! – 10:30 a.m. Mountain (4:30 p.m. UTC) – contact Zahira for more info…and possible zoom link: zahira@siratiinayat.org Weekly Prayer Zoom with Aliela – 9 a.m. in Moscow (12 a.m. midnight Mountain Time) – contact Aliela directly to join her email list: aliela@inbox.ru Daily Prayer Zoom with Khabir Wali’ – 12 p.m. Germany – English and German languages – (4 a.m. Mountain) email Khabir for zoom link: ch_mayer@gmx.de Daily Prayer Zoom with Sára – 12 p.m. in Colorado – Zoom Here! Subscribe to the Sirat-i Inayat calendar and see more details for all these offerings here: https://siratiinayat.org/calendar-and-connections/ |
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| Beloved Friends, I hope y’all got out to admire all the gorgeous spring blossoms on all the trees this week. Now it’s snowing and the blossoms will be a soggy puddle on the ground by Easter Sunday. Seems kinda fitting for Good Friday, eh? Holy Saturday, April 19th – Dances of Universal Peace in Denver – 7 p.m. Mountain (1 a.m. Sunday UTC) – Rocky Mountain Miracle Center, 1939 S Monroe St – $15 to $30 suggested – join us in person or Zoom Here! Sunday, April 20th – HE IS RISEN!! Monday, April 21st – Sufi Meditation – 9:30 a.m. Mountain (3:30 p.m. UTC) – RSVP if you’re coming over…or Zoom Here! Thursday, April 24th – Githas Class – 7 p.m. Mountain (1 a.m. Friday UTC) – Zoom Here! Friday, April 25th – Sufi Contact Meditation – 12 p.m. Mountain (6 p.m. UTC) – Zoom Here! Saturday, April 26th – Interfaith Chant in Fort Collins – 7 p.m. Mountain (1 a.m. UTC) – Unity Church, 1401 W Vine Dr – $15 to $30 suggested – come on over…or Zoom Here! Monday, April 28th – Sufi Meditation – ONLINE ONLY – 9:30 a.m. Mountain (3:30 p.m. UTC) – Zoom Here! THURSDAY, MAY 1st – NO GITHAS CLASS – sorry… Saturday, May 3rd – Dances of Universal Peace in Denver – 7 p.m. Mountain (1 a.m. Sunday UTC) – Rocky Mountain Miracle Center, 1939 S Monroe St – $15 to $30 suggested – join us in person or Zoom Here! Monday, May 5th – Sufi Meditation – ONLINE ONLY – 9:30 a.m. Mountain (3:30 p.m. UTC) – Zoom Here! Wednesday, May 7th – Call for Cherags – all ordained Cherags, Sirajs, and Cherags-in-Training are welcome – 10 a.m. Mountain (4 p.m. UTC) – awaiting further details… WEDNESDAY MAY 7th is the 104th anniversary of the first ever Universal Worship Service! Please find a way to celebrate…or create a celebration! Wherever you are, whoever you’re with, whatever your opportunity…honoring and uplifting the beauty and wisdom of all the world’s faith traditions, friendship and the living essence of Spiritual Liberty. Thursday, May 8th – Githas Class – 7 p.m. Mountain (1 a.m. Friday UTC) – Zoom Here! Friday, May 9th – Sufi Intro (Sufi 101, Sufi Orientation, Sufi Chat) – 10 a.m. Mountain (4 p.m. UTC) – bring your questions, curiosity, experience, confusion…I’ll do my best to answer and explain and help make sense of the terrain. – Zoom Here! Saturday, May 10th – Interfaith Chant at Sára’s house – 7 p.m. Mountain (1 a.m. Sunday UTC) – RSVP if you want to come over…or Zoom Here! Sunday, May 11th – Honor to all the Mothers! Monday, May 12th – Sufi Meditation – 9:30 a.m. Mountain (3:30 p.m. UTC) – RSVP if you want to come over…or Zoom Here! Wednesday, May 14th – Sufi Guides Kinship Meeting – 10 a.m. Mountain (4 p.m. UTC) – a zoom conversation time for mutual support, sharing resources, and feeling the warmth of true kinship with fellow Sufi initiators. Contact Sára for more info and Zoom link. Thursday, May 15th – Githas Class – 7 p.m. Mountain (1 a.m. Friday UTC) – readings, teachings, conversation, a little prayer, a little singing, and always a Holy Doughnut! – Zoom Here! Saturday, May 17th – Dances of Universal Peace Denver – 7 p.m. Mountain (1 a.m. Sunday UTC) – Rocky Mountain MIracle Center – $15 to $30 suggested – or Zoom Here! – – – RETREATS COMING UP – – – Call of the Heart: Interfaith Family Campout! – it’s time to get signed up. Music, ritual, potluck dinners, pancakes and coffee in the morning…time in good company and exquisite Rocky Mountain Nature! July 19 to 23, 2025 – More info and registration here: RETREATS Northwest Sufi Camp – August 3 to 8, 2025 – I’m looking forward to being part of the teaching team at this Sufi retreat! More info and registration here: https://www.nwsuficamp.org/about-camp Balance and Renewal: Autumn Equinox Women’s Retreat September 19 to 21 – at Drala Mountain Center – More details and registration pending… Sirat-i Inayat Interfaith Sufi Path Retreat October 2 to 5, 2025 – Sunshine Mountain Lodge – Space is limited, register early: RETREATS Cherag Retreat – Ordination Ceremony on Sunday December 5 to 8 – Sunshine Mountain Lodge – Registration is open for the current Cherag Training Cohort – Get signed up here: RETREATS February 18th to 23rd, 2025 – Mureeds Retreat – contact Sára for more info – – – And the final usual info and reminders – – – Noon Prayer Zoom, every day! – 15 minutes of prayer and song – 12 p.m. Mountain Time (6 p.m. UTC) Zoom Here! Youtube channel w/ lots of stuff: Sára’s YouTube Google Drive link for Zikr music: Zikr Melodies Blessings of this Sweet Spring Snow! Sára |
| SIRAT-I INAYAT EVENTS Tuesday, April 22nd – Goddess Hour with Themis Waduda – 6:30 p.m. Pacific / 7:30 p.m. Mountain – Zoom Here! Sunday, April 27th – Kinship Book Club with Zahira – 10:30 a.m. Mountain (in person only, Fort Collins, CO) – email Zahira for more info: zahira@siratiinayat.org Saturday, May 3rd – Ziraat Journey with Rahima – 1 p.m. Mountain (7 p.m. UTC) – Zoom Here! Tuesday, May 6th – Goddess Hour with Themis Waduda – 6:30 p.m. Pacific / 7:30 p.m. Mountain – Zoom Here! Wednesday, May 7th – Call for Cherags with Aliela and Friends – 10 a.m. Mountain / 7 p.m. Moscow – contact Aliela directly for more info aliela@inbox.ru Wednesday, May 7th – Healing Class with Abdullah – 2 p.m. Pacific / 3 p.m. Mountain – Zoom Here! Sunday, May 11th – Kinship Book Club with Zahira – 10:30 a.m. Mountain (in person only, Fort Collins, CO) – email Zahira for more info: zahira@siratiinayat.org Weekly Prayer Zoom with Aliela – 9 a.m. in Moscow (12 a.m. midnight Mountain Time) – contact Aliela directly to join her email list: aliela@inbox.ru Daily Prayer Zoom with Khabir Wali’ – 12 p.m. Germany – English and German languages – (4 a.m. Mountain) email Khabir for zoom link: ch_mayer@gmx.de Daily Prayer Zoom with Sára – 12 p.m. in Colorado – Zoom Here! Subscribe to the Sirat-i Inayat calendar and see more details for all these offerings here: https://siratiinayat.org/calendar-and-connections/ |