First impressions matter. As you can imagine, every part of the new Shrine for ‘Abdu’l-Bahá has been meticulously designed and fabricated, even down to the handles of the entryway doors.
These are not ordinary handles. These handles are quite large, solid bronze, and weigh about 40 lbs. each. Through an amazing sequence of events, the handles were cast in Indianapolis, Indiana with the last one completed on Sept. 26, 2024.
Over the coming months, Baha’is across the United States will offer conferences and gatherings inspired by the recent letter from the National Spiritual Assembly, “The Destiny of America and the Nine-Year Plan.” (login required) In it, they explain: … further progress now requires us to join hands with many others. We who have access toContinue reading “Announcing Local Conferences”
In the heart of Detroit, Michigan, where narratives of fear and isolation once dominated conversations, a quiet revolution is unfolding. Amidst tales of caution, reluctance to connect, and closed doors, homefront pioneers are rewriting the script for community life in our beloved city.
Some 100 Bahá’ís attended the Midwestern Bahá’í Summer School at Louhelen Bahá’í Center of Learning July 26-29, 2024. Friends and families gathered for sessions focused on the theme of “Hope for the World”. People from nearby states and as far away as Prague, Czech Republic, participated. The school began Friday night with devotions, music, family/art time,Continue reading “Summer School 2024: Uplifting and Inspiring”
Update: Registration is closed for this year.
July 26-29 in Davison Michigan.
This year’s theme is ”Hope For The World“ and includes a program with classes for adults, youth, junior youth, and children, as well as family activities, recreation, arts, and music.
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Apply by May 4 (extended from April 20): The National Spiritual Assembly is pleased to invite undergraduate students in the Heartland, Midwestern, and Prairie States regions to participate in the series of seminars offered by the Institute for Studies in Global Prosperity (ISGP) at Louhelen, August 4–14.
Apply by February 15, 2024 to attend June 26 – July 7, 2024.
The National Spiritual Assembly is pleased to share that the Institute for Studies in Global Prosperity (ISGP) is now accepting applications for a graduate seminar, “Discourse and Social Transformation: Achieving Coherence,” to be offered at Louhelen Bahá’í School.
Bahá’í youth ages 15–25 are invited December 20–27, 2023 to the Louhelen Bahá’í Center of Learning, for a Bahá’í Youth Institute Camp, for an intensive study of materials from the Ruhi Institute, books 1-4 and 6. Register by December 15.
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.