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Post-Parliament of the World's Religions Interfaith Event
The Parliament of the World's Religions convened in Melbourne, Australia last December. To capture the spirit and energy generated by this event and to foster interreligious cooperation, local organizers are sponsoring a Post-Parliament event for the Portland/Vancouver area on February 21, 2010.
KPSU to interview Baha'is
On Thursday, February 11, Jim Whinston, host of KPSU's radio show "Mothers, Fathers and Families" will interview three Baha'is to get an update on the situation of the Baha'i prisoners in Iran. The show will air at 6:00 pm.
Blessed is the Spot
A video of one of Baha'u'llah's prayers: "Blessed is the spot, and the house, and the place, and the city, and the heart, and the mountain, and the refuge, and the cave, and the valley, and the land, and the sea, and the island, and the meadow where mention of God hath been made, and His praise glorified."
Baha'i Basics, pt. 1
This video presentation describes the Baha'i Faith—a world religion whose purpose is to unite all the peoples of the world.
Life of Baha'u'llah
"...these fruitless strifes, these ruinous wars shall pass away, and the 'Most Great Peace' shall come..." ~ Baha'u'llah. Baha'u'llah, the Prophet-Founder of the Baha'i Faith, was born on November 12, 1817. This video describes His life and Teachings.
Interfaith Thanksgiving brings together people of all backgrounds
The theme of this year’s Interfaith Thanksgiving program was "A thankful heart has a continual feast." Sponsored by the Inter-Religious Action Network of Washington County (IAN), the program took place at the Latter Day Saints Stake Center (also called the Mormon Church) on Jackson School Road in Hillsboro, on the evening of November 22, 2009.
Two Frogs in Bowl of Cream: Chicago, IL
Several young professionals in Chicago have started C-YA ("See ya"), the Chicago Youth Animator program to reach out to middle school students in the South Chicago Hyde Park neighborhood.
Stronger than a Tornado: North Carolina
The young are reaching the younger - youth, college students and young adults are starting junior youth groups where middle-schoolers are learning to voice their concerns, make suggestions for improvement in their communities and take powerful action.