Bahai Learning Center
2023-10-08 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-10-22 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-11-05 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-11-19 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
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.

Sunday night Zoom Healing Devotions hosted by Moira & Randy Padfield. Click here for details.
2023-10-08 19:30, 2023-10-15 19:30, 2023-10-22 19:30, 2023-10-29 19:30, 2023-11-05 19:30, 2023-11-12 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,

Weekly Wednesday Zoom Spanish Devotions hosted by Ana & Ivan Almonte. Click here for details.
2023-10-11 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-10-18 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-10-25 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-11-01 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-11-08 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-11-15 19:00 - 20:00
Weekly Wednesday Spanish Devotions hosted by the Almonte family. Contact Ana: 484 620 7466.

Please join our Bi-weekly Friday night devotional in-person or via Zoom. Click here for details.
2023-10-13 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-10-27 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-11-10 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

Youth Retreat at Little Pond will be a One-Day Retreat on Saturday October 14, starting at 10am. Click here for details.
2023-10-14 10:00 - 21:00
Our next Youth Retreat at Little Pond will be a One-Day Retreat on Saturday October 14, starting at 10am and including lunch and dinner.

Dorothy Walline will be the main facilitator and we are hoping to involve some youth leadership to assist her. Layli Graham, who did the Summer of Service training this year has already committed to being with us.

As we mentioned at the last Feast, the Planning Committee for our Little Pond Youth Retreats is happy to announce that we are
following up on the successful July Weekend Retreat, in which seven youth completed Ruhi Institute Book 1, with a
One Day Retreat at Little Pond on Saturday October 14, 9:30am – 9:30pm. The Retreat is facilitated by Dorothy Walline,
assisted by 17 year-old Eddie Davis, who was an enthusiastic participant in our July Retreat. We are also delighted that
Layli Graham,, 16 years old, who completed her Summer of Service training in Boston and Philadelphia this past summer
will be attending the October Retreat.

PLEASE FORWARD THE ATTACHED PDF FLYER with a personal message to any youth who might be interested in coming
to the Retreat and bringing friends. In your message, you can also include this link to the Retreat information on the Little Pond
Website. Life’s Springtime (littlepond.org)

“The October 14 Retreat is designed to interest Youth ages 15-25 in the needs and potential of Junior Youth and the possibility of
becoming Junior Youth Animators. The study Sessions that are part of the One-Day Retreat will focus on a few sections of
Ruhi Institute Book 5. These sections focus on deepening the capacities and releasing the powers of Junior Youth during the
“Springtime of human life.” As in the July Retreat, Study Sessions will be interwoven with times of fellowship and opportunities
for the youth to engage with the arts, nature, and their own creation of Devotionals.”

Many thanks for helping with this significant endeavor as, together, we build our beloved Baha’i Community.

Bill and Bridget George, Houman Ahdieh, Shirin Khalighi and Roseann Bowerman

Feast of Ilm (Knowledge). Hosted by Margie Ensminger, Sunday, October 15 beginning at 4pm. Click here for details.
2023-10-15 16:00 - 18:00
Dear Friends,

Margie Ensminger warmly invites you to the Feast of Ilm (Knowledge) on:

Sunday, October 15 beginning at 4pm.
The address to Margie’s residence was emailed directly to the friends.

If you need more information please contact Margie at
(610) 625-4671.

Expect plenty of music and joy!

For friends who cannot attend in person the Zoom link was directly emailed to the friends.

Warmest regards,
Roseann Bowerman for the LSA of Bethlehem Township.

Twin Holy Day Commemoration for the Birth of the Bab and Commemoration for the Birth of Baha’u’llah. Hosted by Bowerman and Khalighi family. Click here for details.
2023-10-16 18:00 - 20:30
Hosts Bowerman & Khalighi families.
The Lehigh Valley Baha’i Community warmly invites you to attend the commemorations of
the Twin Holy Days,
Birth of the Bab and the Birth of Baha’ullah
On Monday, 10/16/23 beginning at 6:00PM

We will honor the Twin Holy Days on the same Gregorian day, but on different Baha’i Days (see below).
The celebration will be held at the home of

And will be co-hosted by Shirin Khalighi and the Bowermans.
Bring: YOURSELVES only. All food will be provided.
We will begin promptly at 6:00PM with an opening program to honor the Bab.
(Sunset is anticipated at 6:21PM on Monday, 10/16 after which the next “Baha’i Day” will begin)
*note: If you arrive after 6PM, please enter quietly to join in with the devotions for the Birth of the Bab.
After our prayers to honor the Bab, a light dinner will be served of soup, salad, and breads. Afterwards we will begin Part II of the program and commemorate the Birth of Baha’ullah (after sunset). Following our program, we will enjoy more fellowship and enjoy desserts together.
Kindly RSVP as you are able to Roseann Bowerman at 610-704-0026 so that the hosts can plan for food and drink accordingly.

Monthly Bahai Basics. An online Introduction to the Baha'i Faith and discussions and Q&A. Click here for details.
2023-10-20 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-11-17 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.

Monthly Sunday devotions hosted by Bill & Bridget George starting at 1 p.m.
2023-10-22 13:00 - 15:00
Details & program TBD. Contact: 610 570 1336.

In person meeting of the LSA of Bethlehem Township, Friday, November 3, at 6 p.m.
2023-11-03 18:00

In person Feast of Qudrat (Power). Hosts Moira & Randy Padfield. Click here for details.
2023-11-04 18:30 - 21:00
Hosts – The Padfield family.

Dear Friends,
Randy and Moira warmly invite you to the Feast of Qudrat (Power) on:
Saturday, November 4 beginning at 6:30pm.
NOT 7:30 PM AS ORIGINALLY PLANNED!
Contact information: moirapadfield@gmail.com or by cell at 610.703.2874
This feast will be in-person only. However, I have made a PowerPoint for this feast with the Writings and music. If you have PowerPoint on your device and would like me to send you a copy I would be happy to do so.
Warm regards, Moira Padfield for the LSA of Bethlehem Township

In person 2023 National Race Amity Conference at the Atlanta Westin Airport Hotel. Click here for details.
2023-11-09 08:00 - 17:00, 2023-11-10 08:00 - 17:00, 2023-11-11 08:00 - 17:00
National Race Amity Conference
Dear Friends,
The National Race Amity Conference will be in person in Atlanta on November 9-12 honoring this year’s groundbreaking of the National Race Amity Institute. In our efforts to address America’s most vital and challenging issue, we have curated a brilliant and steadfast new group of educators, thought leaders, community builders, and activists and are grateful to have them share their learning and experience through the lens of Moving from Concept to Action. Please peruse our vibrant agenda for details.
This year we also have Educational Institutes (Reality of Race and Race to Speak Up Against Bullying) prior to the conference for educators, administrators, DEI professionals, and others to participate in as additional opportunities. We encourage Local Spiritual Assemblies, cluster agencies, and groups of collaborators to take advantage of our group discount rate for 8+ registrants.
Further details can be found on our Conference Website, including hotel rates and registration links. We look forward to seeing you there!
Please reach out to us at conference@raceamity.org with any questions.

Yours in Amity,

The National Center for Race Amity Team
