November Activities 2025
Last month Bahá'ís and friends joyously celebrated the birthdays of the Founders of the Bahá'í Faith, the Báb and Bahá’u’lláh. This month we will focus on the son of Bahá’u’lláh, ‘Abdu’l-Bahá. On November 25 we’ll celebrate the Day of the Covenant. Bahá’u’lláh named ‘Abdu’l-Bahá as the Center of the Covenant, to be the Head of the Faith after His passing, and the authorized Interpreter of the teachings. In this way the community stayed united and strong. ‘Abdu’l-Bahá was an example to Bahá'ís of how to live their faith.
Related:
The Day of the Covenant: A Season for Remembering Abdu’l-Baha
The Astounding Life of Abdu’l-Baha
Abdu’l-Baha’s Proof of Baha’u’llah’s Unparalleled Teachings
The film “Luminous Journey” tells the story of His travels in America and Canada. “He came with a message of universal peace, the unity of East and West, racial harmony, gender equality, and a visionary view of America’s future, captivating all strata of American society.”
On November 27th, at 1:00 am, we will observe the passing of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá in 1921.
Related:
Abdu’l-Baha’s Ascension: Unity in the Holy Land
Commemorating the Ascension of Abdu’l-Baha
See videos about ‘Abdu’l-Bahá on our YouTube channel, Baha'i Faith Portland @BahaiPortland
Selected activities: See more on the Activities calendar. The Portland, Beaverton, and Vancouver Bahá'í Centers each host weekly in-person devotional gatherings on Sunday, and there are virtual and in-person gatherings throughout the week. You are warmly invited to all these public activities! No donations accepted, you are our guest.
Study: Gleanings from the Writings of Baha'u'llah
Every Tuesday, 7-8 pm. Vancouver hybrid event. Dear Friends, Please join us at The Book Club, where we’ll be reading "Gleanings" by Bahá'u'lláh. We hope to see you! For more information, please call Mayumi at 360-936-3240.
"Gleanings from the Writings of Bahá'u'lláh is an extremely important compilation that sets out the Bahá'í teachings on a myriad of subjects." -Baha'iBookstore.com
Free ebook: https://www.bahaibookstore.com/Gleanings-from-the-Writings-of-Bahaullah-Free-ePub-P9481
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web. zoom.us/j/919424 28357?pwd=WnVmN2 p2ZVEvWXRQUVdWSm oxZ2J2QT09
Meeting ID: 919 4242 8357 Passcode: 868122
Online Dialog: Benefiting from Life's Tests
Friday Nov. 7 and 21, 7:00-8:00 pm. Study themes from Fire & Gold: Benefiting From Life's Tests facilitated by Jennifer Seretan. You are welcome to join any time to these discussions which happen on the first and third Friday of each month. This book can be purchased here: Fire-Gold-Benefiting-Lifes-Tests
https://us05web.zoom.us/j/5931066886?pwd=cFZqRzRma2wrYW5lZEp3ZU9kWkRiUT09
For more information, please call Mary Reich 503-995-8959 or email Jen at jens19gems@gmail.com.
Wed. Nov. 12, 6:00-7:30 pm. Inspiration & Rejuvenation! We look forward to sharing together writings, quotations, music and whatever you wish to bring, as it inspires you. We begin each gathering with a potluck supper. Everyone welcome! For more information, please call Karen and Bob Lynch at 503-473-3144.
For the latest Bahá'í World News, select World News on PortlandBaha’i.org. Recent articles include:
BIC Brussels: Recognizing youth as vital participants in promoting racial harmony
"Practitoners of Peace": European youth consider their role in society’s renewal
Kiribati: Rethinking authority in pursuit of a culture of equality
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