Tag Archives: spiritual education
Cornel West Speaks on the Baha’i Faith
Dr. Cornel West is a philosopher and Princeton professor of African American Studies and Religion and a staunch defender of rights and freedoms for all people. He learned about the Baha’i Faith through his race unity work, befriending Baha’is such as jazz maestro Dizzy Gillespie. Professor West recently welcomed a relative of an imprisoned Iranian [...]
What I Learned from Baha’i Children’s Classes
For over a century, Baha’is in the United States have offered spiritual education to Baha’i children. Today, Baha’is are partnering with their neighbors and friends to offer spiritual education to children of all backgrounds. “Regard man as a mine rich in gems of inestimable value. Education can, alone, cause it to reveal its treasures, and [...]
Community Building: It’s a Family Affair
Community Building: It’s a Family Affair Oberlin, Ohio: Danna Mitchell and Angela Padilla both thought they were the only Baha’is in town. A series of coincidences led the two of them to each other, and a whole new Baha’i Community sprung up in this progressive college town.
Winter Virtues Camp
Following the great success of this year’s summer camp, the Bahá’í Community of Beaverton is offering a Virtues Winter Camp for children ages 4 to 12. All are welcome! Monday and Tuesday December 27 – 28, 2010 9:30 am to 1:00 pm Beaverton Baha’i Center Participants will be welcomed into a warm and accepting space [...]
Beaverton Baha’i family share cookies and faith with elementary school staff
By Kay Kelly At a recent PTO meeting for Erroll Hassell Elementary School, our principal, Dr. Clemens-Brower, began explaining about the upcoming Cultural Week at the school. The children would be learning about different cultures in various ways throughout the week, including a family night of numerous cultures experienced through art and music. She also [...]
Virtues in today’s society
by Anita Cleven Children live in a society where their moral character is constantly tested with worldly desires, selfish thoughts, and vain imaginings. According to the US Surgeon General, almost one out of every three (sixteen to seventeen year olds) in the United States reports that he or she has participated in …
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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