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New DVDs for Doernbecher kids
When the Baha'is at Daystar Baha'i School found out the children awaiting surgery at Doernbecher Children's Hospital had new DVD players but very few DVDs, they swung into action.
Devotional gatherings offer inspiration, light, peace
Baha'is and friends gather together in a variety of settings to join in prayer, awaken the spirit and gain inspiration from the Holy Scriptures of all religions.
When it comes to elections, Baha'is decline party invitation
Baha’is, like other U.S. citizens, will cast their vote in the upcoming general election, but they won’t be campaigning or promoting particular candidates for office.
Baha'i elections - individual impressions
There is no clergy in the Baha'i Faith. Baha'is elect their leadership by secret ballot, in a distinctive system without campaigning or nominations. Individual Baha'is offer their own perspectives on the Baha'i election process.
NPR: "Class Teaches Virtues to Children of Many Faiths"
National Public Radio published a story about a Baha'i family in Falls Church, VA who teach a virtues class for families of all religions. The focus is on training the children in patience, justice, tolerance, contentment, among others.
Empowering our Daughters
Celebrating Women's History month, Phyllis Peterson describes how we can empower our daughters to become heroes.
Washington County Interfaith Mayors’ Luncheon – “Unity in Diversity”
Mayors and community leaders enjoyed an interfaith luncheon sponsored by the Washington County Inter-Religious Action Network.
“Keeping the Dream Alive”
The Washington County celebration honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was a great success as people from many faiths, races, cultures and countries of origin worked together toward Dr. King's dream.
Generous in Prosperity, Thankful in Adversity
Imagine a world where different religions come together in peace and harmony. The 10th annual Interfaith Thanksgiving was truly a celebration of thanks.
Memorial for King of Samoa held in Salem, OR
The King of Samoa, His Highness Susuga Malietoa Tanumafili II, was the first monarch to become a Baha'i. He passed away in May 2007 at the age of 94.
Portland Health for Humanity project: smoking prevention in elementary schools
"Smoking is Bad for You, No Ifs, Ands or Butts" is an interactive program designed to educate elementary students (3-5th Graders) about the hazards of smoking and tobacco use.
Dizzy Gillespie, bebop Baha'i, continues to inspire
John Birks “Dizzy” Gillespie became a Baha'i in 1968 and was at the forefront both the bebop jazz phenomenon and a jazz generation that included Thelonious Monk, Nat King Cole and Ella Fitzgerald.
Bahai testifies at U.N. about understanding among religions
Mitra Deliri testified at the United Nations that Tanzania, where she lives, is "a living example of religious pluralism."
Unity in Diversity
Just as the variety of flowers in a garden make it beautiful, so it is with humanity. Although we have many differences, essentially we are one human family.
World Congress
The Bahá’í World Congress took place in New York City in November 1992 to celebrate a century of Baha'u'llah's Teachings. Here is a personal account of the event.