Village View – Week of August 1
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Upcoming Events
Farming of the Heart: Bridging Nature & Spirit
Sunday, August 8 | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM ET
Using practices of farming as a deeply integrated metaphor for all we plan, sow, and harvest in our lives, this workshop will offer a relaxed time to envision how we can each work with and support the earth to make it a better place for ourselves, our loved ones, and future generations.
Through the context of Ziraat, a nature- and farming-based concentration practiced internationally, we will work with the elements of earth, air, fire, and water to bring us closer to the natural energies in the “gardens” we plant in the soil as well as in our hearts and minds.
This workshop will be of interest to those who farm, garden, parent, teach, or create in any way who wish to soulfully connect with nature. All are welcome.
- Nature Meditations
- Centering Walks
- Discussion and Sharing
Presented by Practitioners:
Shakur Don Johnson, Nizam Ellen Ash, and Michaelann Murphy
Cost: $20 (cash or check only please)
Parking: 65 Chairfactory Road, New Lebanon, NY
Meet at the pond, a five-minute walk beyond the farm fields.
A hearty soup, salad, bread, lemonade, and water will be provided.
Shelter will be available in case of rain.
Contact Shakur Don Johnson at djohnson12125@gmail.com with questions or to register.
Message Class
Thursday, August 9 | 7:00 PM ET
Join us for this week’s Message Class, led by Nur Gale!
Weekly Message Classes, held every Thursday, are free and open to all. Use this Zoom Link with password: 119393
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Universal Worship
Sunday, August 15 | 11:00 AM ET
Join us for August’s Universal Worship!
Universal Worship is held the third Sunday of each month.
Use this Zoom link with password: 472313
Inayatiyya Labor Day Retreat: Together Again
September 5, 2021
Labor Day Retreat Moving Online:
Due to the Delta variant, and the uncertainty this creates for people, the Inayatiyya will wait until 2022 to gather at the Abode again, inshallah.
Instead, they are moving our annual Labor Day Retreat to a one-day online program to be held Sunday, September 5, 2021.
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If you registered for the Labor Day Retreat scheduled for the Abode September 2-6, 2021, the Inayatiyya will refund your money right away. If you would like to join us virtually that Sunday, details will be made available very soon.
Upcoming Autumn Offerings from the Pir Vilayat Center!
Upgrading the Software of the Multiverse
Science and Mysticism: The Influence of Pir Vilayat Khan
A Zoom Webinar with Ivan Raqib Ickovits & Don Azar Baksh Weiner
Saturday, September 18, 2021
Light Upon a Light ~ The Way of Illumination
Teachings of Pir Vilayat Khan on Light
A Zoom Webinar with Amida Cary & Yaqin Aubert
Saturday, October 9, 2021
More details coming soon!