Mayors and community leaders enjoyed an interfaith luncheon sponsored by the Washington County Inter-Religious Action Network.
News
“Keeping the Dream Alive”
Feb 6, 2008 NewsThe Washington County celebration honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was a great success as people from many faiths, races, cultures and countries of origin worked together toward Dr. King’s dream.
Generous in Prosperity, Thankful in Adversity
Dec 1, 2007 NewsImagine a world where different religions come together in peace and harmony. The 10th annual Interfaith Thanksgiving was truly a celebration of thanks.
Memorial for King of Samoa held in Salem, OR
Nov 8, 2007 NewsThe King of Samoa, His Highness Susuga Malietoa Tanumafili II, was the first monarch to become a Baha’i. He passed away in May 2007 at the age of 94.
Portland Health for Humanity project: smoking prevention in elementary schools
Oct 7, 2007 News“Smoking is Bad for You, No Ifs, Ands or Butts” is an interactive program designed to educate elementary students (3-5th Graders) about the hazards of smoking and tobacco use.
Dizzy Gillespie, bebop Baha’i, continues to inspire
Oct 6, 2007 NewsJohn Birks “Dizzy” Gillespie became a Baha’i in 1968 and was at the forefront both the bebop jazz phenomenon and a jazz generation that included Thelonious Monk, Nat King Cole and Ella Fitzgerald.
Bahai testifies at U.N. about understanding among religions
Oct 5, 2007 NewsMitra Deliri testified at the United Nations that Tanzania, where she lives, is “a living example of religious pluralism.”
