Community life

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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Resilience in times of crisis

Resilience in times of crisis

Posted: 2020/03/31

Three friends share how their neighbourhood teams have adapted their activities in response to physical distancing guidelines during the current global health crisis.  

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Making cards for Ayyám-i-Há

Making cards for Ayyám-i-Há

Posted: 2020/02/28

A mother shares her son’s experience telling his friends and teacher about Ayyám-i-Há.

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Religion and the integration of new arrivals into Canadian society

Religion and the integration of new arrivals into Canadian society

Posted: 2020/02/28

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.

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A neighbourhood pilgrimage to the Holy Land

A neighbourhood pilgrimage to the Holy Land

Posted: 2020/02/25

A group of friends from Victoria, B.C. share their experience going on pilgrimage as a neighbourhood team.

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