DATE CHANGE: Healing Srebrenica, Manchester Fri 8th Jul
Please note change of date! Friday 8th July, 2016 Chorlton Central Church, Barlow Moor Road, Manchester M21 8BF Please arrive by 7.15pm for 7.30pm prompt start. Free Entry. Generously supported … Continue reading
SoulScript, London Fri 17th Jun
17th June 2016 1-2pm The Tent, St Ethelbergas, 78 Bishopsgate, London EC2N 4AG Rumi’s Circle has for a while now been informally facilitating what it likes to call “SoulScript”. SoulScript … Continue reading
Ruminations: Spiritual Practice, Hale Barns Sun 5th Jun
Rumi’s Circle invites you to attend a poetry circle on the theme of ‘spiritual practice’. The world’s many different faith traditions have both similar and differing spiritual practices but the … Continue reading
Zhikr & Poetry in Kendal, Fri 13th May
Rumi’s Circle and the South Lakes Interfaith Forum invite you to an evening of zhikr (Divine remembrance) poetry, and meditation. Friday 13th May, 7 to 8.30pm FREE Kendal Unitarian Chapel, … Continue reading
Wisdom Stories from the Sufi Tradition, May 1-28
Wisdom Stories from the Sufi Tradition: an eCourse with Shaikh Kabir Helminski through Spirituality & Practice, May 1-28 What is Sufism, and what is a Sufi story? What we mean … Continue reading
Whirling from Mevlana’s Urs
A moment captured from our Urs celebration last December 2015, filmed by David Aldred at the atmospheric St Mark’s Church in London, with beautiful music by Amir Koushkani (tar) and … Continue reading
Events at Bradford Literature Festival May 28-29th
We are excited to be part of the fantastic Bradford Literature Festival this year! With over 200 events featuring world renowned speakers, artists and authors, Bradford is the place to … Continue reading
Welcoming the Light, London Sat 26 Mar
Join us this Easter in London at the Threshold Society gathering with Shaikh Kabir Helminski. Welcoming the Light Originally we are beings of Light, but we have forgotten ourselves. The … Continue reading
Sharings from Ruminations: Opposites
Thank you to everyone who attended the first Hale Barns Ruminations. It was beautiful to share time with so many hearts. We are pleased to share the poems we read … Continue reading
Threshold Society Bradford Zhikr Sat 12 Mar
Join us for the Threshold Society zhikr gathering in Bradford on Saturday 12th March from 2:30-5pm. We hope to share in meditation, zhikr, prayer, and discussion of Mevlana Rumi’s work. … Continue reading
Ruminations: Opposites, Hale Barns Sat 20th Feb
Rumi’s Circle invites you to its first poetry circle of 2016 on 20th February on the theme of ‘opposites’. Rumi’s poetry often invites us to consider things which might be … Continue reading
Rumi’s Urs: Poetry and Picture highlights
We had two wonderful Urs celebrations in Bradford and London. Thank you to everyone who came and shared their hearts, we feel very blessed to have brought together such an … Continue reading
Mevlana’s Urs
Today my Sun and my moon have come. Today my hearing and sight were born— The mine of all my silver and gold is here The one who made my … Continue reading
Sharings from Divine Flame Ruminations
We had a wonderful time last night at Interfaith Rumination on the Divine Flame at Kendal Unitarian Chapel. Thirty beautiful souls braved the stormy, rainy weather and gathered to share … Continue reading
Rumi’s Urs 2015 Bradford & London
Rumi’s Circle with whirling dervishes from The Threshold Society are pleased to announce the 2015 celebration of Mevlana Rumi’s Urs, the anniversary of his union with the Beloved. Join us … Continue reading
Ruminations: The Divine Flame Kendal Wed 18th Nov
As part of Interfaith Week 2015, Rumi’s Circle and the South Lakes Interfaith Forum would like to invite you to an evening of poetry, music, meditation and reflection on the … Continue reading
Seven Cities of Love, Manchester Oct 9-11th
We are excited to be attending the upcoming concert “Seven Cities of Love” which is a dramatic music and dance performance led by three of the most distinguished artists from … Continue reading
Rumi Retreat! Aug 28-31st
We’re looking forward to another wonderful weekend with Mevlevis and other Rumi lovers at the Threshold Society UK Annual Retreat (Aug 28-30/31st) down at lovely Gaunts House in Dorset. Set … Continue reading
Threshold Society Bradford Zhikr Sat 25th Jul
Join us for the Threshold Society zhikr gathering in Bradford on Saturday 25th July from 1:30-4pm. We hope to share in meditation, zhikr, prayer, and discussion of Mevlana Rumi’s work. … Continue reading
CANCELLED Ruminations: Spiritual Fasting Manchester Sun 14th Jun
We are sorry to cancel our Manchester Ruminations. We hope to reschedule later in the year.
Threshold Society Bradford Zhikr Sat 13th Jun
Join us for the Threshold Society zhikr gathering in Bradford on Saturday 13th June from 1:30-4pm. We hope to share in meditation, zhikr, prayer, and discussion of Mevlana Rumi’s work. … Continue reading
The Spiritual Practice of Rumi
Mahmoud Mostafa speaks about “The Spiritual Practice of Rumi”. Recorded at our Valentine’s Day event at the University of Manchester. Including themed slides and using Rumi’s poetry, Mahmoud takes us … Continue reading
Sharings from Ruminations
A belated thank you to everyone who came to the Manchester Ruminations, kindly hosted by Faith Network for Manchester. We had a wonderful evening and are pleased to share a … Continue reading
Ruminations: Spiritual Practice Manchester Fri 20th Mar
Join us for an informal poetry circle over coffee and cake reflecting on the theme of “Spiritual Practice” and what that means to you. Feel free to bring poetry that … Continue reading
Threshold Society Bradford Zhikr Sat 21st Mar
Join us for the Threshold Society zhikr gathering in Bradford on Saturday 21st March from 1:30-3.30pm. Zhikr begins promptly at 2pm. We hope to share in meditation, zhikr, music, prayer, … Continue reading
The 99 Names of Allah children’s book
Rumi’s Circle are proud to support Chickpea Press, a children’s publishing company that aims to create engaging, contemporary and imaginative books and digital apps for younger readers, drawing inspiration from … Continue reading
The Spiritual Practice of Rumi Sat 14th Feb
We are excited to announce that we will be hosting Mahmoud Mostafa who will be joining us on Valentine’s Day in Manchester to speak about “The Spiritual Practice of Rumi”. … Continue reading
Mevlana’s Urs Collective Remembrance 8pm
Today we remember the Union of Mevlana Jalaluddin Rumi as he passed into the Unseen, reunited with his Source, giving thanks for his beautiful example and grace, and that of … Continue reading
Threshold Society Bradford Zhikr Sat 6th Dec
Join us for the Threshold Society zhikr gathering in Bradford on Saturday 6th December from 3:30-5.30pm. Zhikr begins promptly at 4pm. We hope to share in meditation, zhikr, music, prayer, … Continue reading
Rumi’s Urs celebrations in Manchester, Bradford & London!
Rumi’s Circle with whirling dervishes from The Threshold Society are pleased to announce a three city celebration of Mevlana Rumi’s Urs, the anniversary of his union with the Beloved. We … Continue reading
Muslim Jewish Forum Concert Sat Nov 8th
We are pleased to announce that we will be performing at The Muslim Jewish Forum of Greater Manchester’s Big Concert 2014 along with Ukranian Dancers and Manchester Klezmer band, L’chaim … Continue reading
*UPDATED* Musical delights in London 26 Oct
Unfortunately the Rumi’s Cave event has been cancelled, however we hope to see some of you on Sunday! Threshold Society Eid Family Day, Sunday 26th Oct, 1:30pm Christ Church Hall, … Continue reading
Threshold Society Bradford Zhikr Sat 18th Oct
Join us for the Threshold Society zhikr gathering in Bradford on Saturday 18th October from 3:30-6pm. We hope to share in meditation, zhikr, music, prayer, and discussion of Mevlana Rumi’s … Continue reading
Edinburgh Rumi Festival Oct 2-4
Medieval Italy and Turkey produced two of the biggest names in mystic thought: St. Francis and Rumi. It has been 800 long years since they departed and the Italian Cultural … Continue reading
Universal Peace Prayer Sep 27th
Join Rumi’s Circle for a Universal Peace Prayer to be held on Saturday 27th September at the Manchester Brahma Kumaris Meditation Centre. We are pleased to have representatives from multiple … Continue reading
Sacred Dances of the Silk Road Sep 20th
Saturday, 20th September 2014, 7pm-10pm St. Clement’s Church, 6 Edge Lane, Chorlton, Manchester M21 9JF Tickets: £15 A night of sacred dance, music and poetry; featuring exquisite dance performances by … Continue reading
Threshold Society Bradford Zhikr Sat 23 Aug
Join us for the Threshold Society zhikr gathering in Bradford on Saturday 23rd August from 3-6pm. We hope to share in meditation, zhikr, music, prayer, and discussion of Mevlana Rumi’s … Continue reading
Highlights from Rumi Rhythms
We are pleased to share a short clip of musical highlights from the June event in Bradford, enjoy!
Rumi Retreat! Aug 29-31st
We’re off to spend another wonderful weekend with Mevlevis and other Rumi lovers at the Threshold Society UK Annual Retreat (Aug 29-31st) down at lovely Gaunts House in Dorset. Set … Continue reading
*CHANGE OF VENUE AND TIME* Rumi Rhythms in Bradford Sat 21 June
Join Rumi’s Circle for an evening of music and poetry at the Kala Sangam Arts Centre. Music by Da Vida, Daniel Dyer, Fahad Khalid, Arian Sadr and others! Saturday 21st … Continue reading
Rumi Rhythms in Bradford Sat 21 June
Join Rumi’s Circle for an evening of music and poetry at the Kala Sangam Arts Centre. Music by Da Vida, Daniel Dyer, Fahad Khalid, Arian Sadr and others! Saturday 21st … Continue reading
Shaikh Kabir Helminski in London
Rumi’s Circle are looking forward to attending two public talks with Mevlevi shaikh, Kabir Helminski, in London next month. Let us know if you will be there! Friday 14th March … Continue reading
Glassblower by Da Vida
Some of us were lucky enough to see Da Vida perform last Saturday after Ruminations, a powerful mix of music and visual arts. Drawing on musical influences from around the … Continue reading
Readings from Ruminations: Divine Love
Thanks to all who made it to Bradford on Saturday despite stormy weather (this is becoming a theme of our Ruminations!) We had a wonderful afternoon sharing lots of poetry … Continue reading
Ruminations: Divine Love Bradford Sat 15th February
Ruminations: Divine Love New Bradford Playhouse Pop-up Shop, 11-13 Market Street, Bradford BD1 1LN Sat 15th February, 2-4.30pm, free entry, hot/cold drinks and cake for sale. To celebrate St. Valentine’s … Continue reading
Readings from Ruminations: Saints & Seekers
We had a wonderful Ruminations event on Saturday at Huddersfield Parish, St. Peter’s Church. Thanks to all who braved the wet and windy elements to join us for poetry, hot … Continue reading
Ruminations: Saints & Seekers Huddersfield Sat 25 January
Ruminations: Saints & Seekers St Peter’s Church, Byram Street, Huddersfield, HD1 1BU 1:30-4:30pm, free entry. We invite you to join us for our next Ruminations gathering at St. Peter’s Church … Continue reading
Highlights from Mevlana’s Urs
We are pleased to offer you a short video of highlights from Mevlana’s Urs celebration that was held in December at The Delius Centre in Bradford. Enjoy!
Mevlana’s Urs Collective Remembrance 8pm
Today we remember the Night of Union of Mevlana Jalaluddin Rumi as he passed into the Unseen, reunited with his Source, giving thanks for his beautiful example and grace, and … Continue reading
Mevlana’s Urs Celebration
We had a beautiful gathering in Bradford on Saturday celebrating Mevlana’s Urs with poetry, music and dhikr. Thanks to all who made it out and shared their hearts – and … Continue reading
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