Jacob Kabb is currently in Ohio, recovering from his recent illness. For updates on Jacob's condition, please join our Yahoo email group, or join www.carepages.com and sign up for the Care Page for Jacob (Murray) Kabb.
Sufi Healing Circle of Atlanta events ~
Sunday, August 17, 2008, at 2:00 pm:
Dances of Universal Peace led by Beth Rene' Roepnack
Beth Rene' will lead us in Dances from several traditions. Our gathering will conclude with
Zikr (sacred chanting) led by Elizabeth Leila L'Abate, then a Sufi Healing Circle co-conducted
by Isa Donnie Ray and Hamza Darrell Grizzle. Everyone is welcome and invited to attend!
The Dances of Universal Peace are simple, meditative, joyous, multi-cultural circle dances that use sacred phrases, chants, music, and movements from the many traditions of the earth to touch the spiritual essence within ourselves and others. Based on the work begun in the late 60’s by Samuel L. Lewis, they promote peace and integration within individuals and groups worldwide. There are no performers nor audience – new arrivals and old hands form the circle together. And, no prior experience is necessary!
Sunday, September 21, 2008, at 2:00 pm:
Sufi Healing Circle, conducted by Isa Donnie Ray
Sunday, October 19, 2008, at 2:00 pm:
Universal Worship Service on "Art & Beauty"
co-celebrated by Muhasaba Molly Wender & Hamza Darrell Grizzle
Location for these 3rd-Sunday Gatherings:
Episcopal Cathedral of St. Philip
2744 Peachtree Road, Atlanta, GA 30305
Room 370 (upstairs, above Childs Hall)
Our Monthly "Message Classes" with Shekinah Cynthia Daniel will resume soon.
Dates of future classes will be posted here soon.
Other events of interest ~
(not sponsored by the Sufi Healing Circle of Atlanta, but very highly recommended!)
Dances of Universal Peace with Kathy & David Barnes and Tommy Haywood:
Saturday, July 19, 2008, from 7:00 to 9:00 pm
at Tommy Haywood's home near Newnan, Georgia.
Someone will be there to let you in starting at 6:00. Snacks and tea will be available afterwards.
or 706-637-5431 or 706-637-8486.
Saturday, September 6, 2008:
Pursuing the Sacred: The Inner Vision Quest
An experiential workshop with Musawwir Phillip Gowins from 10:00 am to 4:30 pm
with Saturday Evening Zikr from 7:00 to 9:00 pm.
All mythologies and cultures include tales of magical journeys
of discovery and transformation. Are spiritual quests now outmoded
or impractical? In this workshop, we will explore what it means to
pursue the sacred as we go about the ordinary tasks of our everyday
lives.
Mussawir Phillip Gowins is co-founder of The Inner Voice, a
spiritual center in Pennsylvania. He is a healing conductor, a trained
spiritual and retreat guide, a Minister of the Universal Worship Service,
guide to the Sufi Path in the modern world, has been published by
New Paradigm Books.
The workshop and zikr will be held in Sharpsburg, GA, about
30 minutes south of downtown Atlanta. The Workshop will include
lunch. Tea and dessert will be served following Zikr. Please contact
A $65 fee for the workshop and $5 donation for the evening Zikr is requested.
Reservations Respectfully Requested for Workshop and/or Zikr.
September 19-21, 2008: Weekend Retreat with Anahata Iradah, in Hogansville, Georgia
More details will be posted here soon. For more information on this retreat with Anahata Iradah, a senior mentor in the network of Dances of Universal Peace, contact Kathy & David Barnes at fairoaksufis@bellsouth.net or 706-637-5431 or 706-637-8486.
Links of Interest:
an interfaith meta-movement founded by Himayat Inayati,
former leader of the Sufi Healing Order
books, music, and gifts from the Sufi Order bookstore
the excellent and inspiring new book by Musawwir Phillip Gowin
EmergentSpirit ~ interspiritual classes and workshops in the Atlanta area
Sufi events and Dances of Universal Peace in Charlotte, North Carolina
includes information on Sufi events throughout the Southeast
the Sufi community in Sarasota, Florida, led by Shahabuddin David Less
Click here for info about the Raphaelite Work Atlanta Group
Pir Zia's Visit to Baroda, India:
When Pir Zia returned from India in March 2005 he spoke in a Sunday class at The Abode about his experience of pageantry in Baroda. He was inspired by the combination of sacred religious ceremony, community creativity and involvement, the gaiety and excitement of the event, and its cultural richness. That talk is ready for you to download or listen to on your computer. Please go to this link: http://mail.sufiorder.org/~pirtalks/BarodaVisit.html
This is not a private link. Please feel free to share this with anyone you think might be interested. This is a downloadable audio file (37 minutes and 22 seconds long) in mp3 format.
Pir Zia's practices and teachings can be found online:
The Sufi Healing Circle of Atlanta now has an email discussion group, called Sufi Atlanta.
Discuss spiritual practices and keep current with upcoming Sufi classes, retreats, Zikrs, Universal Worship Services, and other related events.
Contact Information:
Questions about the Sufi Order of Atlanta should be directed to our SOI Atlanta Representative,Shekinah Cynthia Daniel, 678-768-9512 or cynthia@heartandwings.com
Please address comments and suggestions about the Healing Circle or the website to the websufi, Hamza Darrell Grizzle, 678-642-3213 or gratefulbear@comcast.net
Sufi Healing Circle of Atlanta
P.O. Box 655
Marietta, GA 30061
