Lehigh Valley Bahai

Feast of Jamal (Beauty) - Hosted by Bill & Bridget George. Click here for details.
2023-04-28 19:30 - 21:30 (America/New_York)
Host – The George family.

Dear Friends,
Bill and Bridget George warmly invite you to the Feast of Jamal (Beauty)
Friday, April 28 beginning at 7:30 pm in person and on Zoom.
For those who cannot attend in person the link to join on Zoom was emailed to the friends.
Their contact number is: 610.570.1336
The email address is: Bridgetgeorge9@gmail.com
Warmest regards, Moira Padfield for the LSA of Bethlehem Township

In person Baha’i Learning Center 10am-12noon at Lehigh Valley Center for Sight, Allentown, PA 18104.
2023-04-30 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.

Ninth day of Ridvan - Hosted by Houmah Ahdieh at Bahai Learning Center. Click here for details.
2023-04-30 10:00 - 12:00
The 9th day of Ridvan Celebration will be held at Bahá’í Learning Center (Houman Ahdieh’s office) in Allentown on Sunday April 30th at 10 AM.

Sunday night Zoom Healing Devotions hosted by Moira & Randy Padfield. Click here for details.
2023-04-30 19:30 - 20:30, 2023-05-07 19:30 - 20:30, 2023-05-21 19:30 - 20:30, 2023-05-28 19:30 - 20:30
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,

In person only - 12th Day of Ridvan - to be hosted by Doug & Roseann Bowerman. Click here for details.
2023-05-01 19:00 - 21:30
Doug and Roseann Bowerman are happy to invite you to the Celebration of the Twelfth Day of Ridvan on Monday, May 1, 2023 at 7:00 pm at their home in Nazareth PA.
The commemoration program will be followed by refreshments.
For more information please contact Roseann at 610-704-0026
We hope you can join us!

Weekly Wednesday Zoom Spanish Devotions hosted by Ana & Ivan Almonte. Click here for details.
2023-05-03 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-05-10 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-05-24 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-05-31 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-06-07 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-06-14 19:00 - 20:00
Weekly Wednesday Spanish Devotions hosted by the Almonte family. Contact Ana: 484 620 7466.

Monthly Bahai Basics. An online Introduction to the Baha'i Faith and discussions and Q&A. Click here for details.
2023-05-05 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.

Allentown/Reading Cluster Reflection Gathering at the B'nai B'rith House 11th floor party room, 1616 Liberty Street Allentown. - Sunday, 7 May, 11 a.m. Click here for details.
2023-05-07 11:00 - 13:00
Dearest Friends,

You are warmly invited to our next Cluster Reflection Gathering to take place on Sunday May 7th at 11AM. This will be an in-person gathering as well as on zoom, at the B’nai B’rith House 11th floor party room, 1616 Liberty Street Allentown. As always, it will be a time for fellowship, devotion and consultation where we can reflect and learn from each other on the activities that are currently ongoing around our communities.
We are also very excited to announce the showing of recently released 90 minute feature film “Abdu’l-Bahá in Paris” immediately following the reflection gathering along with a light lunch for the friends attending in-person!
We very much hope to see each one of you soon!
With Much Love and Appreciation,
Houman Ahdieh
On Behalf of
The Area Teaching Committee

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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!

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.

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.

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
