Year: 2023



Storytelling Sundays # 11: “Place of Gathering”: The story of the Baha’i Faith in Hamadan

Come and join the Baha’is of Clearwater, Florida and Violetta Zein this Sunday 16 April at 11:00 AM Eastern for Storytelling Sundays # 11: “Place of Gathering”: The story of the Baha’i Faith in Hamadan!Hamadan is one of the great cities or Iran where two figures from the Old Testament are buried, where Tahirih taught […] Read More

THE ESSENTIAL TEACHINGS OF THE RELIGION OF GOD.

The essential teachings of the Religion of God are referred to in a number of passages of the Baha’i writings and utterances, many of which will be cited in this document. Separate studies are devoted to a)the two kinds of teachings of the Religion of God; b)the secondary teachings of that Religion; c)the human teachings […] Read More

The Return of Christ- A Biblical and Mathematical Analysis of the Claims of Bahá’u’lláh

Join us for an intriguing presentation on the claim that Bahá’u’lláh is the return of Christ. This presentation will provide a detailed analysis of various prophecies from the Bible and the Quran, and how they relate to the appearance of the Báb and Bahá’u’lláh. We will discuss the criteria to determine the authenticity of such […] Read More

Mr. Mark Townsend

Mark Townsend’s life has been a remarkable journey filled with adventure, faith, and service. Born in 1952 in Kansas, Mark’s early years were marked by a deep sense of curiosity and a thirst for knowledge. It was this quest for understanding that led him to become a Bahá’í at the age of 17 in 1970. […] Read More

A Roadmap for a moral Society – Pure Heart, Sincere Intentions, and Endless Contentment: A journey towards Authentic Happiness

The video is the sixteenth episode of a series called “A Roadmap for a Moral Society,” discussing the Bahá’í faith’s teachings on how to create a cohesive and unified society through cleansing the heart of evil passions and corrupt desires. The teachings emphasize the importance of a pure heart, sincere intentions, and endless contentment as […] Read More

Mr. Earl Redmen & Ms. Sharon O’Toole

Sharon was born in Sitka, raised in tiny isolated village of Tenakee Springs, Alaska, went to high-school in Juneau, lived in Fairbanks, became a Bahá’í in 1969 in Douglas, Alaska. She pioneered to Hoonah, an Alaskan Native village, in 1970, and lived in Anchorage before returning to Tenakee in 1975 to manage her parent’s store, […] Read More

Baha’i Faith: Stories of Shoghi Effendi and the Guardianship of the Covenant of God

This talk explores the role of the Guardian in the Bahá’í Faith, as well as the importance of the covenant between God and humanity. It also delves into the life and legacy of Shoghi Effendi, the first Guardian of the Bahá’í Faith, including his early life, appointment as Guardian, and impact on the growth and […] Read More

Keeping the Faith in Uncertain Times

In times of uncertainty and turmoil, it can be challenging to maintain one’s faith and stay grounded in one’s beliefs. This can be especially true for people who hold strong spiritual beliefs, as they may feel particularly vulnerable when faced with circumstances that challenge their worldview. One way to keep the faith during uncertain times […] Read More

Bring thy “ego” to account each day ~ Part II, A Panel Discussion

Join us for “Bring Thy Ego to Account Each Day ~ Part II”, a panel discussion featuring some of our previous speakers and presenters. Together, we’ll explore important questions about the ego, such as what an unchecked ego looks like versus an ego that is regularly brought to account, and why it’s important to bring […] Read More

Bring thy “ego” to account each day ~ Part I

What does an ego that hasn’t been brought to account look like vs an ego that is regularly brought to account?Why is it important that we bring our ego/self to account each day?What does bringing our ego to account look like?These are a few important questions that we’ll be taking a closer look at together. […] Read More