CORVALLIS, OR - Aug.25, 2011
A celebration to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the formation of the Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of Corvallis is planned for Saturday, September 17, 2011. The local governing body of the Bahá’ís was originally formed for the first time on April 20, 1961, and recognized by the national governing […]
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 […]
Corvallis, OR - Oregon State University
Every Tuesday from 1-2pm, the Bahá’í Campus Association at Oregon State University is hosting a “Tranquility Zone”. Location: Memorial Student Union, Talisman Room (Jefferson and 26th in Corvallis, OR).
The purpose of the weekly event is to attract all people of faith to join in a spiritual moment where prayers, […]
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 […]
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, March 21, 2010
On Sunday, March 21st, members of the Bahá’í Faith in Corvallis held a coffee house to celebrate the first day of their New Year (Naw Ruz, or “new day” in Persian) on an afternoon bathed in sunshine. The Corvallis Bahá’ís joined millions of Bahá’ís around the world in celebrating the beginning […]
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 […]
The second annual “Gift of the Spirit” arts festival is slated for Saturday, May 31st, 2008. As was the case last year, the festival will take place at the Corvallis Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave. Corvallis, OR 97330, starting at 11:00 AM. Those wishing to submit entries for the festival (visual arts, songs, […]