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 |
chickadee-dee-dee
Dear Ones,
The Summer Solstice is nearly here!! Can you feel it? Is it pulsing through your veins and radiating from your skin? Let’s hear it for the light! Hip, hip, hurray, hip, hip, hu-Ra-Ra-Ra!!
This evening, Thursday, June 16th – 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, along with a splash of music, wazifa, and a Holy Doughnut – Join us if you wish: Zoom Here!
Tomorrow evening, Friday, June 17th – 7 PM Mountain (1 AM Saturday UTC) – Zikr, Zikr, Zikr – singing and repeating beautiful phrases, names and prayers of remembrance…forget self, remember Self – Bill Burlage will be drumming with me, yay! – If you want to come over to my house and have our voices in the same room, let me know – Or Zoom Here!
Sunday, June 19th – Sing praises to the Father in the Heavens and the fathers on the earth…
Monday, June 20th – 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!
Monday, June 20th – Universal Worship Service in honor of the Summer Solstice – led by Cherag Rahima Jodie Rain – 4 PM Mountain (12 AM Tuesday UTC) – Rahima is hosting these quarterly Interfaith services to welcome and celebrate the wisdom and Truth shining through all the world’s religions. You are invited to join us in our home/yard (RSVP to me or Rahima: rain.jodie@gmail.com) or join the zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84673783472?pwd=VlJjdU9KMGFaY0s2N0VGRy9lM2s4dz09
passcode: UWS
Thursday, June 23rd – Eastern Rose Garden – 7 PM Mountain – Zoom Here!
Monday, June 27th – Sufi Meditation – 9:30 AM Mountain – Zoom Here!
Thursday, June 30th – Eastern Rose Garden – 7 PM Mountain – Zoom Here!
Friday, July 1st – 7 PM Mountain (2 AM Saturday UTC) – Chant, pray, chant, pray, chant… – interfaith musics – R – us! – Let me know if you want to join me in person… or Zoom Here!
Sunday, July 3rd – 10 AM Mountain (4 PM UTC) – Dance leader training zoom! – let me know if you have requests… Zoom Here!
Monday, July 4th – Sufi Meditation – 9:30 AM Mountain (3:30 PM UTC) – yes, it’s a national holiday in the U.S….no, it doesn’t change my plans. Come on over if you wish…or Zoom Here!
Tuesday, July 5th – Urs of Pir-O-Murshid Inayat Khan – afternoon/evening – I’m not sure yet how I’ll be honoring this sacred occasion, but I will and you are invited to join me…sometime in the evening…maybe as early as 5 PM…until…maybe as late as 10 PM…I’ll do something or other in person and online…maybe a Sufi class…maybe some zikr…maybe some meditation…maybe some yellow roses…(for sure yellow roses…and cake!) – Mark your calendar and stay tuned.
Wednesday, July 6th – Sufi Guides Kinship meeting – for several years now I’ve been organizing a monthly conversation for Sufi teachers who would like to talk with each other about some of the trials, tribulations, triumphs, tricks and traps of being a spiritual mentor and friend for others…I am now opening this up for Sufi teachers from any lineage stream that traces its inspiration to Inayat Khan – monthly meetings, drop-in…10 AM Mountain (4 PM UTC) – contact me for more info and zoom link.
Thursday, July 7th – Eastern Rose Garden – 7 PM Mountain – Zoom Here! …
Friday, July 8th – Chant and Pray – 7 PM Mountain – in my home or Zoom Here! …
Monday, July 11th – Sufi Meditation – 9:30 AM Mountain – in my home or Zoom Here! …
Thursday, July 14th – Eastern Rose Garden – 7 PM Mountain – Zoom Here! …
Friday, July 15th – Zikr for the WIN!! – 7 PM Mountain – in my home…or maybe I’ll have found a good venue for it…or Zoom Here! …
Daily Prayers are still chugging right along – 12 PM Mountain (6 PM UTC) – 15 minutes of prayer, practice and music… – join us any day you wish: 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 with me 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
The most beautiful song…for your healing, encouragement, tender-hearted humanness! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXXqW6nBNIw
Love and Deep Peace to All,
Sára
970-227-5275
rain@trigoddess.org
midday pretzels
Hello Beloved Community,
Blessings of the long days to you!
I’m in Germany and there are flowers everywhere! The Earth Mama is so creative in her array of color, shape, fragrance and flamboyance!
Please carry on with daily prayer zoom, 12 PM Mountain Time (6 PM UTC), every single day! THANK YOU RAZIYA and SALIM for hosting prayers Friday June 3rd to Monday June 6th…then again June 10th – Same rhythm as always. Here’s the zoom: Zoom Here!
Aside from these dates, I’ll be with you…keep up the consistent practice. It’s good for the soul!
I’m sorry to say I won’t be hosting Monday morning Sufi meditation June 6th. Still gallivanting across the German countryside…we’ll do the meditation process from our retreat center…but please feel very welcome to continue the concentration in your own way wherever you are! This week the Beautiful Name of God is “Ar-Rahman” the unconditionally merciful and compassionate, the unceasing flow of infinite love…
NO EASTERN ROSE GARDEN CLASS June 9th…sorry.
Monday, June 13th – Home again…Sufi Meditation – 9:30 AM MDT (3:30 PM UTC) – RSVP if you missed me and want to come meditate with me in my living room… or Zoom Here!
Wednesday, June 15th – Oh…sorry to change things on you. Turns out our friend Farhad won’t be coming through town after all. Drat.
Thursday, June 16th – Eastern Rose Garden Class is BACK!! – 7 PM MDT (1 AM Friday UTC) – Zoom Here!
Friday, June 17th – Zikr at my house – 7 PM MDT (1 AM Saturday UTC) – Since our plans with Farhad have changed, we’ll make this an all-zikr night…at my house. RSVP if you want to come sing with me in person…or Zoom Here!
Monday, June 20th – Sufi Meditation – 9:30 AM Mountain (3:30 PM UTC) – continuing ever-onward with “Ir-Rahim” – come on over…or Zoom Here!
Thursday, June 23rd – In an Eastern Rose Garden – 7 PM Mountain (1 AM Friday UTC) – we’re getting near the end of this book…what would you like to read next? Zoom Here!
Monday, June 27th – Sufi Meditation – 9:30 AM Mountain (3:30 PM UTC) – cruising along to “Al-Malik” – join me at home if you wish, or Zoom Here!
Thursday, June 30th – In an Eastern Rose Garden – 7 PM Mountain (1 AM Friday UTC) – Zoom Here!
Friday, July 1st – Chant, chant, chant…and pray, pray, pray – 7 PM Mountain (1 AM Saturday UTC) – RSVP if you want to come sing with me..or Zoom Here!
Sunday, July 3rd – Dance Leader Training Zoom – 10 AM Mountain (4 PM UTC) – I’m open for your suggestions, dances, songs, and tips you’d like to learn…all are welcome – 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 with me 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
Y’all, I want you to know, there is a beer festival every other day in Germany. But there’s a big ol’ witch on the weather vane atop the maypole in the town square. I love her!
And I love all you singers and dancers and seekers of divine love!
Blessed Summer Solstice and Healing Sunshine to You!
Sára
970-227-5275
rain@trigoddess.org
iron man
Beloved Friends
Hurray for SUMMER!!! And late winter snow storm warnings!!! One more opportunity for your fashionable mittens and scarves. “Last frost..” ha!
I want you to know I’m still working on finding a new home for our monthly Zikr in Denver…and hopefully also a monthly dance in Boulder…and I’m sorry these things are taking a very long time. Thanks for your patience and suggestions!
My calendar is gonna be weird for the next month, so please pay attention:
TOMORROW, Friday, May 20th – Chant and Pray – 7 PM MDT (1 AM UTC) – If you’d like to come sing with me in my home, RSVP and come on over! Or Zoom Here!
Sunday, May 22nd – My Mama’s BIRTHDAY!!! Happy Birthday, Mama!! I LOVE YOU!! Thank you for bringing me into the world so I can sing with people! Thanks for singing with me when I was a wee little bairn! Your voice and heart are the heart and voice of my voice and heart!
Sunday, May 22nd – Dance Leader Training – 10 AM MDT (4 PM MDT) – all are welcome! Music, movements, attunement, tips and guidance for dance leaders and aspiring leaders – I’m still happy and grateful to receive your requests for dances – Zoom Here!
Monday, May 23rd – Sufi Meditation – 9:30 AM MDT (3:30 PM UTC) – RSVP if you want to come to my house…or join the Zoom Here!
This week is the last of the 99 Beautiful Names of God…then, next week, we start all over again! That’s always fun!
THURSDAY, MAY 26th – NO EASTERN ROSE GARDEN CLASS – I’LL BE IN GERMANY…WOOHOO!!!
Monday, May 30th – Sufi Meditation – 9:30 AM MDT (3:30 PM UTC) 5:30 PM in GERMANY – and I’ll be holding meditation on the Zoom…maybe some of our beloved German friends will be on my side of the Zoom window. That would be SO FUN!!! – Zoom Here!
THURSDAY JUNE 2nd – NO EASTERN ROSE GARDEN CLASS – STILL IN GERMANY…WOOHOO!!!
Friday, June 3rd to to Tuesday, June 7th – Rose Petals Touching Ground Sufi Retreat with yours truly in…yep…GERMANY – I think you can still register…worth a try: https://www.facebook.com/events/hof-ruckhardtshausen/intern-touching-ground-retreat-with-s%C3%A1ra-rain-usa/580027416620508/
or
https://www.touchingground-retreat.com/?
Monday, June 6th – I think we can hold the weekly Sufi Meditation from retreat…hmmm…maybe not…I’ll explore possibilities and let you know. But definitely don’t go to my house. I won’t be there. Still in Germany.
THURSDAY, JUNE 9th – NO EASTERN ROSE GARDEN CLASS – You know… GERMANY!!!
Monday, June 13th – Home again…Sufi Meditation – 9:30 AM MDT (3:30 PM UTC) – RSVP if you missed me and want to come meditate with me in my living room… or Zoom Here!
Wednesday, June 15th – our beloved friend Forrest Pierce (Farhad) will be leading his monthly Zikr from MY HOUSE!!! How lucky am I? – I can’t post the zoom link here…but please let me know if you want it. – 6:30 PM MDT (12:30 AM Thursday UTC)
Thursday, June 16th – Eastern Rose Garden Class is BACK!! – 7 PM MDT (1 AM Friday UTC) – Zoom Here!
Friday, June 17th – Chant and Pray – 7 PM MDT (1 AM Saturday UTC) – RSVP if you want to come sing with me in person…or Zoom Here!
Daily Prayer Zooms are still all the rage! Join us for 15 minutes of prayer and friendship – every day/ any day – 12 PM MDT (6 PM UTC) – 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 with me 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
I found some new (to me) music for you: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SOtd0_tSwMA&list=RDEMxcuNV_8g6lPpuANzls_b-w&index=23
Life is better with music.
And friends.
Love and more love…
Sára
970-227-5275
rain@trigoddess.org
recalculating route (like your gps)
Dear Community,
Blessings to your beautiful hearts on this beautiful day. Blessings to all the Mamas and to the Big Mama God.
This is just a brief update to let you know:
Monday Morning Sufi Meditation will be at 7 AM tomorrow. Really, for real, 7 AM Mountain Time (2 PM UTC, 3 PM in Germany, 4 PM in Moscow) – we’ll be on the zoom…and some of us will be leading/participating from up in the mountains where we are in the midst of the most delicious chant retreat. Join us if you wish. – Zoom Here!
OH!!! And, we have a plan for an Autumn Sufi and Zikr retreat in September!! WOOHOO!!! More info at the bottom…
Thursday, May 12th – In an Eastern Rose Garden Sufi Class – 7 PM MDT (1 AM Friday UTC) – doughnuts-r-us – Zoom Here!
Friday, May 13th – SINGING and PRAYING – not sure yet whether we’ll do an interfaith chant or splash around in zikr…- 7 PM MDT (1 AM Friday UTC) – probably an in-person option…but not sure whether at my house or somewhere else…stay tuned…and definitely: Zoom Here!
Monday, May 16th – Sufi Meditation – 9:30 AM MDT (3:30 PM UTC) – RSVP to join us in our home…or Zoom Here!
Thursday, May 19th – In an Eastern Rose Garden Sufi Class – 7 PM MDT (1 AM Friday UTC) – Zoom Here!
Friday, May 20th – Chant and/or Dance and/or Zikr – 7 PM MDT (1 AM Saturday UTC) – still not sure of location yet…but it’ll happen with an in-person option and Zoom Here!
Sunday, May 22nd – Dance Leader Training – 10 AM MDT (4 PM UTC) – Zoom Here!
Are you meeting us in Germany? “Rose Petals Touching Ground” Sufi retreat – June 3rd to 7th – more info here: https://www.facebook.com/events/hof-ruckhardtshausen/intern-touching-ground-retreat-with-s%C3%A1ra-rain-usa/580027416620508/
or
https://www.touchingground-retreat.com/?
SEPTEMBER SUFI and ZIKR RETREAT – “Illuminating Presence” – September 8 to 12 (Thursday to Monday) – Buckhorn Camp, Bellvue, Colorado – $290 covers food and lodging – I’m happy to be guiding this retreat, a deep dive into Sufi teachings, practice, and remembrance – All friends are welcome! – Registration will open as soon as we get the PayPal button posted on my website…or…you can send PayPal or Venmo to rain@trigoddess.org with a note “Fall Sufi Retreat” – Mark your calendars!
Daily Prayer Zooms continue on and on… every day – 12 PM Mountain (6 PM UTC) – 15 minutes of prayer, breath, music and beautiful friends – Zoom Here!
Youtube channel for Chant and Pray recordings: Sára’s YouTube
OneDrive with daily zikr/song from our noon prayer zooms: Zikr Downloads
Big Heart Hugs and Warm Love to Each of You,
Sára
970-227-5275
rain@trigoddess.org