October Activities 2025
What a joyous time! On October 22nd and 23rd, Bahá’ís and friends will be celebrating the birth in 1819 of the Báb (the Gate), Herald of the Faith and the birth in 1817 of Bahá’u’lláh (Glory of God), Divine Teacher for this age. You are warmly welcome to these celebrations! Two are listed below, more will be listed on the Activities calendar when details are set.
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.
Devotions: Oregon City
Wed. Oct. 8, 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.
What helps you find meaning to the bridges you have crossed? Please come and share your inspirations with us.
Online Dialog: Benefiting from Life's Tests
Friday Oct. 17, 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
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For more information, please call Mary Reich 503-995-8959 or email Jen at jens19gems@gmail.com.
Holy Day Celebration: Portland Bahá’í Center
Wed. Oct. 22, 5:30 pm. Bahá’í Center, 8720 N Ivanhoe St, Portland, OR 97203. We are happy to invite all to celebrate the Birth of the Báb, Herald of the Faith, and the Birth of Bahá’u’lláh, Divine Founder of the Bahá’í Faith.
Please arrive healthy; masking is optional. You are our guest, no donations accepted. Please contact secretariatpdx@gmail.com for more information, or call the Center at 503-289-6331.
Holy Day Celebration: Wilsonville
Wed. Oct. 22, 6:00 pm. Wilsonvile Library, 8200 SW Wilsonville Rd, Wilsonville, OR 97070. Dear Friends, We are delighted to invite you to celebrate the Birth of the Báb, Herald of the Faith, and the Birth of Bahá’u’lláh, Divine Founder of the Bahá’í Faith.
Light dinner and program will begin at 6:00 PM and conclude promptly at 8:00 PM. We look forward to celebrating this special occasion together with you as our guest. There is ample parking available, including charging stations for electric cars. For additional details, please contact:
Farah Ramchandani
(818) 414-2450
farahninestar@gmail.com
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