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October 2025
Mosaic Harmony’s Festive Fall Frolic
Let's celebrate the start of another wonderful MoHa season! NO STRESS - JUST FUN!!! The Festive Fall Frolic, an annual MoHa community-building favorite, is held at the home of Laura and Neil Romstedt. It’s an easy way for choir members to spend a little time together in a relaxed way. MoHa alums, potential members, and family members are welcome to attend. Attendees bring their own lunch and drink. Chips, water, dessert, fun, and merriment will be provided. Indoor and outdoor…
Find out more »November 2025
Monthly Sema & Sufi Dance at Cleveland Park Library
You’re warmly invited to gather for an Interfaith “Sema” at the Cleveland Park D.C. Library . . The "Sema" is a participatory Poetic Love Feast - an invitation to Sacred Space. We’ll be sharing short Poems from Rumi and a few other Mystical poets in English. These poems will be interspersed with Sacred Chant, Sufi Teaching Stories, and select “Dances of Universal Peace.” Our theme will be “Interfaith Unity.” Farsi Readers and Lovers of Rumi's Poetry are always especially welcome!
Find out more »Sacred D.C.: Discovering the Faiths and Spaces That Built Our City
Washington, D.C. is home to hundreds of sacred spaces—each with a unique story and architectural beauty reflecting the faith communities that helped shape our city. Before each class, students will watch two episodes of the new documentary series A Sacred Piece of Home: Washington, D.C. online. In class, you’ll have the unique opportunity to discuss the series with its creators. Come explore the vibrant and diverse spiritual landscape of Washington, D.C.—and see the city you love through fresh eyes. Click…
Find out more »Gathering in Gratitude: A Potluck Friendsgiving
Tis the season for gathering and giving thanks! We are excited for yet another Abrahamic House Friendsgiving where we will explore themes of gratitude across all of our faiths and reflect on what we have been grateful for over the past year. Expect lots of good food, conversation with new people, and lots of fall spirit! To ensure that we have enough seats for everyone, this event will be capped. We will notify you via email by November 12th…
Find out more »60th anniversary of Nostra Aetate
a webinar commemorating the 60th anniversary of Nostra Aetate, focusing on what it means for the local community. The webinar is scheduled for Monday November 24 at 1pm. Fr Don Rooney (St Bernadette's) and Rabbi Ben Sigal (Olam Tikvah) will be the primary panelists, talking about how their congregations work together.
Find out more »December 2025
Monthly Sema & Sufi Dance
What is a Sema? A Participatory Event of Shared Rumi Poetry, Sacred Chants and easily learned Sufi Circle Dances... If we have Farsi readers, we'll read in both English and Farsi . We'll provide Poetry sheets or bring favorite pieces of Rumi, Hafiz, Khalil Gibran or other Sacred poetry. DECEMBER: December 14th heralds the first night of Hanukkah - symbolically the Miracle of Light. The evening of December 17th is the Rumi "Urs" The Winter Solstice arrives on…
Find out more »May 2026
Holla Mahalla Jor Mela
The Guru Gobind Singh Foundation invites you to attend Hola Mohalla Jor Mela, a major festival organized by the Sikh Community in Rockville, MD on Sunday, May 17, 2025 from 1 PM - 4.30 PM. It will feature traditional singers, children and youth performances, Sikh Martial arts show and also lots of traditional and fun food. There will also be games and entertainment for children. Hola Mohalla is a tradition which started in 1701 in the…
Find out more »August 2026
Sema at Cleveland Park Library
What is a "Sema?" A participatory Communal event of shared Rumi and other Sacred Poetry, Interfaith Sacred Chants and easily learned Sufi Circle Dances from the World's Sacred Traditions . If we have Farsi readers we will read in both English and Farsi . We'll provide Poetry sheets - but please feel free to bring the special pieces of Spiritual Poetry that touch you! We'll also take time for open-hearted sharing and dialogue. The Semas offer a wonderful way to Spiritually Attune in a group -…
Find out more »September 2026
Hometown Treasures: Capital Region to the historic Scotland community in Potomac, Maryland
On September 18–19, the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture will bring Hometown Treasures: Capital Region to the historic Scotland community in Potomac, Maryland. During this free two-day event, community members are invited to bring cherished family items, including photographs, letters, quilts, clothing, records, military memorabilia, and other heirlooms for a one-on-one review with a preservation professional. Participants will learn more about caring for and preserving these pieces of family and community history for generations to…
Find out more »On September 18–19, the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture will bring Hometown Treasures: Capital Region to the historic Scotland community in Potomac, Maryland. During this free two-day event, community members are invited to bring cherished family items, including photographs, letters, quilts, clothing, records, military memorabilia, and other heirlooms for a one-on-one review with a preservation professional. Participants will learn more about caring for and preserving these pieces of family and community history for generations to…
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