July Activities 2022
July brings a somber Holy Day, as communities around the world commemorate the martyrdom of the Báb in 1850. The first of the two divine Founders of the Bábí and Bahá’í Faiths, for several years the Báb was persecuted and imprisoned, all the while constantly revealing the Word of God. His teachings were written and sent to followers throughout Persia. In an attempt to stop the rapidly growing new faith, leaders sentenced the Báb to death by firing squad. Read more about the Báb.
This year there will be commemorations on Sunday, July 10. The calendar has updates as available.
Selected events:
In-person Interfaith Devotions: Portland
Sunday July 3, 10:00 am, Bahá’í Center, 8720 N Ivanhoe St, Portland, OR 97203.
This Sunday there will be live drumming starting at 10 am and devotions to follow at 10:30. The theme this week is Oneness. This will hopefully be the kick off to more regular in-person devotions at the Center. If you attend in-person, please arrive healthy. Masking is now optional and refreshments are allowed.
Please join us - everyone is welcome! No donations accepted.
Please contact secretariatpdx@gmail.com for more information.
Online Interfaith Devotions: Portland
Sunday, July 3, 10:15 am Zoom doors open, the program will begin at 10:30 a.m. Our Sunday Devotions on July 3rd will be a bit different than our usual program. We will view the video Dawn of the Light, which is 48 minutes long. Dawn of the Light portrays several individuals from different continents as they relate their own personal search after truth and meaning. They share their discovery that God has sent two Divine Manifestations—the Báb and Bahá’u'lláh—Whose teachings are revolutionizing human thought and behavior, changing darkness into light. The film shows glimpses of how this same discovery is inspiring the efforts of many across the globe to serve humanity and to contribute to building a new pattern of life.
I hope you will plan on attending this special, inspiring program! We will begin with a few prayers before the viewing of the film. Afterwards we will reflect.
For the current meeting log-in information, please email bahaisundaydevotions@gmail.com
"O PEOPLES of the earth! Verily the resplendent Light of God hath appeared in your midst, invested with this unerring Book, that ye may be guided aright to the ways of peace and, by the leave of God, step out of the darkness into the light and onto this far-extended Path of Truth." The Báb
In-person Devotions: Beaverton
Sunday July 3, 10:30 am, 5355 SW Murray Blvd, Beaverton, OR 97005.
In-person devotions resume at the Beaverton Bahá’í Center! This week the theme will be "The Holy Ecstasy of Prayer" and Larry Peterson will be providing music. There will be a period for open prayers and singing.
Everyone of all ages is welcome. Bring your friends for a pleasant spiritual experience. As always at the Center there are no donations.
Masks, social distancing, and vaccinations are recommended. We will be meeting outside so bring a light jacket as the temperature will probably be mid-60s.
There will be coffee and tea and other refreshments will be potluck for now.
Phone: 503-601-9999 Trimet bus route # 62, stop ID #4062
Online Dialog: Portland Anti-Racism Team
July 21, 7:00 pm. This talk is hosted by Take PART (Portland Anti-Racism Team). The mission of Take PART is to confront racism and to engage in dismantling the systems that perpetuate ingrained racial inequality. We do this through events, education and outreach that foster engagement in building communities where all people are treated with equality and respect.
For more information please go to: www.takepartpdx.org
Online Dialog: Wayfarers on a Spiritual Journey
Tuesday, July 26, 7:00 pm. You are warmly invited to join in for a brief talk followed by plenty of time for questions. Let's share meaningful conversation! Joe and Micheline Coblentz will speak. Get the zoom link.
Nationally hosted:
14th Annual Choral Festival Devotional Concert commemorating the Bab’s Martyrdom: The 14th Annual Choral Festival at the Baha’i House of Worship in Wilmette, Illinois, coincides with a Baha’i Holy Day, which marks one of the most dramatic historical events in the Faith: the Martyrdom of the Bab in Persia in 1850. Devotional Choral programs will be held Sunday, July 10, at 9:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. The 1:00 p.m. program will be a live broadcast. See more information and broadcast links.
Wilmette Institute:
Beginning July 7, The Writings of the Báb. Among the works we will study are the Commentary on the Surih of Joseph; tablets to secular and religious leaders; The Seven Proofs; the Persian and the Arabic Expositions, the Book of Names; and the Book of Five Grades. Register for the course.
Beginning July 21, Buddhism for Deepening and Dialogue will survey the life and teachings of the Buddha, the development of Buddhist concepts and practices, and the dissemination of Buddhism throughout Asia and eventually to the West. We will read excerpts from Buddhist texts and examine similarities and differences between Buddhism and the Bahá’í Faith (and other religions), including the emphasis both place on personal transformation. The course will deepen your understanding of an important world religion and will prepare you for discussing spiritual concepts and practices with Buddhist friends and neighbors. Register for the course.
Watch Our Common Humanity: Reflections on the Reclamation of the Human Spirit.