The Kinship Activity: A Time of Transition As this year approaches its end, we offer a reflection and appreciation of what the Kinship activity has undertaken during the past few years. Rabia Povich led this activity in North America for the Inayatiyya over the past five years with dedication, innovation, positive energy, and grace. In thisContinue reading “Kinship Connection Newsletter – December 2024”
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Kinship Connection Newsletter – August 2024
Earth Responder Retreat in Nature September 27-29, 2024 During this time of ecological crisis, we ask ourselves – how can we respond to the suffering and disruption of eco-systems? We are drawn together to increase our capacity to provide support and restoration to ecosystems and communities impacted by climate change. We can learn qualities ofContinue reading “Kinship Connection Newsletter – August 2024”
Kinship Connection Newsletter – April 2024
In this issue— New Kinship Discussion Group! Kinship support for Sufi Remembrance The Science of Belonging – Nur Azad Nayaz-Sister-Brotherhood – From our European Kinship family A prayer for the Holy Land New Kinship Discourse We invite you to join a new online Kinship forum beginning on April 8th. This dedicated Discourse assembly offers aContinue reading “Kinship Connection Newsletter – April 2024”
New Social Justice Book Group – Begins March 18, 2024
The Sufi message warns humanity to know life better and to achieve freedom in life; it warns humanity to accomplish what it considers good, just, and desirable, and before every action, to note its consequences by studying the situation, by judging one’s own attitude, by studying beforehand the method which one adopts to act inContinue reading “New Social Justice Book Group – Begins March 18, 2024”
Hope Project Update – December 2023
Below are excerpts from the December 2023 edition of the Hope Project Newsletter. You are invited to view the full edition here. Photo: English language & personality development Dear friends, It’s a true joy to see the snowball effect our work has had in Nizamuddin Basti and our Trans-Yamuna communities. With every new person weContinue reading “Hope Project Update – December 2023”
Hope Project Update
Below are excerpts from the July 2023 edition of the Hope Project Newsletter. You are invited to view the full edition here. Photo: Huts for KIDS IN NATURE The Hope Project’s Kids in Nature Project originated to provide the children with the opportunity of practical exposure to nature. Facilitated by their teachers and trainers, the kidsContinue reading “Hope Project Update”
Building EarthResponders
Many of us long for a way to integrate our spiritual practice and life with our deep concern for the ecological crisis that is upon us, with its attendant challenges and losses. We want to find creative ways to serve in these difficult times – to support those in grieving, offer hope where there isContinue reading “Building EarthResponders”
Earthquake Of The Century
by Zibanur The way of life and cultural codes that dominated Asia Minor with the appearance of Göbeklitepe on the world stage in 11,000 B.C. formed the genetics of today’s Turkish people. The region has been shaken by strong earthquakes from time to time, and natural disasters such as earthquakes and droughts have led toContinue reading “Earthquake Of The Century”
The Abrahamic Reunion: Twenty years of Deep Kinship
Reflections on my third Pilgrimage to the Holy Land by Zakir-Amin Ron Povich. In early December 2022, I had the privilege of traveling to Israel and Palestine with The Abrahamic Reunion. The Abrahamic Reunion is an inspiration that came to our beloved friend on our path, Shahabuddin Less, over five decades ago when Murshid SamContinue reading “The Abrahamic Reunion: Twenty years of Deep Kinship”
Environmental Justice Film Discussion
“Mossville: When Great Trees Fall” Sunday, March 26, 7 pm Eastern / 4 pm Pacific (please calculate your local time). ZOOM LINK Join us for this one-hour program – an opportunity to share impressions and reflections on our selected film. In preparation, you are asked to view and consider the film prior to the program date.Continue reading “Environmental Justice Film Discussion”