Solutions to our nation’s ills are essentially spiritual in nature. Join us for an interactive webinar on December 5th at 7:00 PM EST with the producers of the film, Luminous Journey: `Abdu’l-Bahá in America, 1912, as they talk about the Bahá’í Faith and the visit of `Abdu’l-Bahá to many places in the United States — including Cleveland, Ohio.
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First Steps Toward Building Capacity for the Nine Year Plan Conferences
Download this letter as a PDFView Q&A about the conferences 16 November 2021 / 14 Qudrat (Power) 178 B.E. Dearest Friends, The time to begin building capacity for the coming Nine Year Plan Conferences has arrived. During the past cycle, the Council has noted increased attention to preparations for the centenary celebrations for the AscensionContinue reading “First Steps Toward Building Capacity for the Nine Year Plan Conferences”
Universal House of Justice Announces Conferences to Launch the Nine Year Plan
“As first announced by the Universal House of Justice in its Riḍván 2018 message, there will be a sequence of events beginning with two significant gatherings in the Holy Land: one in November marking the centenary of the Ascension of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, to be attended by representatives of National Spiritual Assemblies and Regional Bahá’í Councils andContinue reading “Universal House of Justice Announces Conferences to Launch the Nine Year Plan”
Regional Bahá’í Council Voting Period is Now Open
Members of Local Spiritual Assemblies are eligible to vote annually for the Regional Bahá’í Council.
The Universal House of Justice, in discussing service on Bahá’í institutions, notes both the “tremendous privilege” and the “responsibility” such service entails. For every Local Spiritual Assembly, “a channel through which the spirit of the Cause flows,” participation in the annual casting of ballots for its respective Regional Bahá’í Council must surely rank among the weightiest of its responsibilities.
Community Building in the “07”
Harrison Hill, a neighborhood in Fort Wayne, hosts a children’s festival to support local community-building efforts.
More than 100 children and parents attended for games, arts and crafts, face painting, storytelling, karaoke, and food trucks.
It was organized by neighborhood residents.
Balloting Materials for the Election of the Regional Bahá’í Council
Members of Local Spiritual Assemblies are eligible to vote annually for the Regional Bahá’í Council.
The Universal House of Justice, in discussing service on Bahá’í institutions, notes both the “tremendous privilege” and the “responsibility” such service entails. For every Local Spiritual Assembly, “a channel through which the spirit of the Cause flows,” participation in the annual casting of ballots for its respective Regional Bahá’í Council must surely rank among the weightiest of its responsibilities.
Register Now for Summer School
September 18, 2021, 10am – 5:30pm
Registration is now open at https://cvent.me/mAm71y
All are welcome: Bahá’ís, Friends of the Faith, Families, Children, Junior Youth, Youth, Adults
Cindi Bush, member of the school committee, writes:
The following powerful exhortation from “Abdu’l-Bahá stirs me. I am so glad that I get to serve on the Indiana Bahá’í Summer School Committee this year. It offers me a chance to be of service. The entire committee is very excited about the format this year! The school is virtual again this year, on Zoom.
“Difficult Questions” Addressed by Racial Forum
An audience of more than 50 people participated in a discussion of challenging issues faced by the Bahá’í community. The August 9 Regional Council’s Racial Justice and Unity Forum featured three presenters: Van Gilmer, Sahar Sattarzadeh, and Masud Olufani, in a panel discussion moderated by Gwen Etter-Lewis.
Each presenter selected one of five questions they received ahead of time and shared their personal reflections.
Regional Bahá’í Summer School, via Zoom
September 18, 2021, 10am – 5:30pm.
Photo pre-pandemic. Registration opens soon.
All are welcome: Families, Bahá’ís, Friends of the Faith — Children, Junior Youth, Youth, Adults.
COVID-19 Safety Guidelines for Bahá’í Community Activities
Dear Friends, The COVID-19 Learning Group which has been established by the Regional Bahá’í Council of the Midwest offers the following for members of the community who are engaged in community activities involving face-to-face contact under current conditions. Any updates or changes will be reflected on our website. The purpose of the COVID-19 learning groupContinue reading “COVID-19 Safety Guidelines for Bahá’í Community Activities”