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October 10-13
`Irfán Colloquium 2013
Establishment of the Universal House of Justice-- Jubilee Celebration
`Irfán Colloquium is a friendly gathering held in an informal and collegial atmosphere, allowing a unique opportunity for meeting and associating with those interested in systematic Bahá'í studies. This year the Colloquium celebrates the fiftieth anniversary of the establishment of the Universal House of Justice and the centenary of `Abdu'l-Bahá's travels in Europe.
Main Topics of Presentations: Centralization and Decentralization in the Bahá'í Administrative Order; Historical Disputation and Religious Debate; Administration and Leadership of Chinese Religions; The Last Refuge; The Universal House of Justice: A Unique Institution in the Annals of Religions; The Greatest Holy Leaf's Unparalleled Role in Religious History and the Significance of the Arc, the Site of Her Resting Place; Bahá'u'lláh in the Qurán; Spirit, Mind, and the Universe; Declaration of Bahá'u'lláh's Station as Gleams through the Surih Sabr; The Meanings and the Stations of Tawhid in the Babi and Bahá'í Writings; A Comparative Study of the Commentaries on " Man Arafa Nafseh" in Islamic Literature and in the Bahá'í Writings.
Presenters:Iraj Ayman, Faris Badii, Sovaida Ma'ani, Baharieh Ma'áni, Hushidar Motlagh, Kamran and Adib Sedig, Foad Seddigh, Habib Riazati, Presentations via video by Chew Ghim Lian Phyllis and Shahbaz Fatheazam.
Participants receive gift copies of the `Irfán publications in 2013. A program for children and junior youth is included.
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October 18-20
Junior Youth Weekend:
Making a Difference by Participating
Various Facilitators
Join other junior youth (ages 11-14) for a weekend of learning and fellowship exploring the powers of junior youth to effect change through participating  in conversations occurring in various social spaces. Through interactive study, engaging discussions, role playing and the arts, reflection, and activities aimed to encourage independent thinking, this weekend is intended to support you in finding your voice in the roar of societal chaos and participating in elevating conversations. Engage in discussions and practice with other junior youth to help strengthen your vision of a transformed world and solidify your path in contributing to the betterment of society. Scholarships are available.
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October 18-20
From Passivity to Power: Supporting Junior Youth in their Development
With Jason Combs and Laura Combs
This weekend program is for parents and others interested in strengthening their capacity to support junior youth as they analyze and participate in the social  discourses around them. Participants will explore this concept and its relationship to social change, examine specific methods for reading social discourse (such as identifying logical fallacies that can undermine people's rational capacities, recognizing common strategies whereby groups and organizations elicit specific responses from audiences), and construct rational proofs about how Baha'u'llah's teachings and laws address common arguments that people put forth in popular media. Participants will also focus on knowledge and skills for consulting with junior youth to create a space wherein they can apply their growing capacities for analyzing the world around them. Those that participated in the summer session will have a chance to share insights gained through practices. The session will offer programs for ages 4 and up, with a concurrent program for junior youth on participating in the conversations occurring in various social spaces and sharpening their skills of consultation.
Registration available soon - call for more information. |
October 24 - 27 (Thursday - Sunday)
BNASAA Conference
(Bahá'í Network on Aids, Sexuality,
Addictions and Abuse)
The stated purpose of BNASAA is to explore Bahá'í principles and concepts related to AIDS, human sexuality, addictions, abuse and other challenging personal issues. The theme of this year's conference is: "The more difficulties one sees in the world the more perfect one becomes". As 'Abdu'l-Bahá has stated, we experience difficulties in our lives for the purpose of our spiritual growth. During this conference we will explore this concept through to its application in serving our communities; to look at these issues not from a deficit perspective, but rather with respect to how they are preparing us to become valiant servants of Bahá'u'lláh.
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Youth Service:
Louhelen is looking for youth volunteers (ages 18-25) who can serve a few months or longer.
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One-Year Paid Service Opportunities:
- Youth Peer Mentor
- Registration Intern
Email jobs@usbnc.org to express your interest. |
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