Community life
The 12th day of Ridván
“As to the significance of that Declaration let Bahá’u’lláh Himself reveal to us its import …”
A new year of teaching and friendship
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.
The first day of Ridván
The first day of Ridván is 21 April this year. Here is a description of this time written by Adib Taherzadeh.
Generations of prayer
The following is a reflection from a new mother on how seeing her father pray influenced her own connection with prayer.
Opening doors through the arts
The community of Victoria, B.C. had a resoundingly positive response to a play that presented concepts from the teachings of Bahá’u’lláh, reminiscent of the Shoghi Effendi’s statement that “Art can better awaken such noble sentiments than cold rationalizing, especially among the mass of the people.”
Ruhi Book 9 develops participants’ love for their Creator
An intensive study of Ruhi Book 9: Gaining an Historical Perspective has given nine friends a deeper understanding into their relationship with their Creator.
Insights gained from this year’s unit conventions
Four questions posed by the National Spiritual Assembly at this year’s unit conventions opened avenues for consultation across the country.
“Every choice… leaves a trace” – reflections from an Ontario seasonal school
A winter camp in Ontario brought together about 80 participants of all ages to unite around the Teachings of Bahá’u’lláh and guidance from the Universal House of Justice.
Bicentenary Stories: Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
A friend in Charlottetown shares how the special time of the bicentenary led him to meeting and inviting over 40 people to celebrate with him in his home.
Bicentenary stories: Ottawa, Ontario
A group of friends working in a neighbourhood in Ottawa used the opportunity of bicentenary to share how the teachings of Bahá’u’lláh were at the core of their community-building work.
