
O Lord! Make me a brilliant lamp, a shining star and a blessed tree, adorned with fruit, its branches overshadowing all these regions.
News from Around the Region
The Benefits of Hybrid Zoom Meetings
Expand participation in events via Hybrid Zoom Meetings. While in-person meetings are preferred, the Hybrid model gives isolated people access to 19 Day Feasts, Children and Youth Classes, Study Circles, and much more.
Here are some ways to set up a basic Hybrid Meeting.
Remembering Summer School
This long-awaited gathering of hearts was held at the beloved Louhelen Bahá’í Center of Learning, in Davison, Michigan in July. It offered an opportunity to reconnect with old friends and make new ones over meals, during indoor and outdoor activities and walks around the scenic grounds.
Guidelines for Working with Minors Updated
The Regional Training Institute shares significant updates to policies related to working with minors, based on learning over the last six years. People over 18 need a background check to work with minors, and if they transport minors, an additional clearance. See inside for links to update your status.

Racial Justice & Unity Devotional Campaign
Hosted via Zoom by June and Richard Thomas: Thursdays 7:30–8:30 Eastern Time
More devotional programs to come — send contributions to toast@rbcmws.org.
The Regional Bahá’í Council is delighted to share with you this message from the Universal House of Justice: Ridván 2023 – To the Bahá’ís of the World.
Part 5: Study the Global Plan for the Betterment of the World
The Regional Bahá’í Council invites members of all Faiths to join in the study of the current global plan created by the Universal House of Justice.
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