July Activities 2025
This month Bahá’ís mark the anniversary of the martyrdom in 1850 of the Báb, the first of two Divine Founders of a new spiritual era.
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Please read more and view videos regarding the Báb.
Learn about the life and Divine Mission of the Báb, and miraculous details of the day of martyrdom.
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!
Screenshot from the Activities calendar.
Please visit and subscribe to the new Baha’i Portland YouTube channel!
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. Among the themes that fall within its compass are the greatness of the day in which we live, the spiritual requisites of peace and world order, the nature of God and His Prophets, the fulfillment of prophecy, the soul and its immortality, the renewal of civilization, the oneness of the Manifestations of God as agents of one civilizing process, the oneness of humanity, and the purpose of life, to name only a few." -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
Gleanings book cover, image courtesy of BahaiBookstore.com
Devotions: SE Portland
Wed. July 2, 6:30-8:00 pm. We will start with our interfaith devotional program, followed by a potluck dinner. 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.
Online Dialog: The Divine Art of Living
Fri. July 4 and 18, 7:00-8:00 pm. Please join our book study - The Divine Art of Living: Selections from the Writings of Baha'u'llah and Abdu'l-Baha. You do not need to have the book or do any homework; we will read and discuss a few passages together each time we meet. Come to one or every meeting. If you choose to get the book, it is readily available at Amazon, Borders, Baha'i Bookstore and free online.
Download the book for free here https://bahaiebooks.org/publications/divineartliving/
Join meeting: 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.
Holy Day: the Martyrdom of the Báb
Wed. July 9, 12:30 pm. Bahá’í Center, 8720 N Ivanhoe St, Portland, OR 97203.
All are welcome at this observance of the anniversary of the Martyrdom of the Báb, Herald of the Bahá’í Faith.
"The middle of the 19th century was one of the most turbulent periods in the world’s history. Great revolutions were under way. In parts of Europe and North America, time-worn social structures and relationships were being challenged by sudden and unprecedented changes in the fields of agriculture, industry, and economics. At the same time, throughout the world followers of divers religions perceived that humanity was on the cusp of a new stage in its development, and many prepared themselves for the imminent coming of a Promised One, praying fervently that they would recognise Him." bahai.org
Please contact secretariatpdx@gmail.com for more information, or call the Center at 503-289-6331.
Haifa gardens and Shrine of the Bab.
Devotions: Oregon City
Wed. July 9, 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.
Devotions and Social: Vancouver Bahá’í Center
Sat. July 12, 6-9:00 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.
Introductory Dialog: Gladstone
Fri. Jul 25, 6:30pm. 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!
See our new official Portland/Vancouver Metro Youtube channel.
See the official Baha'is of the United States Youtube channel.
See the official world The Bahá’í Faith Youtube channel.
See the official Bahá’í World News Service Youtube channel.
Find Bahá’í books in local libraries.
Peruse the national Bahá'í Bookstore (some items free, multiple languages).
Dive into the wealth of Bahá'í writings (free).
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