Monthly Bahai Basics. An online Introduction to the Baha'i Faith and discussions and Q&A. Click here for details.
2024-03-15 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-04-12 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
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.

Bahai Fast, March 1-19, 2024
2024-03-16 07:08 - 19:11, 2024-03-17 07:07 - 19:12, 2024-03-18 07:05 - 19:13, 2024-03-19 07:03 - 19:14
March 1 – 19, 2024 The month of fasting, during which Bahá’ís from the age of 15 abstain from food and drink between sunrise and sunset. There are exemptions, including for those who are ill, elderly, traveling, pregnant or breastfeeding.

Bahai Learning Center
2024-03-17 10:00 - 12:00
Bahai Learning Center Schedule : Fall 2023 to Spring 2024.

Start time is 10 a.m. however Zoom attendees can join at 10:30 a.m. Link will be emailed to the friends directly.

Sunday night Zoom Healing Devotions hosted by Moira & Randy Padfield. Click here for details.
2024-03-17 19:30, 2024-03-24 19:30, 2024-03-31 19:30, 2024-04-07 19:30, 2024-04-14 19:30
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,

Feast of Baha (Splendor). Hosted by Pam Ptak. Potluck dinner. Click here for details.
2024-03-19 18:30 - 21:00
Feast of Baha (Splendor) will be hosted by Pam Ptak – 610 984-2310.
Since it’s a weekday, 6:30 p.m. with pot luck dinner.
Pam Ptak warmly invites you to the Feast of Baha (Splendor).
Tuesday, March 19 beginning at 6:30 pm
This will be a potluck feast.
Zoom will also be available for this feast. Here is the Zoom link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82630162768?pwd=[REDACTED]
For more information please contact Pam at:
Email: ptakhanna@aol.com
Cell 610.984.2310
Home 610.346.6071
Happy Nawruz to all!
Moira Padfield
For the LSA of Bethlehem Township

Naw-Rúz The Bahá’í New Year to be celebrated at Hibachi Grill, Bethlehem. Click here for details.
2024-03-20 18:00 - 20:30
“Naw Ruz, BE 181/March 20, 2024”

Hello Beloved Friends.
Though the cold snows and biting winds are still upon us, signs of the turning of the season are everywhere.
—-the sun on our faces, hopeful shoots popping up, and the birdsong in the air when we pause to listen.

Green Acre Baha’i School, Friday, February, 16, 2024
As Naw Ruz, BE 181 is just over the horizon,
Please plan to celebrate the Baha’i New Year with the Lehigh Valley Baha’i Community
On Wednesday, March 20, 2024
(the first full day of BE 181, as the Fast ends at sunset on March 19. 2024)
We will enjoy a community dinner at the Hibachi Grill and Supreme Buffet
3811 Nazareth Pike, Bethlehem, PA 18020
610-419-8388
We will meet at 6PM and open with a prayer.
Dinner will be buffet style and is $15.99 per person.
Connect, relax and enjoy the fellowship of our beloved community
in a private room at the restaurant
Just enter and ask for the Naw Ruz party
No need to RSVP, but feel free to reach out to
Tammy Kita (484-788-9128) or Shirin Khaligi at (484-894-1666) with any questions.
Hope to see you there!
“O Lord of all being and Educator of all things visible and invisible! Grant us ears that are pure, hearts that are sanctified, and eyes that see, so that we may discover the sweetness of Thine enthralling utterance, may fix our gaze upon Thy supreme horizon, and may come to know whatever hath been sent down through Thy bounty, O Thou Who art the King of Names! Kindle then the fire of Thy love in Thy lands, that the hearts of Thy creatures may be set ablaze thereby, that they may turn towards Thee, may recognize Thy unity and acknowledge Thy oneness.” – Baha’u’llah.

Bi-weekly Friday night devotional meeting.
2024-03-22 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

Zoom only – Study of the letter from the Universal House of Justice dated November 28, 2023.
2024-03-24 10:30 - 12:00
Reflections on the First Century of the Formative Age.
Zoom link for this meeting was emailed to the friends directly.

Monthly Sunday devotions hosted by Bill & Bridget George starting at 1 p.m.
2024-03-24 13:00 - 15:00
What To Do when Things Fall Apart — a Little Pond Devotional

Dear Friends,

Our Devotional on Sunday March 24, 1-3 pm will include poetry, prayers, stories, music and sacred texts from many different traditions, as we focus on just what to do when things fall apart. NOT that there are DEFINITIVE answers for all people at all times, but…it’ll be good to check in with the Eternal Verities–and with each other.

This Sunday, we are delighted to be collaborating with Sasha Brown & Nicholas Clark, who will provide music for the program. (Thank you, new parents, Sasha and Nicholas–oh brave ones!) As always, this brief program will be followed by refreshments and conversation on our thoughts and feelings about the theme.

We do hope you will join us, and of course, please invite friends. Directions to Little Pond can be found on our website. www.littlepond.org. It helps to know if you are coming, so please respond to bridgetgeorge9@gmail.com if you can make it.

(Watch out for GPS; it can send you off into our neighbor’s driveway. Our lane has the tall, Little Pond sign at its entrance.)

With love and much hope in this powerful Spring season,
Bill and Bridget George

February 11
March 24
April 28 – This Devotional will also be our Baha’i community Ninth Day of Ridvan Celebration
May 26
June 30
July 28
August 25

Please mark your calendars and we look forward to welcoming you!

Bridget and Bill George

Weekly Wednesday Zoom Spanish Devotions hosted by Ana & Ivan Almonte. Click here for details.
2024-03-27 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-04-03 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-04-10 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-04-17 19:00 - 20:00
Weekly Wednesday Spanish Devotions hosted by the Almonte family. Contact Ana: 484 620 7466.

Meeting of the LSA of Bethlehem Township, Saturday, March 30, at 1 p.m. at home of the Khalighis. Click here for details.
2024-03-30 13:00 - 15:00
Meeting of the LSA of Bethlehem Township, Saturday, March 30, at 1 p.m. at the home of the Khalighis.

Bi-weekly Friday night devotional meeting. Click here for details.
2024-04-05 19:00 - 20:00

Huquq’u’llah meeting with Rep. Moujan Toloubadei, 11 a.m. Saturday, April 6, at B'nai B'rith Apartments, Allentown. Click here for details.
2024-04-06 11:00 - 14:00
Dear Friends,

Glad to confirm with the Allentown/Reading cluster that the Huquq’u’llah meeting with Rep. Moujan Toloubadei is set for 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at the party room of Ana Almonte.

The meeting will be held in the party room of the apartment building of Ana & Ivan Almonte, 11th floor. B’nai B’rith Apartments, 1616 West Liberty Street, Allentown, PA. 18102. In the apartment building vestibule, dial 024 to reach Ana and she will buzz the door open for you.

Some important notes: Park on the street, not in the CVS parking lot across the street; cars parked there are often towed or ticketed etc.

A pizza lunch will be served to the attendees, courtesy of the LSA of Bethlehem Township. Please RSVP to Shirin Khalighi at khalighi1@aol.com if you are attending in person to ensure that enough food is ordered – the friends in the Allentown/Reading Cluster are strongly encouraged to attend.
Should you wish to contact the Almontes’ they can be reached at: Ana: 484.620.7466.
A zoom link for those who are not able to attend in person was directly emailed to the friends.

Bahai Learning Center
2024-04-07 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-04-21 10:00 - 12:00
Bahai Learning Center Schedule : Fall 2023 to Spring 2024.
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 24. This year we will have a children’s class and an adult class which will focus on study of Ruhi Book 5 – Releasing the Power of Junior Youth. You are welcome to attend all or come to as many sessions you are able.
You can find the schedule on the Lehigh Valley Bahá’í Community Calendar, and it is included below. Please contact Houman Ahdieh for further information and directions; houmanahdieh@yahoo.com 610-737-3938.
We look very much forward to seeing you soon!

With Much Love,
Bahá’í Learning Center Planning Committee

Start time is 10 a.m. however Zoom attendees can join at 10:30 a.m. Link will be emailed to the friends directly.

Feast of Jalal (Glory). Hosts Houman Ahdieh. Click here for details.
2024-04-09 19:00 - 21:30
Dear Friends,

Houman Ahdieh warmly invites you to the Feast of Jalal (Glory).
This feast will be in person and on Zoom.

Tuesday, April 9 beginning at 7 pm
The feast will be held at his office:
Lehigh Valley Center for Sight – lower level
1739 W. Fairmont Street, Allentown, PA
This is the same location as the Baha’i Learning Center
This will be an in-person and Zoom feast. Zoom link was emailed directly to the friends.
For more information please contact Houman at: 610-737-3938
Warm regards,
Roseann Bowerman
For the LSA of Bethlehem Township

Zoom only – Study of the letter from the Universal House of Justice dated November 28, 2023.
2024-04-14 10:30 - 12:00
Reflections on the First Century of the Formative Age
Zoom link emailed to friends directly.

Bi-weekly Friday night devotionals. Click here for details.
2024-04-19 19:00 - 20:00

Celebration for the 1st day of Ridvan! Hosted by Laura & Henry Lawrence. Click here for details.
2024-04-20 12:00 - 16:00
First Day of Ridván (meaning “Paradise” in Arabic) — the most important of the Bahá’í holy days. It is the day on which Bahá’u’lláh declared His mission as a Messenger of God.

The Festival of Riḍván has arrived!

The day of supreme felicity
Bethlehem is astir with the breeze of God!
-Baha’u’llah
This is an invitation for you to join in our celebration of the
First day of the holiest time of the year –
Ridvan (rizz-vawn – Paradise)
A picnic on Saturday, April 20, 2024
12 – 3 PM
Jacobsburg State Park
Henry’s Forge Pavilion
a covered building across the road from 400 Belfast Road
Nazareth, PA

Bring a simple picnic lunch (there is no electricity in the building – so no crock pots etc.)
There’s lots to explore at Jacobsburg – so bring your walking shoes and (if you like and weather permitting) explore the forest primeval.
You can stay till dusk.
Rain or Shine – we will be dry and covered
Dogs are allowed too
NO RSVP – just come!!
questions: Laura Lawrence, lglawrence19@yahoo.com, 610-573-0559
No need to rsvp – See you then!!
