Sept 20: People's Peace Picnic, Northfield

 

What:  People's Peace Picnic on the UN's International Day of Peace

When:  Sunday, September 20, 12n-2p

Where:  Bridge Square, Northfield, MN

Hosts:  Cannon Valley Friends Meeting

Bring your picnic, chair, friends, and family.  

Join us in 

• Song with Singing Resistance Northfield
• Dance with Dances of Universal Peace
• Art with all of us chalking our visions of peace

More details on Facebook. 

Sept 4: DUP at the Meditation Center, NE Mpls

 

What:  Dances of Universal Peace

Where:  The Meditation Center, 631 University Ave NE, Mpls

When:  Friday, September 4, 2026, 7-8:30 p.m.

More details on Meetup.com.

Offerings for Individuals

Greetings,

I am opening my calendar to more paid 1:1 clients/mentees in these realms:

• spiritual direction/companioning
• full voice coaching
• song leading mentoring
• dances of universal peace leader mentoring

If you would like to explore the elements of your voice or take time to check in with your inner world or strengthen your leadership skills as a song and/or dance leader, I would be honored to walk with you. Send me an email at pointsoflightmusic@pm.me.

My ideal clients are folks doing movement work, folks interested in healing wounds, and the intersections therein.

Sum-Fall 2026: Dances of Universal Peace in Twin Cities (1st Fridays!)

What: Dances of Universal Peace

(also known as Sufi Dancing)

When:  1st Sundays, 6:30-8:45 p.m.

• July 5
• August 2
• September 6
• October 4
• November 1
• December 6

Where:   Friends Meetinghouse, 1725 Grand Ave, St. Paul

More details at http://www.meetup.com/The-Minnesota-Dances-of-Universal-Peace/

Fall 2025: Dances of Universal Peace in St. Paul (*Nov 2* Dec 7)

What: Dances of Universal Peace, aka Sufi Dancing

When: First Sundays, 6:30-8:45 p.m.
Upcoming Dates: September 7, October 5, November 2 December 7, 2025

Where: Twin Cities Friends Meetinghouse, 1725 Grand Ave, St. Paul, MN

More details on Meetup.com

Apr 24: Dances of Universal Peace in Dubuque, IA

 

What:  A Taste of the Dances of Universal Peace

When:  Thursday, April 24, 7-8:30 p.m.

Where:  Shalom Spirituality Center, Dubuque, Iowa

RSVP here.

An offering associated with the Blessing Way Aramaic Jesus Retreat on April 25-27.

*May 4*, Jun 1: Dances of Universal Peace in St. Paul

 

What:  Dances of Universal Peace, aka Sufi Dancing

When:  First Sundays, 6:30-8:45 p.m.

Upcoming Dates:  April 6, May 4, June 1, 2025

Where:  Twin Cities Friends Meetinghouse, 1725 Grand Ave, St. Paul, MN

More details on Meetup.com

Apr 25-27: The Blessing Way of the Aramaic Jesus (Dubuque, IA)

The Blessing Way of the Aramaic Jesus

A Residential Retreat with Neil Douglas-Klotz

When:  

Friday-Sunday, April 25-27, 2025

Where:  

Shalom Spirituality Center in Dubuque, Iowa

An introduction to the spiritual practice and contemplative prayer of Jesus viewed through the lens of his native Aramaic language. Including meditation, chanting, body prayer, walking meditation, contemplative prayer, and Dances of Universal Peace.

To learn more about the retreat, where it will be located, what's included, and to register, click here. Below are alternate lodgings and useful travel logistics. 

Oct 8: Registration opens for The Blessing Way Aramaic retreat (Apr 25-27, 2025)

 

Click here for more details on this retreat and to register.

*Dec 1*: Dances of Universal Peace in St. Paul

Please join Conie B and Adam Wolter for Sufi Dancing, a.k.a. the Dances of Universal Peace on the first Sunday of the month at the Twin Cities Friends Meetinghouse in St. Paul.  

• When:  First Sundays from 6:30-8:45 p.m.
• Upcoming Dates:  Oct 6, Nov 3, Dec 1, 2024
• Where:  Twin Cities Friends Meetinghouse, 1725 Grand Ave, St. Paul.  

Join our group on meetup.com for upcoming events.

Sept 8: Dances of Universal Peace at TCFM

 

More details at http://www.meetup.com/The-Minnesota-Dances-of-Universal-Peace/.  

Aug 4: Dances of Universal Peace @ Friends Meetinghouse, St. Paul

 

July 7: Dances of Universal Peace, a.k.a Sufi Dancing

Sufi Dancing

(AKA Dances of Universal Peace)

Sunday, July 7, 6:30 to 8:45 pm
Twin Cities Friends Meeting House
1725 Grand Ave, St. Paul (map)
https://tcfm.org/

Watch the MN DUP Meetup.com for future events! 

Donations accepted, but not required-

Come and weave a circle of sacred presence and harmony with shared movement and song. All spiritual traditions of the world are honored in a circle of universal prayer.

No former experience is necessary (And... seasoned dancers and dance leaders are more than welcome to bring their wisdom, dances, and shared leadership:)

Jul 26: Spirit of Peace Online Meditation

It feels like a season to invite folks to a public practice of the Spirit of Peace Meditation.

If you feel called to join with others in 1) recommitting to "give our strength ... that love may reign and war may cease" and 2) to practice seeing the love and light in one's self and others, please consider yourself welcome to the next public online practice.

What: Spirit of Peace Meditation*
When: Friday, July 26, 4:30-5:15 p.m. Central Time USA (UT-05)
Where: Zoom Meeting ID: 941-277-002; Password: DUP

At this time we will meet monthly online. It may shift to in-person and more frequently, so sign up for the Spirit of Peace newsletter on this page to be most up-to-date.

If you have interest and delight in supporting this public practice of dedicating one's spirit to peace and seeing the holy love and light in each person, please reach out and let us know. Use the contact form here or send an email to listening@pointsoflightmusic.net.

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Interested in history of the practice? Follow this link of posts tagged with "Spirit of Peace Walk" including *how we adapted it to zoomland,

June 2024 Mn'sota DUP Tour

The Dances of Universal Peace are spreading around Mni'sota!

With gracious support from the MRAC's Arts Impact Fund, these activities are made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.  

The Dances of Universal Peace are easy circle dances with singing. Everyone is taught call and echo.  Bring yourself and an openness to try something new with others!  Lead by Certified Dance Leaders: Conie Borchardt, Adam Wolter, and others.  Learn more about the Dances here.

Tour Dates

Sunday, June 2, 6:30-8:45 p.m.

Twin Cities Friends Meetinghouse

1725 Grand Ave, St. Paul (map)

Meetup | Facebook 

Friday, June 7, 7 p.m.

Svalja Yoga

N 1st Ave W, Duluth (map)

Register here

Meetup | Facebook 

Saturday, June 8, 7 p.m.

St. Mary's Episcopal Church

715 S. Central Ave, Ely (map)

Meetup | Facebook 

Sunday, Jun 9, 2 p.m.

St. Andrew's Lutheran Church

501 NW 16th St, Grand Rapids (map)

Meetup | Facebook 

Saturday, June 15, 2 p.m.

A Place to Move

714 Columbia Ave, Morris (map)

Meetup | Facebook 

Mar 3: Dances of Universal Peace/Sufi Dancing

Sufi Dancing
(AKA Dances of Universal Peace)

When:  Sunday March 3rd, 6:30 to 8:45 pm (fb event)
at the Twin Cities Friends Meeting House
1725 Grand Ave, St. Paul (map)
https://tcfm.org/
-Donations accepted, but not required-

Come and weave a circle of sacred presence and harmony with shared movement and song. All spiritual traditions of the world are honored in a circle of universal prayer.

No former experience is necessary (And... seasoned dancers and dance leaders are more than welcome to bring their wisdom, dances, and shared leadership:)

We'll take a break in the middle of this event for some meet and greet with snacks (bring something to share if you like)

All beings are welcome in this circle

Send Adam Wolter (AKA Saleem) a line if you have any questions about this event: (612)237-6690


For more info on the dances:

Jun 7-9: Dances of Universal Peace in Northern MN

Eeeeeeeee!!!!!! It's happening!

Adam Wolter and I are caravaning to northern MN to share and amplify the Dances with the communities where fellow dancers live in Duluth, Ely, and Grand Rapids!  

More details to come, but feel free to jot down these dates and join us as you feel so moved!

• Friday, June 7:  Duluth
• Saturday, June 8:  Ely
• Sunday, June 9:  Grand Rapids

p.s. an event in Morris and in the southeastern corner of the state will be scheduled for May and June. Watch for that date to be determined soon!

Thank you voters of MN! “This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.”

Feb 4: Dances of Universal Peace @ TC Friends Meetinghouse

 

Sufi Dancing
(AKA Dances of Universal Peace)

Sunday February 4th, 6:30 to 8:45 pm (fb event)
at the Twin Cities Friends Meeting House

1725 Grand Ave, St. Paul (map)
https://tcfm.org/
-Donations accepted, but not required-

Come and weave a circle of sacred presence and harmony with shared movement and song. All spiritual traditions of the world are honored in a circle of universal prayer.

No former experience is necessary (And... seasoned dancers and dance leaders are more than welcome to bring their wisdom, dances, and shared leadership:)

We'll take a break in the middle of this event for some meet and greet with snacks (bring something to share if you like)

All beings are welcome in this circle

Send Adam Wolter (AKA Saleem) a line if you have any questions about this event: (612)237-6690

For more info on the dances:

Oct 1, Nov 5, *Dec 3*: Dances of Universal Peace/Sufi Dancing @ Friends Meetinghouse, St. Paul

We're dancing and singing again!  And we're at the Friends Meetinghouse in St. Paul too!

Join us!

What:  Dances of Universal Peace  (what's this?)

When:  1st Sunday of the month, 6:30-8:45 p.m.

Where:  Twin Cities Friends Meetinghouse, 1725 Grand Ave, St. Paul

(here's an image of the building we're dancing in from a past event)

Awarded: MRAC Arts Impact for Individuals: DUP in Greater MN

 

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