UPCOMING FAITH HOUSE EVENTS IN NYC:
Saturday, December 6
Holy Journey: Hajj and Eid al-AdhaNOTE: This will be a special and expanded program (3pm to 7pm) so plan to come early and leave late! You can still choose to come as usual (only for the Living Room gathering from 4pm to 6pm), but why would you miss a great party with God, the way they used to do them in the old times!(Subud Chelsea Center, 230 W 29th St)
Facilitator: Juliet Rabia GentileDiscussion. Musical Performance. Prayer. Song. Poetry. We are bringing
together many threads, communities and individuals falling under the
banner of Islam. We will celebrate the richness and
diversity of voices in New York City, as well as entering the sacred
space of this holy time, bridging intra-religious gaps and creating a
safe space for diverse groups of seekers for enlightened ritual and
in-depth discussion. And all of this with our Jewish, Christian, and all other brothers and sisters as our guests!
3:00pm A roundtable discussion led by Sam Aboelela & Kristen Zahra
Sands of the
Community of Progressive Muslims3:45pm Opening Sacred Space: Prayer, Poetry & Song
4:00pm "Holy Journey: Hajj and Eid-al-Adha" Living Room Gathering This program with exceptional guest artists and speakers will
introduce
you to the depth and beauty of one of the most
important holy days in
the Islamic calendar. Guest
speakers/performers include: Haale, Dr. Andrew Vidich &
TAMIR, Shaykha Fariha al-Jerrahi, Maisah Sobaihi ... and more 5:30pm Refreshments
6:00pm Dhikrullah (a Sufi religious ceremony of Remembering) with the
Nur Ashki Jerrahi tariqat & friends
Come and whirl your life around your heart where God dwells!
December 13, Sat. 4 pm
Season of Waiting: Advent(Subud Chelsea Center, 230 W 29th St)
Facilitator: Bowie Snodgrass
December 20, Sat. 4 pm
Festivities of Light: Channukah (Subud Chelsea Center, 230 W 29th St)
Facilitator: Jill Minkoff
December 27, Sat. 4 pm
Angels and Spirit Guides(Subud Chelsea Center, 230 W 29th St)
Facilitator: Jill Minkoff
January 3, Sat. 3 pm
Marriage Blessing of Bowie Snodgrass & George Mathew(Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine, 1047 Amsterdam Ave.)
NOTE: The Faith House community is warmly invited to this celebration, which will be a traditional Episcopal (Christian) wedding blessing in the newly re-opened Cathedral at 3 pm, followed by a light reception. RSVPs appreciated, but not required:
www.georgeandbowiewedding.com2009 Living Room gatherings will commence on Saturday, January 10.
Faith House
Habitat for Humanity Sunday in December:
TBACoordinator: Sammer Aboelela
Find out more about our weekly Saturday 4pm
Living Room gatherings.
