Community life
Youth in Charlottetown reflect on serving full-time during the summer months
They hope that their stories will be helpful for other youth who are considering offering a period of full-time service to their communities.
National reflection on devotional gatherings
Over 900 friends from across the country took part in a meeting to reflect on devotional gatherings.
Believing is Seeing: Reflecting on prayer and service
A youth in the Springdale neighbourhood in Brampton, Ont., writes about the effects of service on her perspective of life and the decisions she makes for her future.
Youth lead conversations on racism and social change
“Small groups of friends are coming together in many different cities across Canada to consult about the enduring problem of racism, and how they can think, talk, and act together to combat this social ill.”
Quebec institute seminar focuses on families
Tutors gathered online to discuss how the training institute can empower families despite the pressures of physical distancing.
Uplifting the community during a time of crisis
“As individuals and communities continue to adapt to new conditions required to address the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), participants in Bahá’í community building activities are taking creative initiatives to uplift those around them.”
Resilience in times of crisis
Three friends share how their neighbourhood teams have adapted their activities in response to physical distancing guidelines during the current global health crisis.
Making cards for Ayyám-i-Há
A mother shares her son’s experience telling his friends and teacher about Ayyám-i-Há.
Religion and the integration of new arrivals into Canadian society
At a series of four seminars held at the University of Toronto’s Munk School of Global Affairs, panelists shared perspectives on the role of religion in building a peaceful and cohesive society.
A neighbourhood pilgrimage to the Holy Land
A group of friends from Victoria, B.C. share their experience going on pilgrimage as a neighbourhood team.
