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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.

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.

“We studied the topic of Race Amity, “Walking the Path Towards Race Unity and Oneness, Part II.” We read guidance from the Universal House of Justice and the Junior Youth empowerment program, “Walking the Path of Unity.” We had amazing consultation and all gained new insights on the topic of race unity, elimination of all prejudices and what changes can materialize in society to move the principles Baha’u’llah has given us to transform society to the forefront.”

— Milena Steckly, Fort Wayne, Indiana

At this conference on July 18th and 19th, we will talk about the issues of racism, prejudice, and anti-blackness afflicting our country in order to build our understanding of these deep-rooted ills. We will also talk about how we can apply the Teachings of the Faith to combat them, and plan how to work together to contribute our share of eradicating prejudice.

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.

“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”

 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”

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!