CORVALLIS 15 July 2011
The spiritual education of children continues over the summer in Benton County with two mini-camps, one in Corvallis and one in Philomath. “These camps provide an opportunity for children and their parents to explore the content and meaning of classes sponsored by the Bahá’í communities,” said Robert Siegel, Children’s Class Coordinator […]
WILMETTE, ILLINOIS - 1 May 2011
The elected delegate from electoral unit EU159 (which includes Linn and Benton Counties and others), Mrs. Paula Siegel, returned from the 103rd National Bahá’í Convention held in Foundation Hall of the United States Bahá’í Temple. Together with 170 other delegates from across the country, Mrs. Siegel participated in four days […]
CORVALLIS - Jan. 22, 2011
On Saturday nearly 50 friends from throughout Linn and Benton Counties gathered for the 23rd Reflection Meeting on building community. In the light of guidance, action and learning, the group consulted together and determined next steps forward to “strain every nerve” and “spare no effort” to widen the circle […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
CORVALLIS, OR - Aug. 22, 2009
The Annual Race Unity Picnic was held in Avery Park with over 100 participants. The joyously diverse program included the Unity Choir, a latin altiplano musical duo and the Hispanic Children Dancers. It was a wonderful moment to share diverse colors and music as well as to renew friendships, reflecting […]
PHILOMATH, OR
20 Aug. 2009
During six days and five nights, youth between the ages of 11 and 14 gathered with their older youth animators to participate in a summer community building activity based on prayer, singing, deepening on spiritual themes, personal reflection and community service. The curriculum was based on new materials recently published by the […]
26 May 2008
The elected delegate from Oregon Bahá’í District 159 (including among them Benton County) has returned from the 100th National Bahá’í Convention held in Foundation Hall of the Bahá’í House of Worship for North America in Wilmette, Illinois. The four day event included 171 delegates from all parts of continental USA who gathered to […]