March Activities 2023
Our beautiful northwest spring is just around the (snowy) corner! Now, in the last month of the Bahá’í year, adult Bahá’ís 15-69 who are able, will be observing the Fast. That includes abstaining from food and drink from sunrise to sunset for 19 days. Then, at the spring equinox, the new year begins! The Fast is:
“...essentially a period of meditation and prayer, of spiritual recuperation, during which the believer must strive to make the necessary readjustments in his inner life, and to refresh and reinvigorate the spiritual forces latent in his soul. Its significance and purpose are, therefore, fundamentally spiritual in character.”
Baha'u'llah
Selected activities: (See all activities and updates)
Online Dialog: The Divine Art of Living
Friday March 3 and 17, 7:30 pm. Please join my book study: The Divine Art of Living: Selections from the Writings of Baha'u'llah and Abdu'l-Baha, from the Baha'i Publishing Trust. You do not need to have the book or do any homework; we will read and discuss a few passages together each time we meet. Come to one or every meeting. If you choose to get the book, it is readily available at Amazon, Borders, Baha'i Bookstore and free online at https://bahaiebooks.org/publications/divineartliving/
For more information, please call Mary Reich 503-995-8959 or email Jen at jens19gems@gmail.com
Online Dialog: The Puzzle of Consciousness and Mystery of the Soul
Sat. March 4, 10:00-11:00 am. Please join us for a special zoom fireside talk on "The Puzzle of Consciousness and the Mystery of the Soul" by Dr. Jena Khadem Khodadad, who is an educator and highly accomplished woman of our time. Her scientific publications are in scientific journals and academic books. Aside from her scientific research and publications, she is deeply interested in studies centered on Baha’i history, worldview and the fundamental principles of the Bahá’í Faith, such as the harmony of science and religion. In this respect, her latest publication is a book, “Scientific Principles at Work in the Worldwide Advancement of Baha’i Faith” (George Ronald).
To join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/2919881123?pwd=QkVQd3JPMDhLdGM2R1IwSi9GNEl1QT09
Meeting ID: 291 988 1123
Passcode: 1844
In-person Interfaith Devotions: Portland
Each Sunday, 10:00 am, Baha’i Center, 8720 N Ivanhoe St, Portland, OR 97203. Our program will begin at 10:30 a.m. and all are welcome to a time of spiritual fellowship! Please contact secretariatpdx@gmail.com for more information, or call the Center at 503-289-6331. Please arrive healthy; masking is optional. No donations accepted.
Online Interfaith Devotions: Portland
Each Sunday, 10:00-11:30 am. Hello friends! These readings have been selected from various religious traditions. Start your week off with inspiration from prayers, spiritual thoughts, and music. Log on as early as 10:00 a.m. for fellowship and getting settled.
Topic: Portland Sunday Devotions
Time: This is a recurring meeting
Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88057843420?pwd=U1pIZ1BkUUNIMUpWTFA5ZTlKQXcyZz09
Meeting ID: 880 5784 3420 Passcode: 741280
For more information, please email sundaydevotionspdx@gmail.com
In-person Devotions: Beaverton Bahá’í Center
Each Sunday, 10:30 am, Bahá’í Center, 5355 SW Murray Blvd, Beaverton, OR 97005. There will be a period for open prayers and singing. Everyone of all ages is welcome. Bring your friends for a pleasant spiritual experience. Masks, social distancing, and vaccinations are recommended. As always at the Center there are no donations.
Phone: 503-601-9999 Trimet bus route # 62, stop ID #4062
Bahá’í New Year Celebration
Monday, March 20, 6:30-8:30 pm. Celebrate the new Bahá’í Year 180! Details to follow on the website calendar.
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