Aramaic Workshop: The Mystic Heart of Christianity through Music and Movement
Saturday, September 30th, 2023
10 AM to 9 PM
Rocky Mountain Miracle Center, 1939 S Monroe St, Denver
The words of the Illuminated Teacher, Jesus, have continued to guide sincere seekers through millennia. And, yet, the essential meanings are so easily lost, confused, or obscured in translation. During this day-long workshop, we will visit the Beatitudes, the statements of blessing from the Sermon on the Mount. We will learn, meditate with, sing, and embody some of the deep wisdom teachings of Jesus in the original language, with the original sound vibration, as they were given.
Sára Rain will lead the program, leaning into the interpretations and invitations that Saadi (Neil Douglas-Klotz) has offered through his compositions, contemplative dance cycles, and prayerful attunement.
Bill Burlage, a long time friend of the Dances, and spectacular percussionist, will accompany our practices throughout the day.
Khabir Wali’ Christian Mayer-Glauninger, visiting Sufi teacher and mureed of Saadi, will contribute music, dance, and wisdom insights sprinkled through our gathering time.
Please arrive at 9:30 AM, we’ll begin our program at 10 AM.
Bring vegetarian potluck lunch to share with the group (lunch break at 1 PM)
We’ll take a short field trip to Mad Greens or Food Junction for dinner around 5 PM…
Then we reconvene for an evening program rich with the atmosphere of the Aramaic teachings and circle dances.
Please register in advance as it helps our planning:
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Sirat-i Inayat Sufi Retreat
October 5th to 8th, 2023
This is our first annual open-to-the-community Sirat-i Inayat retreat! Many of our leaders and teachers will contribute to the program and we are excited for the opportunity to share time in community, practicing, learning, growing, and being nourished on the spiritual path!
Buckhorn Camp in Bellvue Colorado
Catered by the phenomenal Stephen Sadiq Lamborn
$330 covers all food and lodging
We strive to keep retreats affordable and welcoming. Due to our commitments to our retreat centers and caterers, we hold the following policy for refunds if a registered participant needs to cancel:
30 days before a retreat, we offer a full refund, minus $50 administrative fee.
30 to 15 days before a retreat, we offer 50% refund.
14 or fewer days before a retreat, we cannot offer a refund because all the fees have been committed to paying for space and food.
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Cherags Retreat
December 1st to 4th, 2023
This is our yearly retreat for Sufi Cherags (ministers) and Cherags-in-training.
December 2023 will include an ordination ceremony and celebration for the dedicated friends who have been engaged in a cherag training program for two years.
Retreat will be held at Sunshine Mountain Lodge, near Estes Park, Colorado.
All vegetarian meals fully catered by Stephen Sadiq Lamborn.
REGISTRATION will be available on a tiered system:
1st Tier: Current cohort of Cherags-in-training may register starting in June, 2023.
2nd Tier: partners, spouses, and close beloved friends of the Cherags-in-training who will be ordained at this retreat may register starting July, 2023
3rd Tier: previously ordained Cherags may register starting August, 2023
Our retreat facility can accommodate 27 residential participants.
The ordination ceremony will be open for local friends to join us the morning of Sunday, December 3rd.
We strive to keep retreats affordable and welcoming. Due to our commitments to our retreat centers and caterers, we hold the following policy for refunds if a registered participant needs to cancel:
30 days before a retreat, we offer a full refund, minus $50 administrative fee.
30 to 15 days before a retreat, we offer 50% refund.
14 or fewer days before a retreat, we cannot offer a refund because all the fees have been committed to paying for space and food.
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