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A Common Endeavor
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.”
Image source: acommonendeavor.org
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.
Image courtesy of Bahai.org
March Activities 2026
March 21 is the Bahá’í New Year - time to celebrate together! All are welcome to this month’s activities.
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.
December Activities 2025
Wishing all a peaceful final month of 2025!
Image used by permission of Joe Paczkowski.
United Nations resolution condemns Iran’s human rights record
“UN resolution condemns Iran’s escalating persecution of Bahá’ís and religious minorities, citing arrests, property confiscation, and educational discrimination.”
Image source Baha’i World News Service.
November Activities 2025
This month’s two Holy Days each honor ‘Abdu’l-Baha. In 1912, He spent 239 days traveling across America sharing the teachings of the Faith.
Photograph of ‘Abdu’l-Baha source: BahaiTeachings.org.
How Unity and Justice Can Shape National Narratives
Participants at the symposium explored how recognizing humanity’s essential oneness can expand conceptions of identity beyond traditional categories.
Image source: Bahá’í World News Service
October Activities 2025
Everyone is invited to celebrate the birthdays of the Divine Founders of the Faith.
Photo: Portland Baha’i Center.
“In Full Partnership”
“A love letter to humanity”: BIC releases In Full Partnership, a new book showcasing 30 years of contributions to the UN on women’s advancement
Bahá’í World News Service Website
Visit the Bahá’í World News Service website, or on the News tab on PortlandBahai.org, click World News to see United States and world news.
Portland Baha'i Archives now Online
The Portland Baha’i Archives team has begun a major project: presenting the history of over 100 years of the Faith in this area.
Image courtesy of Portland Baha’i Archives.
August 2025 Activities
Please visit and subscribe to the new Baha’i Portland YouTube channel!
July Activities 2025
Baha’is will observe a somber Holy Day this month, the Martyrdom of the Herald of the Faith.
Why is the world center of the Bahá’í Faith in Israel?
Administrative building of the Universal House of Justice, one of the Bahá’í World Center buildings.
Children’s Class, Teacher Training, and Devotions are Better Together!
Sunday activities at the Portland Bahá’í Center have something to offer all ages!
Image courtesy of the participants.