Universal Worship - Gathering in Unity

Universal Worship - Gathering in Unity
Saturday, October 4th, 2025 via Zoom
9:00 am - 5:00 pm ET / 3:00 - 11:00 pm CET

The work of the Universal Worship is to spread the unity of religion. It is not a mission to promote a particular creed or any church or religion; it is a work to unite the followers of different religions and faith in wisdom, so that without having to give up their own religion they may strengthen their own faith and focus the true light upon it. In this way a greater trust, a greater confidence will be established in mankind.—Hazrat Inayat Khan

All Cherags, Sirajs, and those in training, are invited to a one-day Universal Worship—Gathering in Unity event on Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm ET/3:00 pm to 11:00 pm CET via Zoom. This will be a day of learning and fellowship together with Pir Zia, and with break out sessions led by a variety of leaders within the Universal Worship.  

The Universal Worship holds a single flame to illuminate the many lamps of the world’s faiths, inviting us to behold the One Light shining through every tradition. Cherags—“lamps” ordained to lead the service—and Sirajs, the senior ministers, embody that ideal of unity in diversity. On this special day we gather to deepen our attunement, refine our ministry skills, and renew the fellowship that sustains our work.

REGISTRATION DETAILS

General tuition is $65 with a limited income rate of $45. Please reach out to astana@inayatiyya.org for any questions on exchange rate discounts or scholarships. 

As part of your registration, you will receive the video recording which will be posted in Dropbox within 48 hours after the end of the program.

If you are an existing or emergent leader within the Universal Worship, please register now! If you have any questions about our gathering, please reach out to us at universalworship@inayatiyya.org. 

SCHEDULE

BREAKOUT SESSIONS

Breakout Session 1:

Building a Sermon with Wahhab Sheets, Mumtaz Kammerer: 

Learn to craft a sermon following readings from the world scriptures and the Gayan/Vadan/Nirtan, and delivered by the Cherag—so it flows toward prayer and blessing. 

Outreach & Promotion with Sara Farishta Perkins: 

We’ll shape outreach that invites people into unity while avoiding criticism, antagonism, or proselytizing. 

Children’s Service with Jessica Bromby, Sharia Des Jardins:

We’ll adapt the core order into a gentle, age-appropriate Children’s Service.

Breakout Session 2: 

Interfaith Initiatives and Connections with Wahhaba Babb, Nur’llah Layland:

We’ll strengthen interfaith bridges using Universal Worship symbols and ethos. 

The Various Services with Wahida Janice Young, Mumtaz Kammerer:

We’ll tour the “family” of services so you know when and how to use each. 

Pastoral Care with Devi Tide, Jabriel Malik Hasan:

We’ll touch practical pastoral care using the given prayers and forms.