February Activities 2023
This month communities will be celebrating Ayyam-i-Ha, a time of joy, service, and giving. These 4 days are also called Intercalary days, since they are in-between the 18th and 19th Bahá’í calendar months. These days from sunset Feb. 25 through sunset March 1 are also a time of preparation for the annual Bahá’í fast in March. The Portland community is planning service activities, so be sure to check the calendar later this month.
Both Portland and Beaverton have in-person and virtual devotions each Sunday. Many options for devotions and discussions may be found through our website calendar.
All are invited!
Selected activities:
Online Devotions: SE Portland
Wed. Feb. 1, 6:30-7:30 pm. Looking forward to "seeing" all of you online! For more information, please call the Moshtael-Hill family, 503-282-0783.
Online Dialog: Open Lab Discussion
Thurs. Feb. 2, 7:00-8:30 pm. You are warmly invited to Open Lab!
Open Lab is a monthly event led by Take PART (Portland Anti-Racism Team). We have the opportunity to engage in anti-racism discussions, learn how we can take action to promote social justice and build a stronger, more equitable community. Please join us online for this free informal event. Registration link is below.
Invite your friends and colleagues to join the discussion. All are welcome!
For more information on Take PART, go to www.takepartpdx.org
Zoom link for Open Lab: Meeting Registration - Zoom
Introductory Dialog: Milwaukie
Sat. Feb. 4, 10:00 am-noon. This monthly discussion will be facilitated by Henry Cross. Bring your questions and perspectives! Please call for more information: 971-322-4625.
Online Interfaith Devotions: Portland
Sun. Feb. 5 and every Sun. 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. Please join us on Zoom. Log on as early as 10:00 a.m. for fellowship and getting settled.
Topic: Portland Sunday Devotions
Time: This is a recurring meeting
Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88057843420?pwd=U1pIZ1BkUUNIMUpWTFA5ZTlKQXcyZz09
Meeting ID: 880 5784 3420 Passcode: 741280
For more information, please email sundaydevotionspdx@gmail.com
Online Multi-Faith Devotions: Gladstone
Sun. Feb. 5, and every Sun. 11:00 am-noon. You are cordially invited to share interfaith devotions, with a different theme each week. For the current log-in or more information, please call Jack at 503 803-8796.
Online Dialog: Food-physical and spiritual
Wed. Feb. 8, 7:00-8:00 pm. We are hosting a discussion on the subject of FOOD - both physical and spiritual implications. Come join us (Natalia and Mary from Gladstone) as we zoom through the Baha'i writings (and from other religions) about this subject. Meetings will be held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month. Zoom link below. Thanks, we hope to see you there. For more information please call Mary at 503-995-8959.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83731192249?pwd=TnV3a3N1RHJlbmF4ZHlEcmR3eXlmdz09
Intercalary Days celebration and service
Sun. Feb. 26, 11:30 am-1:30 pm, Bahá’í Center, 8720 N Ivanhoe St, Portland, OR 97203. We are planning children’s activities, music, a talent show, and lunch!
Canned goods for the food pantry at a Lutheran church will be collected during this event. Another service project is donations for Community Warehouse. There should be barrels/boxes for donations placed in the Center by the end of January for collection of specified goods throughout the month of February. Please check back for more information.
Contact your nearby Bahá’í friends
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Take Online Courses from the Wilmette Institute.
Interfaith Dialogue and Collaboration Feb. 1-March 21. The Bahá’í Faith is in a unique position to inspire interfaith endeavors because its scriptures contain the imperative to foster interfaith dialogue as a prerequisite for world peace.
Bahá'í Perspectives on Agriculture and Food Feb. 8-March 28. Examine Bahá’í teachings on agriculture, food, rural development; relate this to public discourse; explore how agriculture can be incorporated in community-building.
Anti-Black Racism in the U.S. and Building a Unified Society Feb. 15-April 18. This course will examine anti-Black racism and racial prejudice in North American society in some of its most serious manifestations, explore the content and significance of relevant Bahá'í authoritative texts, and consider how Bahá'ís can initiate meaningful conversations and public discourse in a variety of contexts.