Sunday, September 20, 11 AM - Universal Worship in the Meditation Hall with Rev. Malika Liz Daley, Rev. Saraswati JoAnne Spies and Rev. Nizam Ellen Ash on the theme: “It is the fruit that makes the tree bow low.” —Hazrat Inayat Khan
During this time of harvest, we might pause to consider what has been gained—what fruits of our labors are we gathering? Could we find that there is an amazing abundance available to us? Are we humbled by these gifts? What happens when the tree bows low?
Sunday, September 27, 11 AM - Universal Worship with Rev. Yaqin Joseph Aubert and friends at West Family Barn—Special Location at the end of ChairFactory Road, New Lebanon, NY 12125. Directly afterwards we will have a potluck at the same location. Bring your own drinks and a dish to share. There will be no brunch at the Abode.
Sunday, October 4, 11AM - Universal Celebration Service with Special visiting Cherags: Reverends Batina and Wahhab in the Library.
Sunday, October 11, 11AM - Universal Worship with TBD in the Library.
Sunday, October 18, 11AM - Universal Worship with TBD in the Library.
Coming to Universal Worship? Stay for a meal afterwards! Join us for Brunch, above, from 12:30pm - 1:30pm
About Universal Worship
The Universal Worship Service celebrates the unity of religious ideals. Its does not promote a particular creed, church or religion. The light of the one truth shines in many different forms. The service is led by ordained ministers of the Inayatiyya (a Sufi path of Spiritual Liberty) and is open to everyone.
In each service, a theme is presented by the minister(s)/cherag(s) accompanied by the prayers of Hazrat Inayat Khan, and readings from the sacred texts. Candles are lit symbolically representing the religions of Hinduism, Buddhism, Zoroastrianism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and “all those known and unknown.” Spiritual paths such as the Native American, Goddess, or others may be added. Often music, song, dance or poetry are provided to assist in attuning to each religion.
Currently, Universal Worship is held at the Abode every Sunday (in person and on Zoom). Occasionally, the Universal Worship Service is offered as part of home blessings, children’s blessings, weddings, and funerals. The service is organized by the Inayatiyya Hudson Valley Center. For information visit: inayatiyyahudsonvalleycenter.com