New Muslim Converts

Free Beginners Class - Every Sunday Timing - 1:00pm until 2:00pm Classes are open for registration and are completely free! These classes are meant to educate Muslims and non-Muslims about the basics of what you need to know to practice Islam. Topics covered over a few weeks: Faith, Salah (prayer), Ablution, Fasting, Charity, Pilgrimage and Hadith. Register Here: https://us04web.zoom.us/meeting/register/v5Uodu-hpjkpK1W36kj4F5U2T7AGTNTvuw

Free Intermediate Class - Every Sunday Classes are open for registration and are completely free! These classes are meant to educate Muslims and non-Muslims about Islam. Timing - 11am until 12pm Topics include Stories of the Prophets, Ethics and Etiquettes of Islam, Seerah (Life of the Prophet) and explanation of select passages from the Qur'an. Register Here: https://us04web.zoom.us/meeting/register/uZMsdOyorDgjApWG9u3loGVFnc2LvtBmrg

***Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we will be hosting our 3rd Sunday Meetup for Conversations online virtually via Zoom.com until further notice. This event is free for you, your guests and Meetup members. Donations are greatly appreciated. Please register in advance for our 1:00pm Online Meetup via Zoom. For the last 20+ years, we co-organized in-person Meetups every 3rd Sunday. We have created opportunities for many people in the greater Washington DC area to make new contacts and extend joy, friendship and prosperity. We have enjoyed many conversations over lunch and worked together on many exciting community projects with many people from diverse backgrounds. We look forward to providing you with opportunities to network, to make new contacts, and to explore the possibility of working together harmoniously to achieve extraordinary results. Let’s come together, learn together, and succeed together! REGISTRATION LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0rd-ihqT8rGtxZVfSGV5GXaMJ_3h4HtvNV After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Details WHY ATTEND? When you attend this event, you will... • Connect face to face with a diverse group of people interested in personal, economic, spiritual and community development. • Move closer to your current goals taking this action step once a month • Extend and build your network of local allies and friends • Accelerate your professional development through interpersonal interactions • Invest in building a better future for all -- One City, One Future EVENT AGENDA Please join us promptly at 1:00pm for our Meetup so that you may introduce yourself. All self-introductions are normally completed by 1:45. Please arrive at 1:00pm to be sure to hear everyone’s introduction and be able to give yours. We will... • Express appreciation • Introduce ourselves to the group (if you wish) • Network virtually REGISTRATION LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0rd-ihqT8rGtxZVfSGV5GXaMJ_3h4HtvNV After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information to join the meeting. If you have any questions, please email volunteering.abc@gmail.com and/or alliesdc2@gmail.com. Thank you!

This is a gathering of Sufis and people curious or interested in Sufism. We usually have a short reading followed by discussion, questions and end with a Sufi healing circle also known as a dhikr (or zikr). A Sufi healing circle is a time when we gather as a community to Remember the Divine within. In dhikr we invoke the light of God and allow it to open, clean and heal our body, mind, heart and spirit. All are welcome! We begin at 5:00 and usually go for 1 1/2 hours. Directions: Sufi Center MN events are held via Zoom at this time. To register for the event and receive the Zoom link at no cost go to: https://suficentermn.org/community-events/

Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7172007041?pwd=aUxEbXY2YVhpTXRBWk0wb3N1UjBydz09 Meeting ID: 717 200 7041 Passcode: wonderful All small letters Make New Friends. * Drink & talk group started with a basic vision that everyone can reach to everyone easily. * Learn from each other, chat on topics that you like, relieve yourselves from stress of life, improve communication skills, and a lots of smiles 😃 - the fun part is can meet different ppl from different world and background . -4 important things RSVP Acronym 1. Respect 2. Smile 3. happy 4. Participation -4 DON'T do things 1. NO Religion 2. NO Sexual Harassment 3. No Personal Attacks 4. No Politics * Zoom is a great platform - we will use the room breakout session function so that ppl can chat in different smaller groups (3 to 6 ppl) -Download Zoom for newbie. Be sure to check your Personal Message (PM) on that day for the Zoom ID or Link. * Also, we understand that life can be stressful, lets relive stresses quickly😄 * Do RSVP now 😃 See you, looking forward Scotty Founder Drink & talk group

All we need is love and some spiritual guidance to help us walk in this world. God loves you no matter what anyone tells you. You are not an abomination but you are a child of God. Achurch4Me MCC is a place to find peace, comfort and always needed prayer. Stop by any Sunday, our doors, hearts and arms are open to receive you. http://www.achurch4me.org (773) 373-9916

***Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we will be hosting our 3rd Sunday Meetup for Conversations online virtually via Zoom.com until further notice. This event is free for you, your guests and Meetup members. Donations are greatly appreciated. Please register in advance for our 1:00pm Online Meetup via Zoom. For the last 20+ years, we co-organized in-person Meetups every 3rd Sunday. We have created opportunities for many people in the greater Washington DC area to make new contacts and extend joy, friendship and prosperity. We have enjoyed many conversations over lunch and worked together on many exciting community projects with many people from diverse backgrounds. We look forward to providing you with opportunities to network, to make new contacts, and to explore the possibility of working together harmoniously to achieve extraordinary results. Let’s come together, learn together, and succeed together! REGISTRATION LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0rd-ihqT8rGtxZVfSGV5GXaMJ_3h4HtvNV After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Details WHY ATTEND? When you attend this event, you will... • Connect face to face with a diverse group of people interested in personal, economic, spiritual and community development. • Move closer to your current goals taking this action step once a month • Extend and build your network of local allies and friends • Accelerate your professional development through interpersonal interactions • Invest in building a better future for all -- One City, One Future EVENT AGENDA Please join us promptly at 1:00pm for our Meetup so that you may introduce yourself. All self-introductions are normally completed by 1:45. Please arrive at 1:00pm to be sure to hear everyone’s introduction and be able to give yours. We will... • Express appreciation • Introduce ourselves to the group (if you wish) • Network virtually REGISTRATION LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0rd-ihqT8rGtxZVfSGV5GXaMJ_3h4HtvNV After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information to join the meeting. If you have any questions, please email volunteering.abc@gmail.com and/or alliesdc2@gmail.com. Thank you!

Welcome to join us. We have great Bible teachers who share Bible passionately! Our college student members testified that the Bible study and fellowship are really graceful! Welcome to join!

Sunday Mornings, 10:30am-11:30am Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87453341757?pwd=VVZxczI5WDFDTkUvdjdZakdkZHBRUT09 Meeting ID: 874 5334 1757 Passcode: 295059 Sunday Service is inspired by the meditation tradition of the East and the ancient teachings of mystical Christianity, with inspirational readings from both the Bible and the Bhagavad Gita. Service includes prayer, music, group chanting, meditation, affirmations, and an inspirational talk. All are welcome. This event is FREE. Donations are welcome and appreciated. To donate, please visit https://www.paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/1466246

Inspirational message, beautiful music, fellowship, prayer and meditation. Unity Radiant Light, a center for unconditional love and acceptance. A place to call home.

Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7172007041?pwd=aUxEbXY2YVhpTXRBWk0wb3N1UjBydz09 Meeting ID: 717 200 7041 Passcode: wonderful All small letters Make New Friends. - Drink & talk group started with a basic vision that everyone can reach to everyone easily. - Learn from each other, chat on topics that you like, relieve yourselves from stress of life, improve communication skills, and a lots of smiles 😃 - the fun part is can meet different ppl from different world and background . -4 important things RSVP Acronym 1) Respect 2) Smile 3) happy 4) Participation -4 DON'T do things 1) NO Religion 2) NO Sexual Harassment 3) No Personal Attacks 4) No Politics - Zoom is a great platform - we will use the room breakout session function so that ppl can chat in different smaller groups (3 to 6 ppl) -Download Zoom for members. Be sure to check your Personal Message on that day for the Zoom ID or Link. - Also, we understand that life can be stressful, lets relive stresses quickly😄 - Do RSVP now 😃 See you, looking forward Scotty Founder Drink & talk group

Due to the pandemic, please reach us out first before you go to the park to find us. Thanks. Meanwhile, you are encouraged to learn the meditation and read books through the Internet. https://en.falundafa.org/ Falun Dafa has five gentle, easy-to-learn exercises, one of which is a meditation. Free of charge.

Sleep in on Sundays. When you've had your fill of pajama-time, roll out and have some tasty brunch with your fellow Humanists!

**✨ St. Louis Zoom Speed Dating – Personality & Age Matched** The point of this online speed dating event is not just the content. It is the room, the host, and the feeling that people are joining something they can return to. Speed dating from home — connect with real St. Louis singles on Zoom. Each round is a brief one-on-one Zoom chat with a St. Louis local paired by age and personality. A host keeps the pace comfortable. **Pick your age group and sign up:** - 💡 **Ages 18-32** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=464.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=St.%20Louis&groupurlname=spark-new-gay-friendships-every-night&ar=18-32&face_v=15.0) - **Ages 30-46** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=464.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=St.%20Louis&groupurlname=spark-new-gay-friendships-every-night&ar=30-46&face_v=15.0) - **Ages 40-58** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=464.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=St.%20Louis&groupurlname=spark-new-gay-friendships-every-night&ar=40-58&face_v=15.0) **⚠️ Your RSVP doesn't guarantee a place.** Click your age group link below, register, and take the personality quiz to lock in your spot. Limited places. --- 🎯 **Especially useful for:** - First-timers new to speed dating - 🚀 Introverts who shine in one-on-one conversations - People re-entering the dating scene after a break ⭐ *"The personality matching genuinely works. My matches were spot on."* – St. Louis local 📍 **Event snapshot** - **Format:** Virtual on Zoom – hosted and well-structured - 🎉 **Location:** Online from home – no need to go anywhere - **Host:** Professional host keeping the evening smooth and relaxed 🔄 **What to expect** 1. **Sign up** – Tap the link for your age range above. 2. **Fill in the matching quiz** – Helps us find your ideal matches for the evening. 3. **Log in** – Connect to the Zoom session from home. The host runs the show. 4. **Meet your matches** – Cycle through short chats with compatible St. Louis singles. 💡 **Tip:** Check your Zoom setup and pick a quiet, well-lit spot ahead of time. **Frequently Asked Questions** **Is my info private?** Absolutely. Contact details are only exchanged on mutual match. **Do I need anything besides Zoom?** --- ✨ Meet St. Louis singles from home. Sign up and we'll take care of the rest. 🫶 ✨ Quick version: this one gets straight to the point. Concise by design so people can decide quickly. 🤝 **Community angle** - The atmosphere is guided, social, and easy to join - The community matters as much as the session itself - The host keeps the pace clear and the room welcoming It is meant to feel like the start of ongoing relationships, not just a single session on the calendar.

Come assist Van Buren Shelter (https://ymcacolumbus.org/locations/vanburen) staff in serving dinners and cleaning up on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. Dinner for the women is 5-6 pm and for the families is 6:15-7:15 pm. There is ample free parking available in the shelter's lot. The recommended area to park is in green in the image above. There will be a new entrance for the time being. We are asking all volunteers to enter through the Donation Dock door, the orange mark on the image above. This door is located between the Single Adults and Family Shelter. You will see 2 large garage doors with a large green trash compactor in the center. Please head to the closest garage door to the building wall, with a ramp leading up. There, you will see a door with a sign stating instructions on how to enter the building. Please ring the doorbell, and a staff member will come and escort you into the building. If a staff member takes longer than 5 minutes, please call the front desk at 614-689-2020. This is a new process for us, and we do not want to keep you waiting! We appreciate your patience as we navigate this temporary change. The shelter needs a volunteer count the day before the event so sign-up ends Monday at 4:50 PM. Afterwards some of us go to the Omnipresent Atheists Weekly Meetup in progress to have a bit to eat or drink (http://www.meetup.com/omnipresentatheists/). Volunteers must be 14 or older. Since we will be working around families, the YMCA does not permit volunteering by individuals with convictions for violent or sexual crimes. The YMCA reserves the right to run background checks on volunteers. For questions, comment on this page or contact: Andrew, awhit12@yahoo.com, (614)937-5802 (cell). Please let Andrew know if you volunteer anytime other than our COUNT events so that he can count your hours toward our service record.

Bienvenue! Columbus French Conversation group invites you to our Saturday morning French conversation club. Expect a casual and welcoming atmosphere in which to learn french! I will bring my laptop so we can look up new vocabulary as needed! The venue is a beautiful French restaurant so you can really get into the zone :)

Welcome, readers! Our April read is **_Martyr!_ by Kaveh Akbar.** The story follows a young Iranian American poet grappling with grief, addiction, and the aching question of what makes a life meaningful. Drawn into an unexpected friendship with a terminally ill artist, he begins to confront faith, love, and the seduction of self-destruction. Lyrical, darkly funny, and emotionally piercing, the novel wrestles with beauty and despair in equal measure. It’s a story about longing—to be seen, to be forgiven, and to matter. Looking forward to discussing with everyone! We will meet at Zaftig Brewing Co in their event room in the back. We are welcome to bring in our own food, but **drinks must be purchased at the bar.** Happy reading! 📖

Some trained COUNT volunteers work together once a month at RMH (http://www.rmhc-centralohio.org/volunteer.php) as Housewarmers (usually on the 1st Sunday from 1 – 5 PM). Some schedule other shifts at their convenience. You may try this out with less fuss by following a "Fast track" or go through the normal process. Fast track • Arrange a time to shadow a COUNT volunteer. Call Dave Nohle at 614-268-9558 (cell). • Show up and try it out. • Complete application, etc. later. Normal process • Complete an online application (http://rmhc-centralohio.org/volunteer/). • Attend orientation in advance. • At orientation you will complete forms agreeing to keep family/patient info private and allowing a background check and tour the facility. • Complete one training shift. Daily shifts are: morning 9 AM - 1 PM, afternoon 1 - 5 PM and evening 5 - 9 PM. • Schedule shifts online using the on the RMH scheduling system (http://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/?FROM=32895). The Ronald McDonald House (RMH) provides housing and meals for families with sick children. The Columbus RMH is the largest in the world with 137 rooms. COUNT has been volunteering there since May 2014. Housewarmers work with RMH guests to provide a home-like environment - greet, assist with family needs, answer phones, give tours, assist with checkin/checkout, prepare guest rooms after checkout, clean facility, laundry, restock supplies and staff the front desk. RMH Housewarmers volunteer at least one four-hour shift a month. All Housewarmers must complete an application and agree to a background check before they can be full fledged volunteers.