Lehigh Valley Bahai

Little Pond monthly Sunday devotions hosted by Bill & Bridget George. 1-3 p.m. at Little Pond, Nazareth. Click here for details.
2025-04-06 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-06-22 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Dear Friends,

As always, the Devotional program will be followed by refreshments and discussion. It helps us to know if you are coming, so please respond to bridgetgeorge9@gmail.com.

We do hope you will join us, and of course you are welcome to forward this invitation to your friends.
Directions to Little Pond can be found on our website, https://littlepond.org/

We also thought it would be helpful to let you know the dates of the Little Pond Devotionals April 2025 to January 2026.. All dates are Sundays at 1 pm on weekends that do not conflict with the Baha’i Learning Center activities.

April 6
May 18
June 22
July 27
August 24
September 21
October 19
November 16
January 4 – 2026.

Feast of Jalal (Glory). Hosted by Jamal & Shireen Yazdani. Click here for details.
2025-04-08 19:00 - 21:30
Hosts – Yazdani family. Contact: 661 494 6986.

Bahai Learning Center in Allentown (Lehigh Valley Center for Sight, 1739 Fairmont Street, Allentown 18104). Click here for details.
2025-04-13 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-04-27 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-05-18 10:00 - 12:00
Dear loved Friends,

We are very excited to announce the start of another season of learning, devotions, and fellowship at the Bahá’í Learning Center in Allentown ( Lehigh Valley Center for Sight, 1739 Fairmont Street, Allentown 18104 ) every other Sunday 10 AM to 12 PM starting on September 29. There will be children and adult classes – All are welcome and feel free to bring family and friends. You are welcome to attend all or come to as many sessions that you are able. A Zoom link will be provided for friends who wish to join online.
You can find the schedule on the Lehigh Valley Bahá’í Community Calendar: www.bahailv.org. Please contact Houman Ahdieh for further information and directions; houmanahdieh@yahoo.com 610-737-3938.

We very much look forward to seeing you soon!

With kind regards,

Houman Ahdieh
Bahá’í Learning Center Planning Committee

Monthly Baha'i Basics. An online introduction to the Baha'i Faith followed by discussions and Q&A. Click here for details.
2025-04-18 19:00 - 20:00
Dear Friends,

Introduction to the Baha’i Faith and discussions and Q&A following the introduction. This is being held the second Friday of each month from 7-8 p.m. An email reminder with the Zoom link information will be emailed each month.

This Fireside chat will feature a brief introduction to the Baha’i Teachings on the importance of religion and spirituality in creating harmony among the diverse nations, races and religions of the world. After the presentation there will be opportunity for questions and discussion by the participants. This meeting is open to all. Please invite friends and anyone who you think would be interested in learning about this topic.

First day of Ridvan celebrations.Organized by Laura Lawrence, Sunday afternoon, April 20 from 1 PM-4 PM At Jacobsburg State Park Henry Forge Pavillion 400 Belfast Rd Nazareth, PA 18064
2025-04-20 13:00 - 16:00
Share the glorious season of Ridvan
by joining the Lehigh Valley Bahai Community
at these upcoming holy day events

The celebration of Ridvan commemorates : Baha’u’llah’s stay in the Garden of Ridván in Baghdad in 1863
where he declared his mission as a Manifestation of God.

1st Day of Ridvan
Organized by Laura Lawrence
Sunday afternoon, April 20 from 1 PM-4 PM
At Jacobsburg State Park
Henry Forge Pavillion
400 Belfast Rd
Nazareth, PA 18064

*Bring your own picnic lunch (no electricity) and dress for the outdoors
Enjoy the bursting spring

Berks County Earth Day celebration at Reading City Park, April 26 from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. All welcome!
2025-04-26 12:00 - 18:00
Looking forward to seeing you on Saturday April 26th at Reading City Park.
Any questions, please call, email, or text.
Thanks.
Bill Litvin 610-207-6370

Feast of Jamal (Beauty). Hosted by Hong & Sally Foo. Sunday, April 27, 2025, at 2:00 p.m.
2025-04-27 14:00 - 17:00
Hosted by the Foo Family. Contact: 484 238 0409.

Loving greetings to you, dear friends!

Hong and I are happy, and honored, to host the coming Feast of Jamal/Beauty on Sunday, April 27, 2025 at our home. This will be an in person Feast only, there will be no Zoom option. We warmly invite you to come and join us.

Date: Sunday, April 27, 2025
Time: 2:00PM ( Address was emailed to the friends directly )
Dinner will be served after the program. We ask that you let us know if you are coming, via email: siewkian2003@yahoo.com. The reason is so that I can estimate the quantity of food I need to prepare. Thank you!

Beauty
It is natural for the heart and spirit to take pleasure and enjoyment in all things
that show forth symmetry, harmony, and perfection. For instance: a beautiful house,
a well-designed garden, a symmetrical line, a graceful motion, a well written book,
pleasing garments. All things that have in themselves grace or beauty are pleasing
to the heart and spirit. What is music? It is a combination of harmonious sounds.
What is poetry? It is a symmetrical collection of words. Therefore, they are pleasing
through harmony and rhythm. Poetry is much more effective and complete than prose.
It stirs more deeply, for it is of a finer composition.

…‘Abdu’l-Bahá, A Brief Account of My Visit to Accá, p. 11-14

Love,
Hong and Sally Foo

9th day of Ridvan celebrations. Hosted by Eme Ekpe-Enyosiobi Monday evening, April 28th at 7:00 PM Held via Zoom.
2025-04-28 19:00 - 20:00
Share the glorious season of Ridvan

by joining the Lehigh Valley Bahai Community
at these upcoming holy day events

The celebration of Ridvan commemorates : Baha’u’llah’s stay in the Garden of Ridván in Baghdad in 1863
where he declared his mission as a Manifestation of God.

9th Day of Ridvan

Hosted by Eme Ekpe-Enyosiobi
Monday evening, April 28th at 7:00 PM
Held via Zoom ( Zoom link was emailed to the friends directly)

*Bring your spirit of devotion, smiles, and a fully charged device

12th day of Ridvan celebrations. Hosted by Jamal and Shirin Yazdani, Thursday evening, May 1 at 7 PM at their home.
2025-05-01 19:00 - 21:30
Share the glorious season of Ridvan

by joining the Lehigh Valley Bahai Community
at these upcoming holy day events

The celebration of Ridvan commemorates : Baha’u’llah’s stay in the Garden of Ridván in Baghdad in 1863
where he declared his mission as a Manifestation of God.

12th day of Ridvan
Hosted by Jamal and Shirin Yazdani,
Thursday evening, May 1 at 7 PM
202 Cherry Court
Nazareth, PA 18064

*Bring only your radiant selves; refreshments will be provided after the program.

Cluster Gathering - this Saturday May 3, at 10:30 am hosted by Houman Ahdieh at the Baha'i Learning Center. Click here for details.
2025-05-03 10:30 - 13:00
Dear Friends,

On behalf of the Area Teaching Committee, we apologize for sending this message about our next Cluster Gathering with such short notice.
Houman has graciously offered to host the meeting that should have been last week this coming weekend:
Saturday May 3, 10:30am – 12:30pm at the Baha’i Learning Center (Lehigh Valley Center for Sight, 1739 Fairmont Street, Allentown 18104)

Amidst all the wonderful local and national Ridvan gatherings, the beautiful Feast of Jamal at Hong and Sally’s home, the amazing formation of the Bethelehm/Bethlehem Township Assembly, and the excellent efforts of the new team preparing for the May 30 Conference, we completely forgot about the next cycle for the Reflection Gathering.

We do hope you will join us this Saturday as we reflect with gratitude on all that has been happening and look forward to everything we hope to accomplish in the next cycle with the help of all the members of our growing and vibrant Cluster.

The link for the Cluster Reflection was emailed to the friends directly.

With loving Baha’i greetings,

Houman Ahdieh, Anne Bivans, Shirin Khalighi, Bridget Goerge, and Laura Lawrence

Baha'i Monthly Firesides - organized by Roseann Bowerman & Bill & Bridget George. Click here for details.
2025-05-13 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-06-10 19:00 - 21:00
For everyone interested in learning more about the Baha’i Faith,
Monthly Tuesdays at 7 p.m.
At the home of Roseann Bowerman:
Phone: 610 704 0026
email: rb04@Lehigh.edu

Feast of Azamat (Grandeur). Hosted by Naysan & Alaleh Sabet. Click here for details.
2025-05-16 18:30 - 21:00
Hosts – Naysan & Alaleh Sabet.
Naysan & Alaleh warmly invite you to the Feast of Azamat (Grandeur) – Friday May 16th @6:30 PM at their home.

Please refer to email directly shared with friends for address and phone number.

Little Pond monthly Sunday devotions hosted by Bill & Bridget George. 6:30 p.m. at Little Pond, Nazareth. Click here for details.
2025-05-18 18:30 - 20:30

Observation for the Declaration of the Bab - 2 hours 11 mins after sunset on May 22. Hosted by Tammy Kita. Click here for directions.
2025-05-22 22:29 - 23:00
Declaration of the Báb

Celebration to be hosted by Tammy Kita. Details to folow shortly.

Date: Thu, May 22, 2025 2 hrs.11 mins after sunset – sunset Fri, May 23, 2025

Monthly Baha'i Basics. An online introduction to the Bahai Faith followed by discussions and Q&A. Click here for details.
2025-05-23 19:00 - 20:00

Observation for the Ascension of Baha'u'llah. Click here for details.-
2025-05-28 03:00 - 04:00
The Ascension of ‘Bahá’u’lláh is a holy day that commemorates the death of Bahá’u’lláh. It is observed on 13 ‘Aẓamat (28 or 29 May). Work is suspended on this day. The typical observance consists of devotional readings and is held at 3:00 AM, as Bahá’u’lláh passed away about 3:00 AM on 29 May, 1892.

Bi-weekly Friday night devotional/Study Circle in person or via Zoom. Click here for details.
2025-05-30 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-06-27 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-07-11 19:00 - 20:00
Please join our Bi-weekly Friday night devotional/Study Circle in-person or via Zoom.

Topic: varies each time7:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada).

Zoom link was directly emailed to friends, however for direct zoom link to the devotions contact Shirin Khalighi: khalighi1@aol.com OR Gladys Nay: gladandlou@msn.com

Community Building Conference Save-The-Date-May 31st, 2025. Program 9:00 AM. till 4:00 PM.
2025-05-31 09:00 - 16:00
Lehigh Valley Community Building Conference

Dearest Friends:

Please join us for a day of fun, learning and community building. We can build a better world when we focus our thoughts and actions on peace, unity and service to mankind for our generation and the next generation to come. Please save the date for our upcoming Community Building Conference:
May 31st, 2025
Program 9:00 AM till 4:00 PM
Dinner, Arts, and Socializing 4:00 PM-7:00 PM
Check in begins at 9:00 AM followed by program at 9:30 AM
We want to invite all friends, and friends of friends to this amazing gathering. Families and everyone of all ages are welcome!
The purpose of the conference is to share Baha’u’llah’s world-embracing vision, through prayers, songs, arts, and group discussions.
Please register at one of the links below
https://forms.gle/cRVZDecMLVT6xfB67

Feast of Nur (Light). WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4TH AT 6:00 pm Hosted by the Lawrence family. Click here for details.
2025-06-04 18:00 - 21:00
Laura and Henry Lawrence warmly invite you to the Feast of Nur (Light) at their home

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4TH AT 6:00 pm

LIGHT dinner will be provided – For vegetarians too! 😉 (Dinner 6:00 PM Feast 6:30)

Address was emailed to the friends directly.

For friends who are not able to attend in person, a zoom link was emailed to friends directly.

Warmest regards,

Laura and Henry ( 484 ) 934 1504.

Monthly Baha'i Basics. An online introduction to the Baha'i Faith followed by discussion and Q&A. Click here for details.
2025-06-20 19:00 - 20:00

Feast of Rahmat (Mercy). Hosted by Marjan & Edward Joe-Kamara On Monday June 23rd, starting at 7 p.m. Click here for details.
2025-06-23 19:00 - 21:30
Dear Friends,

Marjan & Edward Joe Kamara warmly welcome you to the Feast of Rahmat (Mercy), at their home in Easton, PA. on Monday, June 23rd starting at 7 p.m.

Friends in the community were emailed the address directly.

For friends who are not able to join in person, the zoom link was also emailed directly to the friends.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84102431438?pwd=[REDACTED]

Mobile: 609 358 2576.

Looking forward to seeing you!

With kind regards,

113th Annual Souvenir Unity Feast - Saturday, June 28, 2025 12:00 PM 1:00 PM Wilhelm Baha'i Properties126 Evergreen Place, Teaneck, NJ, 07666
2025-06-28 12:00 - 17:00
113th Annual Souvenir Unity Feast

Saturday, June 28, 2025
12:00 PM 1:00 PM

Wilhelm Baha’i Properties126 Evergreen PlaceTeaneck, NJ, 07666United States (map)

The Wilhelm Bahá’í Properties are one of the oldest and most unique Bahá’í sites in the United States. Built by eminent American Bahá’í Roy Wilhelm, the grounds were blessed by the presence of `Abdu’l-Bahá in 1912. After more than 50 years of imprisonment and exile with his father Bahá’u’lláh, the Founder of the Bahá’í Faith, `Abdu’l-Bahá journeyed to Europe and America where he shared and exemplified the Bahá’í teachings.
For the last 112 years, Bahá’ís and local community members have annually commemorated `Abdu’l-Bahá’s 1912 visit to the Wilhelm Properties on the last Saturday of June. This year’s 113th Souvenir Unity Feast will be held on Saturday, June 28th, 2025. The day begins at noon and the program will be at 3pm.

Observance for the Martyrdom of the Bab. Hosted by the West family. Click here for details.
2025-07-09 11:30 - 14:00
The martyrdom of the Báb is observed by the Baháʼí Faith at noon on July 9th (or July 10th, as the Baháʼí calendar date can vary slightly). This commemorates the date of his execution in Persia, which is considered a holy day of rest. Baha’is read special prayers at noon to commemorate this event.

Join the Lehigh Valley Baha’i Community
as we commemorate
The Martyrdom of the Bab

Wednesday, July 9th, 2025
beginning at 11:30 AM at the home of
The West Family
Address was emailed to the friends via email.
After the commemoration
you are warmly invited to enjoy & share in a pizza & salad lunch
provided by the Wests
As you are willing and able, you are welcome to bring
a dessert to share afterwards.

Any questions? Please reach out to the Wests.

A seminar about "Expanding Nuclei" with Steven Vaccaro at 4 pm on July 12, followed by dinner and Feast of Kalimat at the home of Shirin & Koroush Khalighi. Click here for details.
2025-07-12 16:00 - 20:30
Dear Friends,

Shirin & Koroush Khalighi warmly welcome you to their home on Saturday, 12th July at 4 p.m. for a seminar about “Expanding Nuclei” with Steven Vaccaro. This meeting with Steven Vaccaro was originally scheduled to be hosted by Bill & Bridget George at Little Pond at 1 p.m. on the same day. Please disregard that location and time. The seminar will then be followed by dinner and Feast of Kalimat (Words), hosted by the Khalighis.

Address for the Seminar and Feast was emailed directly to the friends.

Phone: 484 894 1666

Looking forward to seeing you!

Kind regards,
