Coffee & Conversations | Reclaiming the Sacred in a Digital Age

Join Imam Adéyínká Mendes and Ustadh Adnan Wood-Smith for an evening of soul conversation that blends psychology, spirituality, and personal storytelling. Together, they’ll explore how our relationship with technology mirrors the timeless hero’s journey the call to leave behind comfort, face our distractions and fears, and rediscover the sacred center of our lives.

This event is for adults seeking depth, balance, and renewal in how they live, love, and lead in a tech-saturated world.

5:00–5:10 PM Welcome & Arrival

• Café doors open, drinks served, gentle instrumental music
• Host (e.g., Yasin Ahmed or a Wasat moderator) welcomes guests and invites a brief grounding moment, a breath, a pause, an intention

6:10–6:50 PM Conversation: “Technology, the Hero’s Journey, and the Search for Meaning” An open, unscripted dialogue between Imam Mendes and Dr. Wood-Smith:

• How digital life has reshaped our sense of purpose, attention, and connection
• The psychological and spiritual cost of constant engagement.
• Ancient and prophetic models for reflection, solitude, and authentic presence.
• The hero’s journey as a metaphor for spiritual and emotional growth in modern times

6:50–7:10 PM Guided Reflection / Practice

• Imam Mendes leads a reflection on reclaiming stillness and Dr. Wood-Smith offers an exercise on digital mindfulness

7:10–7:25 PM Café Conversation & Q&A

• Audience invited into the dialogue: short questions, reflections, or stories shared from their own journeys

7:25–7:30 PM Closing

Both intend to provide relatable practices to stay grounded and human in a digital world.