September Activities 2026
September is a month of transition and change, as is this present renewed cycle of the revelation of God’s teachings for humanity. Each day, month, and season brings new opportunities to contribute to the progress of personal growth, and family and community building. The Bahá'ís warmly welcome everyone to this process.
You are invited to the activities below: See more on the Activities calendar.
Prayer is our never-failing source of strength.
The Portland, Beaverton, and Vancouver Bahá'í Centers each host Sunday in-person devotional gatherings, with readings from many Faiths. There are virtual and in-person gatherings for study and prayer throughout the week. You are warmly invited to all these public activities! No donations accepted, you are our guest.
Online Interfaith Devotions: Portland
Weekly on Sunday, 10:30 - 11:30 am. Please come to our virtual gathering on Zoom beginning at 10:00 am with conversation; our devotional program will start at 10:30. Email for the Zoom link: virtualdevotionspdx@gmail.com.
Or check the Activities calendar late in the week: https://www.portlandbahai.org/activities
Devotions: Oregon City
Wed Sept 9, 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.
Dialog and consultation widen our knowledge.
Consultation Workshop: Portland Bahá’í Center
Sat Sep 19, 10:00am - 3:00pm. Bahá’í Center, 8720 N Ivanhoe St, Portland, OR 97203.
Let’s Talk Consultation Workshop flyer
Let's Talk: Consultation in Relationships Workshop
"Consultation bestoweth greater awareness and transmuteth conjecture into certitude. It is a shining light which, in a dark world, leadeth the way and guideth." ~ Bahá'u'lláh
Can we talk before we argue? How do we keep talking when it's hard?
Strong, loving, harmonious relationships start with a good foundation—and consultation is a vital element. Join us Saturday, September 19, when we’ll explore how to integrate the skills of consultation into our everyday interactions with our loved ones, friends and co-workers.
In this workshop we'll dig into the practical and spiritual qualities needed for consultation and discuss how these qualities can elevate our interactions to the level of spiritual communion. Then we'll get into the details—exploring real scenarios and how to apply these qualities in our everyday conversations.
Cost: $30 (lunch included, scholarships considered)
We look forward to seeing you!
Registration form: https://LetsTalkConsultation.eventbrite.com.
Presented by Karen Tucker Lynch. Email: ConsultationWorkshop@gmail.com.
Dialog: Exploring Bahá’í Teachings
Sun Sept 27, 4:00 - 5:30 pm. 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.
We will find joy in community fellowship.
Devotions and Social: Vancouver Bahá’í Center
Sat Sep 12, 6:00 - 9:00pm. Vancouver Bahá’í Center, 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.
We will study the Word of God to assist us.
Hybrid Study: Illumined by Oneness
Weekly on Tuesday, 7:00 - 8:00pm. Vancouver Bahá’í Center, 4016 E 13th St, Vancouver, WA 98661, and on Zoom.
Dear Friends, Please join us at The Book Club, where we'll be reading Illumined by Oneness: Resources and Reflections from a Multifaith Dialogue on Overcoming Racism, by the Baha'i Office of Public Affairs. You can purchase this book on Amazon.
We hope to see you! For more information, please call Mayumi at 360-936-3240.
Join Zoom Meeting
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Passcode: 868122
"Religion and faith communities have been a part of America’ s struggle with racism throughout its history. While religion has been used to perpetuate oppression and enslavement, it has also inspired and sustained those laboring for justice. Eternal spiritual teachings and practices found across religious traditions— loving one another; recognizing our interdependence; promoting justice; and cultivating moral courage, humility, and compassion— offer vital resources for overcoming racism."
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Online Study: Benefiting from Life's Tests
Fri Sept 4 and 18, 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. 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.
Read The Promise of World Peace, Forty Years On
Read about core social teachings of the Faith: Baha’i Principles
Baha'u'llah: The King of Glory, ePub, softcover.
“The life and times of Baha'u'llah are presented in their historical setting both in Iran and in the world at large. Much of its story is taken from the unpublished memoirs of His companions who themselves observed the events they describe. Details are given of Baha'u'llah's ancestry and family, His several journeys when banished from Iran, . . . and the closing months of His life at Bahji.” from BahaiBookstore.com.
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For the Well-Being of All; Eliminating the Extremes of Wealth and Poverty, ebook - ePub, softcover.
Viaje de Amor: 'Abdu'l-Baha en Norte America, ePub, in Spanish.
Find Bahá’í books in local libraries.
Contact your nearby Bahá’í friends, we’d love to talk!
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