October Activities 2026
Next month on November 9th through 11th, the birthdays of the two Divine Founders of the Bahá’í Faith will be celebrated. Now is a perfect time to learn more about them. Are you curious about Their lives and teachings? You are warmly invited to investigate at any of this month’s activities, or to Contact us for a conversation.
“These holy Manifestations (of God) have been as the coming of springtime in the world…For each spring is the time of a new creation…” ‘Abdu’l-Bahá
“The Báb is the Herald of the Bahá’í Faith. In the middle of the 19th century, He announced that He was the bearer of a message destined to transform humanity’s spiritual life. His mission was to prepare the way for the coming of a second Messenger from God, greater than Himself, who would usher in an age of peace and justice.” Bahai.org
“Bahá’u’lláh—the “Glory of God”—is the Promised One foretold by the Báb and all of the Divine Messengers of the past. Bahá’u’lláh delivered a new Revelation from God to humanity. Thousands of verses, letters and books flowed from His pen. In His Writings, He outlined a framework for the development of a global civilization which takes into account both the spiritual and material dimensions of human life. For this, He endured 40 years of imprisonment, torture and exile.
His life and mission are becoming increasingly well-known across the planet. Millions of people are learning to apply His teachings to their individual and collective lives for the betterment of the world.” Bahai.org
Bahá’u’lláh’s teachings…now present us with the highest and purest form of religious teaching...
Count Leo Tolstoy, Russian author
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. Portland and Beaverton offer free children’s classes at the same time. 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.
Dialog and consultation widen our knowledge.
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
https://us06web. zoom.us/j/919424 28357?pwd=WnVmN2 p2ZVEvWXRQUVdWSm oxZ2J2QT09
Meeting ID: 919 4242 8357
Passcode: 868122
Dialog: Exploring Bahá’í Teachings
Sun Oct 25, 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.
Partners in Racial Justice presents Louis Gregory talk.
“This dynamic and interactive space, where the teachings of the Baha'i Faith are shared, provides an effective tool for connecting hearts and building vibrant communities. Each episode features inspirational devotionals followed by intimate conversations focused on current social challenges such as racism, gender equity, and other issues that must be addressed before humanity can reach its full potential. We invite you to join us as we strive to understand our individual and collective life's purpose, exploring the truth of the oneness of humanity.”
A Common Endeavor events on Capitol Hill and Chicago.
Pacific Northwest youth activities video.
“Until material achievements, physical accomplishments and human virtues are reinforced by spiritual perfections, luminous qualities and characteristics of mercy, no fruit or result shall issue therefrom.” From the Bahá'í Writings
Read or listen to the article Rethinking Innovation.
Contact your nearby Bahá’í friends, we’d love to talk! Ask about activities in your area.
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