Abode Village View – Week of 4/24

“O rosebud, thy blooming gives me the impression of my Beloved’s countenance.” – Hazrat Inayat Khan

Dear Ones All,

Things continue to revivify here at the Abode, on so many levels. We have completed our first month of programming, which was chock full, to be sure. The year began with our pre-season town hall, inaugural Village Visit, two Inayati Order events back-to-back, a visit from a Skidmore College American Studies course, Suluk Academy, installation of a new (albeit temporary) Abode sign, Unity of Religious Ideals Week, The Sacred Art of Storytelling with Inayati Order Board member and UU minister, M’ellen Kennedy, and our first ever Facebook Live feed of our Earth Day Ziraat Lodge, led by Shakur Don Johnson.

Abode Ambassadors used their discounts on attending these programs – learn more about Abode Ambassadors! Many Ambassadors also used their discounts on a wide range of new items in the Abode store – pins, window decals, mugs, t-shirts, and bandanas!

Abode Resident Nabila Mariana Evans also continues to bring the energy and spirit of the Abode off-campus in “Harmony in Worship” and “Love in Action” activities. We’ll share more about this and continuing opportunities soon!

This coming week, while we are hosting the Inayati Order’s Wisdom of the Prophets – Sufism and Judaism, we have our second Village Visit. This will be a time to welcome interested and curious seekers, along with our new khadims, to the Abode. A Community Potluck Monday, May 1st, will help introduce everyone to the larger community and the spirit of caring and fun that is a part of the Abode.

Emily has a list of upcoming events still open for registration, so read below and we look forward to seeing you!

Wings out, hearts up!
Ibrahím Pedriñán, M.Div.
Abode Director of Programs

Dear Friends,

Registration is still open for a number of upcoming programs!

April 26th
Wild Woman Project New Moon Circle
Amanda Salima McCall will lead this month’s circle to provide space for women to be themselves and grow to be their best selves. Gathering around the ideas of Sisterhood, Respect for the Earth, and Co-creation, circles will include Guided Meditation, Sharing, Intention Setting Ritual, and more. Click here to register.

May 5th – May 7th
Emerald Earth – An Alchemical Ziraat Retreat
In this weekend workshop participants will have the opportunity to attune to the sacred manuscript of Nature. Under the guidance of Kainat Felicia Norton and Muinuddin Charles Smith, participants will share in practices for cultivating the natural self, exploring the alchemy of the soul’s journey, and orienting more clearly to our unfolding purpose. Click here to register. Pre-program option involving Pir Zia’s Message classes and introduction to Eco-Sufism available in the registration.​

May 11th
Farm Class: Wood-Fired Oven Building with Evan Thaler-Null
In collaboration with Abode Farm CSA, the Abode continues its monthly farm classes under the guidance of Ecology Manager Evan Thaler-Null. This class is open to all who wish to reconnect with the rhythm of the earth and previous knowledge or experience is not required. This month’s class will focus on traditional building practices as we build an earthen wood-fired oven out of local materials at the Farm. Click here to register. Pre-program option involving Pir Zia’s Message classes and introduction to Eco-Sufism available in the registration.​

May 12th – 14th
Rasa Shastra with Netanel Miles-Yépez and Deepa Gulrukh Patel. This three-day program will explore the themes of love, intimacy, sex, and modern relations in the context of Rasa Shastra—a series of lessons given by Hazrat Inayat Khan on intimate relationships. Click here to register. Pre-program option involving Pir Zia’s Message classes and introduction to Eco-Sufism available in the registration.​

We hope you’ll join us for these wonderful events!

Many Blessings,

Emily Collins,
Abode Programs Assistant

Upcoming Week’s Events

Tuesday April 25th
– 6:00pm Community Dinner – Rezak Dining Room
– 7:00pm Traditions Class with Netanel Miles-Yépez – Meditation Hall
“Nafs” – This week, Abode Spiritual Director, Netanel, will teach on the “Nafs,” the animating force that takes many forms in our lives, using the classic Sufi text, the ‘Awarif al-Ma’arif of Shahab ad-Din Suhrawardi.

Wednesday April 26th
– 7:00pm Wild Woman Project New Moon Circle with Amanda Salima McCall – Meditation Hall

Thursday April 27th
– 6:00pm Community Dinner – Rezak Dining Room
– ***6:45pm SPECIAL CLASS (LiveStreamed) with Inayati Order Program – Arrive Early (seated by 6:45pm); Suggested Donation $10***
Thursday’s Message Class will be integrated with the program, Wisdom of the Prophets: Sufism & Judaism, where Abode Spiritual Director, Netanel Miles-Yépez, will teach with Rabbi Tirzah Firestone and Pir Zia Inayat-Khan.

Friday April 28th
– 7:30pm Dances of Universal Peace – Meditation Hall (open to all)

Friday April 28th – Sunday April 30th
– April Abode Village Visit

Sunday April 30th
– 11:00am Universal Worship – Meditation Hall
– 12:30pm Sunday Brunch – Rezak Dining Room

Please check our calendar and programs pages for an extended look at upcoming events and happenings. We look forward to being with you soon at the Abode!