Current Programs

Fall and Winter 2008

11/21/2008 - 11/23/2008

Persian Weekend

Mr. Behrouz Jabbari

Persian Conference Persian friends of all ages are invited to a weekend of spiritual transformation and rejuvenation. Mr. Behrouz Jabbari’s presentation will focus on Baha’i literature and poetry. He will also explain the principles of Baha’i consultation and individual initiative in the context of the Five Year Plan. The program includes inspirational talks, informative workshops, stimulating discussions, devotional periods and artistic performances. (Includes classes for ages 3-14.) details top

12/26/2008 - 12/31/2008

Youth Program - Releasing the Power of Junior Youth - Animator Training

Aniela Costello

In this seminal class, learn how to nurture the immense capacities of the Junior Youth by engaging them in ’programs that seek to enhance their spiritual and intellectual capacities and prepare them to participate effectively in the affairs of their communities.’ The Universal House of Justice calls this a "most significant act of service." We will vigorously pursue these goals as animators: 1. To enhance the power of expression in our Junior Youth 2. Identify the capabilities that help youth recognize moral issues underlying everyday decisions 3. Identify the moral implications of speech and action. From our Beloved Master, "The period of youth is characterized by strength and vigor and stands out as the choicest time in human life." Come and learn how to inspire and empower youth to effectively channel the desire to "transform the world." details top

12/26/2008 - 12/31/2008

Winter School: The Spiritual Requisites of Teaching
and the Example of the Hands of the Cause

Jane Faily and Brett Gamboa

This year’s winter school will explore how to attain the qualities necessary for transformation within a decadent society and how to produce the spiritual fire necessary to set ablaze the worlds. Throughout a week of interactive sessions, we will frequently refer to the examples of the Hands of the Cause and how they embodied the attributes we seek as Bahá’í teachers, taking inspiration not only from the spiritual traits and devotion which marked their time on earth, but also from their examples of sustained and systematic action in support of the Divine Plans. With our paths ahead illumined by their stories, we will meditate upon how we can undertake our own process of transformation that we may live lives of systematic and courageous action through the activities of the current Plan, lives to which we are lovingly summoned by the House of Justice. (Includes Classes for ages 3 – 17) details top

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