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37th 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.”
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For more than 20 years, the National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha’is of the United States has been part of a collective effort toward U.S. ratification of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child — a legally binding international agreement that protects the civil, cultural, economic, political and social rights of children [...]
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The “Virtues in the Park” Summer Reading Program continues through July 28 with special emphasis on the importance of virtues (patience, friendship, cooperation, etc.). Over 50-60 children have participated in the readings in the past couple weeks. The program is designed for children ages 5 to 10 with readings followed by discussion, songs and games. Each session [...]
Full StoryOregon Baha’i Summer School is open to everyone
Registration is now open for the Oregon Badasht Bahá’í Summer School, August 10-15, 2010. All are welcome to attend. The theme for the conference is “Choose For Yourself a Noble Goal.” This year’s Badasht Bahá’í Summer School promises to be a truly distinctive experience. There will be workshops for all age groups and the schedule is designed to foster the “building of spiritual community.”
Full StorySpiritual Virtues Summer Camp gears up for August
In August, the Spiritual Virtues Summer Camp will take place once again at the Beaverton Baha’i Center. This camp teaches children about various virtues from the myriad of faith traditions, helps them explore these virtues through the arts and learn how to implement them in their daily lives. Parents are also welcome to participate. The camp will take place August 2-5, 2010.
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Two hours after sunset on May 22, 1844, a young man, Whose title is the Bab (“gate” in Arabic), announced that He was the bearer of a long-promised Divine Revelation destined to transform the spiritual life of the human race. His role was that of a portal through which the universally anticipated Revelation of God [...]
Full StoryAyyam-i-Ha celebrated with fun, learning and service
As part of the Bahá’í Ayyam-i-Ha celebrations, the Bahá’ís of Portland held a party for children of all ages on Sunday, February 28th at the Portland Bahá’í Center. Prayers and readings from the Bahá’í Writings were shared, focusing on the importance of generosity and taking care of the poor. Music included songs from an old-time [...]
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