Sufi Healing Circle of Atlanta events ~
Our Monthly 3rd-Sunday Gatherings:
Sunday, April 20, 2008, 2:00 to 4:30 pm:
Earth Day Celebration & Dances of Universal Peace
Join us as we celebrate Earth Day with an outdoor gathering featuring a Sufi Healing Circle
for Mother Earth, co-facilitated by Shekinah Cynthia Daniel & Hamza Darrell Grizzle;
a class on Sufi Thought #3 ("There is one Holy Book, the sacred manuscript of nature, the
only scripture which can enlighten the reader") led by Isa Donnie Ray;
a spiritual practice for connecting with Mother Earth, led by Raphaelite student Val Northcutt;
and a full hour of Dances of Universal Peace, led by Kathy & David Barnes and Tommy
Haywood. Come join us! Bring a blanket or beach towel for sitting and lying on the ground.
Location: Freedom Park in Little 5 Points (Atlanta)
Directions: Freedom Park is located just down the hill from the Little 5 Points district, at the
intersection of Moreland Avenue and Freedom Parkway. Exit I-75/85 downtown on Freedom
Parkway, bearing right at every fork; when it ends at Moreland Avenue, Freedom Park is in
front of you. Turn right and then immediately left on Druid Place, and park on the street.
We'll be meeting in a circle at the top of the hill - you'll see our prayer flags hanging from the
trees. (Feel free to bring your own prayer flags and banners to fly!)
Sunday, May 18, 2008, 2:00 to 4:00 pm
Sunday, June 22, 2008, 2:00 to 4:00 pm (our June meeting is on the 4th, not 3rd, Sunday)
Our regular Sunday meetings at the Cathedral continue with a Healing Circle, led by Hamza
Darrell Grizzle, and a class on Sufi Thought #4 (There is one Religion, the unswerving
progress in the right direction towards the ideal, which fulfills the life's purpose of every soul)
led by Isa Donnie Ray.
Location: Episcopal Cathedral of St. Philip
2744 Peachtree Road, Atlanta, GA 30305
Room 370 (upstairs, above Childs Hall)
Everyone is welcome and invited to attend!
Sufi Order International events ~
Monthly Sufi Order International classes
Sunday, March 30, 2008, at 2:00 pm (Note the date change - no class on April 6)
Sunday, May 4, 2008, at 2:00 pm
Sunday, June 1, 2008, at 2:00 pm
These ongoing classes are based primarily on the teachings of Pir-O-Murshid Inayat Khan as recorded in the esoteric papers. Pir Zia appointed a curriculum committee a few years ago, and the work of this committee has included a careful analysis of the Gatha and Githa papers, summarizing each paper and examining the thirty papers in a series for the suggestion of a developmental process. These summaries and suggestions are now available, and will be utilized in the development of the classes offered in Atlanta. The practice of Dikr (Remembrance) will also be included at the end of each class.
Classes are led by Sufi Order Representative Shekinah Cynthia Daniel,
in her family's home: 2159 Superior Place, Decatur, GA 30033
These monthly classes are open to all, and do not require an ongoing commitment, but regular attendance will benefit the process for all. Please call or email for more information, and/or directions: 678-768-9512 or cynthia@heartandwings.com
Other events of interest ~
(not sponsored by the Sufi Healing Circle of Atlanta, but very highly recommended!)
Dances of Universal Peace at Fair Oaks, in Hogansville, Georgia:
April 12th, at Tommy Haywood's house - 6:30 pm (contact David & Kathy for directions)
May 31st, in Hogansville - 3:30 pm through the evening
June 21st , in Hogansville - Saturday evening Zikr and Dinner with Murshida Mariam Baker and
Sarmad Bernstein - open to the public
or 706-637-5431 or 706-637-8486.
The Dances of Universal Peace are simple, meditative, joyous, multi-cultural circle dances that use sacred phrases, chants, music, and movements from the many traditions of the earth to touch the spiritual essence within ourselves and others. Based on the work begun in the late 60’s by Samuel L. Lewis, they promote peace and integration within individuals and groups worldwide. There are no performers nor audience – new arrivals and old hands form the circle together. And, no prior experience is necessary!
Links of Interest:
an interfaith meta-movement founded by Himayat Inayati,
former leader of the Sufi Healing Order
books, music, and gifts from the Sufi Order bookstore
the excellent and inspiring new book by Musawwir Phillip Gowin
EmergentSpirit ~ interspiritual classes and workshops in the Atlanta area
Sufi events and Dances of Universal Peace in Charlotte, North Carolina
includes information on Sufi events throughout the Southeast
the Sufi community in Sarasota, Florida, led by Shahabuddin David Less
Click here for info about the Raphaelite Work Atlanta Group
Pir Zia's Visit to Baroda, India:
When Pir Zia returned from India in March 2005 he spoke in a Sunday class at The Abode about his experience of pageantry in Baroda. He was inspired by the combination of sacred religious ceremony, community creativity and involvement, the gaiety and excitement of the event, and its cultural richness. That talk is ready for you to download or listen to on your computer. Please go to this link: http://mail.sufiorder.org/~pirtalks/BarodaVisit.html
This is not a private link. Please feel free to share this with anyone you think might be interested. This is a downloadable audio file (37 minutes and 22 seconds long) in mp3 format.
Pir Zia's practices and teachings can be found online:
The Sufi Healing Circle of Atlanta now has an email discussion group, called Sufi Atlanta.
Discuss spiritual practices and keep current with upcoming Sufi classes, retreats, Zikrs, Universal Worship Services, and other related events.
Contact Information:
Questions about the Sufi Order of Atlanta should be directed to our SOI Atlanta Representative,Shekinah Cynthia Daniel, 678-768-9512 or cynthia@heartandwings.com
Please address comments and suggestions about the Healing Circle or the website to the websufi, Hamza Darrell Grizzle, 678-642-3213 or grizzle220@yahoo.com
Sufi Healing Circle of Atlanta
P.O. Box 655
Marietta, GA 30061
