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July Activities 2026
Visitors enjoyed the view of the illumined Shrine of the Báb.
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The Shrine of the Báb
An aerial view of the Shrine of the Báb.
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A Common Endeavor: Spiritual Foundations of America’s Future
For the occasion of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, a message, titled “A Common Endeavor: Realizing the Promise of America,” from the Bahá’ís of the United States addresses “all who hold the promise of America in their hearts.”
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St. Johns Parade 2026
The Portland Bahá’í community again participated in the St. Johns Parade! The Bahá’í Center served as a respite place for the public.
Image courtesy of K. Thomas.
In Full Partnership
“The Bahá’í International Community (BIC) has published a book compiling three decades of its statements to the UN on gender equality.”
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The Story of Baha'u'llah
Baha'u'llah's life and principal teachings, presented in a compelling narrative.
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Light of the Kingdom: Biblical Topics
Biblical topics related to the Bahá’í Writings.
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Illumined By Oneness
“llumined by Oneness grows out of a multi-year, multifaith dialogue on how religion and faith communities can contribute to overcoming racism.”
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Tonga Moral and Academic Education
In Tonga, the 30th anniversary of Ocean of Light school reflects on how moral and spiritual qualities can be cultivated alongside academic learning in a single endeavor.
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June Activities 2026
You’re invited to activities for all ages! This month there will be a Juneteenth celebration at the Portland Bahá’í Center. Children’s classes at the Beaverton and Portland Centers welcome all!
Whither World Peace?
“In "Whither World Peace?" Maximillian Afnan revisits three moments in the past century when humanity appeared to be reaching for lasting peace. None succeeded. Proposing that the obstacles to peace run deeper than institutional failure, the essay explores the implications of the principle of the oneness of humankind for a path ahead.”
From bahaiworld.bahai.org.
A Common Endeavor 2026
A Common Endeavor; realizing the promise of America is an initiative from the Baha’is of the United States.
“At the heart of the change required for true prosperity—and a reflection of the nation’s founding principles—is the recognition that all people belong to one human family. Only in unity can we thrive. Yet the principle of oneness is not based on uniformity. Instead, it embraces and nurtures the diverse expression of our common humanity as intended in the phrase e pluribus unum: out of many, one.”
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May Activities 2026
Two Holy Days will be commemorated in May, in addition to the many other activities everyone is invited to.
Image used with permission of Joe Paczkowski.
April Activities 2026
Everyone is invited to Bahá’í activities. This month there will be celebrations of Ridván, 12 Holy Days of remembrance of the beginning of the Bahá’í Faith.
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Historical Portraits of Black Baha'is
Listen to Lights of the Spirit: Historical Portraits of Black Baha'is in North America, 1898-2000 with Gwendolyn Etter-Lewis and Richard W. Thomas and other author podcasts.
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Youth in Canada are Contributing to Community Life
“youth are deliberately choosing to see hope and to align themselves with the forces of integration instead of the forces of disintegration”
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March Activities 2026
March 21 is the Bahá’í New Year - time to celebrate together! All are welcome to this month’s activities.
World Peace is Inevitable
World peace is inevitable. Will we get there through collective vision or after unimaginable catastrophes? Renowned human rights lawyer and former UN prosecutor Payam Akhavan talks with Rainn Wilson in this Soul Boom video.
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February Activities 2026
Along with regular activities, this month it’s time to celebrate Black History Month as well as the Festival of Ayyám-i-Há!
Image courtesy of Joe Paczkowski.
Portland Drumming and Devotions
The last devotional gathering of 2025 at the Portland Bahá’í Center included Native American drumming.