January Activities 2026
It starts with a vision! All are invited to participate, and all have a part to play.
Selected activities: See more on the Activities calendar. The Portland, Beaverton, and Vancouver Bahá'í Centers each host weekly in-person devotional gatherings every Sunday, including children’s education at Portland and Beaverton Centers, 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.
Vision Board 2026: Portland Bahá’í Center
Thu Jan 1, 12:00 - 2:00pm. Bahá’í Center, 8720 N Ivanhoe St, Portland, OR 97203. Everyone is welcome to stop by the Bahá’í Center and make a vision board for the new year.
For information, contact OR30Coordinator@gmail.com.
There will be challenges making our vision reality.
Online Dialog: Benefiting from Life's Tests
Fri Jan 2 and 16, 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.
We will study the Word of God to guide and assist us.
Study: Gleanings from the Writings of Baha'u'llah
Every Tuesday, 7 - 8 pm. Bahá’í Center, 4016 E 13th St, Vancouver, WA 98661 and online. 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
Prayer is our never-failing source of strength.
Online Interfaith Devotions: Portland
Every Sunday, zoom meeting opens at 10:00 am, readings begin at 10:30. Please check the Activities calendar on Friday or Saturday for the new Zoom link.
For more information: virtualdevotionspdx@gmail.com
Devotions: SE Portland
Wed Jan 7, 6:30 - 8:00pm. We will start with our interfaith devotional program, followed by a potluck dinner. You're invited! Please let us know if you are joining us so that we can plan accordingly for the dinner. For more information, please call the Moshtael-Hill family, 503-282-0783
Devotions and Social: Vancouver Bahá’í Center
Sat Jan 10, 6:00 - 9:00 pm, 4016 E 13th St, Vancouver, WA 98661. Dear Friends! Please join us for an in-person devotional and potluck dinner. All are invited and we look forward to seeing you there! For more information, please call Mayumi at 360-936-3240.
Devotions: Oregon City
Wed Jan 14, 7:00 - 8:30 pm. Inspiration & Rejuvenation! We look forward to sharing together writings, quotations, music and whatever you wish to bring, as it inspires you. Everyone welcome! For more information, please call Karen and Bob Lynch at 503-473-3144.
We will support the tremendous capacities of youth.
Devotions, Study, for Youth and Junior Youth
Fri Jan 16, 6 - 9pm. Beaverton. Dinner, Devotions, and Deepening (and Martin Luther King Day service planning)
Junior Youth and Youth will be separated for the deepening. There are volunteer opportunities for Monday the 19th, and these will be discussed during this event.
Please call or text with any questions, or if you want to volunteer: Lua at (503)504-4288.
Dinner will be lasagna, soup, salad, and bread and will include vegetarian, gluten-free, nut-free and vegan options.
We will find joy in community fellowship.
Social: Vancouver Bahá’í Center
Fri Jan 16, 6:00 - 9:00pm. Bahá’í Center, 4016 E 13th St, Vancouver, WA 98661. Dear Friends! Please join us for a potluck dinner and fun night. All are invited and we look forward to seeing you there! For more information, please call Mayumi at 360-936-3240.
Dialog and consultation widen our knowledge.
Dialog: Exploring Bahá’í Teachings
Sun Jan 25, 4:00 - 5:30pm. Bahá’í Center, 8720 N Ivanhoe St, Portland, OR 97203. Spiritual conversations welcoming all perspectives in a search for the deeper truths that unite us. Please contact Portland@bahai.us for more information or call the Center at 503-289-6331.
Introductory Dialog: Gladstone
Fri Jan 30, 6:30 - 8:30pm. Please consider joining us for some thoughtful conversation and fellowship.
For more information, please call Jack and Leslie at 503 803-8796.
Contact your nearby Bahá’í friends, we’d love to talk!
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