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March 7-9
The Seven Valleys:
Our Journey of Love Towards God
With its theme on the eternal search for union with the Beloved, the fast is a special time to immerse ourselves in study of Bahá'u'lláh's mystical masterpiece,The Seven Valleys. Passing through these valleys leads the seeker to mystic realms which defy description. This session will explore each valley, in light of the practical applications of our everyday life. Devotions, artistic reflections, and group discussions will light our path in this weekend focusing on our journey of love to God.
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March 14-16
Devotional Retreat Weekend
Facilitated by Louhelen staff
Are you looking for a weekend of study, reflection, and prayer? Would you like an opportunity for personal reflection and goal setting? Come to a self-paced weekend retreat at Louhelen, open to all. We will gather for devotions morning and evening and for a sharing circle before departure on Sunday, with the rest of the time during this special weekend unscheduled to allow time and space for personal prayer, meditation, reflection, study and artistic expression.
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March 21-23
Family Naw Ruz Weekend
Contributing to Processes that Promote Peace and Unity
Insights from the Universal House of Justice March 2
Letter to the Bahá'ís of Iran
With Mark Gilman
Community Arts with Barb Qualls
The principle of non-involvement in partisan politics can be taken as an abdication of moral responsibility on the part of the Bahá'í community: "If your commitment to justice is indeed authentic," we are sometimes asked, "then why aren't you directly engaging the forces of evil as we are, in the political arena?" The March 2 letter
from the Universal House of Justice to the Bahá'í's of Iran provides answers on many levels. It provides a vision of the "framework" that guides our action and explains our "strategy" for contributing to enduring social change, predicated on a "revised conception of power, freed from the notion of dominance". Participants in this course will gain greater confidence in their ability to have conversations with others about how we are working, both within the context of the development of our own community and in partnership with others, "to transform society", "further the cause of unity, promote human welfare, and contribute to world solidarity." Together, we will explore powerful and concrete alternatives to the culture of "contest, contention, division and superiority" that is impeding humanity's ability to solve fundamental problems.
A program for all ages is included.
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April 4-6
The Ministry of the Guardian
With Robert Stockman and June Thomas
Vital to our understanding of the Five Year Plan and the current place of the Bahá'í Faith in the world is an understanding of the role of Shoghi Effendi in the Faith's organization, diversification, and international spread. This course opens with the early life of Shoghi Effendi and follows the Guardianship from 1922 to the establishment of the House of Justice in 1963. Participants will examine the role of the Guardian in protecting the Faith, building the administrative order, expanding the world wide community, beautifying and acquiring Holy places and the vast guidance offered from interpretations of the teachings. A program for all ages is included.
Registration opens soon.
The weekend will be followed by an optional two-week online seminar planned by the Wilmette Institute, which will provide the participants with a chance to read about and discuss the topic in greater depth. The Wilmette Institute will also extend a 10% discount to the participants to take its "Ministry of Shoghi Effendi" course that starts in June.
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Join other junior youth for a weekend of learning and fellowship exploring your contribution to the transformation of society. Through interactive study, discussions, role playing and the arts, reflection, fellowship, and activities aimed to encourage independent thinking, this weekend is intended to offer spiritual empowerment and support your efforts in engaging in the community around you.
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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
- Bookstore-Cafe Intern
Email jobs@usbnc.org to express your interest.
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Louhelen Bahá'í School
3208 S State Rd
Davison, MI 48423
phone 810-653-5033 ~ toll-free 800-894-9716
email: louhelen@usbnc.org
web: www.louhelen.org
Photo credits: Peggy Lemmey Borell
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