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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane;VALUE=DATE:20261002
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URL:https://avatarsabode.com.au/events/spring-sahavas-2-5-october-2026/
SUMMARY:Spring Sahavas 2-5 October 2026
DESCRIPTION:A 'Sing Sahavas' 2-5 October 2026\nWe lovingly invite you to ye
 ar's Spring Sahavas entitled “Sing Sahavas: song as vessel for praising 
 and being present with our Divine Beloved.”\nThe Program\nThe program pr
 ovides opportunities to build our art\, from the heart\, for our Beloved.\
 n\nDownload » printable Program (PDF)\n\nActivities include song swap and
  dance workshops\, art making\, prayers and arti\, Dhuni\, poetry\, panels
  and conversations\, film\, walks and sports and the opportunity to offer 
 something spontaneous.\n\nIn the spirit of selfless service\, a strong the
 me of the Sahavas is working together ~ “many hands\, one heart” ~ wit
 h scheduled times for collective event set up\, meal preparation\, clean-u
 p and event pack down.\n\nPlease see Frequently Asked Questions below and 
 the program for more information.\n\nJai Meher Baba\nSpring Sahavas Organi
 sing Team\nFAQ\nFAQs and important information to make the most of this ye
 ars Spring ‘Sing’ Sahavas\n\nAre meals provided?\n\nYes\,\n\n 	Friday 
 dinner\n 	Saturday and Sunday lunch and dinner\n 	Monday lunch\n\nMeals ar
 e being cooked by Baba lovers in the Avatar’s Abode Kitchen and will be 
 available to buy. Omnivore\, vegetarian and gluten free diets will be prov
 ided for.\n\nWhat should I bring?\n\n 	A home baked cake or slice is very 
 welcome as a contribution for morning\, afternoon tea or supper.\n 	Please
  bring instruments\, favourite poems or books\, materials for art and craf
 t or hand sewing for ongoing art-making.\n\nCan I volunteer when I get the
 re?\n\nYes\, you can volunteer at any time throughout the Sahavas. In addi
 tion to the communal meal prep and pack up that is on the program\, you ca
 n volunteer for other activities. These will be listed in the kitchen and 
 you can put your name down to do any job at any time\, or just pitch in.\n
 \nCan I perform my favourite rock\, blues or hiphop song or does it have t
 o be a song about God in a devotional style?\n\nYes\, you can sing a song 
 you love in any genre in the spirit of “entertaining The Beloved”. The
  emphasis on pre- and after-Arti singing at this event is to encourage eve
 ryone to enjoy participating in singing and to experiment in all the ways 
 we can sing with and for God – we look forward to generating new materia
 l\, getting more familiar with old songs\, and gaining some extra comfort 
 or deeper connection to take to the stage next Anniversary - maybe a 12 pi
 ece band or choir of 60 :) This more intimate sahavas setting provides the
  opportunity to relax and focus on building our art\, from the heart. The 
 singing session coordinators will be indicated at the Sahavas\, so you can
  let them know if you have something special to share.\n\nIf I’m a first
  time visitor\, can someone show me around and can I view the archive room
 ?\n\nYes\, Jeanette Young is your pilgrim/visitor liaison person and archi
 vist who will show you around.\n\nIf I have a creative art project or work
 shop to share\, like reading something out or teaching a skill or writing 
 a song\, how do I instigate it?\n\nWrite it up on the ‘Spontaneous creat
 ive activities’ whiteboard in the kitchen. If possible\, it will be anno
 unced at the closest mealtime. Elischa\, Jeda\, Sage or Mehera M. can help
  if you need assistance (for example\, deciding on a location).\n\nContact
  Spring Sahavas Committee\nevents@avatarsabode.com.au
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LOCATION:Avatar's Abode\, 48 Meher Road\, Kiels Mountain\, QLD\, 4559\, Aus
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