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“Noj Tshiab” Family Dinner Draws Eager Response

People of all ages and cultures dancing at Hmong New Year celebration.By Loie Mead In November, Portland Baha’i Karen Thomas and William Thomas responded to an invitation from the Vue Family of Portland, OR. This reporter accompanied them. The invitation was announced in early November to the Baha’is of Portland to attend the Annual Family “Noj Tshiab” Dinner set for Margaret Scott Elementary on Sat., Nov. [...]

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Persian/Latin Classical Concert

Come and enjoy an evening of English, Persian and Latin classical music with talented young vocalist Savannah Neda on April 22. The proceeds from this concert will help finance her trip to Europe with the Portland Symphonic Girl Choir this June.

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A Prayer for Japan

This is a Baha’i prayer of invocation offered for Japan. This prayer was (and still is) often sung by Baha’is as they face terrible circumstances, including death. It is also a prayer of hope. And of faith. I offer it for the land of my godfather, an extraordinary man who promised my mother, during a [...]

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Spirit Forum: “The Wisdom of the Season”

Spirit Forum logoSpirit Forum is a series of monthly brown bag lunches and intimate conversations among people of all cultures and faiths. The theme of the series is ‘Awakening the Spirit Within’ and the intent is to discern the essence of life in all life so that we might develop a deeper appreciation for …

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OFRAH 2010 Harvest of Hope Breakfast

Collage of photos from OFRAH Breakfast of Hope 2010About 85 people were in attendance on Friday, November 12, when Oregon Faith Roundtable Against Hunger held its 8th annual Harvest of Hope Breakfast at Portland First United Methodist Church. Dave Hunt, Speaker of the Oregon House of Representatives was the keynote presenter. The 2010 Harvest of Hope Awards were presented to Governor …

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Choir 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 [...]

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From the banks of the Tigris, a progressive soundtrack and message

The Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of Portland present New Zealand musicians Grant Hindin Miller, Sonbol Taefi, and Stephen Small in concert on July 10, 2010 at 7:30 pm. Sacred Harmonies Along The Tigris will be held at the Winningstad Theatre, at the Portland Center for Performing Arts. Tickets start at $10 and are available at [...]

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