July 13 - Universal Worship
with Zubeida Kruger. This morning we will experience the
Universal Worship service of Pir O Murshid Hazrat Inayat
Khan. After receiving this inspiration in the early 20th
century, Inayat Khan initiated ministers called Cherags
to offer the message of Universalism far and wide.The
message of God in all forms is honored on a single altar.
It was this ritual and its intent that inspired Murshid
Samuel Lewis to birth the Dances of Universal Peace as
a living altar with the same purpose. "Breath" will
be the theme of this mornings service lead by Zubeida.
She was initiated into the Sufi Order of the West by
Pir Vilayat Khan in 1976 and she has served as a representative
and teacher of the Sufi path in Boulder for over 30 years.
July 20 - Due to annual repairs and maintenance at the
Senior Center, there will be no meeting of SpiritKeepers
this morning.
July 27 - The Silence in Between
with Rev. Timothy Dobson. Interiority is not a real word,
but it is a real space, a real experience. Murshid Samuel
Lewis is quoted as saying that the silence following
the dance is the most important. What is possible during
a time of gestation? This morning, we will explore the
time/space of interiority in a "seshin- like" format,
by experiencing specific dances followed by seated meditation
and reflection via mindful conversation. Christine Tulis
of "Sound Temple Music and Healing Arts" will
be our guest musician providing harp music as transition
around our process. If you have a sitting practice, bring
your favorite cushion. Backjacks and chairs will also
be available.
August 10 - Be Heard By the Other Side - Using Stories
to Build Bridges
with Sondra Singer and Linda Jacobson. This special workshop
will deal with how personal stories, folktales and myths
illustrate larger issues. Applied storytelling in action
can help us build bridges between seeming antagonists as
well as between our cause and the public at large. This
workshop was well received at the recent Rocky Mountain
Storytellers' Conference in April as well as the Jefferson
County Democrats' 2nd Saturday Forum in June. Sondra Singer
and Linda Jacobson are both professional storytellers and
developed this workshop in order to help others to better
use story, to help us understand and have compassion for
those we disagree with, and to recognize when story is
being used to influence us. This workshop is for adults
only, please. Some content may be inappropriate for children.
August 17 - From Fear to Faith
with Annalisa Mather. Annalisa is the producer of the documentary,
From Fear to Faith. After showing a clip from the film
we will have the opportunity to discuss the profound
yet simple truths expressed by Father Thomas Keating,
Richard Moss and Deepak Chopra. The documentary reveals
the lives of courageous people as they share a compelling
message about how to live with a deep and enduring faith.
In addition to producing films Annalisa leads retreat
and seminars. Her primary area of interest is the psychology
of consciousness.
August 24 - The Hoop and the Tree - Developing Aspects
of Wholeness
with Rev. Timothy Dobson. Think of a gyroscope. The center
vertical pole is encircled by a moving ring. This dimensional
relationship is so steady that it is used in the integral
functions of navigation systems on airplanes and ships.
The complementary nature of vertical aspiration and its
lower access to our lineage or ancestry, and the ecological/relational
circle that surrounds our lives, will be the symbol informing
our consideration this morning. We will entertain the ancient
cross cultural applications of these symbols and see how
they may provide a working compass for finding deeper relationship
with all of life. This presentation is inspired by a book
of the same title, written by Chris Hoffman, who gifted
it to me at a Boulder Peace Dance seven years ago.
August 31 -Presence and A New Earth
with Marianne Green. Eckhardt Tolle's latest book 'A New
Earth' and the recent fascinating and practical webcast
of Eckhardt and Oprah, have inspired millions to connect
more consciously with the 'Presence' within. His tools
are simple –and amazingly profound. This spring,
Tolle's practice of staying 'on the breath' aided me
in deep transformations in 2 challenging family relationships.
I would like to share these experiences with you, and
hear your stories as well. Sacred Sounds - my personal
conduit to Holy Space - and Imagery will also be a part
of this presentation!
www.sphericalimprovisations.com
SpiritKids Band: The
SpiritKids Band, under the direction of Gwin Lehman-Fell
rehearses on the two Friday nights prior to the third Sunday
of each month, when they perform. To be eligible, children
8 years and older may attend rehearsals from 7:30 to 9:00
pm in the basement of The Mennonite Church (where the Friday
night Dances of Universal Peace are held at Table Mesa
and Broadway in Boulder.) Please contact Gwin for more
information: 303/847-1844.
See our website:
www.SpiritKeepersInterfaithFellowship.org
Are you interested in being a guest speaker at SpiritKeepers Interfaith
Fellowship
gatherings? Presenting can be a rich and rewarding experience. Please
submit
your ideas in a short, focused paragraph (80 words or less) to Timothy
Dobson at
PO Box 368, Boulder, CO 80306 and include a bit about your background.
Embrace this opportunity to share your wisdom and passion with the
community!
