Community life

Expanding circles of friends

Expanding circles of friends

Posted: 2023/01/31

The following article originally appeared in ‘Tidings,’ the newsletter of the Bahá’í Council of the Atlantic Provinces.

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A space to call their own

A space to call their own

Posted: 2022/08/30

In the Edmonds neighbourhood in Burnaby, B.C., a process was set in motion to find a property to hold the growing number of local core activities.

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Photos from the first wave of global conferences in British Columbia

Photos from the first wave of global conferences in British Columbia

Posted: 2022/06/07

Families, friends and neighbours came together to “explore themes that build understanding of conditions in the world and offer a channel for the longing to serve.”

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Photos from the first wave of global conferences in Ontario, Quebec and the Prairies

Photos from the first wave of global conferences in Ontario, Quebec and the Prairies

Posted: 2022/06/06

The following photos are from a few of the global conferences that took place in Ontario, Quebec and the Prairies, for those “longing to foster unity and better the world.”

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Youth in Charlottetown reflect on serving full-time during the summer months

Youth in Charlottetown reflect on serving full-time during the summer months

Posted: 2022/05/04

They hope that their stories will be helpful for other youth who are considering offering a period of full-time service to their communities.

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National reflection on devotional gatherings

National reflection on devotional gatherings

Posted: 2021/12/07

Over 900 friends from across the country took part in a meeting to reflect on devotional gatherings.

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Believing is Seeing: Reflecting on prayer and service

Believing is Seeing: Reflecting on prayer and service

Posted: 2021/07/02

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.

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Youth lead conversations on racism and social change

Youth lead conversations on racism and social change

Posted: 2020/06/12

“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.”

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Quebec institute seminar focuses on families

Quebec institute seminar focuses on families

Posted: 2020/05/29

Tutors gathered online to discuss how the training institute can empower families despite the pressures of physical distancing.

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Uplifting the community during a time of crisis

Uplifting the community during a time of crisis

Posted: 2020/04/21

“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.”

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