Is world peace just a pipe dream? Baha’is believe that attaining a just, sustainable and peaceful world order is not just possible, but inevitable–the next stage in humanity’s collective social evolution. Humanity is facing unprecedented challenges that cannot be solved without a global outlook and unity of thought and purpose among peoples of all races, nations and ethnicities. Bahá’u’lláh wrote, “The well-being of mankind, its peace and security, are unattainable unless and until its unity is firmly established.”
We invite you to learn and worship with us as we strive …
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Attend or host regular devotional gatherings to infuse our neighborhoods and communities with a spiritual atmosphere.
Engage in small group study of the sacred scriptures and find inspiration and encouragement to apply these insights in concrete acts of service to the community.
2011 Human Rights Day Commemoration
Iran’s Dismal Human Rights Record Exposed in Wilmette Conference
Iran’s dismal human rights record against women, labor and minority religions including the Baha’i Faith will be under the spotlight at a Human Rights Day conference at Wilmette’s Baha’i Temple, 1 to 4 p. m., Saturday, Dec. 10th.
Sponsored by Amnesty International USA and Chicagoland Baha’i assemblies, national experts will outline the denial of basic freedoms in Iran and worldwide efforts for change. It’s free and open to the public.
According to Amnesty …
Interested in learning how a diverse world religion explains and responds to current world events? Join us for an interactive discussion of the Bahá’í Faith and current events with Saeid Khadivian.
Saeid Khadivian is an extremely eloquent speaker with over 20 years of service in the administrative structure of the Baha’i Faith in California, Texas, and Taiwan. He has conducted seminars with over 500 people in attendance, still talked about today by those who attended. The Bahá’í Club is honored to sponsor a rare public seminar and discussion. In addition to …
This year, several Northwestern media outlets have run features on the Baha’i Community at Northwestern University. The latest is in The Protest, an affiliate of the Daily Northwestern, who published a piece titled “Baha’i Means Unity to Students.” You can read the full article here:
http://www.dailynorthwestern.com/affiliates/the-protest/baha-i-means-unity-to-students-1.257921
Thanks to all of the students for making this a good year on campus, filled with Study Circles, Firesides, and more. Look for exciting events to kick-off the fall of 2011!
Lewis Walker, an assistant archivist for the Baha’i House of Worship for the North American Continent in Wilmette, gave a lecture in Parkes Hall, 1870 Sheridan Road, on Monday.
The Northwestern Baha’i Club hosted the lecture, titled “Documenting the Role of Americans in A World Birth.” Walker spoke to an audience of about 10 NU students and Evanston residents about the founding principles of Baha’i and the fundamental beliefs of its historical authority figures…
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http://www.dailynorthwestern.com/campus/presentation-explains-celebrates-baha-i-history-1.2468876
Amnesty International and local Baha’i assemblies will observe Human Rights Day with an Evanston forum demanding freedom for seven Iranian Baha’i leaders sentenced to 10 years in prison because of their religious beliefs.
The public is invited to this event at Northwestern University’s Alice Millar Chapel, Sheridan Road and Chicago Avenue, at 7:00 p. m., Thursday, Dec. 9.
More than 500 members of Amnesty International Group 50 Evanston, Baha’i assemblies from Evanston, Wilmette and Chicago, and the general public are expected. The forum will feature journalist and human rights activist Omid …
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