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Fall 2009
A retreat with Abraham and Halima Sussman and Yasmin Haut. Sufi practices, Dances of Universal Peace, living in nature and community. Sponsored by Central PA Dances of Universal Peace and Shalem Center at Camp Happy Valley, Fairfield, Pennsylvania. Click the title above for flyer and registration.
- Dances of Universal Peace are held monthly at the Columbus Mennonite Church the second Saturday night of the month. 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Suggested donation of $7-12; all are welcome even without donation. Children welcome to join the circle with accompanying parent or caretaker.
- October 10 - Many Paths to the One
- November 14 - Joys of Harvest
For more information contact: Tasnim Thallia Blight at centralohiosufi@yahoo.com or phone 614.486.9530 (at least two days prior to the date you are interested in).
- Music Attunement Session - For dance leaders, dance leaders-in-training, musicians, and advanced dancers. Held prior to monthly dance sessions for attunement to the theme, dances, and walks that will be led. Times and places announced via email each month. For more information, contact Munira Elizabeth Reed.
- March 9 and 23
- April 13 and 27
- May 11 and 25
- November 2-11 - Abwoon Resource Center events at Lutheridge Conference Center, near Asheville, NC.
The office will be closed during these dates as our staff are working at these events. Messages for the office can be left at 614-441-9773.
- November 3-6 - Abwoon Interspiritual Program, USA Group #2, Module 4
Module 4: Genesis Now! The Original Meditation of the Aramaic Jesus and the Traditions of Creation Spirituality.
Deepening and leadership retreat for those interested in sharing meditation, Dance and spiritual practice related to the shared creation tradition articulated in the books The Genesis Meditations and Desert Wisdom in the context of building interspiritual communities and ministry, as well as retreat work. This includes especially the Genesis cycle of dances/chants (published on the CD Beginnings) and the Genesis daylong retreat. It also includes deepening for those wanting to establish a personal spiritual practice with this material. The three-year course also includes leadership training in body prayer, contemplation, chant, voice, walking meditation and the Dances of Universal Peace connected to this work. See full description of the program in the Abwoon newsletter and online. This retreat may be open to a limited number participants who are not enrolled in the entire three-year leadership program. Prior reading and an application form are required.
- November 6-8 -Public Workshop: The Way of Renewal: Healing Pathways of the Heart
This public workshop led by Sufi Murshid Saadi Neil Douglas-Klotz, Ph.d. will select healing resources from the rich treasure of the "pathways of the heart" found in the Sufi practice of the 99 Beautiful Names. For several decades, Saadi has specialised in adapting ancient Sufi practices to the everyday challenges of modern life, and in 2005 produced a new translation of these practices in The Sufi Book of Life (Penguin USA). The focus for this workshop will be on the many pathways that deal with strength, renewal, releasing, trust, being at home in the body, and increasing clarity in relationship with one's inner healing guidance. As resources we will use chant, heart meditation, walking meditation, body prayer, whirling and other forms of sacred movement and body awareness. The retreat aims to guide participants through a process that promotes freedom, growth and joy along with better understanding of oneself and others.
- November 8-11 - Abwoon Interspiritual Leadership Program, USA Group #1, Module #6
Module 6: Sufi Pathways: A Model for Interspiritual Work
Deepening and leadership retreat for those interested in sharing meditation, Dance and spiritual practice related to the Sufi tradition in the context of building interspiritual communities and ministry, as well as retreat work. This includes especially the material articulated in the books The Sufi Book of Life and The Tent of Abraham and emphases on the Service of Elemental Peace, the Elemental Heart Healing Meditations, and leadership of Sufi chant and walking meditation. It also includes deepening for those wanting to establish a personal spiritual practice with this material. The three-year course also includes leadership training in body prayer, contemplation, chant, voice, walking meditation and the Dances of Universal Peace connected to this work.
Because this group is near the end of a three and a half year training, no further applicants will be accepted for specific modules for the remainder of the modules.
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Winter 2009-2010
December, January, February
Vacation Notice:
Rev. Elizabeth A. Reed, Ph.D., the Executive Director of Shalem Center and the Abwoon Resource Center, will be on vacation from February 26 - March 6.
Amy Alwood, our administrative assistant will be in the office during her regular schedule (not in on Thursdays).
- Dances of Universal Peace are held monthly at the Columbus Mennonite Church the second Saturday night of the month. 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Suggested donation of $7-12; all are welcome even without donation. Children welcome to join the circle with accompanying parent or caretaker.
- December 12 - Coming of the Light
- January 9 - Freedom of the Spirit
- February 6 - Welcome to the Goddess
(please note: February date is the first, not the usual second, Saturday of the month due to church conflict.)
For more information contact: Tasnim Thallia Blight at centralohiosufi@yahoo.com or phone 614.486.9530 (at least two days prior to the dances date you are interested in).
- December 20 - Winter Solstice Celebration of Light - A heart-opening interactive gathering of ritual, song and music at Summit United Methodist Church. Click here for details.
- December 31 - New Year's Eve Celebration
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Join Columbus Dances of Universal Peace in a peace-full celebration to enter the new year! Led by Munira Elizabeth Reed. Chant and move with an expansive, mystical translation of the Lord's Prayer that will bring new consciousness to older and more limited forms. Click here for more details.
- Music Attunement Session - For dance leaders, dance leaders-in-training, musicians, and advanced dancers. Held prior to monthly dance sessions for attunement to the theme, dances, and walks that will be led. Times and places announced via email each month. For more information, contact Munira Elizabeth Reed.
- December 8 and 22
- January 13 and 27
- February 10 and 24
- February 13 - Dancing the Middle Eastern Goddess Wheel of the Year - Led by Munira Elizabeth Reed. To be held 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Athens, Ohio. Details forthcoming and will be posted here when available.
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Spring 2010
March, April, May
For more information contact: Tasnim Thallia Blight at centralohiosufi@yahoo.com or phone 614.486.9530 (at least two days prior to the dances date you are interested in).
- Music Attunement Session - For dance leaders, dance leaders-in-training, musicians, and advanced dancers. Held prior to monthly dance sessions for attunement to the theme, dances, and walks that will be led. Times and places announced via email each month. For more information, contact Munira Elizabeth Reed.
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Looking Ahead:
We look forward to our annual Solstice Ritual, the Elemental Peace Ritual, June 2010.
Held at Whetstone Park, this ritual focuses upon the healing for the earth and celebrates the indigenous wisdom given to us from the six continents of planet Earth.
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