Community life

Striving to put service at the centre of family life

Striving to put service at the centre of family life

Posted: 2018/08/17

Through deepening, friendship and mutual support, a group of parents living in a Toronto neighbourhood is learning to make service the focal point of their families’ activities.

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Forever Servants of Bahá’u’lláh

Forever Servants of Bahá’u’lláh

Posted: 2018/08/10

A life of service to Bahá’u’lláh is a never-ending journey. Keith and Janet Eldridge, through the telling of a fellow community member, share how their love for Him has shaped their lives over the past 70 years and will continue to do so in the years to come.

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“The Fund is here and helping us to serve”

“The Fund is here and helping us to serve”

Posted: 2018/08/07

The Funds of the Faith allow people of all ages to support the work of the Cause. Three youth in Ottawa, along with a Treasury Aide, sat down to reflect on the role the Fund plays in their day-to-day life.

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A revolution of identity: The Montreal Youth Group

A revolution of identity: The Montreal Youth Group

Posted: 2018/07/30

Every generation faces a new set of needs and requirements in its service to the Cause, altering the role of the Faith in daily decisions and actions. In the late 1920s, a group of youth in Montreal transformed what it meant to live with the teachings of the Faith at the heart of one’s life.     

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Upcoming by-election for the National Spiritual Assembly

Upcoming by-election for the National Spiritual Assembly

Posted: 2018/07/20

The following is a copy of a letter sent to all delegates advising them that, with love and regret, the National Spiritual Assembly has accepted Mr. Enayat Rawhani’s request to be permitted to relinquish membership on the National Assembly. 

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Seasonal schools open their doors in Ontario

Seasonal schools open their doors in Ontario

Posted: 2018/06/20

After a fruitful discussion on the role of seasonal schools in Bahá’í community life, the school organizers throughout Ontario have started making plans on how to maintain an outward-looking orientation in school activities.

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The 12th day of Ridván

The 12th day of Ridván

Posted: 2018/05/01

“As to the significance of that Declaration let Bahá’u’lláh Himself reveal to us its import …”

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A new year of teaching and friendship

A new year of teaching and friendship

Posted: 2018/04/25

A Naw-Rúz gathering in Sidney, B.C., shows how the welcoming spirit of Holy Days opens up opportunities for teaching the Faith and bringing more friends into Bahá’í community life.

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The first day of Ridván

The first day of Ridván

Posted: 2018/04/12

The first day of Ridván is 21 April this year. Here is a description of this time written by Adib Taherzadeh.

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Generations of prayer

Generations of prayer

Posted: 2018/03/23

The following is a reflection from a new mother on how seeing her father pray influenced her own connection with prayer.

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