April Activities 2024
April 20th is the first day of the twelve Ridván Holy Days, the great festival time celebrating the momentous announcement of the new message from God. Locally, there will be activities at local Bahá’í Centers. All will be most warmly welcomed to celebrate together!
Holy Days: Portland Baha'i Center, 8720 N Ivanhoe St, Portland 97203.
Saturday April 20, 4:00 pm.
Sunday April 28.
Wednesday May 1, 7:00 pm.
See updates to Holy Day events on the website calendar
Read more about Ridván, the Days of Paradise, in these posts.
Festival of Ridvan marks beginning of Baha'i Faith
What happened during the 12 days?
To watch the 50-minute film Light to the World, about the life of Bahá’u’lláh and the impact of His teachings on people around the world, go to http://www.bahai.org/light-to-the-world/ Available in multiple languages.
image of Baha’i gardens courtesy of http://www.bahai.org/light-to-the-world
Selected activities: See more on the website calendar
Social: Arts & Games: Portland
Friday April 5, 7:00-10:00 pm. Bahá’í Center, 8720 N Ivanhoe St, Portland, OR 97203. Did you miss the big Portland Baha'i Center reopening? Want to see the beautiful artwork installed and the Center remodel? Join us for cards, Open Mic, or bring your own games and activities to share. Come and share your family-friendly talent! Bring a song, a story, read a poem, do a dance, show us your artwork, bring a snack to share, a game to play, or just bring yourself and all your friends! Hang out with new friends and have fun! Children and junior youth get priority for performance in the first hour.
Please contact secretariatpdx@gmail.com for more information, or call the Center at 503-289-6331. Please arrive healthy; masking is optional.
Dialog: The Heart, Seat of the Divine
Saturday, April 6, Dinner at 6:00 pm. 7:00 talk by Jim Ferguson, followed by discussion. Event in Newberg. For more information please call Don at 503 577-8019.
Online Devotions: Vancouver
Each Sunday, 10:00-10:30 am. Dear Friends! Join us online for Sunday Morning Devotionals from 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. All are invited and we look forward to seeing you there! For more information, please call our Vancouver Bahá’í information line at 971-248-5219 or email vancouverwalsa@gmail.com.
The Zoom address is: Zoom or:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/92875029977?pwd=TFZWYThZNDR5cklmRFdOMlkvTGVSZz09
Meeting ID: 928 7502 9977
Passcode: 0177
Find your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kdaeasbugO
Sponsored by the Local Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of Vancouver.
In-person Interfaith Devotions: Portland Bahá’í Center
Each Sunday, 10:00 am, Bahá’í Center, 8720 N Ivanhoe St, Portland, OR 97203. Our program will begin at 10:30 a.m. and all are welcome to a time of spiritual fellowship! Please contact secretariatpdx@gmail.com for more information, or call the Center at 503-289-6331. Please arrive healthy; masking is optional. No donations accepted.
Online Interfaith Devotions: Portland
Each Sunday, 10:00-11:30 am. Hello friends! These readings have been selected from various religious traditions. Start your week off with inspiration from prayers, spiritual thoughts, and music. Log on as early as 10:00 a.m. for fellowship and getting settled. For more information, please email sundaydevotionspdx@gmail.com
Topic: Portland Virtual Sunday Devotions Time: Apr 7, 2024 10:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87016169142?pwd=YmVmQXJmSkd4RWVpeXhtUGpEcU9pQT09
Meeting ID: 870 1616 9142 Passcode: 888125
In-person Devotions: Beaverton Bahá’í Center
Each Sunday, 10:30 am, Bahá’í Center, 5355 SW Murray Blvd, Beaverton, OR 97005. There will be a period for open prayers and singing. Everyone of all ages is welcome. Bring your friends for a pleasant spiritual experience. Masks, social distancing, and vaccinations are recommended. As always at the Center there are no donations.
Phone: 503-601-9999 Trimet bus route # 62, stop ID #4062
Dialog: Social Justice, Building Bridges
Everyone is invited to an inter-faith Devotions at 10:30 am (this week the theme of the Devotional is Creation), followed by a Social Justice Workshop (see the photo) starting with lunch at noon.
The purpose of this workshop is to learn how to communicate more effectively in order to have a flourishing united community where everybody feels nurtured, respected, and valued. Free, no donations are accepted.
Introductory Dialog: Gladstone
Friday April 26, 6:30 pm. You are invited to Gladstone’s monthly discussion; please consider joining us for some thoughtful conversation and fellowship. For more information, call Jack and Leslie at 503 803-8796.
Contact your nearby Bahá’í friends
Please Like us on Facebook: “Portland Metro Baha’i Community" “Portland Baha'i Center” (see posts about latest news and online resources on these pages!), “Beaverton Bahá'í Community” “Baha'is of Forest Grove” (hosting Spirit Night on Tuesday) “Baha’i Center Lake Oswego" “Baha’i Faith of Newberg Oregon” “Parenting with Wisdom”
Take Online Courses from the Wilmette Institute.
Engage with Partners in Racial Justice.
View Eliminating Racism Resources.
Read The Promise of World Peace.