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IAN Faith Forum: Faith & Healing
Join us April 7, 2010 for the 2010 Community Faith Forum. Faith community volunteers are stepping up and providing more service to those in need. The 2010 Faith Forum is offering a special workshop that will focus on how we can keep our volunteers inspired and valued. Keynote Speaker Rev. Dr. Roy Green, will invite us to explore what it means to be a compassionate community with story, teaching, personal reflection, and exploration of six sacred questions for promoting spiritual health. Three special sessions will be offered.
Happy Naw Ruz!
Baha'is celebrate their new year at the beginning of spring. Naw Ruz (which means "new day" in Persian) begins at sunset on the last day of the Baha'i Fast (March 20) and lasts through sunset on March 21. It is celebrated around the world with parties, prayers and joyful festivities.
“These Sanctified Mirrors” - The Baha'i View on the World's Major Religions
At the core of Baha'i belief is this: all of the world's major religions are revelations from God. In the Baha’i view, all the major religions receive their impetus from God. All these Prophets and Messengers derive Their power, authority, and vision from the One God.
Mayors’ Interfaith Luncheon fosters dialogue
On Thursday, February 18, the Fifth Annual Washington County Mayor's Interfaith Luncheon, "Expanding the Dream" took place at Portland Community College’s Rock Creek campus. The Inter-religious Action Network (IAN) sponsored this gathering of minds. About 150 people attended, representing at least a dozen faith communities and several civic and political organizations.
Ayyam-i-Ha
Baha'is all over the Portland area are celebrating Ayyam-i-Ha from February 26 to March 1. Ayyam-i-Ha, or "Days of Ha" are days of celebration, hospitality, charity and fellowship. Find a celebration near you and come and join us.
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.