Spiritual Liberty Class Tue's & Zikr Thur's 7:30pm
Tuesday Night Class
Sep 8 Zaid
Sep 15 Tara
Sep 24 Casey
Zikr
Sep 3 Pam
Sep 10 Jessica
Sep 17 Arsalaan
Sep 26 Casey
Universal Worship
Sept 13 Group organized by Dan Duggan for Hejirat Day
Sept 20 Saddiq Gonzalez
Sept 27 Mahbood Seligman
Oct 4 Children's Universal Worship with Jessica Bromby
Sunday Rumi Classes will be held in Northport for the foreseeable future - Please contact Arsalaan Douglas Fay at dharps@juno.com / (941) 445-2208
Songs From The Heart with Jessica and Akbar is on break for the summer. Stay tuned for the next meeting of Songs From The Heart.
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Rising Tide Community Workparty
Sept 12th, 8:30am-12:30pm
Hejirat Day Universal Worship with All Cherags
Sunday, Sept 13th, 10:30am - 11:30am
Sept 19th, 8:00 - 9:30pm
Children's Universal Worship
Oct 4, 10:30am - 11:30am, with Jessica, Akbar & Friends
Tuesdays, Oct 6th - December 8th, 10am - 11:30am
Pre-registration Required - No Drop-ins
Women's Meditation Circle Fall 2015 Schedule Begins
- October 9 - New Moon - Christy Perry with the Sisters of Sound: Crystal & Tibetan Bowls & Gongs
- October 23 - Full Moon - Zan Benham: Shamanic Journey to Mother Earth
Know Thyself: An Exploration Of The Within
Pir Zia: November 13 - 15, 2015
Contact rtiseminars@comcast.net for information
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Rising Tide Community Work Party
Come on, roll up them sleeves, and pitch in!
Saturday September 12th, 8:30am - 12:30pm
Drop in whenever you can
Free bagels & cream cheese and Coffee
Plenty of free work, too!
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Please join us for a special UW Service to commemorate Hejirat Day, the day that Inayat Khan left India with the message of the prophets in his heart, heading to the West.
This is a day to remember the moment, the movement, the momentum, and the feeling of that message of unity - the message of spiritual connection that pervades all beings, all religions, all nations, and all spheres - which lives in every heart, and which is the true heritage of humanity.
Opening greeting/remarks and
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Movie Night At Rising Tide
Saturday, September 19th, 8-9:30pm
Free Popcorn!! + Discussion with Akbar & Jessica about Grandmother Rose, who has given us a chant for the birthing of new consciousness in the world that we will share with the group
ROSE PERE on the Maori Way The life mission of Maori elder Dr. Rangimarie Turuki Rose Pere has been to preserve and perpetuate the wisdom of the Maori Way and their uniquely respectful relationship to all living things. One trait that Pere says is prized among their people is their historical ability to use sight and intuition to navigate through life. Her book, Te Wheke: A Celebration Of Infinite Wisdom, is an introduction to Maori teachings, which go back over 12,000 years. Rose's consultancy, Ao Ako, focuses on global learning, and she is a Director of the Four Winds Foundation - an international body that works with indigenous and non-indigenous people.
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October 4 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am (& Every 1st Sunday of the Month)
Children's Universal worship Parents and Children and all are welcome !!! (Love Donation To Support Rising Tide) Lighting candles from all the faiths in the world in song and celebrating in the light of Love and Friendship Songs and stories and dances Snacks Honoring the Divine Child Hosted by Jessica Bromby |
Know Thyself: An Exploration of the Within
with Pir Zia Inayat Khan,
Spiritual Head of the Sufi Order International
November 13 - 15th, 2015
before Nov. 1st, $225 after.
Know Thyself: An Exploration of the Within
Within us lies an infallible sense of guidance that leads us to happiness, and that may be called Divine in its truest meaning. Our difficulty lies in turning away from the distractions and the noise of the external world so that we can learn to recognize that voice.
Contact: RTISeminars@comcast.net
Can you host someone? Please write to path1234@comcast.net
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- Fall Fundraiser for Parliament Of Religions: $18,000 - Donate Here - 2015 Interfaith Iftar Event Video
- Subscribe to regular Abrahamic Reunion News & Updates
- Front Page Article in the Jerusalem Post
- Tabgha Event Recap @ Burned Church of Loaves & Fishes
Fall Fundraiser for Parliament Of World's Religions: $18,000
(Excerpt from a forthcoming letter from Shahabuddin David Less):
"Next month, with your support, we are bringing 16 members of the Abrahamic Reunion to the Parliament of World's Religions in Salt Lake City. Why so many? The world needs to see that there are human beings that are relating to each other in a loving and peaceful way. The world needs to see that peace is possible in the Holy Land, and these people are living examples of what can be.
In most of our lives there are very few chances to make a major difference on the world stage. This group stands a good chance of making that major difference. We need $18,000 quickly to cover the remainder of the costs of bringing people here for the Parliament.
2015 Annual Interfaith Iftar Event Video
Subscribe To Regular Abrahamic Reunion News!
Friends - In an effort to consolidate our mailing lists, please subscribe to our regular news updates that come out through the Abrahamic Reunion.
Front Page Article in the Jerusalem Post Features AR
(Click The Image To Read The Whole Article)
Solidarity Visit To Tabgha: Prayers At The Burned Monastery - August Event Report
On August 20, the Abrahamic Reunion (AR) came for an interfaith solidarity visit to the monastery and Church of the Multiplication of the Loaves and Fishes at Tabgha, on the northern shore of the Sea of Galilee. We were 35 people, Jews, Christians, Muslims and Druze, Israelis from Jerusalem and the Galilee, Palestinians from Nablus, Jericho and Bethlehem.
In an arson attack there on June 18th, part of the monastery was torched by Jewish extremists in a hate crime. This an important holy place for Christianity where according to tradition, Jesus fed a crowd of 5000 with just five loaves of bread and two fish.
 In the main sanctuary, German Benedictine Father Mathias Karl welcomed us. He shared that many groups had come since the arson attack. Though many donations have come in from Jewish groups worldwide, they are holding off on re-building, expecting that compensation for the 5 million Euro cost will come from Israel's Finance Ministry. Now a victim, Father Mathias acknowledged that in its history the Church has it's share of sins too.
Father Mathias shared the history of the building, about the modern wood and stone structure built in the 80's on top of the original Byzantine era mosaic floors that had recently been excavated, and the story of the miracle of multiplication that happened there.
Rabbi Mordechai Zeller from Maale Gilboa yeshiva came up to the Father and shared this teaching: "Standing in this sacred place... try to remember that when living a spiritual existence, even our physical possessions can connect to the infinite, the eternal, as did the two fish and the five loaves of bread, that fed thousands of people.
Multiplication can be a difficult thing. One match can start a fire that can burn down a whole forest, a church, a home, or a family. The fire of one's faith can lead to religious fervor, or to zeal, hatred and violence.
Yet we must believe, that the same is true for our acts of kindness, and deeds of compassion. That they too, like a match lit in a dark room, will illuminate, spread, grow and multiply until even two lovers, and five believers will satisfy thousands of people, who are angry, sad and ever so hungry for the good word of God."
Father Mathias took us outside to see the main part of the Benedictine monastery destroyed in the arson attack. He showed us where the fire started, and had spread, destroying the library and other rooms. Sheikh Ghassan Manasra spoke about our work uniting Abraham's family as the best response to acts of religiously motivated violence. Rabbi Yakov Drori from Tsfat condemned the arson saying, "what they did here was against everyone, against the sovereignty of the State of Israel".
Elana Rozenman spoke about how the women of the AR work to strengthen the truth of our religions - and how the arsonists expressed a false religion that has nothing to do with true Judaism.
Siham Halabi, a Druze woman leader, had brought groups of Druze women before to visit the church, she promised to return with more Druze visitors, and offered to help with reconstruction.
Sheikh Abdel Salaam Manasra spoke about the importance of educating the youth to the path of peace.
We then joined hands held high in two circles, the inner circle women, the outer circle men, in a powerful healing prayer of unity and solidarity with our Benedictine friends. Rev. Daniel Aqleh from Bethlehem, Sheikh Ghassan Manasra, and Eliyahu, then each offered prayers for healing and peace.
In a powerful moment Rabbi Mordechai Zeller (after sharing that we that we blow the shofar during this Hebrew month, Elul, to awaken our soul) blew his shofar. Elana Rozenman writes: "The shofar blasts pierced the burnt surroundings of the church with a clarion call for peace among ourselves and our religions."
We then went to the hall where a line from a Hebrew prayer, "and the idols will be cut off" had been spray-painted as hate graffiti. We asked, can't zealousness that leads to burning down a holy place be a form of idolatry? A Catholic volunteer showed us the "Beit Noah" nature retreat center on the monastery grounds where groups of Arab and Jewish youth with disabilities come for healing. There we gathered for cold drinks and a group photo...
Shalom, Salaam, Eliyahu McLean, and Sheikh Ghassan Manasra, co-directors, Abrahamic Reunion Thanks to Benedictine Father Mathias for hosting us Thanks to the Abrahamic Reunion USA and the German Global Hope Fund for their support. 
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RISING TIDE COMMUNITY KINSHIP NOTICES
For it is the same bridget that connects two souls in the world, which, once built, becomes the path to God.
- HIK
Welcome home to our beloved Shahabuddin and Anna Purina who will be rejoining us September 1st, for a week before their tour to the Himalayas.
Ya Fatah and congratulations to Shams and Rebecca/Zakira who were married august 20th. Please continue to hold Tajali and her family in your hearts and prayers. Tajali's 12 year old granddaughter Natalie passed away suddenly the end of July. Deep Gratitude to all the helpers at the RTI workday sat august 30th. Our home is beautified and blessed by your work. Dilsha, Nashoma Vallerie, Katy Basira and Nur are settling into their new homes in Sarasota and have become a part of our RTI family. If you don't know these beautiful spirits please introduce yourself and welcome them home. Jessica and Akbar will be joining Devi Tide and several indigenous grandmothers traveling through the SW 1st Nations reservations - they are raising money and could use your support in the Indiegogo campaign starting September 12th - Details click here. Our prayers are with Christalle, who has entered hospice. She wishes for a Sufi transition, and would love any visitors, zikrs, or services in her home. Contact Jenna Norwood: jenna@superchargeme.com Happy September birthdays to Jessica, Tara, and Karuna.
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Live Stream Tuesday Night Classes
Please tune in when you are able - the class will be posted and left online for some time if you're not able to attend at the same synchronized time as the class.
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Rising Tide Hosted Weekly/Monthly Offerings
Healing Circle - weekly from 7:00 - 7:15pm at Rising Tide.
Class usually led by Kismet Weeber - by donation.
Quest for Spiritual Liberty Classs Weekly at 7:30pm.
Livestream Link for Tuesday Night Classes: https://new.livestream.com/accounts/3116574/events/3109278 WED
Zikr Circle 7:30 PM The group gathered in the Zikr circle join together to chant the attributes of God in rememberance. We hope you will take this opportunity to infuse the Zkr circle with your energy, and join us as we all move forward personally and collectively. Those new to this profound and joyful practice are always welcome, as are longtime devotees. (If you are new to Rising Tide or new to Zikr, speak with a community member or email Casey at caseybledsoe@gmail.com if you have questions.). Your donation is appreciated.
FRI
Dances of Universal Peace - As Posted
Women's Meditation Group NEXT MEDITATION: Doors open at 6:30 pm & closed at 7 pm when meditation starts All women are invited to attend the Women's Meditation Circle offered twice a
month on the Friday evenings closest to the New Moon and Full Moons. Starting it's 10th Year Anniversary, the meditations are offered for the harmony and raising of human consciousness. Meditations are varied and include guided visualization, Kirtan chanting, Sound with Gongs or Crystal Bowls, Drumming and Silence. An experienced leader is chosen to lead each gathering. Each woman brings her unique practices along with rich perspectives to the group. DONATIONS: Rising Tide is the "home" of the Women's Meditation Circle. It is due to the commitment and generosity of the center that we are able to use it on Friday evenings. A donation of $10 is suggested - more if you can, less if you can't. All donations are tax deductible. Checks can be made payable to Rising Tide. FALL 2015 Schedule
October 9 - New Moon - Christy Perry with the Sisters of Sound: Crystal & Tibetan
Bowls & Gongs
October 23 - Full Moon - Zan Benham: Shamanic Journey to Mother Earth
November 6 - New Moon - Jo Mooy: Crystals of Light Journey
November 20 - Full Moon - Cheryl Chaffee: Kirtan Chanting with Barbara Gail on Drums
December 4 - New Moon - Ruth Fishel: Guided Buddhist Mindfulness
December 20 - Full Moon - Winter Solstice with Barbara Gail & DrumRise (a drumming collective) at South Lido Beach State Park
WINTER 2016 Schedule - 10th Anniversary Year
January 8 - New Moon - Patricia Cockerill: 10th Anniversary Meditation
January 22 - Full Moon - Patricia Walsh: The Feminine Aspects of Venus
February 5 - New Moon - Barbara Gail: Women's Drumming Circle
February 19 - Full Moon - Gen Demo: Invocation to Prajnaparamita
March 11 - New Moon - Wendy Cooper: Animal Spirit Communications
March 25 - Spring Equinox - Linda Maree: The Waters of Anahita
April 8 - New Moon - Surapsari: Balinese Meditation
April 22 - Full Moon - Gail Swanson: Earth Day Inspired Meditation
"If every child in the world were taught to meditate we would eliminate violence
in one generation." His Holiness the Dalai Lama
For more information contact Jo Mooy at 941-355-1414.
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Universal Worship 10:30 am
The Universal Worship celebrates the unity of all religious faiths on one altar by lighting candles to represent the diversity of faiths and offering prayers to honor all religions. A Cherag (from the Persian word for 'lamp') facilitates this service.
Songs of the Heart - Last Sunday of the Month, 7-8pm
Bring songs and instruments to share - we will use sound and song to open our hearts and express our souls. If you can talk you can sing! Chants, kirtans, zikrs, hymns, gospel tunes, spiritual songs, and more. With Akbar Chris Miller & Jessica Bromby - contact molten.ink@gmail.com / (941) 993-9994 for details. This Class on Hiatus for the summer.
Rumi Class Sun 3:30PM - 5:00 This group meets 1st, 3rd Sunday of every month. Arsalaan Doug Fay is the coordinator dharps@juno.com. Sunday Rumi Classes will be held in Northport for the foreseaable future - Please contact Arsalaan Douglas Fay at dharps@juno.com / (941) 445-2208
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Other Classes held at the Rising Tide Building
A Reiki III Master Share
7-9pm (3rd Wednesday)
An Open Invitation Reiki III Masters of all lineages
Rev. Zan Benham Zan@woman-spirit.com
See the Rising Tide Building Calender
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Mindful Yoga for Arthritis with Surapsari
Improve your Joint Health through Yoga
10 Weekly Course
Tuesdays, 10:00-11:30
October 6, 13, 20, 27November 3, 10, 17, 24December 1,8 Pre-registration is required by September 29.
This gentle therapeutic yoga class is for anyone who is dealing with cranky joints. It aims to ease arthritic symptoms, improve range of motion, and strengthen the muscles around the joints. All the standing poses can be done in a chair. Various modifications and props are offered to make every pose and movement accessible to every participant
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