Dinner and Divinity - April 3rd - One Giant Leap

After one of the most plentiful dinners we've ever had at a Dinner and Divinity, we gathered together to watch two sections from an amazing dvd called "One Giant Leap." Using film, music and interviews, the makers created a powerful and uniting experience. Check out the trailer below:

A second 'One Giant Leap' film has come out. We're hoping to get it soon.

Lastly, here are some photos from the wonderful evening:

Our AMAZING dinner. :)

Catching up.

Cute couple #1

Cute couple #2

Cute couple #3... Can you tell they've been here before?

Post D&D hanging out and playing with our new cat Wink!

Dinner and Divinity - March 19th - The New Year

On Friday, March 19th, we gathered for a D&D celebrating the New Year (the Persian and Baha'i New Year) and the first day of Spring. The evening began with a bounteous Fast-breaking dinner. We had salad, tabbouleh, chicken corn chowder, sesame noodle salad and lots of chicken (thanks to all those who brought some dishes!) After dinner, we sang and played music, shared some interfaith gems of wisdom, and refreshed and prepared ourselves for the coming year.

Friends, may this next year of your lives bring you new blessings, friends and experiences. Happy Spring!

This is Atridad and he rocks. He's easily the coolest 4 and a half year old I know. :D

This is Ally and she rocks. She's easily the coolest 19 year old I know. :D

Reza (Atridad's dad) and my dad sharing some stories.

Arvin (Atridad's Mom) and my mom sharing some stories. :)

Raspberry topped lemon loaf. AMAZING. :)

See you next time!

One Year of Dinner and Divinity

March 2009 - March 2010. Happy Birthday D&D!

Dinner and Divinity - March 5th - Fast Breaking

For the first time in history... Dinner and Divinity was held at an earlier time! Why? Well, since the Baha'i Fast is going on and the sun sets at 6pm, we gathered together to eat and break the Fast. We had baked chicken brocolli pasta, salad, and friend chicken for dinner and music and singing for divine dessert. Check out photos from the night. Our next D&D Fast Breaking dinner will be March 19th at 7pm. Hope to see you there.

Post dinner hanging out.

:D A blinding flash?

Me and T's new glasses (compared to our teenage ones)

Dinner and Divinity - February 19th - The Hidden Words

For this week's D&D (after dinner of course), we gathered together to reflect and do some freewriting based on "The Hidden Words." As an English teacher in training, I wanted to give everyone an opportunity to write whatever came to their mind and to use this for a jumping off point for some inspiring discussion. Everyone choose one Hidden Word and shared it with the group, which was followed by freewriting. Jen, an amazing slam poet, launched into a new poem with every freewrite. It was incredible! Coffee / expresso ice-cream closed out the night!

Jen, poet and musician.

My brother Jeff.

Hayden and Allen, representing Newark!

Dinner and Divinity - Update

Hello all!

Last month we had a FANTASTICO Nicaraguan themed "D&D." I'll be posting up photos from the night (and the D&D before that) hopefully soon.

In the mean time, our next "Dinner and Divinty" will be Febuary 19th at 7:30pm as usual.

We hope you can come. I'm still thinking over topics... any ideas?

seeking something to seek...

Dinner and Divinity - January 29th - "A Nicaraguan D&D"

What a fantastic evening. Me and Tanja cooked authentic Nicaraguan food (gallo pinto, potatoes and chicken, fried plantains) and we watched a 10 minute video compilation of Team Nicaragua 2010 (www.teamnica2010.blogspot.com). We concluded the evening with some guided meditation and prayers for those suffering in Haiti. It was a night that was serious and silly and wonderfully fulfilling!

Gallo Pinto (rice and beans) and a chicken/potato stew

Plantains ready to be fried!

Our new kitchen setup, full of plants, art and new lights.

Conversing.

Packed house.

Jacquie and Mark

Mike's emo haircut.

Mike and Danielle!