by Fisher Ng Variation is inherent in the universe in the laws of probability, the statistical distribution of characteristics in populations, and the sensitive dynamics of nature. Variation also emerges in the differing opinions, the manifold religious beliefs, the breadth of cultural values, and the variety of aspirations held by humanity. Despite these vast differences… Read more

Click HERE for more locally-hosted online devotions, discussion groups, and more on our website calendar! Online Portland Talks Story Night: Thursday, November 5, 7:00 – 8:30pm. Join us for a study of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s trip to America in 1912, including social and political issues of the election of 1912, and ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s answers to the political questions… Read more

Click HERE for locally-hosted online devotions, discussion groups, and more on our website calendar! In 1844 there was a momentous conversation, lasting from evening through dawn of the next day. The declaration was made that a new revelation of spiritual bounties from God to humanity had begun. In the book of God’s teachings, this chapter… Read more

“The foundation of all the divine religions is one. All are based upon reality. Reality does not admit plurality, yet amongst mankind there have arisen differences concerning the Manifestations of God. Some have been Zoroastrians, some are Buddhists, some Jews, Christians, Muslims and so on. This has become a source of divergence, whereas the teachings… Read more

Click HERE for locally-hosted online devotions, discussion groups, and more on our website calendar! Got hope? Bahá’ís work humbly, seek to always be learning, and are working to continue to build the community life that is healing and empowering for all, based on the writings of the Bahá’í Faith. We welcome everyone, of all religions… Read more

“O Thou kind Lord! Thou hast created all humanity from the same stock. Thou hast decreed that all shall belong to the same household. In Thy Holy Presence they are all Thy servants, and all mankind are sheltered beneath Thy Tabernacle; all have gathered together at Thy Table of Bounty; all are illumined through the… Read more