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How Unity and Justice Can Shape National Narratives
Participants at the symposium explored how recognizing humanity’s essential oneness can expand conceptions of identity beyond traditional categories.
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Native Americans & the Baha'i Faith
Here are just a few items relating to Native Americans and the Bahá'í Faith.
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October Activities 2025
Everyone is invited to celebrate the birthdays of the Divine Founders of the Faith.
Photo: Portland Baha’i Center.
“In Full Partnership”
“A love letter to humanity”: BIC releases In Full Partnership, a new book showcasing 30 years of contributions to the UN on women’s advancement
Bahá’í World News Service Website
Visit the Bahá’í World News Service website, or on the News tab on PortlandBahai.org, click World News to see United States and world news.
Portland Baha'i Archives now Online
The Portland Baha’i Archives team has begun a major project: presenting the history of over 100 years of the Faith in this area.
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August 2025 Activities
Please visit and subscribe to the new Baha’i Portland YouTube channel!
Baha’i Chair hosts “High Conflict” researcher Amanda Ripley
“In her talk, “Breaking the Spell of High Conflict”, Amanda Ripley described her research into “high conflict.” Through her years of detailed discussions with conflict survivors all over the world, including four years with a California politician, a former gang leader from Chicago, and a divided New York City synagogue, Ripley discussed high conflict, its causes, and its solutions.”
Image courtesy Baha’i Chair and Amanda Ripley.
A World Without War
‘Abdu’l-Bahá offered the holistic, all-inclusive vision for global peace—the oneness of humanity—outlined in the writings of Bahá’u’lláh.
image courtesy of Baha’i Publishing Trust
July Activities 2025
Baha’is will observe a somber Holy Day this month, the Martyrdom of the Herald of the Faith.
The Martyrdom of the Báb
The history of the persecution and martyrdom of The Báb - Herald of the Bahá’í Faith - is tragic. Yet, He fulfilled His Divine Mission of preparing for the Promised One of all religions.
Illustration courtesy of Baha'is of the United States.
Why is the world center of the Bahá’í Faith in Israel?
Administrative building of the Universal House of Justice, one of the Bahá’í World Center buildings.
Children’s Class, Teacher Training, and Devotions are Better Together!
Sunday activities at the Portland Bahá’í Center have something to offer all ages!
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May Activities 2025
This month we’ll commemorate the Herald of the Faith.
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Free E-books Spring 2025
Take a look at some of the free e-book options from BahaiBookstore.com.
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A common endeavor: Building America’s Future
A message for all Americans, this livestream from the 2025 Bahá’í National Convention was broadcast on April 26, 2025. It explores the profound challenges and opportunities facing America today.
Photo of the Bahá’í House of Worship, Wilmette, Illinois
Musical Gifts from Luke Slott
Luke Slott gives the world gifts of his sung Bahá‘í prayers. Photograph of Mansion of Bahjí from http://bahai.org/ Copyright © Bahá’í International Community