October Activities 2021
Bahá’ís and their friends are preparing to commemorate the unique life of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, the son of the Divine Founder of the Bahá’í Faith. On November 27th, the centenary of His passing will be observed. As an example of living a Bahá’í life, ‘Abdu’l-Bahá has no peer.
"In the spring of 1912, ‘Abdu’l-Bahá journeyed to the United States and Canada for nine months. He travelled from coast to coast, addressing every kind of audience, meeting people of all ranks and stations. At the end of the year, He returned to Britain and early in 1913, to France, from where He proceeded to Germany, Hungary and Austria, returning in May to Egypt, and on 5 December 1913, to the Holy Land.
‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s travels in the West contributed significantly to the spread of Bahá’u’lláh’s teachings and the firm establishment of Bahá’í communities in Europe and North America. On both continents, He received a highly appreciative welcome from distinguished audiences concerned about the condition of modern society, devoted to such concerns as peace, women’s rights, racial equality, social reform and moral development.
During His travels, ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s message was the announcement that the long-promised age for the unification of humanity had come. He frequently spoke of the need to create the social conditions and the international political instruments necessary to establish peace. Less than two years later, His premonitions of a world-encircling conflict became a reality. . .
When He passed away at the age of 77 on 28 November 1921, His funeral was attended by 10,000 mourners of numerous religious backgrounds. In spontaneous tributes to an admired personality, ‘Abdu’l-Bahá was eulogized as One who led humanity to the “Way of Truth,” as a “pillar of peace” and the embodiment of “glory and greatness." From bahai.org. Read more here.
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Joe Paczkowski
Free Covid Vaccine Clinic: Saturday October 23, 12:00-6:00 pm. Portland Bahá’í Center, 8720 N Ivanhoe St., Portland, OR 97203. On site doctors can answer any questions you may have about the vaccines. Get your first vaccine, second vaccine, or a booster shot if appropriate. No appointment needed.
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