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Anticipating the Parliament of the World Religions in Australia in December, the Portland/Vancouver area held a Pre-Parliament Event on July 26.
Blessed is the Spot Video
Uplifting animated video for children based on the prayer by Baha'u'llah, Blessed is the Spot.
Children's Coloring Pages
Printable letter-size coloring pages for children. One is about "Showing Loving-Kindness to All Creatures" and another about "Praying for your Parents".
Trial of seven imprisoned Baha'i leaders postponed
The trial of seven Baha'i leaders imprisoned in Iran has been postponed until 18 October, the Baha'i International Community learned today.
Trial for seven Baha'i leaders reportedly delayed
Iranian officials have reportedly told families of the seven Baha'i leaders currently held in Evin prison in Tehran that their trial has been delayed.
Reports of a trial date for Baha'i leaders falsely accused of espionage
According to information conveyed by the authorities in Evin prison, the trial date has been set for the seven Baha'is who have been imprisoned in Tehran, Iran, for over a year.
Baha'i Youth Gather for Summer Service Project
On June 19, 35 Baha'i youth from all over the western states will converge on the Portland area for a two-week service project to teach children's classes and empower junior youth.
Hungarian Baha'is produce video in defense of Iranian Baha'i prisoners
A group of Baha'is in Hungary created a video that the Hungarian media could use when they mention the plight of the Baha'is imprisoned in Iran.
British prime minister sends Ridvan message to Baha'is
On April 22, British Prime Minister Gordon Brown sent a message to UK Baha'is to mark Ridvan, the most important Baha'i festival.
U.S. Baha'i National Convention began Thursday, April 23
The second century of U.S. Baha'i National Conventions began Thursday, April 23, as the 101st annual session opened in Wilmette, IL.
Festival of Ridvan marks beginning of Baha'i Faith
From April 21 to May 2, Baha'is observe the Festival of Ridvan. This festival commemorates the anniversary of Baha'u'llah's declaration in 1863 that He was the Promised One of all earlier religions.
How the Baha'i House of Worship in Wilmette came to be
Taking several decades to build, the Baha'i House of Worship opened its doors in 1953 to people of all religions, races and creeds. Over 250,000 people visit the Temple each year.
Remembering Dan Seals
Dan Seals, a Baha'i pop and country music star, passed away on March 25, 2009, in Nashville, Tennessee after several years' battle with lymphoma.
Service project for Doernbecher Children's Hospital
Baha'is and friends from SW Portland collected items for teenagers at Doernbecher Children's Hospital. Teenage patients are often overlooked when donations are made to the hospital.
Naw-Ruz this year marks centenary of entombment of the Bab
On March 21, Baha'is around the world will mark Naw-Ruz - their new year - a date that this year coincides with the 100th anniversary of the interment of the remains of the Bab on Mount Carmel.
Oprah interviews Rainn Wilson
In an interview with Oprah Winfrey, Emmy-nominated actor Rainn Wilson talks about his website, SoulPancake.com, and about being a Baha'i.