May Activities 2025
We continue celebrating the Days of Paradise, Ridvan, through May 1st. The bursting flowers of our Oregon spring take on extra meaning as we remember the beginning of the Bahá’í Faith in a beautiful rose garden.
From the evening of May 22nd through the 23rd, we’ll celebrate the evening in 1844 when the Herald of the Faith, the Báb, declared that He was the fulfillment of prophecy, and His Mission would prepare the way for another Divine Messenger soon to come. Tens of thousands became followers of the Báb despite horrific persecution. He prepared them for the appearance of Bahá’u’lláh.
Read about the Declaration of the Báb.
Watch the 50-minute film Dawn of the Light. Available in multiple languages. Dawn of the Light portrays several individuals from different continents as they relate their own personal search after truth and meaning. They share their discovery that God has sent two Divine Manifestations—the Báb and Bahá’u’lláh—Whose teachings are revolutionizing human thought and behaviour, changing darkness into light. The film shows glimpses of how this same discovery is inspiring the efforts of many across the globe to serve humanity and to contribute to building a new pattern of life.” from Bahai.org
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 the activities!
HYBRID Ridvan Celebration day 12: Portland Bahá’í Center
Thurs. May 1, 7:00 pm, Bahá’í Center, 8720 N Ivanhoe St, Portland, OR 97203. You are cordially invited to celebrate the last of the 12 Days of the Festival of Ridván (Paradise). These are the days when Baha'u'llah announced His Divine Mission.
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.
The Twelfth Day of Ridvan Celebration is on Thursday, May 1st 7 pm at the Portland Bahá'í Center and on Zoom. Zoom link below.
Portland LSA is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Twelfth Day of Ridvan
Time: May 1, 2025 07:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81092058387?pwd=ZQMDF87YnoKvvLdjwtgxktlBE4ho2P.1
Meeting ID: 810 9205 8387
Passcode: 219639
Youth Learning with Duane Medicine Crow
Sat. May 3, 11:00 am-2:00 pm, Chehalem Ridge Nature Park. In lieu of the May Youth Night being held at the Beaverton Baha'i Center, a gathering will be held during the day at the beautiful Chehalem Ridge Nature Park. An Elder from the Crow Tribe, Duane Medicine Crow, will come and share his time with us. Middle and High schoolers, invite friends, dress for the weather, and bring a water bottle.
Devotions: SE Portland
Wed. May 7, 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.
Open House: Portland Bahá’í Center
Sat. May 10, 10:00 am-3:00 pm, Bahá’í Center, 8720 N Ivanhoe St, Portland, OR 97203. Open House on St. John's Rose Festival Parade Day. Please contact secretariatpdx@gmail.com for more information, or call the Center at 503-289-6331.
Devotions and Social: Vancouver Bahá’í Center
Sat. May 10, 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.
Devotions: Oregon City
Wed May 14, 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.
Contact your nearby Bahá’í friends, we’d love to talk!
Like us on Facebook: “Portland Metro Baha’i Community" “Portland Baha'i Center” “Beaverton Bahá'í Community” “Baha'is of Forest Grove” (hosting Spirit Night on Tuesday) “Baha’i Center Lake Oswego" “Baha’i Faith of Newberg Oregon” “Parenting with Wisdom”
See the official The Bahá’í Faith Youtube channel.