In a neighborhood in Grand Rapids, an initiative emerges for equitable housing. Inspired by local needs and an atmosphere of collaboration that developed in training institute activities.
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Light Up The Night
Light Up The Night was a successful neighborhood event focused on unity and race amity in Fort Wayne Indiana. The organizers were overjoyed that more than 100 people from a variety of backgrounds attended.
Indiana Bahá’í Summer School — July 25-26
Indiana Summer school will be facilitated online, plus support for local and neighborhood activities.
The program will include Part II of a Study of Race Amity — invite your friends and neighbors — children’s classes, and refreshers on home visits and devotional gatherings.
There is no cost to attend. Click above for more details and a draft schedule.
Household Devotional Campaign
“In some cases, present conditions have created unexpected opportunities for widening community participation in devotional meetings and study circles, conducted with safety in mind.” Universal House of Justice, May 9, 2020, Strategy calls for the mobilization of the entire company of North American believers Letter to the Midwestern Region 28 May 2020 / 13 ‘Azamát (Grandeur) B.E. 177 To the followersContinue reading “Household Devotional Campaign”
Midwest Teaching Conferences
Central and Southwest Ohio Zoom gathering initiates “Grassroots” teaching conferences Conferences have played a wonderful part in the history of our beloved Faith. In 1975, the Universal House of Justice wrote a letter to all National Spiritual Assemblies highlighting the critical role conferences play in the life of our communities: “Teaching Conferences can have a great valueContinue reading “Midwest Teaching Conferences”
Training Institute Holds Intensive Campaign
The Midwest Region had its first ever Virtual Institute Campaign! This two-week long campaign went from late April into the beginning of May. During the campaign, groups met every day on Zoom to study the courses of the Ruhi Institute. Close to one hundred and fifty people from Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio all came together in a beautiful display of the vitality of the communities across our region!
Region-wide Devotional Meeting April 4
The Regional Council joyfully awaits your participation in the region-wide on-line devotional meeting Prayers and Reflections for Protection and Strength that we have scheduled for Saturday, April 4, at 2 p.m. EST.
The Regional Council would like to hear from you about how you are adapting
The Regional Council would like to hear from you about how you are adapting to carry on with teaching and Baha’i activities in light of this National Emergency involving corovirus and COVID – 19.
The Council is encouraged by progress made by communities around the region
As we approach the final year of the Five Year Plan, the Council is encouraged by progress made by communities around the region. Energized by unprecedented celebrations of the Bicentenary of the Báb, Bahá’ís around the region have arisen to a new level of spiritual activity.
Efforts you have made to celebrate the Bicentenary of the Birth of the Báb
Praise be to God for the extensive efforts you have made to celebrate the Bicentenary of the Birth of the Báb in a befitting manner! The Council has received reports of more than 60 celebrations in the Midwest, attracting at least 1,400 participants and 650 friends of the Faith. These celebrations attest to the vibrancy, creativity and enthusiasm of the Bahá’í community …