Archive for November, 2010

Bahai Temple in Chile Begins Construction

Sunday, November 28th, 2010

SANTIAGO, CHILE
28 November 2010
Excavation work is under way for the new Baha’i House of Worship for the South American continent, in the Chilean capital of Santiago.
The ground work comes after a prolonged search for a site and unprecedented technical challenges, which included the invention of an entirely new material for the building’s exterior. The site […]

Birth of Bahá’u'lláh Celebration

Friday, November 12th, 2010

Corvallis, OR - November 11, 2010
With over 85 in attendance, Bahá’ís gathered to celebrate the 193rd anniversary of the birth of Bahá’u’lláh, Prophet-Founder of the Bahá’í Faith. The event took place at the Corvallis Senior Center, and the main program was led by the Portland choir group “Ladder For the Soul”. The joyous celebration included […]

Group Reflection on Growth

Friday, November 12th, 2010

Corvallis, OR - Nov. 6, 2010
Bahá’ís and their friends came together to discuss the progress of the growth of the Bahá’í Faith in Benton and Linn Counties. In addition to playful dramatic representations, different groups from the area discussed the positive activities that have taken place over the past three months as well as […]

Bahá’ís Elect Delegate to National Convention

Thursday, November 4th, 2010

ALBANY, October 3, 2010
At the unit convention of the Bahá’ís of Oregon Electoral Unit 159 (comprising counties from Clatsop to Linn, Lincoln to Marion) Bahá’ís cast ballots to elect their delegate to the 103rd National Bahá’í Convention to be held next April 2011 in Wilmette, Illinois at the Bahá’í House of Worship. The individual elected […]

Bahá’ís Celebrate Birth of Founder

Thursday, November 4th, 2010

CORVALLIS - Nov. 4, 2010
On November 12, Bahá’ís around the world will celebrate the 193rd anniversary of the birth of Bahá’u’lláh, Prophet-Founder of the Bahá’í Faith. The teachings of Bahá’u’lláh spread rapidly around the world - from Persia (today Iran) across Europe, to the Americas and Africa. The religious community that bears His name today […]