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Rainn Wilson & Devon Gundry “chew on life’s big questions” in Portland
Hollywood funny man Rainn Wilson and talented musician Devon Gundry, members of the Baha’i Faith and co-founders of SoulPancake, will talk about their own spiritual journeys, their take on what it means to be human, and their upcoming book “SoulPancake: Chew on Life’s Big Questions.” Rainn Wilson is known for his roles in “The Office,” [...]
Full Story37th annual Baha’i Summer School a resounding success
The Oregon Badasht Bahá’í School took place August 10-15, 2010 with more than 140 in attendance from all ages (2 to 77). The school’s goals included “building spiritual community” and “creating an atmosphere conducive to the power of unity.”
Full StoryFrom Suffrage to CEDAW – Celebrate Women’s Equality Day
August 26, 2010 – 11:00am Happy Birthday 19th Amendment! Believe it or not, it’s only been 90 years since the 19th Amendment guaranteeing women the right to vote in our democracy was made part of the Constitution. Since 1971, we’ve celebrated the anniversary of August 26, 1920, as Women’s Equality Day. One great way to [...]
Full StoryOregon Baha’i publishes book on Baha’i House of Worship
Candace Moore Hill, a Baha’i who grew up in Oregon, recently published a photographic history of the Baha’i House of Worship in Wilmette, IL. Baha’i Temple was published by Arcadia Publishing as part of its “Images of America” series. With 199 photographs, Hill artfully tells the story of the “Great Bell” of the North Shore and [...]
Full StorySecretary Clinton condemns 20-year sentences for Iranian Baha’i leaders
August 13, 2010 – 3:16pm U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton issued a statement yesterday, August 12, condemning the recent sentencing of seven Iranian Baha’i leaders each to 20 years in prison. The United States is deeply concerned with the Iranian government’s continued persecution of Baha’is and other religious minority communities in Iran,” Secretary [...]
Full StoryChoir joins Annual 24-Hour Chant for Peace
In the serene setting of the Great Vow Zen Monastery in Clatskanie, OR, over 50 people from different religious traditions participated in a 24-Hour Chant for Peace on August 7, 2010. Co-sponsored by the Northwest Dharma Association and the Buddhist Peace Fellowship, this annual gathering is open to the public and provides an opportunity for people of [...]
Full StoryInternational outcry at prison sentences for Iranian Baha’i leaders
11 August 2010 GENEVA — Reports that seven Iranian Baha’i leaders have each received prison sentences of 20 years have been met with condemnation from governments and human rights organizations around the world. Australia, Canada, France, Germany – and the President of the European Parliament – have all expressed strong statements of concern. They are [...]
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