homemade yogurt…nom!

Dear Friends,
I’m so impressed with people who make their own yogurt, almond milk, beds, lip balm, chai, and mead. I make my own messes, and brush my own teeth. Pretty good, eh? What you can do is perfect, and what you can celebrate about what others can do is also perfect! Let’s celebrate what that Big Ol’ Mama God can do in Her shaping of the whole world! Music anyone? Yep.

Tonight, Friday, September 23rd – Chant, Dance and Pray at Unity Church – in the Rumi Room (east side of the building) – 1401 W Vine Dr., Fort Collins – 7 PM to 9 PM – themes around Rosh Hashanah, Navaratri, and the Equinox (moment of balance) – $15 to $30 suggested donation – and if you’re not close by, you are welcome to join us on the Zoom: Zoom Here! 

Sunday, September 25th – Fraternity of Light Dervish Coffee – I’ll be leading practices, teachings and songs focused on “A Torch in the Darkness” – blessed new moon time, tending the inner light…- 7 AM Mountain (I know, right!) – 1 PM UTC – This is a weekly offering organized by Pir Moinuddin Christopher Clarke – All are welcome! – https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86089743955?pwd=NjNjdHNnMDJMMFFrUTZUOXBXcjYxZz09

Monday, September 26th – Sufi Meditation – our weekly attunement to a Beautiful Name of God, prayers and practice – 9:30 AM Mountain (3:30 PM UTC) – Zoom Here!  or let me know if you want to join me in my home 

Thursday, September 29th – Philosophy, Psychology, Mysticism – Our weekly Sufi class has moved to Volume XI – all are welcome – 7 PM Mountain (1 AM Friday UTC) – on the Zoom Here! 

Friday, September 30th – Sufi Contact Friday Meditation – 12 PM Mountain (6 PM UTC) – our usual noon zoom will be an extended process on the last Friday of each month – you are welcome to join us for the first 15 minutes…or stay for the entire 45 minutes – This is a monthly attunement with short periods of silence, readings from Inayat Khan, praying with worldwide Sufi friends – Zoom Here! 

Friday, September 30th – Interfaith Chant Evening at my house… – 7 PM Mountain (1 AM Saturday UTC) – singing, singing, singing, praying, praying, praying… – let me know if you want to join us in person…or Zoom Here! 

Monday, October 3rd – Sufi Meditation – 9:30 AM Mountain (3:30 PM UTC) – let me know if you’re coming over…or Zoom Here! 

Wednesday, October 5th – Sufi Guides Kinship meeting – 10 AM Mountain (4 PM UTC) – for Sufi initiators and guides working with their own mureeds…contact me for more info and zoom link. 

Thursday, October 6th – Philosophy, Psychology, Mysticism Sufi Class – 7 PM Mountain (1 AM Friday UTC) – Zoom Here! 

Friday, October 7th – Chant, Dance, Pray (very possibly with me and Khabir Wali’!) – 7 PM Mountain (1 AM Saturday UTC) – Zoom Here!  – for real, our friend Khabir and his beloved husband Bernd will be here and if they’re not too jet lagged, we’ll co-create the evening…we shall see! – online or in our home…

Monday, October 10th – Sufi Meditation – 9:30 AM Mountain (3:30 PM UTC) – let me know if you want to join me in my home…or Zoom Here! 

Thursday, October 13th – Philosophy, Psychology, Mysticism Sufi Class… – 7 PM Mountain (1 AM Friday UTC) – Zoom Here! 

FRIDAY evening and SATURDAY ALL DAY and EVENING…October 14th and 15th – Unveiling the Beloved – Khabir and I are co-leading this mini-retreat at the Rocky Mountain Miracle Center in Denver (1939 S Monroe) – We love sharing these delightful adventures with all of you! Come in person for a sweet, warm, engaging, inspiring and enriching time! 
Friday 7 to 9:30 PM 
Saturday 10 AM to 9 PM (with breaks for lunch and dinner) 
$80 suggested per person – sign up here: https://trigoddess.org/special-events/

Monday, October 17th – Sufi Meditation – 9:30 AM Mountain (3:30 PM UTC) – Zoom Here!  – or let me know if you want to come over. 

Thursday, October 20th – Philosophy, Psychology, Mysticism Sufi Class – 7 PM Mountain (1 AM Friday UTC) – Zoom Here! 

Friday, October 21st – Chant and Pray – 7 PM Mountain (1 AM Saturday UTC) – Zoom Here!  or in my home! 

And…looking ahead… 
If you are an ordained cherag or a cherag-in-training, our yearly Cherags Retreat is the first weekend of December at Sunshine Mountain Lodge – Friday, December 2nd to Monday, December 5th – estimated cost is $300 per person, which will cover all meals and lodging. Registration is open now: https://trigoddess.org/special-events/

Daily prayers – 15 minute spiritual zap every day – 12 PM Mountain (6 PM UTC) – Zoom Here! 

PLEASE NOTE: 
Sirat-i Inayat has a separate email list and calendar of events. Peruse the calendar and/or subscribe here: https://siratiinayat.org/calendar-and-connections/
The current offerings include: 
– Sunday morning kinship coffee (Mirabai)
– Wednesday afternoon Gathas class (Abdullah) 
– Twice monthly Sunday Healing Service (Raziya) 
– Daily German noon prayer zoom (Khabir) 
– Daily Russian 9 AM prayer zoom (Aliela) 
– Quarterly Universal Worship Service (Rahima) 
– plus…all of Sára’s shenanigans…

Youtube channel for Chant and Pray recordings: Sára’s YouTube
OneDrive with daily zikr/song from our noon prayer zooms: Zikr Downloads

Here’s a lovely interfaith ditty for you. Thank you Michael Stillwater! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PaplrUR0k1U

In the Vast Love,
Sára

970-227-5275
rain@trigoddess.org

soul food

Beloved Community, 
This afternoon, I saw the most excellent life sized skeleton on a front porch. Yep. That’s the season. The days have shrunk, the nights have grown, the moon wanes and we keep on singing and praying and shining. 

Thursday, September 15th – In an Eastern Rose Garden Sufi Class – 7 PM Mountain (1 AM Friday UTC) – Zoom Here!  – I’ll bring a doughnut. You can easily stave off jealousy by bringing your own beautiful yummy treat. Or by developing big mudita (sympathetic joy)…but it’s sometimes easier to just get a doughnut. 

Saturday, September 17th – Zikr in Denver – 7 PM Mountain (1 AM Sunday UTC) – Rocky Mountain Miracle Center (1939 S Monroe St) or Zoom Here!  – $15 to $30 suggested donation – bring a snack or dessert to share afterward.
And, if you’d like to join us for dinner before Zikr, we’ll be at “Junction Food” at 5 PM – 2000 S Colorado Blvd Building IV

Sunday, September 18th – Dances of Universal Peace at the Nyland Cohousing outdoor pavilion – 4 to 6 PM – Thank you, Baraka Brenda, for inviting me! – 3525 Nyland Way, Lafayette, Co

Monday, September 19th – Sufi Meditation – 9:30 AM Mountain (3:30 PM UTC) – Zoom Here!  – or let me know if you want to come over 

Wednesday, September 21st – Autumn Equinox Universal Worship Service with Rahima Jodie Rain – 7 PM Mountain (1 AM Thursday UTC) – Zoom Here!  – or let us know if you want to join us in our Fort Collins home! – bring non-perishable foods to be donated to the local food bank

Thursday, September 22nd – In an Eastern Rose Garden…or whatever next Message Volume we choose… – 7 PM Mountain (1 AM Friday UTC) – Zoom Here! 

Friday, September 23rd – Chances of Universal Peace – Unity Church in Fort Collins (1401 W Vine) – 7 PM Mountain (1 AM Saturday UTC) – join us in person $15 to $25 suggested donation – or Zoom Here!  – this evening may include dancing…or might be just seated chanting…but will definitely be interfaith music and prayer! 

Sunday, September 25th – I’m delighted to be leading the Dervish Coffee with the Fraternity of Light – this is a weekly offering of spiritual teachings and practice organized by Pir Moinuddin Christopher Clarke. I look forward to being with this sweet community! All are welcome! – 7 AM Mountain (1 PM UTC) – https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86089743955?pwd=NjNjdHNnMDJMMFFrUTZUOXBXcjYxZz09

Monday, September 26th – Sufi Meditation – our weekly attunement to a Beautiful Name of God, prayers and practice – 9:30 AM Mountain (3:30 PM UTC) – Zoom Here!  or let me know if you want to join me in my home 

Thursday, September 29th – Probably not In an Eastern Rose Garden…possibly Sufi Message Volume 11? Or 9? Or…I’m open to your suggestions… – we’ll definitely be reading some Murshid, doing a bit of music and conversation! – 7 PM Mountain (1 AM Friday UTC) – Zoom Here! 

Friday, September 30th – Sufi Contact Friday Meditation – 12 PM Mountain (6 PM UTC) – our usual noon zoom will be an extended process on the last Friday of each month – you are welcome to join us for the first 15 minutes…or stay for the entire process, which will be around 45 minutes – This is a monthly attunement with short periods of silence, readings from Inayat Khan, connecting with worldwide Sufi friends who also do this practice each month… – Zoom Here! 

Friday, September 30th – Interfaith Chant Evening – 7 PM Mountain (1 AM Saturday UTC) – singing, singing, singing, praying, praying, praying… – let me know if you want to join us in person…or Zoom Here! 

Monday, October 3rd – Sufi Meditation – 9:30 AM Mountain (3:30 PM UTC) – let me know if you’re coming over…or Zoom Here! 

Wednesday, October 5th – Sufi Guides Kinship meeting – 10 AM Mountain (4 PM UTC) – for Sufi initiators and guides working with their own mureeds…contact me for more info and zoom link. 

Thursday, October 6th – Eastern Rose Garden…the yet to be chosen sequel…- 7 PM Mountain (1 AM Friday UTC) – Zoom Here! 

Friday, October 7th – Chant, Dance, Pray (very possibly with me and Khabir Wali’!) – 7 PM Mountain (1 AM Saturday UTC) – at Unity Church in Fort Collins (1401 W Vine Dr) and Zoom Here!  – $15 to $30 suggested donation  – for real, our friend Khabir and his beloved husband Bernd will be here and if they’re not too jet lagged, we’ll co-create the evening…we shall see! 

Monday, October 10th – Sufi Meditation – 9:30 AM Mountain (3:30 PM UTC) – let me know if you want to join me in my home…or Zoom Here! 

Thursday, October 13th – Not an Eastern Rose Garden…but definitely Sufi Class… – 7 PM Mountain (1 AM Friday UTC) – Zoom Here! 

Then…big, happy day!! 
FRIDAY evening and SATURDAY ALL DAY and EVENING…October 14th and 15th – Khabir and I are co-leading an “Unveiling the Beloved” extended experience… – at the Rocky Mountain Miracle Center in Denver (1939 S Monroe) – We love sharing these delightful adventures with all of you! Come in person for a sweet, warm, engaging, inspiring and enriching time! 
Friday 7 to 9:30 PM 
Saturday 10 AM to 9 PM (with breaks for lunch and dinner) 
$60 to $100 per person

And…looking gently ahead… 
If you are an ordained cherag or a cherag-in-training, our yearly Cherags Retreat is the first weekend of December at Sunshine Mountain Lodge – Friday, December 2nd to Monday, December 5th – estimated cost is $300 per person, which will cover all meals and lodging. Contact me to register and save your spot. Feel free to share this invitation to other ordained cherags you know might be interested. 

Daily prayers are still happening. 15 minute spiritual tune-up every single day – 12 PM Mountain (6 PM UTC) – Zoom Here! 

PLEASE NOTE: 
Sirat-i Inayat has a separate email list and calendar of events. Peruse the calendar and/or subscribe here: https://siratiinayat.org/calendar-and-connections/
The current offerings include: 
– Sunday morning kinship coffee (Mirabai)
– Wednesday afternoon Gathas class (Abdullah) 
– Twice monthly Thursday afternoon zikr (Raziya) 
– Twice monthly Sunday Healing Service (Raziya) 
– Daily German noon prayer zoom (Khabir) 
– Daily Russian 9 AM prayer zoom (Aliela) 
– Quarterly Universal Worship Service (Rahima) 
– plus…all of Sára’s shenanigans…

Youtube channel for Chant and Pray recordings: Sára’s YouTube
OneDrive with daily zikr/song from our noon prayer zooms: Zikr Downloads

Great Big Blessings and Gargantuan Love,
Sára

970-227-5275
rain@trigoddess.org

Sirat-i Inayat Blessing Ceremony


Dear Friends, Family, Community,
I am excited and humming with love!
Please accept this invitation and reminder that tomorrow (Tuesday, September 13th) is the formal Dedication and Blessing Ceremony for our new Sufi order and church: Sirat-i Inayat.

If you are able to join us in person, we’ll be at the Unity Church in Fort Collins.
Ceremony begins at 10 AM, so please arrive 15 minutes ahead of that.
I expect the ceremony to last 60 to 90 minutes…but I really don’t know since there are lots of moving parts and people!

We will have iced tea, lemonade and CAKE!!! (gluten-full and gluten-free).

If you can’t join us in person, please join us on the zoom.
10 AM Mountain
9 AM Pacific
11 AM Central
12 PM Eastern
4 PM UTC
6 PM Germany
7 PM Moscow

This ceremony will include blessings from some beloved friends: Rabbi Shefa Gold, Pir Moinuddin Christopher Clarke, Jesse Morgaina, Rahchayl Rain and maybe others… Plus it will be the formal acknowledgements and prayers for the each of the leaders in Sirat-i Inayat, the board members, cherags, shaikhs, mu’alims and mu’alimahs…all the beautiful friends of the Friend that will be carrying responsibilities of leadership in our community. 

Here is the Zoom link, which is the same one we use for daily prayer zooms, meditation, etc: 

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/505295922?pwd=ZVY2WmpVZURjdCtmVUFZdU1iRFpsQT09

With Great Love! 
Sára

dark of the moon

Beloved Community, 
New moon magic is always a mystery…endings, spaciousness, emptiness, waiting, curiosity…
Wanna sit quietly and contemplate it? Good idea. Wanna sing about it? Good idea. Wanna eat dark chocolate while waiting to see about it? Good idea. 


Friday, August 26th – Sufi Contact Friday Meditation – 12 PM Mountain (6 PM UTC) – our usual noon zoom will be an extended process on the last Friday of each month – you are welcome to join us for the first 15 minutes…or stay for the entire process, which will be around 45 minutes – This is a monthly attunement with short periods of silence, readings from Inayat Khan, connecting with worldwide Sufi friends who also do this practice each month… – Zoom Here! 

Friday, August 26th – New Moon Chances of Universal Peace – interfaith chant/dance at Unity Church in Fort Collins (in the Rumi Room, of course) 1401 W Vine Dr. – 7 PM Mountain (1 AM Saturday UTC) – We’ll definitely be singing…With some Dances of Universal Peace for good measure… – $15 to $25 suggested donation – Zoom Here! 

Monday, August 29th – Sufi Meditation – 9:30 AM Mountain (3:30 PM UTC) – Zoom Here!  – or let me know if you want to join me in my home…

Thursday, September 1st – In an Eastern Rose Garden…a few more chapters to go… – 7 PM Mountain (1 AM Friday UTC) – Zoom Here! 

Sunday, September 4th – Dance Leader Training – 10 AM Mountain (4 PM UTC) – this session will include the last line of the Aramaic Lord’s Prayer…and other requests if you’ve got ’em…then, this series will be complete. Hope you’ve been finding them useful – Zoom Here! 

Monday, September 5th – Sufi Meditation – 9:30 AM Mountain (3:30 PM UTC) – Zoom Here! – or let me know if you want to join me in my home. 

Wednesday, September 7th – Sufi Guides Kinship meeting – 10 AM Mountain (4 PM UTC) – friendship and mutual support for Sufi initiators and guides – contact me directly for more info

Thursday, September 8th to Monday, September 12th – Illuminating Presence Sufi and Zikr Retreat – all the registration info here: https://trigoddess.org/special-events/ or contact Rahima: retreat@trigoddess.org 

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8th – NO EASTERN ROSE GARDEN CLASS – WE’LL BE AT RETREA…we’ll pick it back up next week… 

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12th – Sufi meditation…in person at retreat…and online BUT DIFFERENT TIME… 7 AM Mountain (1 PM UTC) – Zoom Here! 

Tuesday, September 13th – 10 AM Mountain (4 PM UTC) – Sirat-i Inayat Blessing and Dedication Ceremony – All friends of Sirat-i Inayat are welcome to join us in person or online for this auspicious moment. September 13th is Heijrat Day, the anniversary of the day Pir-o-Murshid Inayat Khan left India to start his work in the West. We have chosen this moment to formally celebrate the formation of Sirat-i Inayat Interfaith Sufi Path 
– IN PERSON ceremony and celebration 10 AM at Unity Church in Fort Collins, 1401 W Vine Drive – donations for the space are welcome! 
– ONLINE ceremony and celebration 10 AM Mountain (4 PM UTC, 6 PM Germany) – Zoom Here! 
– PLEASE NOTE: if you’d like to be listed as a “founding member” of Sirat-i Inayat, please inform me or Rahima before September 1st. There is no obligation or requirements, just a sincere resonance with our purpose and the spirit of friendship. 

Thursday, September 15th – In an Eastern Rose Garden…- 7 PM Mountain (1 AM Friday UTC) – Zoom Here! 

Saturday, September 17th – Zikr in Denver – 7 PM Mountain (1 AM Sunday UTC) – Rocky Mountain Miracle Center or Zoom Here!  – $15 to $30 suggested donation – And, if you’d like to join us for dinner before Zikr, we’ll meet up at the Food Junction at 5 PM

Monday, September 19th – Sufi Meditation – 9:30 AM Mountain (3:30 PM UTC) – Zoom Here!  – or let me know if you want to come over 

Wednesday, September 21st – Autumn Equinox Universal Worship Service with Rahima – 7 PM Mountain (1 AM Thursday UTC) – Zoom Here! 

Thursday, September 22nd – In an Eastern Rose Garden…or whatever next Message Volume we choose… – 7 PM Mountain (1 AM Friday UTC) – Zoom Here! 

Friday, September 23rd – Chances of Universal Peace – Unity Church in Fort Collins (1401 W Vine) – 7 PM Mountain (1 AM Saturday UTC) – join us in person $15 to $25 suggested donation – or Zoom Here! 

Sunday, September 25th – I’ll be leading the Dervish Coffee for the Fraternity of Light – 7 AM Mountain (1 PM UTC) – contact me for zoom link…

Monday, September 26th – Sufi meditation – 9:30 AM Mountain (3:30 PM UTC) – Zoom Here!  – or let me know if you want to join me in person. 


Daily prayers are still happening. 15 minute spiritual tune-up every single day – 12 PM Mountain (6 PM UTC) – Zoom Here! 


PLEASE NOTE: 
Sirat-i Inayat has a separate email list and calendar of events. Peruse the calendar and/or subscribe here: https://siratiinayat.org/calendar-and-connections/
The current offerings include: 
– Sunday morning kinship coffee (Mirabai)
– Wednesday afternoon Gathas class (Abdullah) 
– Twice monthly Thursday afternoon zikr (Raziya) 
– Twice monthly Sunday Healing Service (Raziya) 
– Daily German noon prayer zoom (Khabir) 
– Quarterly Universal Worship Service (Rahima) 
– plus…all of Sára’s shenanigans…

Youtube channel for Chant and Pray recordings: Sára’s YouTube
OneDrive with daily zikr/song from our noon prayer zooms: Zikr Downloads

Blessings of Light, Truth, Peace, Healing, and Love, 
Sára

970-227-5275
rain@trigoddess.org

tamalitoz

Dear Friends,
Can you feel the magical yumminess of Autumn, sneaking onto the front porch and leaving little hints of crisp air in the morning light? Nice, eh? Kinda makes you want to relish every delicious drop of sunlight, every juicy tomato, and let the heart melt happily toward cozy socks. 

“Illuminating Presence” Sufi and Zikr retreat is coming right up. One more day to register if you’re on the fence. The retreat side of the fence is super lovely! Retreat goes from September 8th to 12th – Buckhorn Camp, Bellvue, CO – $300 covers all food and lodging. Register here: https://trigoddess.org/special-events/ or contact Rahima for more info: retreat@trigoddess.org 

Thursday, August 18th – In an Eastern Rose Garden Sufi class – 7 PM Mountain (1 AM Friday UTC) – I’ll bring a lovely doughnut. Maybe you will too. If you’d like to join me in my home, let me know. Or Zoom Here! 

Saturday, August 20th – feel free to join us for dinner in Denver before Zikr – 5 or 5:30 PM – Junction Food & Drink, Colorado Center, 2000 South Colorado Blvd, Denver (this is an experiment. it’s a food court with a bunch of options…but I haven’t been there, so we’ll see how it goes)

Saturday, August 20th – Zikr! – 7 PM (1 AM Sunday UTC) – we’re back at the Rocky Mountain Miracle Center (1939 S Monroe St) – Suggested donation $15 to $25 as you are able – dessert/snack and Sufi chit-chat following Zikr (bring something to share if you like) – You can still join us via zoom if you can’t be with us live and in person: Zoom Here!

Sunday, August 21st – I’m hosting the Sirat-i Inayat Kinship Coffee – (Mirabai, your usual excellent hostess is out of town) – The topic for this morning is “Prayer that Lifts the Heart” – bring a cozy beverage and the spirit of friendship…we’ll enjoy each other’s good company for an hour of lovely conversation on a delicious topic – 8 AM Mountain (2 PM UTC) – Zoom Here!

Monday, August 22nd – Sufi Meditation – 9:30 AM Mountain (3:30 PM UTC) –  Zoom Here!

Thursday, August 25th – Eastern Rose Garden (or a new book) Sufi Class – 7 PM Mountain (1 AM UTC) – Zoom Here! 

Friday, August 26th – Sufi Contact Friday Meditation – 12 PM Mountain (6 PM UTC) – our usual noon zoom will be an extended process on the last Friday of each month – you are welcome to join us for the first 15 minutes…or stay for the entire process, which will be around 45 minutes – This is a monthly attunement with short periods of silence, readings from Inayat Khan, connecting with worldwide Sufi friends who also do this practice each month… – Zoom Here! 

Friday, August 26th – New Moon Chances of Universal Peace – interfaith chant/dance at Unity Church in Fort Collins (in the Rumi Room, of course) 1401 W Vine Dr. – 7 PM Mountain (1 AM Saturday UTC) – We’ll definitely be singing…we might also get up and do some Dances of Universal Peace..but so far, y’all haven’t been telling me that you LIKE to get up and dance…mostly I’m hearing y’all want to sit around and sing. I’m game. – $15 to $25 suggested donation – Zoom Here! 

Monday, August 29th – Sufi Meditation – 9:30 AM Mountain (3:30 PM UTC) – Zoom Here! 

Thursday, September 1st – In an Eastern Rose Garden…or our next selected text… – 7 PM Mountain (1 AM Friday UTC) – Zoom Here! 

Sunday, September 4th – Dance Leader Training – 10 AM Mountain (4 PM UTC) – I think we have made it through all your specific requests…except the last line of the Aramaic Lord’s Prayer…if y’all want me to keep offering these training zooms, let me know…and send your next requests… – Zoom Here! 

Monday, September 5th – Sufi Meditation – 9:30 AM Mountain (3:30 PM UTC) – Zoom Here! 

Wednesday, September 7th – Sufi Guides Kinship meeting – 10 AM Mountain (4 PM UTC) – friendship and mutual support for Sufi initiators and guides – contact me directly for more info

Thursday, September 8th to Monday, September 12th – Illuminating Presence Sufi and Zikr Retreat – all the registration info here: https://trigoddess.org/special-events/ or contact Rahima: retreat@trigoddess.org 

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8th – NO EASTERN ROSE GARDEN CLASS – WE’LL BE AT RETREAT… Sorry…we’ll pick it back up next week… 

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12th – Sufi meditation…in person at retreat…and online BUT DIFFERENT TIME… 7 AM Mountain (1 PM UTC) – Zoom Here! 

Tuesday, September 13th – 10 AM Mountain (4 PM UTC) – Sirat-i Inayat Blessing and Dedication Ceremony – All friends of Sirat-i Inayat are welcome to join us in person or online for this auspicious moment. September 13th is Heijrat Day, the anniversary of the day Pir-o-Murshid Inayat Khan left India to start his work in the West. We have chosen this moment to formally celebrate the formation of Sirat-i Inayat Interfaith Sufi Path 
– IN PERSON ceremony and celebration 10 AM at Unity Church in Fort Collins, 1401 W Vine Drive – donations for the space are welcome! 
– ONLINE ceremony and celebration 10 AM Mountain (4 PM UTC, 6 PM Germany) – Zoom Here! 
– PLEASE NOTE: if you’d like to be listed as a “founding member” of Sirat-i Inayat, please inform me or Rahima before September 1st. There is no obligation or requirements, just a sincere resonance with our purpose and the spirit of friendship. 

Thursday, September 15th – In an Eastern Rose Garden…or the next chosen text…- 7 PM Mountain (1 AM Friday UTC) – Zoom Here! 

Saturday, September 17th – Zikr in Denver – 7 PM Mountain (1 AM Sunday UTC) – Rocky Mountain Miracle Center or Zoom Here! 

Daily prayers are still a thing. 15 minute spiritual tune-up every single day – 12 PM Mountain (6 PM UTC) – Zoom Here! 


PLEASE NOTE: 
Sirat-i Inayat has a separate email list and calendar of events. Peruse the calendar and/or subscribe here: https://siratiinayat.org/calendar-and-connections/
The current offerings include: 
– Sunday morning kinship coffee (Mirabai)
– Wednesday afternoon Gathas class (Abdullah) 
– Twice monthly Thursday afternoon zikr (Raziya) 
– Twice monthly Sunday Healing Service (Raziya) 
– Daily German noon prayer zoom (Khabir) 
– Quarterly Universal Worship Service (Rahima) 
– plus…all of Sára’s shenanigans…

Youtube channel for Chant and Pray recordings: Sára’s YouTube
OneDrive with daily zikr/song from our noon prayer zooms: Zikr Downloads

You probably know this guy and this sweetest song…millions of views must include some of your clicks. I love it. Bet you will too: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbRieFzbZXA

A Hundred Waves of Love, 
Sára

970-227-5275
rain@trigoddess.org

coca-cola, it’s a classic

Beloved Community, 
Let me just say, milkweed flowers are GLORIOUS!! So much intricate beauty, and such happy bees!
Please pay close attention to the constantly shifting ground of these scheduled offerings. I keep needing to change things and I truly am sorry. I try to be consistent and reliable…and, wouldn’t you know, LIFE keeps happening!! Hurray and Alhamdulillah and Woohoo for LIFE happening and changing our regularly scheduled program!!

Blessed Lughnasadh, Lammas, First Harvest to You! Please have bread for dinner in honor and gratitude for the Earth! 

Wednesday, August 3rd – Sufi Guides Kinship meeting – 10 AM MDT (4 PM UTC) – mutually supportive conversation forum for Sufi teachers…contact me for the zoom link. 

Thursday, August 4th –  CANCELING our USUAL WEEKLY CLASS…because…LIFE!!! My daughter is flying in and picking her up at the airport is very important to me. Instead of Sufi class, please send “safe travels” and “happy visit” blessings to Matara and all of us who love her!!

Sunday, August 7th – Dance Leader Training Zoom – 10 AM Mountain (6 PM UTC) – open to your requests for dances, topics, songs… – Zoom Here! 

Monday, August 8th – Sufi Meditation – 9:30 AM Mountain (3:30 PM UTC) – Zoom Here! 

Thursday, August 11th – Eastern Rose Garden Sufi class – 7 PM Mountain (1 AM Friday UTC) – Zoom Here! 

Friday, August 12th… CANCELLING DANCE IN BOULDER – sorry…I have become aware that there is a community scheduling conflict…- back to the drawing board. If it’s important to you for me to lead a dance in Boulder, please let me know some good days and times. 

Monday, August 15th – Sufi Meditation – 9:30 AM Mountain (3:30 PM UTC) – Zoom Here! 

Thursday, August 18th – In an Eastern Rose Garden (or maybe we’ll have graduated to a new book, open to your suggestions) – 7 PM Mountain (1 AM Friday UTC) – Zoom Here! 

THURSDAY AUGUST 18th – DEADLINE FOR RETREAT REGISTRATION… more details a bit further down… 

Saturday, August 20th (and continuing on the 3rd Saturday of each month) – Zikr in Denver, at the Rocky Mountain Miracle Center (1939 S Monroe St) and online – 7 PM to 9 PM Mountain (1 AM Sunday, UTC) – Suggested donation $15 to $25 – Dessert/snack/Sufi chit-chat following Zikr (bring something to share) – I understand some of you don’t like in the Denver area and/or prefer not to be in the same room with us…you are welcome to join Zikr on the Zoom Here!

Wanna meet up for dinner before Zikr? – Junction Food & Drink, Colorado Center, 2000 South Colorado Blvd, Denver – 5 PM (maybe 5:30, depending on traffic)

Monday, August 22nd – Sufi Meditation – 9:30 AM Mountain (3:30 PM UTC) –  Zoom Here!

Thursday, August 25th – Eastern Rose Garden (or a new book) Sufi Class – 7 PM Mountain (1 AM UTC) – Zoom Here! 

Friday, August 26th – Here’s a new invitation for you: I recently learned of a Sufi Contact monthly meditation, the last Friday of each Month – It is a simple process that includes a couple of Murshid’s prayers, a few pages of a reading from one of the Sufi Message Volumes (passages are pre-selected a year in advance), attunement to all the people who have committed to doing the practice around the world, short periods of silent meditation… – If you’d like to join me, our daily prayer zoom will last closer to an hour on the last Friday of each month. Same zoom link as the usual daily prayers. Join if you wish – 12 PM Mountain (6 PM UTC) – Zoom Here! 

Friday, August 26th – New Moon Chances of Universal Peace – interfaith chant/dance at Unity Church in Fort Collins (in the Rumi Room, of course) 1401 W Vine Dr. – 7 PM Mountain (1 AM Saturday UTC) – We’ll definitely be singing…we might also get up and do some Dances of Universal Peace..but so far, y’all haven’t been telling me that you LIKE to get up and dance…mostly I’m hearing y’all want to sit around and sing. I’m game. – Zoom Here! 

Monday, August 29th – Sufi Meditation – 9:30 AM Mountain (3:30 PM UTC) – Zoom Here! 

Thursday, September 1st – Eastern Rose Garden…oh, we’ll certainly be finished with it by now…let me know which Message Volume you’d like to visit next – 7 PM Mountain (1 AM Friday UTC) – Zoom Here! 

Illuminated Presence Sufi and Zikr Retreat – September 8th to 12th – Buckhorn Camp, Bellvue, CO – I am so looking forward to being with you for a delicious smorgasbord of Sufi practice and Zikr!! Plus phenomenal meals catered by our dear friend and magically good human being, Stephen! – $300 covers all food and lodging. Registration is open for a couple more weeks…but closing soon! https://trigoddess.org/special-events/

A few important things about Sirat-i Inayat Interfaith Sufi Path: 
1. Sirat-i Inayat has a separate email list. I will not be including all the activities here. I encourage you to “subscribe” to the Sirat-i Inayat newsletter: https://siratiinayat.org/calendar-and-connections/
2. The Sirat-i Inayat website has lots of great information and invitations. Check it out: https://siratiinayat.org/
3. Whether you are a Sufi mureed or not, all friends who resonate with the intentions and activities of Sirat-i Inayat are welcome to become “members” of the organization…and if you’d like to be listed as a “founding member” please let me know by September 1st: sara@siratiinayat.org
4. The formal Blessing and Dedication Ceremony for Sirat-i Inayat will be open to everyone and we would love to celebrate with you! In person in Fort Collins, and online: Tuesday, September 13th, 10 AM Mountain (4 PM UTC) – still haven’t decided on an in-person location…stay tuned… 

Daily prayers are still a thing. 15 minute spiritual tune-up every single day – 12 PM Mountain (6 PM UTC) – Zoom Here! 

Youtube channel for Chant and Pray recordings: Sára’s YouTube
OneDrive with daily zikr/song from our noon prayer zooms: Zikr Downloads

Blessings of the turning wheel and the first hints of Autumn to you!
Love,
Sára

970-227-5275
rain@trigoddess.org

sniffles

Dear Friends,
I’m sorry to say, the summer cold has found me…my voice is not up for Eastern Rose Garden tonight or Fort Collins Chances of Universal Peace tomorrow night. Please do not join the zoom and do not go to the church. I expect I’ll be all cleared out, healthy and up to snuff to pick things back up next week. 

Monday, July 25th – Sufi Meditation – 9:30 AM Mountain (3:30 PM UTC)  – Zoom Here! 

Thursday, July 28th – In an Eastern Rose Garden – 7 PM Mountain (1 AM Friday UTC) – Zoom Here! 

Monday, August 1st – Sufi Meditation – 9:30 AM Mountain (3:30 PM UTC) – Zoom Here! 

Wednesday, August 3rd – Sufi Guides Kinship meeting – 10 AM MDT (4 PM UTC) – mutually supportive conversation forum for Sufi teachers…contact me for the zoom link. 

Thursday, August 4th – In an Eastern Rose Garden – 7 PM Mountain (1 AM Friday UTC) – Zoom Here! 

Sunday, August 7th – Dance Leader Training Zoom – 10 AM Mountain (6 PM UTC) – open to your requests for dances, topics, songs… – Zoom Here! 

Monday, August 8th – Sufi Meditation – 9:30 AM Mountain (3:30 PM UTC) – Zoom Here! 

Thursday, August 11th – Eastern Rose Garden…or another book – 7 PM Mountain (1 AM Friday UTC) – Zoom Here! 

Friday, August 12th – Dances of Universal Peace in Boulder… 7 PM … We’re back at the Unitarian Church, 5001 Pennsylvania Ave., Boulder – $15 to $25 suggested – Zoom Here! 

Monday, August 15th – Sufi Meditation – 9:30 AM Mountain (3:30 PM UTC) – Zoom Here! 

Thursday, August 18th – In an Eastern Rose Garden (or maybe we’ll have graduated to a new book) – 7 PM Mountain (1 AM Friday UTC) – Zoom Here! 

THURSDAY AUGUST 18th – DEADLINE FOR RETREAT REGISTRATION… more details a bit further down… 

GOOD NEWS… 
We’re resuming Zikr in Denver, at the Rocky Mountain Miracle Center, starting Saturday, August 20th! 3rd Saturday of each month – 7 PM to 9 PM – Suggested donation $15 to $25 – It’ll be so nice to be back in our Zikr home!! – still with an online option: Zoom Here! 

It’s never too late to start a daily prayer practice. Well…at some point it is too late…but not yet. 
Join us any day, every day, 12 PM Mountain (6 PM UTC) – 15 of the sweetest minutes!! – Zoom Here! 

Illuminated Presence Sufi and Zikr Retreat – September 8th to 12th – Buckhorn Camp, Bellvue, CO – a lovely deep dive into spiritual practice and teachings – meals catered by our beloved friend, Stephen! – $300 covers all food and lodging. Registration is open here: https://trigoddess.org/special-events/

Please join us for the Blessing Ceremony and Dedication of Sirat-i Inayat Interfaith Sufi Path – a newly incorporated church and Sufi order. Community celebration September 13th, 10 AM Mountain (4 PM UTC) – in person (Colorado) and online – I’m not sure of location yet…stay tuned…and check out our website here: https://www.siratiinayat.org/

Youtube channel for Chant and Pray recordings: Sára’s YouTube
OneDrive with daily zikr/song from our noon prayer zooms: Zikr Downloads

Healing Light and Strength to You and Me and to the Whole World! 
Sára

970-227-5275
rain@trigoddess.org

yucca

Dear Friends,
Spending some sweet time with very young children is a good way to remind ourselves what it’s like to be completely present to our experience. The joys that are full on, the tantrums that are absolute, the wonder, curiosity, the constant discovery of new phenomena, new abilities, new sensations, new, new, new… HIGH RECOMMEND!! I give it two thumbs up. The best teachings and the best examples to follow (or at least admire).

This evening, Thursday, July 14th – In an Eastern Rose Garden – 7 PM Mountain (1 AM Friday UTC) – Sufi teachings, a bit of singing, wazifa, and conversation – I just might bring a doughnut. – Zoom Here! 

Friday, July 15th – ZIKR, ZIKR, ZIKR!!! At Nyland Cohousing Community, 3525 Nyland Way, in Lafayette, Colorado! – 7 PM to 9 PM (1 AM Saturday UTC) – Come sing and pray and join the circle of beloveds… – Thank you, Baraka, for hosting us and sharing your birthday with us!! – We’ll either be in the common house, or in the outdoor pavilion, depends on the conditions of life and all y’all’s preferences. – join us live, or Zoom Here! 

Monday, July 18th – Sufi Meditation – 9:30 AM Mountain (3:30 PM UTC) – Zoom Here! 

Thursday, July 21st – Eastern Rose Garden – 7 PM Mountain (1 AM Friday UTC) – Zoom Here! 

Friday, July 22nd – Chances of Universal Peace – 7 PM to 9 PM (1 AM Saturday UTC) – IN PERSON at Unity Church of Fort Collins!! – 1401 W Vine Driver – $15 to $25 suggested donation – and you are also welcome to Zoom Here! 
We’re resuming a 4th Friday of the month Chant/Dance gathering at Unity Church. Would you prefer seated chant, dances, or some of both? 

Monday, July 25th – Sufi Meditation – 9:30 AM Mountain (3:30 PM UTC)  – Zoom Here! 

Thursday, July 28th – In an Eastern Rose Garden (or maybe we’ll have finished it and be moving on to the next book…any suggestions for our next book?) – 7 PM Mountain (1 AM Friday UTC) – Zoom Here! 

Monday, August 1st – Sufi Meditation – 9:30 AM Mountain (3:30 PM UTC) – Zoom Here! 

Wednesday, August 3rd – Sufi Guides Kinship meeting – 10 AM MDT (4 PM UTC) – mutually supportive conversation forum for Sufi teachers…contact me for the zoom link. 

Thursday, August 4th – In an Eastern Rose Garden (or whatever we’re reading) – 7 PM Mountain (1 AM Friday UTC) – Zoom Here! 

Sunday, August 7th – Dance Leader Training Zoom – 10 AM Mountain (6 PM UTC) – open to your requests for dances, topics, songs… – Zoom Here! 

Monday, August 8th – Sufi Meditation – 9:30 AM Mountain (3:30 PM UTC) – Zoom Here! 

Thursday, August 11th – Eastern Rose Garden…or another book – 7 PM Mountain (1 AM Friday UTC) – Zoom Here! 

Friday, August 12th – seems highly likely we’re resuming Dances of Universal Peace in Boulder… 7 PM … mark your calendars, but don’t hold your breath yet…I’m working on logistics… 

AND….GOOD NEWS… 
We’re resuming Zikr in Denver, at the Rocky Mountain Miracle Center, starting Saturday, August 20th! 3rd Saturday of each month – 7 PM to 9 PM – Suggested donation $15 to $25 – It’ll be so nice to be back in our Zikr home!! – still with an online option: Zoom Here! 

It’s never too late to start a daily prayer practice. Well…at some point it is too late…but not yet. 
Join us any day, every day, 12 PM Mountain (6 PM UTC) – 15 of the sweetest minutes!! – Zoom Here! 

And…registration is flowing…join us in September for a lovely deep dive into Sufi practices and Zikr! 
Illuminated Presence Sufi and Zikr Retreat – September 8 to 12 – Buckhorn Camp in Bellvue, CO – meals catered by our beloved friend, Stephen! – $300 covers all food and lodging. Registration is open here: https://trigoddess.org/special-events/

And, finally… 
Please join us for the Blessing Ceremony and Dedication of Sirat-i Inayat Interfaith Sufi Path – a newly incorporated church and Sufi order. Community celebration September 13th, 10 AM Mountain (4 PM UTC) – in person (Colorado) and online – I’m not sure of location yet…stay tuned… 

Youtube channel for Chant and Pray recordings: Sára’s YouTube
OneDrive with daily zikr/song from our noon prayer zooms: Zikr Downloads

I know you love it when I give you songs that make me cry. Tears are good for the soul, don’t ya know? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AVahAI-j_cg&list=PL1nEPlmKSjZGe_8sJwEeZyax4-AnMR432&index=10

With an Abundance of Love and Peace, 
Sára

970-227-5275
rain@trigoddess.org

Light, Joy, and Happiness

Beloved Community, Friends and Family, 

The blessings and benefits that come from a spiritual community are among the greatest treasures in life. 
It has been woven through human history, the natural pull to share the spiritual life with companions, to come together for prayer and friendship. 
Life continues to flow and evolve, each moment bringing its own longing and its own response. 

For this beautiful group of friends and fellow seekers, a longing has been heard, and a response has been given. We are excited and pleased to introduce you to: 

Sirat-i Inayat: Interfaith Sufi Path

This church and Sufi order were formally incorporated July 5th, 2022. 
The organizational structure, leadership body, intentions, and activities are being lovingly shaped and held by a group of sincere friends. This “Visioning Circle” includes: 
Abdullah Arshad Belikoff-Strads
Raziya Cruz
Khabir Mayer-Glauninger
Malik McGregor
Shahida Nichols
Mirabai Pope
Rahima Rain
Halim Shadowlight
Themis Waduda
and 
Sára Rain

There are many dear friends who have been supporting the process as “wisdom council,” teachers, family, community members, and professionals. Thank you for your support and generosity! 

We currently have a very simple website available for you to explore and learn more about our purpose and principles. 
https://siratiinayat.org/


Our official “incorporation” date is the birthday of Hazrat Pir-o-Murshid Inayat Khan. 
And our official Blessing Ceremony will be September 13th, which is the anniversary of when Murshid sailed from India to begin his work sharing the Sufi message of spiritual liberty. 

We invite you to join us for the formal Blessing Ceremony 
September 13th, 2022
10 AM Mountain 
4 PM UTC 
6 PM Germany 
The ceremony will be in person in Colorado, and online
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89341882659?pwd=YWZJNmh5UDF6MmF1WFhZaGFxYXZ0UT09

passcode: sufi 

If you’d like to join our newsletter, please email: info@siratiinayat.org
If you’d like to be a “founding member,” please email: info@siratiinayat.org

We, Sirat-i Inayat founding members, offer our respect, gratitude, and blessings to all of our sister lineage streams, the Sufi orders, organizations, and teachers who continue to share the message of Love, Harmony, and Beauty. We recognize and celebrate the sincerity of purpose, dedication, and the blessings that flow from every effort to cultivate more compassion and wisdom in humanity. 
We look forward to this path of discovery and service. 
 
In the Heart of the One, 
Sára, Rahima, Mirabai, Khabir, Shahida, Themis, Raziya, Abdullah, Malik, Halim


“Your work in life must be your religion; let the soul express itself in every aspect and it will surely fulfill the purpose of life. The soul’s life comes naturally if we open ourselves for the spirit to rise.” 
~Hazrat Pir-o-Murshid Inayat Khan~

Spiritual Freedom

Beloved Community,
The wheel turns and turns…now on the dark side of the solstice, with the slenderest new moon, the fireflies near our house are off the hook! And isn’t it amazing how empowering, healing, and comforting it is to share our challenges, intentions, sorrows, hopes and spiritual sustenance with friends along the way! 

This evening, Thursday, June 30th – 7 PM Mountain (1 AM Friday UTC) – In an Eastern Rose Garden Sufi Class – readings and conversation about the teachings of Pir-O-Murshid Inayat Khan, with some music, wazifa, prayer, and, of course, an inspiring doughnut! – Zoom Here! 

Tomorrow evening, Friday, July 1st – Chant, Pray, Chant, Pray, Chant… –  7 PM Mountain (1 AM Saturday UTC) – You are welcome to join me in my home (RSVP)…or Zoom Here! 

Sunday, July 3rd – 10 AM Mountain (4 PM UTC) – Dance leader training zoom! – Right now I think we’ll be visiting the 6th line of the Aramaic Lord’s Prayer, Ekongkar, Prayer of St. Francis…and something else… still open to your requests for future zoom sessions! – Zoom Here! 

Monday, July 4th – 9:30 AM Mountain (3:30 PM UTC) – Sufi Meditation – want to join me in my home for this? let me know… or Zoom Here! 

Tuesday, July 5th – Birthday of Pir-o-Murshid Inayat Khan – 7 PM to 9 PM MDT (1 AM Wednesday UTC) – We’ll honor this great Sufi master with some Universal Worship, Zikr, Prayers, and CAKE!! – RSVP if you want to join me in my home…or Zoom Here! 

Wednesday, July 6th – Sufi Guides Kinship meeting – 10 AM MDT (4 PM UTC) – mutually supportive conversation forum for Sufi teachers…contact me for the zoom link. 

Thursday, July 7th – In an Eastern Rose Garden Sufi Class – 7 PM MDT (1 AM Friday UTC) – Zoom Here! 

Friday, July 8th – Chant and Pray and Chant… – 7 PM MDT (1 AM Saturday UTC) – interfaith music mania!! – RSVP to join me in my home…or Zoom Here! 

Monday, July 11th – Sufi Meditation – 9:30 AM MDT (3:30 PM UTC) – RSVP to join me in my home or Zoom Here! … 

Wednesday, July 13th – Our beloved friend Mirabai Casey is being initiated as a Sufi teacher…if you’d like to add your blessings and support in that precise moment, it will be immediately following our daily noon prayer zoom. 12:20 PM MDT (6:20 PM UTC) Zoom Here! 

Thursday, July 14th – Eastern Rose Garden Sufi Class – 7 PM MDT (1 AM Friday UTC) – Zoom Here! … 

Friday, July 15th – Zikr for the WIN!! – 7 PM Mountain –  In honor of Baraka Brenda’s birthday, we’ll be holding Zikr at Nyland Cohousing Community, 3525 Nyland Way, Lafayette, CO – two sweet hours of zikr, zikr, zikr… – Indoor or outdoor will depend on weather and the preferences of the group…- join us in the hand-holding circle…or we’ll try to make it available on the Zoom Here!

Monday, July 18th – Sufi Meditation – 9:30 AM MDT (3:30 PM UTC) – RSVP to come over – or Zoom Here! 

Thursday, July 21st – …it’s my daughter’s birthday! Not sure yet if we’ll have Rose Garden class…stay tuned… 

Friday, July 22nd – Chant and Pray and Chant and Pray – 7 PM MDT (1 AM Saturday UTC) – RSVP to come over…or Zoom Here! 

Monday, July 25th – Sufi Meditation – 9:30 AM MDT (3:30 PM UTC) – RSVP to come over or Zoom Here! 

Thursday, July 28th – Eastern Rose Garden Sufi Class – 7 PM MDT (1 AM Friday UTC) – Zoom Here! 

Daily Prayers keep happening – 12 PM Mountain (6 PM UTC) – 15 minutes prayer, breath, music and friendship – Join us anytime you want! Zoom Here! 


Illuminated Presence Sufi and Zikr Retreat – September 8 to 12 – Buckhorn Camp in Bellvue, CO – a sweet opportunity to swim around in Sufi teachings and practices in the glorious Rocky Mountains with phenomenal meals catered by our dear friend, Stephen! – $300 covers all food and lodging. Registration is open here: https://trigoddess.org/special-events/

Youtube channel for Chant and Pray recordings: Sára’s YouTube
OneDrive with daily zikr/song from our noon prayer zooms: Zikr Downloads

How lucky are we that music is magically at our fingertips all the time! I had the good fortune of finding this remarkable gem and never want to hear anything else again ever! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UwaBoX97PbQ&list=RDEMzBDc_2D0i2kDxjPYB1HjjQ&index=15

Love, Courage, Hope, Faith, and Healing Light to You! 
Sára

970-227-5275
rain@trigoddess.org