Remember, remember - Potluck dinner and Zikr Allah December 28 at Zawiyya al Mu'min!

Potluck meal beginning at 6, Zikr Allah at 7:30-

no experience expected only love of the Divine Being

every moment

a voice

out of this world

calls on our soul

to wake up and rise

this soul of ours

is like a flame

with more smoke than light

blackening our vision

letting no light through

lessen the smoke and

more light brightens your house

the house you dwell in now

and the abode

you'll eventually move to

now my precious soul

how long are you going to

waste yourself

in this wandering journey

can't you hear the voice

can't you use your swifter wings

and answer the call

-- Translation by Nader Khalili

"Rumi, Fountain of Fire"

Cal-Earth Press, 1994

Use your swifter wings and answer the call, join us for zikr at Zawiyya al Mu'min, 1000 Urlin Ave. Apt. 1507, Grandview Heights OH 43212
Call 488-3337, 446-3337 or e-mail hilal1001@sbcglobal.net for information or directions.

Global Peace Celebration, New Year's Eve

A Special Peace-Full New Year's Eve with the Dances of Universal Peace Global Peace Celebration Monday evening, December 31, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
On New Year's Eve Dances of Universal Peace groups around the globe link together in shared celebrations towards global peace. Again this year Munira Elizabeth Reed and others from our local group and beyond will offer another special peace focus earlier in the evening:

Aramaic Lord's Prayer Cycle Chants and body prayers to the lines of the Aramaic Prayer. A special event towards peace within and without, 5:00-6:15 p.m. Gathering time and orientation to those new to this prayer or zikr cycle will be at 4:45 p.m. Come for a peace-filled New Year's Eve.Join in either one or both of these programs. No prior experience required. (Still time to make it to other parties for later evening celebrations!)

Come to one part or two or all:

• 4:45 - 5:00 p.m. - Orientation to those new to the Aramaic Prayer Cycle
• 5:00 - 6:15 p.m. - Aramaic Prayer Cycle
• 6:15 - 7:00 p.m. - Heavy hors d'oeuvres and holiday snacks. Those who wish can bring something to share. No obligation to bring anything but oneself however!
• 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. - Dances of Universal Peace Global Peace Celebration. Joining with Dance Circles and others who work for peace around the globe for a peace concentration!
• 8:30 p.m. - More visiting around refreshments, or depart for quiet evenings at home, or move on to other parties!

Everyone welcome. All dances, simple circle dances, are taught. No experience required, just an open and willing attitude. Children are welcome in the dance circle. No charge. Donations appreciated towards space rental.

Columbus Mennonite Church, 35 Oakland Park Avenue, Columbus, OH 43214( Just east of High St. in Clintonville, one block north of North Broadway)

For more information contact Mary Jo Marraffa at 614-436-0866

Reminder: Universal Worship, December 9

It's been a couple of weeks since I announced this so I thought a reminder was in order. Universal Worship Dec. 9, potluck lunch afterward, please come! ( if you check the blog it has directions and description etc.)
Hilal