Lehigh Valley Bahai

Sunday night Zoom Healing Devotions hosted by Moira & Randy Padfield. Click here for details.
2023-06-25 19:30, 2023-05-28 19:30 - 20:30, 2023-05-21 19:30 - 20:30, 2023-05-07 19:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
Dear friends,
The Padfield family are hosting a devotional via Zoom Sunday evening at 7:30pm and each Sunday thereafter. Link will be emailed to the friends directly. We will be saying prayers for Richard Beane (our son-in-law in Belize) and Shirin’s sister as well as others in the community in need of healing prayers. We will also offer healing prayers for our community, country and the world.
We would be happy to have you join us and would welcome anything you would like to contribute in the form of prayers, Writings, or poems.
We hope to see you on Sunday night. Zoom link was emailed to the friends directly.
With loving regards,

Monthly Sunday devotions hosted by Bill & Bridget George starting at 1 p.m.
2023-06-25 13:00 - 15:00
Contact: 610 570 1336.

The End of Days and Other Such Topical Concerns
A Little Pond Devotional

June 25th, 1 pm @ Little Pond, 92 S. Penn Dixie Rd., Nazareth, Pa 18064

You are warmly invited to our monthly Devotional Gathering at Little Pond, Sunday, June 25th at 1pm.
“How does one look forward to the goal of any journey? With hope and with expectation.” — ‘Abdu’l-Bahá

The program will feature prayers, sacred texts from different faiths, poetry, and music. After the program we will have an opportunity for conversation, a discussion and sharing of our thoughts and feelings in these challenging times, and then, (happily!), light refreshments.
It helps if you can respond to this event or to bridgetgeorge9@gmail.com to let us know if you are coming. Please forward this message to your friends and bring guests!
We look forward to welcoming you to this gathering in the Great Room of the Long Barn at Little Pond.
Bridget and Bill

Feast of Rahmat (Mercy) to be hosted by Houman Ahdieh. Click here for details.
2023-06-24 18:00 - 20:30
Host – Houman Ahdieh

Dear Friends,

Houman Ahdieh warmly invites you to the Feast of Rahmat (Mercy) on Saturday June 24 at 6pm.

Dinner will be served at 6pm with the Feast program to follow.

It will be held at the Baha’i Learning Center. Details for Feast was emailed directly to the friends.

This is an in-person feast. Please RSVP to Houman that you will attend so meal accommodations can be arranged: houmanahdieh@yahoo.com

Warm regards,

Roseann Bowerman for the LSA of Bethlehem Township

111th Souvenir Unity Feast - Saturday, June 24th, 2023
2023-06-24 12:00 - 17:00
You are warmly invited to join us for the 111th annual Souvenir Unity Feast of ‘Abdu’l-Baha on Saturday, June 24th, 2023 at the historic Wilhelm Baha’i Properties in Teaneck, New Jersey. As always, it will be a day of joy and fellowship!

Attached is a flyer and you can visit http://www.WilhelmProperties.org for more information about the history of the property and the event.

This year’s keynote speaker will be Kathryn Jewett Hogenson, co-author of the new book Servant to the Servants, which is about Hand of the Cause Roy Wilhelm and which was co-authored by North Jersey Baha’i, Joel Nizin. This brand new book will be available to purchase at our event’s bookstore. We are also excited to feature the Teaneck Community Chorus in our program which starts at 3pm.

Food will be available for purchase or you can bring your own lunch for the day. Donations to help with the cost of the event are greatly appreciated and can be made out to “The Local Spiritual Assembly of the Baha’is of Teaneck”

Feel free to share this invite with friends far and wide – all are welcome!

Warm regards,

The Local Spiritual Assembly of the Baha’is of Teaneck

126 Evergreen Place, Teaneck, NJ

Please join our Bi-weekly Friday night devotional in-person or via Zoom. Click here for details.
2023-06-23 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-06-09 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-05-26 19:00 - 20:00
Dear Friends,

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

Weekly Wednesday Zoom Spanish Devotions hosted by Ana & Ivan Almonte. Click here for details.
2023-06-21 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-06-14 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-06-07 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-05-31 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-05-24 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-05-10 19:00 - 20:00
Weekly Wednesday Spanish Devotions hosted by the Almonte family. Contact Ana: 484 620 7466.

40th Year Commemoration of Iranian women at Juneteenth
2023-06-17 18:00 - 20:00
Dear Friends,

Attached please find an invitation for you to the NAACP ‘s Juneteenth celebration on Saturday June 17th at 6:00 PM at the Sculpture Garden at Bethlehem City Hall.

AS A PART OF THIS celebration, the Baha’is of Bethlehem will ALSO mark the 40th Year Anniversary of the 10 young women who were executed in 1983 with a short presentation. #OurStoryIsOne . To read more about that:

Ten Baha’i women executed together 40 years ago: Global campaign honors them in support of gender equality in Iran, calling for public creative contributions

Ten Baha’i women executed together 40 years ago: Global campaign honors them in support of gender equality in Iran, calling for public creative contributions
The day of 18 June 2023 will mark 40 years since the Islamic Republic of Iran hanged 10 Baha’i women in a single night in a square in the city of Shiraz. Their crime was refusing to renounce their beliefs in a faith that promotes the principles of ge

Please RSVP to the Juneteenth event
by emailing jlee975@email.com. Also please bring a chair.

Hope to see you there.
Laura Lawrence
Baha’i in Bethlehem

Family Community picnic at the Kolapechka Park, Saturday, June 17th.starting at 11 a.m. Click here for details.
2023-06-17 11:00 - 15:00
Family Community Picnic!

Baha’is and friends near and far, join us at Kolapechka Park, Saturday, June 17th.

The address is 4075 Coffeetown Rd., zip 18104 [near Schnecksville. Charge your phone before you come — electricity – there is none.

Bring picnic potluck food and drinks to share, and bring your outdoor fun stuff too! By 11 o’clock we’ll gather there.

Amenities: 1. children’s playground 2. paved gentle walking trail 3. porta johns – one handicapped accessible 4. two grills by our pavilion
5. A Great Country View and lots of room to run. Call Margie Ensminger 610-625-4671

Monthly Baha'i Basics. An online introduction to the Baha'i Faith and discussions and Q&A. Click here for details.
2023-06-16 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 Monday 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.

In person meeting of the Local Spiritual Assembly of the Baha’is of Bethlehem Township.11 a.m. at the home of the Khalighis. Click here for details.
2023-06-10 11:00 - 13:00
In person meeting of the Local Spiritual Assembly of the Baha’is of Bethlehem Township @ 11 a.m. at the home of the Khalighis. Please get in touch with the LSA Secretary IF you have any questions.

Zoom Feast of Nur (Light) to be hosted by Gladys Nay - Click here for details.
2023-06-04 16:00 - 20:00
Host Gladys Nay.
Dear friends,
A change has been made in the Feast of Nur for Sunday June 4. It will now be a
Zoom only Feast hosted by Gladys Nay at 4pm. The link to Zoom was emailed directly to the friends.

Event at Greytowers - Sat June 3rd - Picnic and "Tea" - Click here for details
2023-06-03 12:00 - 16:00
Hi dear friends,

As some of you know ‘Abdu’l-Baha visited Greytowers in the Poconos in Milford PA on June 3, 1912. Coincidently, Greytowers is having a nice event on that same day this year (No connection). Its a free picnic on the grounds with various 19th century crafts being demonstrated and music. They suggest that you RSVP if you are coming. Another event on the same day is a special “Tea” on the hour – but that is not free and you have to reserve a spot.

I plan to be there for the picnic and the tea – bring a blanket and picnic food and rsvp them as well.

To reiterate: – the all day picnic is free and the “tea” is not. In both cases you have to RSVP.

Here is the proper link to the event:

https://greytowers.org/event/pinchot-lawn-picnic/

Hope to see you there!
Laura

Pinchot Lawn Picnic

June 3, 2023
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Free Event / Registration Required

FREE

The spirit of an early 20th century’s formal picnic on the grounds of Grey Towers.
GTHA invites everyone to bring their family and friends to the great lawn at Grey Towers National Historic Site with their own picnic spread. The best-themed picnics and guest attire will win prizes!!
Enjoy Ronny Whyte and Amy London along with their bands performing the Great American Songbook while watching artists work at “lost arts” such as spinning, weaving, lacemaking, quilting, and whittling. There will be a falconry exhibit and flight demonstrations! We will also be offering old-fashioned children’s games, watercolor painting lessons, and home movies of Pinchot lawn parties of the past.
Cotton candy, ices, and popcorn as well as brown bag lunches will be available to purchase.
This event is free but please register your interest in attending below so we can be prepared for all of you.
Additionally, TEA with the PINCHOTS tickets are available for purchase, for special mansion tours between 12-2 pm where you will be met by the Pinchot family and their guests (actors) and enjoy light refreshments!

Ascension of Bahá’u’lláh marking the passing of Bahá’u’lláh in 1892 - private observation at home. No formal program.
2023-05-29 03:00 - 04:00
Bahá’u’llah’s Ascension would be a day of rest where observers do not go to school or work. They celebrate the life of Bahá’u’llah and reflect on His sufferings. The holy day is observed at 3 a.m., the exact time of His passing.

An evening of fun hosted by the Regional Baha’i Council on Friday, May 26 at 7:00 pm via Zoom. Click here for details.
2023-05-26 19:00 - 20:15
Dear Friends,
You are most warmly invited to an evening of fun hosted by the Regional Baha’i Council on Friday, May 26 at 7:00 pm via Zoom. Please see the attached invitation to see more details and the Zoom link.
With loving regards,
Regional Baha’i Council of the Northeastern States
Marie McNair, Secretary

Observance of the Declaration of the Bab. Hosted by Laura & Henry Lawrence. Click here for details.
2023-05-23 19:00 - 21:30
You are most warmly invited to a Holy Celebration
The Declaration of the Bab
Tuesday, May 23rd 7:00
Home of the Lawrences – 610-573-0559
Light supper and other vittles – breaking bread together!

I am, I am, I am the Promised One! I am the One Whose name you have for a thousand years invoked, at Whose mention you have risen, Whose advent you have longed to witness, and the hour of Whose Revelation you have prayed God to hasten.” – The Bab

Monthly Sunday devotions hosted by Bill & Bridget George starting at 1 p.m.
2023-05-21 13:00 - 15:00
Details & program TBD. Contact: 610 570 1336.

In person Baha'i Learning Center 10 am-12 noon at Lehigh Valley Center for Sight, Allentown, PA. 18104.
2023-05-21 10:00 - 12:00
Dear friends please join us for the start of the Baha’i Learning Center in person.
Baha’i Learning Center 10am-12noon. Location: In person at Houman Ahdieh’s office, Lehigh Valley Center for Sight, 1739 West Fairmont Street, Allentown, PA 18104.

We look forward to seeing you, Moira Padfield for the LSA of Bethlehem Township.

Feast of Azamat (Grandeur) to be hosted by Moira & Randy Padfield. Click here for details.
2023-05-18 19:00 - 21:30
Hosts – Randy & Moira Padfield.
Dear Friends,
Randy and Moira Padfield warmly invite you to the Feast of Azamat (Grandeur)
Thursday, May 18 beginning at 7:00 pm in person and on Zoom.
For those who cannot attend in person a zoom link was emailed directly to the friends.
Weather permitting we may have part of the feast in our gazebo.
Our contact number is: 610.703.2874
Our email address is: moirapadfield@gmail.com
Warmest regards, Moira Padfield for the LSA of Bethlehem Township

Bi-weekly Friday night devotional/Study Circle in-person or via Zoom.
2023-05-12 19:00 - 20:00

Zoom Meeting of the Local Spiritual Assembly of the Baha’is of Bethlehem Township.7 p.m. Click here for details.
2023-05-09 19:00 - 21:00
Zoom Meeting of the Local Spiritual Assembly of the Baha’is of Bethlehem Township. 7 – 9 p.m. Click here for details.
