The American Bahá’í/Volume 20/Issue 9/Text

The American Bahá’í
Volume 20, Issue 9

Wife of President

of Guyana visits House of Worship

On June 28 Mrs. Joyce Hoyte, the wife of the President of Guyana, visited the Bahá’í House of Worship in Wilmette, Illinois.

Mrs. Hoyte’s entourage included Mrs. Lorraine Grant, wife of Guyana’s Ambassador to the U.S., and Mrs. Anna Broom, the wife of the Consul for Chicago.

The first lady was welcomed by Dr. Robert C. Henderson, secretary of the National Spiritual Assembly. The tour was conducted by Dr. Henderson, the director of the Bahá’í Office of Public Information, and a representative of the staff of the House of Worship.

Also present to greet Mrs. Hoyte was Mrs. Ellen Widmer, who served until last year as chairman of the National Spiritual Assembly of Guyana and was vacationing in Wilmette.

Mrs. Hoyte said she was familiar with the Bahá’í community in Guyana, and expressed her feelings about the need for religious understanding in society and det governments to recognize the portance of religion.

Her visit to the House of Worship was arranged by the Guyanese Consulate in Chicago.

The National Spiritual Assembly and the Bahá’í community of Guyana have excellent relations with their government.

President Hoyte received a copy of “The Promise of World Peace’’ in 1985, and an official presentation was made to him by the entire National Spiritual Assembly of Guyana in February 1986.

About two percent of the population of Guyana is Bahá’í.

Israel’s President Herzog visits World Center

showed keen interest in the projects. A few weeks earlier, on May 7, Mrs. Herzog, as international President of the Council for a Beautiful Israel, had presented one of the

To National Spiritual Assemblies Dear Bahá’í Friends,

The Universal House of Justice is pleased to share with the Bahá’í communities around the world news of the successful visit of the Head of State of Israel. His Excellency Chaim Herzog, President of the State of Israel, accompanied by his wife, Mrs. Aura Herzog, paid an official visit to the Bahá’í World Center on May 25, 1989. The President and his wife came at the invitation of the Universal House of Justice and were received by the nine members at 10 a.m. on the steps of the Seat of the Universal House of Justice. This was Mrs. Herzog’s first visit. Due to illness she had not accompanied her husband on his visit in October 1984, when he was the first Head of State to be received by the Universal

House of Justice in its new Seat.

After the President’s party was greeted by the Hand of the Cause of God Alf-Akbar Furitan, tea was served in the Concourse of the Seat. The President was escorted to view models of the Arc and terraces and received an explanation of plans for future developments on Mount Carmel from Fariburz Sahba. Both the President and Mrs. Herzog

‘The real treasury of man is his knowledge.’—Bahá’u’lláh

The Adiivean

1989 Magshim Awards to the Bahá’í World Center for its contribution to the beautification of the country, in a gathering held at the residence of the President. The President himself attended the function. This was historic recognition of the distinctive features of the beautiful gardens

designed by Shoghi Effendi.

At that time President Herzog addressed the Bahá’ís in the presence of the other prize winners and more than 200 guests, saying, ‘“‘every place where the Bahá’í(s) step you brought with you a special feelii and sensitivity for beauty and aesthetics. The Center in Haifa, which

shortly I will visit again ... Faith.”

is one of the examples of the spirit of your

After viewing the models at the Seat, the President and his party, accompanied by the members of the House of Justice, walked through the Monument Gardens and visited the Shrine of the Bab. They then pro See WORLD CENTER page 2

Baha'i

Volume 20, No. 9

September 1989

At Workshops on Non-Violence, Festival Commission

Bahá’ís ‘infuse spirit’ into King Center

Fifteen young Bahá’ís took part July 23-27 in the first Youth Workshop on Non-Violence sponsored by Atlanta’s Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Non-Violent Change.

The program, in which a total of 200 youth took part, was held concurrently with the 14th annual Adult Workshop on Non-Violence.

A member of the King Center’s board of directors said that ‘‘since the Bahda’{s have hooked up with the King Center, a new spirit has been infused”’ in its programs.

The youth workshop facilitator, a well-respected youth leader at the Ebenezer Baptist Church, ask ed two of the Baha’ youth to acquaint those attending the workshop with the basic Bahá’í teachings.

Among those taking part in the adult program with members of the King family were the Rev. Jesse Jackson; Andrew Young, the mayor of Atlanta; former U.S. Attorney General Ramsey Clark; comedian Dick Gregory, and entertainer Harry Belafonte.

Mr. Gregory told a Bahá’í who was attending the program that he had been given a copy of the peace statement by Dizzy Gillespie, and added that although the Bahá’ís don’t make a lot of noise, he believed they would change the

Second series of Vision to Victory conferences to be held at six sites beginning in December

As reported previously in The American Bahá’í (July), the National Spiritual Assembly has called for six more Vision to Victory conferences to be held from December through Ridvan.

The conference sites and dates include Phoenix (December 2224), Minneapolis (January 12-14), Denver (February 16-18), Cleveland (March 30-April 1), Portland (April 6-8) and Birmingham (April 13-15).

Conferences will be hosted by the local Assembly in each of these cities, while the program will be developed by the National Teaching Committee in consultation with local believers.

The purposes of the Vision to Victory conferences are four-fold:

To increase the friends’ understanding of the significance of

completing the building of the Arc on Mount Carmel.

“We hope to make each of the conferences a special event,”’ says

Birmingham, Alabama

retary: Keitha Hudson,

Cleveland, Ohio

above. Denver, Colorado

ver, CO 80204 (303-455-0311). Minneapolis, Minnesota

823-9074). Portland, Oregon

Phoenix, Arizona

Conference contacts

Task Force contact: Jackie Logue, AL 35213 (home, 205-871-2215; work, 205-783-5328). Assembly sec (home, 205-595-9905; work, 205-934-2294).

Task Force contact: Angela Maldonado, land, OH 44109 (home, 216-631-2077). Assembly secretary: same as

Task Force phone contact: Judy Bartell Uknavage, 303-841-6067. Task Force secretary: Barbara Campbell, 80227 (303-987-2280). Assembly secretary: Esther Faris,

Task Force contact: Sharon Hicks, neapolis, MN 55408 (612-825-5048). Assembly secretary: David Ingham, P.O. Box 415, Minneapolis, MN 55458 (home, 612-830-4938; work, 612 Task Force contact: Weslie Gold, 97224 (home, 503-684-6377). Assembly secretary: Loie Mead, P.O. Box 4245, Portland, OR 97208 (home, 503-281-7247; work, 206-696-7181).

Task Force contact: Priscilla Sharp, 85051 (602-995-3817). Assembly secretary: Carol Agahi, P.O. Box 9961, Phoenix, AZ 85068 (home, 602-996-7092; work, 602-867-2000).

Mountain Brook,

Birmingham, AL 35222

Cleve Lakewood, CO Den Min Tigard, OR

Phoenix, AZ

Reynaldo Cruz, secretary of the National Teaching Committee. “They will be working conferences, designed to support and expand the teaching work already taking place in each host area.”’ Last year 12 Vision to Victory conferences were held—in Atlanta, Boston, Chattanooga, Chi cago, Columbia, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, New York City, San Jose, Seattle, and the Washington, D.C., area.

These conferences were highlighted by the participation of two retired members of the Universal House of Justice, David Hofman and H. Borrah Kavelin.

world.

On July 28-29, three Bahá’ís from the Atlanta area attended a meeting of the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Festival Commission.

Also attending the meeting, which was held to evaluate last year’s holiday commemorations and to plan next year’s program, were government officials from all over the U.S. who represented various state commissions, governors’ offices, the Department of Defense, and so on.

The Bahá’ís presented an overview of the vision of the Faith and its commitment to the ideals of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and reported on a campaign undertaken by the Bahá’í National Youth Committee to combat racism on college campuses.

Lloyd Davis, executive director of the Federal Holiday Commission, interrupted the proceedings to ask members of the audience to raise their hands if they had heard of the Bahá’ís. About 75 percent of the group did so.

“If you haven’t met the Bahá’ís,”’ said Mr. Davis, ‘‘you are

missing out on one of the most important resources in your community.

“I admit my ignorance of the Baha’fs until last year when I met (a Baha’) in Washington. The Bahd’fs are the group that come closest to Jesse Jackson’s dream of a ‘rainbow coalition.’ The Bahá’ís are the closest thing I’ve seen to Martin’s dream.””

Mr. Davis then said that during King Week festivities last January, the Baha’ volunteers ‘‘saved our lives. There wouldn’t have been a King Week last year without them.

“If they are called at two o’clock in the morning, they jump to serve. Even though I’m a Roman Catholic, I take my hat off to the Bahá’ís. If you are not using the Bahá’ís in your community, you have missed the boat.’

Mr. Davis’ comments had an obvious impact on the group, and for the rest of the conference the Bahá’ís were approached by representatives of various offices and agencies who asked for more information and continued contact.

Des Moines Assembly sets goal to reach all Cambodian refugees in state of lowa

“The present challenge calls for teaching on a scale and of a quality, a variety, and intensity outstripping all current efforts.’’—The Universal

House of Justice, Riḍván 1988

The Spiritual Assembly of Des Moines, Iowa, has adopted all Cambodian refugees in that state as its extension teaching goal for 1989-90.

While such an audacious plan may seem at first glance farfetched, the ground for mass enrollment of Cambodian refugees in Iowa has been patiently tilled by local Baha’fs for several years.

William Brown, a member of the Assembly in Des Moines, recenty reported that he has mentioned the Faith to more than 135 Cambodian adults in the city since 1981.

Of these, 85 have attended Bahá’í firesides and ‘‘teaching parties,” resulting in 46 declarations (including 19 in one day).

Most of these new friends have since moved to surrounding communities or other parts of the

country, like seeds in the wind, carrying the Bahd’{ message with them.

The local Assembly’s teaching goal comes at a time when the Universal House of Justice has called upon the friends in the U.S. to make a special effort to reach the Southeast Asian refugees in this country, befriending them and bringing those that are not already Bahá’ís into the Faith.

These people stand ready to enlist under the Banner of Baha’u’ll4h for two main reasons:

1. Their intense and prolonged suffering has made them spiritually receptive to the Message of Bahá’u’ll4h.

2. They are attracted by the Faith’s emphasis on family values and the moral training of children and youth. �[Page 2]2./ The American Bahd’{ / September 1989

‘Turning point’ In history to signal great changes for Faith, humankind

Dear Friends:

We have reached a fundamental turning point in human history, a time, says the Universal House of Justice, when we must anticipate revolutionary changes in the conditions of life on the planet and in the fortunes of the Faith.

In light of the urgent demands of this critical moment in human history, the Supreme Institution has raised the call for each one of us to turn away from solely personal pursuits and ‘‘to rise up in sacrificial endeavor, our eyes on the awe-inspiring responsibilities which such developments will place upon Bahá’í institutions and individuals in every land. ...””

We are told that ‘‘the time of the end” has come and that we must breathe spiritual life into the body of mankind. We are told that every good thing depends on what we do next. But we look at ourselves and we do not feel capable of carrying such a staggering responsibility. We have so much homework to do—in personal transformation, in race unity and the equality of the sexes, in strengthening our families, and more—that it is hard to see how we will take on the world and succeed.

We are the ‘‘broken-winged birds whose flight is very slow.’’ We have only one hope, one refuge from the storm of doubt and anxiety: to fill our hearts with ‘‘unshakeable confidence”’ in the guiding Hand of the Founder of our Faith. For Baha’u’llah alone can lead us to accomplish what otherwise could not be done. The Blessed Perfection says about Himself:

“He that hath Me not is bereft of all things. Turn ye away from all that is on earth and seek none else but Me. I am the Sun of Wisdom and the Ocean of Knowledge. I cheer the faint and revive the dead. I am the guiding Light that illumineth the way. Iam the royal Falcon on the arm of the Almighty. I unfold the drooping wings of every broken bird and start it on its flight.’”

Bahda’u’llah is the lighthouse beacon that will guide the fogbound ship of our destiny to safe harbor. It isto Him we must appeal, and on Him we must rely. There is nothing else.

National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of the United States August 20, 1989

Business Advisory Committee

Present and former Bahá’í resi. dents of North Dakota gathered July 1-4 at the state’s International Peace Garden to celebrate the North Dakota centennial and

Faith in that state. Each of the

the 55-year history of the Bahá’í

Ss . is BS Sour days had a special focus, with

the first day devoted to renewing old friendships and making new ones, the second to a presentation of the history of the Faith in North Dakota, the third to Native Americans, and the fourth to

peace; and the environment.

ee i ‘looking to the future’ with presentations and consultation on the ‘institute’ teaching model that is enjoying success in Alaska, Canada and some parts of the U.S.; the role of women in the quest for

N. Central ABS Committee Issues call for papers on family

The North Central Regional Committee of the Association for Baha’ { Studies has issued a call for papers and presentations on “Rights and Responsibilities in the Bahá’í Family System’”’ for a conference to be held next February 10-11 in Minneapolis/St.

Paul, Minnesota.

Submissions should demonstrate a close reliance on the Writings, an avoidance of contention, the need to develop the art of consultation, and clearly reflect the

po: system as a refuge and resource of

well-being for humanity.

Please send papers to the North Central Regional Committee, Association for Bahá’í Studies, P.O. Box 300172, Minneapolis, MN 55403. For more information, please phone Peter Oliver, secretary, 612-544-9497.

helps map financial strategies

In 1987 the National Spiritual Assembly established a Business Development Advisory Committee whose purposes were outlined as follows:

1: To assist the National Assembly through its Office of the Treasurer in identifying business and professional expertise within the community.

2. To suggest ways in which Bahá’ís might plan gifts to the National Fund that would maximize the benefits both to the Fund and the individual by taking advantage of applicable tax-planning strat egies.

3. To advise the National Assembly on the development of programs and communications to facilitate the growth of Bahá’íowned businesses from which the National Fund might benefit directly or indirectly.

4. To advise the National Assembly with regard to specific bus Coming in October Study Guide

on Kitab-i-iqan

first session ofa four-part study guide Look for the special pull-out section in The American Bahá’í

iness or planned giving proposals as they are received from the community or conceived by the National Assembly.

The committee presently consists of a certified financial planner/business consultant, a venture capitalist/entrepreneur, a certified public accountant, and a business attorney. It meets periodically to discuss existing business endeavors and various proposals related to the development and financial progress of the Faith and its members.

The committee welcomes communications from other Bahá’ís regarding business interests, whether proposed or otherwise existing, as well as any suggestions the friends may have to further the purposes for which it was established.

For more information and help, or to discuss your suggestions, please contact the National Treasurer’s Office, 312-869-9039, or contact any of the following business committee members:

e J. Michael Cavitt,

lowa City, IA 52245 (319-338-9211).

Bixby, OK 74008 (918492-3292),

Denver, CO 80206 (719633-1177).

¢ Anthony K. Reid,

_ San Jose, CA 95134 (408-954-8355).

The American Bahd'f (USPS 042-430) is published monthly by the National Spiritual

Assembly of the Bahá’ís of the United States, 536 Sheridan Road, Wilmette, IL ‘60091. Postmaster: Send address changes to Management Information Systems, Ba‘hd’ National Center, Wilmette, IL 60091. Executive editor: Jack Bowers. Associate editor: Laura H. Arthur. The American Bahá’í welcomes news, letters and other items of interest from individuals and the various institutions of the Faith. Articles should be written clearly and concisely; color or black-and-white glossy photographs should be included whenever possible. Please address all materials to The Editor, The American Bahá’í, Wilmette, IL 60091. Copyright © 1989 by the National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahd’s of the United States. World rights reserved. Printed in the U.S.A.

National Center’s Bulletin Board system ready

The National Spiritual Assembly is pleased to announce the implementation of its newly developed electronic bulletin board system—the Bahá’í National Center Bulletin Board System (BNCBBS).

The system is to serve as a formal electronic communications tool between the various agencies and offices of the National Spiritual Assembly and individuals in the U.S. Bahá’í community.

The BNCBBS is based on a computer whose sole purpose is to receive calls from other personal computers throughout the country, displaying menus from which users can either collect or leave information and messages.

The bulletin board system is designed to facilitate the achievement of the three main goals of the Six Year Plan: (1) the education of men, women and children; (2) the maturation of local Spiritual Assemblies; and (3) entry by troops.

Deepening and educating individuals in the Faith will be facilitated through the wealth of information that will be available on the system. Matters that are not already addressed by the prepared text-files that are available may be dealt with by users leaving messages to the offices and agencies on their menus.

Another aim of the system is that local institutions of the Faith that are on-line (local Assemblies, District Teaching Committees, Groups) will be able to obtain information (guidance, Feast mailings, The American Bahá’í, etc.) and disseminate it to all Bahá’ís in their area, eventually decentralizing some of the work done at the Bahd’{ National Center.

Both educating the public about the Faith and helping in the effort toward entry by troops will be

made possible through a “‘public area’’ on the BBS.

A brief sampling of what abilities the system offers to users at this time is:

(1)_to receive information, materials and guidance from the agencies and offices of the National Spiritual Assembly (including Feast mailings and articles and ads from The American Bahd’( and Bahd’{ International News Service);

(2) to complete on-line surveys in lieu of mailing in paper forms such as those for address changes, local Spiritual Assembly and Group formation reports, and Bahá’í I.D. card replacement requests;

(3) to submit articles and classified ads for The American Bahá’í;

(4) to upload files intended for delivery to agencies and offices of

the National Spirittial Assembly (i.e., DTC minutes, community reports, etc.);

(5) to leave inquiries or messages for the various agencies and offices of the National Spiritual Assembly.

The BNCBBS also has a limited area set up for non-Bahd’{ users, which offers news releases and general information about the Faith.

While this area will be open to the general public, it has been designed so that the Office of Public Information can invite the public media to collect accurate news and press releases about the Faith and the U.S. Bahá’í community via the BBS.

Today, with more than 100 users on-line, a wealth of information available in various forms,

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ceeded to Bahjf, visited the Shrine of Baha’u’llah, the Mansion, and sections of the gardens. The President and Mrs. Herzog, together with the mayor of ‘Akká, Eli de Castro, and Mrs. de Castro, who joined the party at the Mansion, as well as the members of the Universal House of Justice, the secretary-general and deputy secretary-general of the Bahá’í International Community and their spouses, had lunch together under the

arches of the Mansion,

Admiration for the beauty of the Bahá’í gardens and buildings, compliments on the community service of the Bahá’ís, and gratitude for ings received from Bahá’í communities in the countries the President and Mrs. Herzog have visited were repeatedly expressed. A gift of a Persian miniature painting was given to the President and his wife, after which a special presentation of 50 Araucaria trees was made to Mrs. Herzog for the use of the Council for a Beautiful Israel.

In his concluding speech at the Mansion prior to his departure, the President particularly reiterated the pleasure of the State for the existence of the Bahá’í World Center here, and conveyed the good-will of the people of the country to Bahá’ís everywhere.

Universal House of Justice Department of the Secretariat June 1, 1989 �[Page 3]

TEACHING

As of August 20, the Management Information Systems office at the Bahá’í National Center had not received Assembly election forms from 171 Assemblies that were reportedly formed at Ridvan.

To recognize these divinely ordained Spiritual Assemblies, an election report form or a confirmed report of the election (including election date, number voting, elected members of the Assembly with number of votes received, teller’s signature and results of the election of officers or the naming of a temporary contact person) must be received.

Below is a list of Assemblies from which election results have not been received:

ARIZONA

Kaibito Chapter, Kayenta Chapter, Pima Co. East, Pima Co. South, Rock Point, San Carlos Res., Somerton, South Tucson, White Cone Chapter. ARKANSAS

Fayetteville, Pulaski County. CALIFORNIA

Apple Valley*, Calexico, Cerritos, El Toro-Lake Forest, Hawthorne, Malibu JD, Marin County, Orange Co. N. JD*, Palmdale, Pleasanton, Redondo

Notice: The annual District Convention for electoral units 123, 124 and 125, previously scheduled for Saturday, October 7, in Florence, South Carolina, has been changed to Sunday, October 8, at 3 p.m.

For more information, please contact Bret Breneman, 803-667-1540.

Beach, Ridgecrest, West Hollywood, Whittier.

COLORADO Jefferson County, Mesa County, Southern Ute Res.

FLORIDA

Bryant, Casselberry, Hillsborough Co. NW, Hollywood, Maitland,

Okeechobee Center, Riviera Beach, South Bay, Washington Park. GEORGIA

Barnesville, Cobb Co. South, Cobb Co. Southeast, College Park, Crawford County, Dooly County, Ellaville, Fairburn, Fayette County, Fort Valley, Fulton Co. South, Grantville, Hawkinsville, Houston County, Ideal, Jonesboro, Lawrenceville, Lilly, Lumpkin, Macon County, Marshallville, Meriweather, Montezuma, Newnan, Oglethorpe, Palmetto, Perry, Pinehurst, Pulaski County, Reynolds, Richland, Rockdale, Shellman, Unadilla, Vienna, Villa Rica, Zebulon. IDAHO

Nez Perce Res.

ILLINOIS

Cairo, La Grange.

KANSAS

Wellington.

KENTUCKY

Lancaster

MARYLAND

Somerset County, Worchester Coun ty.

MASSACHUSETTS

Brookline Town, Greenfield Town, Lowell, Nantucket*.

MICHIGAN

Canton Township, Dearborn, Detroit, Jackson, Royal Oak, Wyandotte. MINNESOTA

Eagen, Ponemah.

MISSOURI

Jefferson City.

MONTANA

Billings, Missoula County*, N. Cheyenne Res.

NEW HAMPSHIRE Hudson Town, Portsmouth. NEW JERSEY

Englewood, Willingboro.

Reynaldo Cruz (standing), secretary of the National Teaching Committee, conducts a deepening session for 15 children from GrifJin, Georgia, who visited the Ba ha’ National Center and House of Worship in July accompanied by four adults from that masstaught community.

Five adults, 15 children from Georgia visit National Center, House of Worship

On July 45, the National Teaching Committee office hosted a special visit to the Bahá’í National Center and House of Worship for five adults and 15 children from Griffin, Georgia.

Housing was provided by the Bahá’ís of Chicago at the Chicago Bahá’í Center.

Highlights included breakfast, lunch and dinner activities sponsored by the National Teaching Committee staff; a children’s deepening session with Reynaldo Cruz, secretary of the National

Teaching Committee; tours of the House of Worship and National Center; and a picnic with members of the Assemblies of Chicago, Evanston and Wilmette.

The children were given ‘‘Unity of Mankind” T-shirts, copies of Brilliant Star magazine, and an assortment of balloons and buttons with Bahá’í slogans.

Adults in the group received Bahá’í prayer books and copies of Bahá’í News for themselves and to share with the friends in Griffin.

NEW MEXICO

Red Lake Chapter, Taos County. NEW YORK

Albany, Amherst Town, N. Hempstead Town.

NORTH CAROLINA

Greenville, Kinston.

OHIO

Fairburn.

OKLAHOMA

Ada, Frederick, Mayes County, Ponca City, Tulsa.

OREGON

Clackamas Co. South, Washington Co. North.

SOUTH CAROLINA Aikenville, Bamburg, Blackville, Bloomingvale, Bishopville, Boggy

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171 local Assemblies must send election report forms

Swamp, Bowman, Charleston, Denmark, Dovesville, Edgemore, Greater Greeleyville, Greater Kingstree, Greater Swansea, Greeleyville, Indian Town, Kingstree, Lane, Millwood, Oatland, Pee Dee-Georgetown County, Salters, South Bishopville, South Sumter, Stuckey, Sumter, Timmonsville.

SOUTH DAKOTA

Bordeaux District, Cherry Creek, Little Eagle, Parmele, Pine Ridge District, St. Frances, Soldiers Creek, Wakpamni District, Wounded Knee District.

TENNESSEE

Memphis.

TEXAS Belton, Georgetown, Kerrville, Manor, Temple, Wichita Falls. UTAH

Logan.

VIRGINIA

Annandale, Greater Vienna*, Henrico County.

WASHINGTON

King CCD No. 4, King CCD No. 8, Lynnwood, Toppenish, Vancouver, Yakima Res.

WEST VIRGINIA

Bluefield.

Officers have been reported but

original formation form has not been received.

Sara Bentley (second from right), president and publisher of the Salem (Oregon) Statesman-Journal newspaper, accepts the Spiritual Assembly of Salem’s Unity Award JSrom Lynn Mitchum, chairman of the Assembly. Looking on (left to right) are Assembly member Cynthia Ernst; Bill Florence, executive editor of the Statesman-Journal; and Assembly member Kathy Her ter (partially hidden). The award was given to the newspaper for its contribution toward construction of the Salem Peace Plaza and the publication of many articles promoting understanding among various cultural and religious groups in the community. The plaque, engraved in gold on a black enamel finish, includes a gold ninepointed star and is trimmed in

gold on a walnut-finish base. A separate plate with the quotation ‘So powerful is the light of unity that it can illuminate the whole earth’ is mounted at the bottom of the plaque. The Salem Assembly also presented the paper with a statement of appreciation, thankyou cards and leather-bound copies of ‘The Promise of World Peace.’

Bahá’í Justice Society holds fourth annual Conference in Atlanta, Georgia

More than 80 people gathered June 9-11 at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, for the fourth annual Conference of the Bahá’í Justice Society.

This year’s theme was ‘‘Economic Justice—Bridging the Gap Between Rich and Poor.”

Speakers and their topics included:

e J.J. Ebaugh, Turner Broadcasting (‘‘Planet Live’’).

Also included were workshops on various topics and a panel dis cussion, ‘“The Women’s Perspective on Economic Justice.”

A fireside, co-sponsored by the Justice Society and Greater Atlanta Bahd’{ Task Force, drew more than 130 people for presentations by Judge Nelson and Dash and Billie Lee Crofts.

Ted Amsden, John Dale, Steven Gonzales, Linda Khadem and Yvor Stoakley were elected to the Society’s board of officers for 1989-90.

Peace statement ready in Esperanto

Copies of the Universal House of Justice’s peace statement, ‘‘The Promise of World Peace,” are now available in Esperanto.

For more information, write to Pierre Parini, 8 rue de la Fontaine, L-447, Soleuvre, Switzerland.

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plenty of Help Menu and New User information, many offices and committees operating on-line, and (from user feedback) what is considered a very user-friendly structure, the BNCBBS is ready for full use by the U.S. Baha’f community.

To access the BNCBBS, users must have a personal computer, a communications software package, and a 300, 1200 or 2400 baud modem.

The BNCBBS phone number is 312-869-0389, and callers should set their software parameter settings for N/8/1 (No parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit). The BNCBBS will accept calls 24 hours a day.

Please note: As of November 11, 1989, the area code for the BNCBBS phone number will change from 312 to 708. After that. date, please telephone 708-869-9039. �[Page 4]4/ The American Bahá’í / September 1989

A loving letter from two

PIONEERING

it

Beloved Friends,

We had often heard how much it means to pioneers to receive news from ‘‘home,’’ and now we know from personal experience how very deep that pleasure can

ae you for Bahd’{ News and “Pioneer Post.’’ It’s really true that when they arrive other things pale in importance. Our gratitude for their regular arrival is no less great because of our failure to express it earlier.

Here we are, well into our second year of pioneering on Cyprus, and I am just now translating good intentions into action. Part of the reason is an awareness of my inability to convey adequately the new meaning that my life has taken on; but here goes:

Having ventured forth in the evening of our lives (well, midafternoon, anyway—we’re only 69 and 74!), Art and I are grateful beyond words that we have the privilege of offering pioneering service to the Cause.

Admittedly, practical problems that had to be solved to bring about a permanent move to an other country seemed to us monu perience.

How do we set up our social security income so it can be immediately available in Cyprus? What do we do about health insurance? How can we afford to pay for it? How can we afford not to? How shall we dispose of the things we’ll no longer need? What will we no longer need? Should we ship our furniture—is it cheaper to buy? Will things be available? What do we do with the lifelong collection of ‘‘things’’ precious to a family? Will anyone be interested in them after we have died? Should we take them with us—the pictures and slides and newspaper articles and awards and books and files? How can we get our income taxes done next year? Where will we live once we get there? How expensive will it be? Will we be of any value to the community—aren’t we too old for this sort of thing?

Oh, yes, there were many problems to be overcome. Decisions had to be made even though there

were sometimes a minimum of facts available.

Even the information supplied by Pioneer Fact Sheets was sometimes confusing, since by then we were so stuffed with concerns that we could not be objective.

AFRICA Unity,’”’ December 8-10, 1989. five in villages, ongoit

AMERICAS

INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS/EVENTS

Liberia: West African Bahá’í Music Festival, ‘Peace Through Nigeria: nine vein: teaching projects, four in universities, Senegal: Beis traveling teachect especially youth, ongoing.

Zimbabwe: needs traveling teachers to help with teaching and

consolidation in secondary schools. In one month, 3,000 people declared, ongoing. Deepening institute, ongoing.

Alaska: Yukon Bahá’í Institute, ongoing.

Argentina: The May Maxwell Conference, ‘‘Uniting the Americas,”’ Ayy4m-i-H4 1990.

Bahamas: ‘‘Island of the Season’’ project, ongoing.

Dominican Republic: needs two volunteer teachers to work in academic school and teach the Faith, ongoing.

Ecuador: International Conference for the Friends of Dr. Muhájir, to confirm the victories won so far during ‘‘Muhájir Year’” and to spur on the believers to even greater efforts, December 28-30, 1989.

Haiti: needs French-speaking traveling teachers, ongoing.

Honduras; ‘‘Project Bayan’’ and ‘‘Tabarsi Tne ihe, nee fluent Spanish speakers who can stay for at least a month for teaching and consolidation, ongoing.

Jamaica: needs long-term, mature traveling teachers, ongoing.

Leeward Islands: needs ‘‘resident teachers’? who can stay for one to six months, ongoing.

ene “Extended Project Sites’: teaching projects, ongo

cite Rico: mass teaching project in Cabo Rojo area, ongoing.

Uruguay: International Women’s Conference, Montevideo, October 6-8, 1989. ASIA

Hong Kong: mass-teaching project, ongoing.

Korea: mass-teaching project, ongoing.

Singapore: mass teaching project, needs six full-time teachers, ongoing.

Taiwan: ‘‘Muhájir Project,’’ mass-teaching, ongoing. AUSTRALASIA

Eastern Caroline Islands: needs deepened, knowledgeable, mature traveling teachers to stay for at least one to three months, ongoing. EUROPE

Germany: European Teaching Conference, March 24-25, 1990.

Switzerland: teaching project; needs traveling teachers who can stay for short-, mid- or long-term service, ongoing.

For more information about any of these projects/events, | please contact the Office of Pioneering, Bahá’í National Center,

Wilmette, IL 60091, or phone 312-869-9039.

‘senior’ pioneers to Cyprus

Finally, however, the wheels that had been set in motion carried us away and into a new life, in spite of ourselves.

The support of friends and family during those last hectic days in the U.S. lifted us over the abyss and set our faces toward our goal. Even now, their responses to our calls for help, for parts for an American-made piece of equipment, for attention to Property yet to be disposed of, for serving as liaison with various departments of the government—even now, we still benefit from the wonderful support of friends and family.

Well over a year has passed since we settled in Paphos, Cyprus. Now when we go ‘“‘downtown,” there are Cypriots who acknowledge us, shopkeepers who help us with our stumbling Greek, bus and taxi drivers who know who we are.

If we need a doctor we go toa local one, and he helps us. No need for an appointment—‘‘This is Cyprus,’ they say. ‘Come when you need to. I’ll take care of you.” And the fee? Well, it would take a lot of them to pay for an insurance policy.

Cyprus is not a ‘third world’’ country. It is a divided island, with enormous political problems and cultural distress, and with a citizenry trying to balance itself between a still-active, ancient, superstition-riddled, stone-age “social system’? and a moneyhungry, development-minded western world of struggle for material supremacy that is making itself strongly felt. Cyprus is undergoing vast changes, and its people are trapped in its explosion.

Always, of course, in a healthy Bahá’í community there is a di verse group which, because of its very diversity, has a multitude of talents And every talent is need ove hate a tee Comet

ers, and the rest are pioneers. Everyone is committed to finding those souls whose hearts are prepared to receive Bahá’u’lláh’s Message.

We are all aware of the importance of strengthening the Bahá’í community and its institutions. We know that we can each make a unique contribution to the whole.

Retirees who do not need to enter the work force (indeed, who may not) offer no threat to the local people, so it is much easier for them to live here without harassment.

Many a tale could be told of the heartbreaking experiences of

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Nigeria reports vast opportunities to teach Faith there

The National Spiritual Assembly of Nigeria reports that opportunities to teach the Faith in that country are vast.

Nine nationally sponsored teaching projects are presently under way—four at universities and five in village areas.

The National Assembly has received funds to purchase a Mobile Institute van and will begin such a service in the near future.

At the universities, teams visit deans, heads of departments and

other administrative personnel to present copies of the peace statement after sending a letter requesting an appointment.

With devaluation of the currency in Nigeria, $200/U.S. per month can pay for transport for a traveling teacher. It is possible to obtain a visitor’s visa for three months, renewable up to three times.

There are presently only 12 pioneers in Nigeria, whose Englishspeaking population is estimated

at 100 million.

The National Spiritual Assembly warmly invites North Americans to come to Nigeria as traveling teachers; they would be welcomed in any Bahaé’{ community they could visit.

For more information about Nigeria and the opportunities to travel and teach there, please contact the Office of Pioneering, Bahá’í National Center, Wilmette, IL 60091 (phone 312-869-9039). �[Page 5]

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From our Baha Class

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Marisa Gedeu

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A recent contribution to help build the Arc on Mount Carmel was sent to the National Treasurer’s Office ‘with love’—and the lovely drawings shown here—by the Bahá’í children’s class in Broomall, Pennsylvania. Accompanying the children’s art work was a photograph of the class with its teacher, Mrs. Lauren Graham. The children are Borzou Motlagh, Hedya Aryani, Rebecca Robb,

Ghazoll Motlagh, Katie Robb and Reyna Godoy.

On July 19 the ‘Eternal Peace Flame,”’ ignited for UNICEF’s first Earth Run in 1986, was presented by Navajo Bahá’ís to the White Mountain Apache tribe.

The event, described by Chester Kahn as ‘‘one of the most beautiful ceremonies I have ever seen,” was attended by several hundred Apaches on the White Mountain Reservation in Arizona.

During the ceremony, copies of “The Promise of World Peace’’ were given to the spiritual leaders who received the flame, and the Bahaé’{ message of peace was shared with everyone.

Two Apaches who had attended the ‘‘Navajoland Gathering of the

The Eternal Peace Flame, carried by Benjamin Kahn (right), reaches

Tribes” on July 15-16 organized the ceremony after the Spiritual Assembly of Oak Springs/Pine Springs had consulted and agreed to offer them this symbol of cooperation.

The Peace Flame was brought to the Navajo Reservation on July 12 as a gift of peace and unity from the Bahá’ís of San Francisco, the community which was appointed caretaker of the flame by UNICEF.

On July 14 it was presented to the Hopi people in care of Radford Quamahongnewa, a traditional spiritual leader.

Continuing its journey of peace, the flame then went to Ca its destination, the White Mountain Apache Reservation.

nada with a Navajo delegation to the ‘Spiritual Unity of Tribes Gathering’ in Saskatchewan.

To prepare for its presen‘ ation to the Apaches, about 20 people gathered for pre-dawn prayers and blessings at the prayer hogan of the Native American Bahá’í Institute in Houck.

Nine vehicles filled with representatives from Navajoland then traveled south to Hondah on the White Mountain Apache Reservation.

They were met and escorted by a caravan of vehicles into White River (19 miles from Hondah), where the ceremony was held.

The Flame arrived on horseback, carried by Benjamin Kahn (spokesman for the Navajo group), who explained to the assemblage its significance and the message of the Bahá’í Faith which had helped bring the Flame to share among the Native Americans.

Another Navajo, Joseph Nelson, then spoke in Navajo (which is similar to the Apache language) about the need for unity among the tribes and the role the Peace Flame can play in bringing them together.

The spiritual part of the ceremony blended Native American tradition with the message of peace brought by the Eternal Peace Flame.

Four Apache medicine mer who never before had cooperated

Radford Quamahongnewa, a Hopi Indian traditional leader (third from left), accepts the Peace Flame from Benjamin Kahn, spokesman for the Navajo

with one another, together accepted the Flame to the applause of Apaches witnessing this unprecedented display of unity.

After prayers, each of these men took up his drum and, one by one, each blessed the Flame with chants and dances.

After the blessings were ended, the microphone was opened to al! and there was an exchange o:

gifts

Navajo Bahá’ís present ‘Peace Flame’ to Apache tribe

delegation that brought the flame to the Apache and Hopi Reservations. The Peace Flame was first

ignited for UNICEF's Earth Run in 1986.

The messages from both sides were full of love and peace and hope, stressing the importance of raising the children in a more spiritual environment.

A van was brought in to transfer the flame, and the Apaches in. vited their Navajo guests to foliow the medicine men in eating lunch The gathering then dispersed after plans were made for an Apache Navajo youth exchange later the summer �[Page 6]6 / The American Bahá’í / September 1989

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SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES

WANTED: head cook/kitchen supervisor at the Maxwell Bahá’í School in British Columbia, Canada. Must be able to take charge of kitchen accommodating 100-150 people seven days a week. Experience with diet/nutrition, meal planning, food budgets and personnel supervision. Possibly a retired person with a desire to work at a school? Please contact Dr. Ray John‘son, Maxwell International Bahá’í School,

Shawnigan Lake, BC VOR 2W0, Canada, or phone 604-743-7144.

PIONEERING (OVERSEAS)

OVERSEAS JOBS: Africa. Kenya: P.A.s, teaching position; university professors. Nigeria: Project adviser; primary health specialist; design engineer, water supply project. Americas. Brazil: deputy director, CHILDHOPE. Dominica: psychiatric nurses. Honduras: sociologist, teaching and research; medical trainer (MD); lab and X-ray technician; procurement specialist. Turks and Caicos: general practice physician; dentist; assistant manager, motorcycle shop. Asia/Australasia. Malaysia: construction manager. Marshall Islands: laboratory education coordinator; associate program administrator; accounting officer; nursing patient care adviser; hospital administrative adviser; physicians. Taiwan: geriatric medicine; chemotherapist; respiratory therapist; nurse. Multi-Regional: foreign service auditors. For information about any of these positions, contact the Office of Pioneering, Bahá’í National Center, Wilmette, IL 60091, or phone 312869-9039.

THE ANNUAL Fulbright Teacher Exchange Program, administered by the U.S. Information Agency (USIA), is a “‘teacher-for-teacher”” exchange program with U.S. teachers being matched with those from overseas on ‘a position-by-position basis. For more information, please contact the Office of Pioneering, Bahá’í National Center, Wilmette, IL 60091, or phone 312869-9039.

TURKS and Caicos: urgent need for an assistant manager, Honda motorcycle sales, rental and service shop. Must have experience in bicycle mechanics, small engine repair and maintenance; bookkeeping experience helpful. Any experience with PCVs and/or furniture manufacturing a plus. For more information, contact the Office of Pioneering, Bahá’í National Center, Wilmette, IL 60091, or phone 312-869-9039.

PIONEERING (HOMEFRONT)

FAST-growing Florida community needs small Bahá’í family or retired couple to serve as caretakers for the Bahd’{ Center. A nice two-bedroom, two-bath home with attached den and extra bedroom available for $325 a month. Community will pay $120 toward all expenses. Extra bedroom, bath and den to be used as Center with kitchen privileges for Feasts, firesides, etc. For more information, write to

the Spiritual Assembly of Citrus County, P.O. Box 415, Inverness, FL 32651, or phone Fran Hunter, secretary, 919-344-3458,

BAHA’I family bi-lingual in Spanish and looking for a chance to serve the Faith is needed in Laredo, Texas. Job opportunities in teaching are available; five minutes from the Mexican border and three hours to San Antonio, Corpus Christi or the Gulf of Mexico. Please contact the South Texas District Teaching Committee, c/o Elvia Ramirez, 512-631-8786.

BAHA’T fluent in Vietnamese and English needed to help the Bahd’f community of New Orleans reach a large Vietnamese community. Hospitality and/or travel expenses will be provided. Need is urgent. For more information, write to Teaching Committee, Spiritual Assembly of New Or "New Orleans, LA 70130, or phone (collect) 504-243-9132 or 504246-6354.

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A specially commissioned calligraphic rendering of the two Chinese characters for peace is printed on a unique woven paper scroll. It has the Chinese translation of Bahá’u’ll4h’s verse "The earth is but one country, and mankind its citizens," beautifully arranged below the large characters. A lovely wall hanging, it makes an ideal gift for participants in Baha’f sponsored peace events.

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Personal Transformation of Children, Youth, and Adults

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Bahá’ís meet with National Committee on Women

Bahá’ís from 20 communities along the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains gathered July 21-23 in Denver, Colorado, to consult with the National Committee on Women.

The committee chose the Oxford Hotel, blessed by the footsteps of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá in 1912, as the site for its meeting.

On Saturday morning representatives from each community met with the committee over break fast. The group was broken into four smaller consultative groups with at least one member of the national committee in each of them.

The results of these consultations were then reported to the group as a whole.

Jn addition, local Bahá’ís shared their thoughts and feelings about the development of the Faith in the area of women’s

rights.

In the evening a public meeting was hosted by the area communities. Invitations were sent to more than 100 women’s and peace groups, and all local newspapers, radio and television stations were contacted.

The Stage Room of the Oxford Hotel was filled with men as well as women. Also, several fathers volunteered to babysit in another room of the hotel.

The weekend was a tremendous success, giving communities on the eastern slope a unique opportunity to consult on an important principle of the Faith, the equality of men and women and its importance in the development of the World Order of Baha’u’llah.

The insight and guidance given by the National Committee on Women will bear much fruit in the

perhaps implemented after the Vision to Victory conference scheduled for Denver in February.

Until then, everyone agreed that their energies should be devoted to making that conference a success.

As a final note, the hotel staff said that the local Bahá’ís and national committee were the most organized group they had ever

More than 850 at L.A. Bahá’í Center to mark anniversary of Hircspiina/Negasaki bombings

On August 6, more than 850 people gathered at the Bahá’í Center in Los Angeles, California, for the 1989 Hiroshima/Nagasaki Commemorative Peace Program.

The solemn event, held on the 44th anniversary of the devastatase events that pccsdiel oy ib nuClear age, was CO-s| Los Angeles Bahd’{ Office for Peace, Asian Pacific Americans for Nuclear Awareness (APANA), and Atomic Bomb Survivors of the United States.

The program began with a media presentation, ‘Ground Zero,”’ which re-created the moments just before and after the first atomic bomb ever used was dropped on Hiroshima in 1945,

Powerful messages of peace and solidarity were received from the mayors Of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the U.S. National Spiritual Assembly, and the Bahd’{ International Community.

After these messages were read, Mayor Tom Bradley of Los Angeles Presented a mayoral proclamation to the Bahá’í Office for Peace, APANA and the Atomic Bomb Survivors of the U.S., who, as the proclamation states, “«..,have supported efforts to end the threat of nuclear war and have diligently worked toward a peaceful world for all.”

The mayor then introduced the program’s master of ceremonies, Academy Award-norninated actor Edward James Olmos (‘‘Stand and Deliver’’).

The audience responded with thunderous applause when Mr. Olmos said, “‘It’s amazing when

aver Tom Bradley of Los Angeles accepts the Hiroshima Peace Flame on behalf of the people of Los Angeles from Muhtadia Rice, director of the Los Angeles Bahd’(

you look upon the stage ... and see the women’s participation.

“There’s a reason for that, and it has been common knowledge for thousands of years, but men Tefuse to accept it. You get a room full of men, and because of ego, because of machismo, because of their differences, they go their separate ways.

“But you get different women together and put them in a room,

WORLDWIDE

National Spiritual Assemblies Countries opened to the Fait

in Bahá’í membership. . Bahá’í Houses of Worship. Bahá’í publishing trusts. .

Bahá’í schools and institutes Baha'i radio stations........

UNITED STATES

Worldwide, U.S. statistics

Bahá’ís are frequently asked for statistics for the Bahá’í community. The Office of Public Information encourages the friends to become familiar with the following statistics to ensure that accurate and consistent figures are given to those who ask for them.

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Number of Baha’fs in the world.

Independent countries... i é Significant territories and islands

Number of localities where Baha’ is reside. Number of local Spiritual Assemblies. . . . Number of languages into which Bahá’í

literature has been translated... Tribes, minority groups represented

Social/economic development projects .

Number of localities where Bahá’ís reside. Number of local Spiritual Assemblies Number of Bahá’ís in the U.S...

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Office for Peace, co-sponsor of the 1989 Hiroshima/Nagasaki Commemorative Peace Program held August 6 at the Bahd’{ Center in Los Angeles.

and because of the love of children, the love of humanity, they come together no matter what the difference. I think it is through the coming together of women that this earth will be saved.””

Earlier in the program, Mayor Bradley formally accepted the Hiroshima Eternal Peace Flame on behalf of the people of Los Angeles.

The mayor’s announcement on August 6 officially made Los Angeles the first U.S. city to establish the Flame as the people’s symbol of the collectively held hope for peace and justice.

Program speakers, representing the three sponsoring bodies, included Bahá’í Dr. Hoda Mahmoudi, APANA co-chairmen Judy Imai and Kent Wong, and atomic bomb survivor Kaz Suyeishi.

Dr. Mahmoudi quoted from “The Promise of World Peace’’ and clarified for her audience Bahd’u’ll4h’s role as a peacemaker as well as the Bahá’í peace plan.

The program also included entertainment by a number of wellknown Japanese and American performers.

Media coverage was extensive with radio and television interviews and articles in the Los Angeles Times and in several Japanese-English language papers.

future. Several ideas about spe- dealt with in planning such an cific activities will be reviewed and event. 1989-90 PLANS FOR ACTION

Achieving a vast increase in the number of new believers

To hold a second series of Vision to Victory conferences.

To assign one full-time staff position in the Office of the National Teaching Committee to the greater Atlanta, Georgia,

teaching project.

To continue efforts to achieve large-scale growth in the four

project sites.

°To expand efforts to engage college clubs in a campaign to eradicate racism on college campuses.

To develop a plan to involve children in all Bahá’í teaching

activities.

© To pursue opportunities to support and to participate with the International Task Force on Literacy and to encourage grassroots initiatives and sponsorship of activities to combat illiteracy within and without the Bahdé’{ community.

Fostering the maturation of local Spiritual Assemblies

To continue the process of simplifying the national administration and to consolidate the work of its agencies to coordinate and to speed the flow of work.

© To request selected local Spiritual Assemblies to assume responsibility for a variety of special projects and services in the process of decentralizing responsibility for administering the community’s affairs.

To publish a statement of the Bahá’í position on drug abuse.

Increasing the Bahá’í education of children, youth and adults

To publish a core curriculum for the Bahá’í education of

children ages six through twelve.

The Fund

To allocate $30,000 to assist the National Spiritual Assemblies

of Belize and the Leeward Islands to complete their property goals.

“Teaching the Cause of God is not only through the tongue; it is through deeds, a good disposition, happiness of nature, kindness and sympathy, good fellowship, trustworthiness,

holiness, virtue, purity of ideals, and lastly, speech.’’—

“Abdu’l-Bahá

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Catalog of selected Bahá’í educational materials

Dear Bahá’í Friends,

In a letter of June 6, 1987, to all National Spiritual Assemblies, the Universal House of Justice elaborated on the Six Year Plan goal calling for ‘‘...systematic teacher training, preparation of lesson plans for all age groups, and the creation of teaching materials to support the educational process.’’ The National Bahá’í Education Committee is pleased to offer this catalog of educational materials to the American Bahd’{ community. It is the result of a challenging process that began with a mandate from the National Spiritual Assembly asking the committee to focus on the task of collecting, evaluating and disseminating educational information and materials within the Bahd’{ community.

One of the first steps was to consult with the directors of four of our permanent Bahá’í schools—Bosch, Green Acre, Louhelen and the Louis Gregory Institute—on how best to use the special resources provided by these educational institutions, as well as the Native American Bahá’í Institute, to accomplish the task before us. The appointment of Regional Education Task Forces (RETFs) to work with Bahá’í regional and community schools followed. Several of our RETFs helped refine and pilot our evaluation instrument.

Among more than 230 items of educational material reviewed were those sent to the National Office by individuals, unpublished and out-of-print material found in regional Bahá’í school libraries, and materials found in the National Archives. Nonetheless, what we have reviewed represents only a part of the educational materials produced in this country over the years.

" As the committee proceeded with its task, elements of a new standard of Bahá’í education began to emerge. Some of the criteria that were incorporated into the evaluation process were: sensitivity to race, culture and gender; pedagogical soundness where appropriate; accuracy and quality of presentation; incorporation of the Creative Word; provision for varied learning styles as well as for a certain degree of spontaneity and creativity; and practical applications of spiritual principles to life situations. The evaluation instrument devised by the committee was derived from the vision conveyed in the peace statement, the Ridvan 1988 message from the Universal House of Justice, Bahd’/ Education: A Compilation, and the Bahd’{ Curriculum Guide.

All of the materials reviewed by the committee were rated from 1 to 4, with the designation one representing materials ready for publication and/or listing in our catalog, two representing those needing minor revisions before listing, three representing promising materials in need of extensive revision or polishing, and four representing those materials that would not be useful at this time. Only ones and twos are listed in the catalog. As revisions are made on three-rated materials, we will update the catalog and make these available, along with materials developed according to the new criteria.

Collaboration with the permanent Bahá’í schools, centers of learning, and our RETFs to develop teacher and parent training programs congruent with the present standards for education and child-rearing is the next logical step in fulfilling the Six Year Plan goal and the task of collection, evaluation and dissemination of educational materials. None of the materials offered can replace a teacher, parent or community that is able to combine vision, love and the art and science of pedagogy with an educational program grounded in the Creative Word, the history and teachings of the Faith, the application of spiritual principles to life, and a consciousness of the oneness of humanity.

Yet another step involves the international exchange of educational materials and programs, as assigned by the Universal House of Justice during the Six Year Plan. Although the collaborative process is already in motion, we are not yet prepared to offer international educational materials in this issue of the catalog. Some, however, are available through our Distribution Service. All of the materials listed herein can be obtained from the Bahd’{ Distribution Service. Some have been published but are now out of print. If you can locate a copy within your area, please feel free to make a photocopy of it. If you cannot locate a copy, you can order ‘a photocopy from the Distribution Service at the price shown in the catalog.

Other materials have not been published before. Photocopies of these are also available from the Distribution Service for the prices shown in the catalog. If you need more than one copy, please feel free to make your own photocopy locally. Please do not photocopy any of the published materials that are listed in the catalog as softcover or hardcover. To do so would be an infringement of U.S. copyright laws. Instead, copies may be ordered at the prices shown.

In evaluating the usefulness of this material, we hope to enlist the help of those who purchase or use it. Please let the committee know if this catalog is useful in its present format; any suggestions for improvement will be appreciated and can be facilitated by taking a few moments to complete the evaluation form included with the catalog.

With loving Bahá’í greetings,

National Bahd’{ Education Committee March 1989/Bahá’í B.E, 145

Published materials available from the Bahá’í Distribution Service

America’s Spiritual Destiny A study guide toward understanding the spiritual destiny of America as it is portrayed in the Bahá’í Writings. The book includes five lessons on the condition of the country and the significance of the Writings for the American community. The lessons include quotations from the Writings, exercises and questions for use by individuals, study groups, workshops, youth through adult. Second printing, 1984; 104 pp., $8.50.

Name Content Focus Type Age Year Pages Rating Status America’s Spiritual Destiny Gen SG Y,A 1983 104 1 P Ayyém-i-Ha CFC, Hist SG PL 2 9 2 OP Bahá’í Calendar, The CFC LP LY,A 1987 8 2 UP Bahá’í School Lesson Plans Gen Curr P 1970 111 2 OP Bahá’í Teaching Guide for Children: Teachers Manual Gen Man I 1966 223 2 OP Baha'u'llah and the New Era: Study Guide CF, Hist, Gen SG Y,A 1971 20 2 oP Blessed Is the Spot—Lessons in Reverence PF, SPG LP I 1988 = 32 1 UP Center of the Covenant, ‘Abdu’l-Baha Cov LP NPI ? 4 2 UP Children’s Programs, Bahá’í Schools Directors "Gen Guide A 1980 30 2 OP Comprehensive Deepening: Bahá’í Electoral Process Cov sG A 1965 48 2 OP Comprehensive Study Outline for Children Gen LP I 1960 53 2 OP Covenant, The: Its Meaning and Origin and Our Cov, SPG LP LY,A 1988 86 1 IP Attitude Toward It Creative Dramatics and Music Gen Guide PI 1973 seve) 1 UP Dispensation of Bahd’u'll4h, The Hist, CF SG/LP_ Y,A 1938 14 2 OP Effective Teaching Gen Guide Y,A 1987 2 1 IP Everlasting Covenant and Greater Covenant, The Cov LP Y 198681 1 UP Fast and Naw-Riz, The PF LP NPI? 4 2 UP Fund, The Cov, SPG,CFC LP PI ? 14 2 UP Man’s Dual Nature SPG LP LY,A 1986 61 2 UP Marriage: A Fortress for Well-Being CFC SG A 1973 86 2 IP My Favorite Prayers and Passages SW SG N,P 1980 16 1 oP Mystery of Sacrifice, The Cov LP YA 1980 8 2 oP Nineteen Day Feast, The PF, CFC LP LY,A 198724 1 UP Objectives for a Bahá’í Child—Education Program Gen, CFC Guide PLY 1975 14 1 OP Progressive Revelation CF, PF LP Ble 1092 UP Progressive Revelation and Manifestations CF, PF LP I 1988 41 1 UP Secret of Wealth, The Gen, Cov LP A 1979 85 1 IP ‘Sing a New Song: Bahá’í Songs for Children Gen AB Pi 1960 44 2 OP Spanish Lesson Guide for Bahá’í Classes Gen LP PI 198737 2 UP Study Classes on the Covenant Cov sG Yeon! Sigg yin igniblir'g UP Study Course on Baha’u’llh and the New Era co SG ir 1942? 2 OP Study Guide to the Dawn-Breakers Hist SG Y,A 1973, 35 1 oP Study Guide for Unrestrained as the Wind Gen SG LY,A 1985 26 2 “OP Study Outline and Aids for Advent of Divine Justice | SW, PF sG GAS SMR 262 OP Study Outline: Book of Certitude ‘SW, SPG SG Y,A 1933 15 2 oP Sunflower Series SW, Gen AB N,P,I 1984 varies 2 IP What Is Teaching? Why Teach? Gen LP Pi ? 8 2 UP Where There’s a Will Cov LP Y,A 1988 53. F IP Word of God, The Sw SG Y,A 1987 70 2 IP Youth for One World (YOW) Member Manual Gen AB Y 1980 116 2 OP Youth Programs for Bahá’í Schools Gen SG A 1981-34 2 OP KEY TO INDEX LISTINGS

Content Focus For Age Abbreviation Name Description © Abbreviation Name Description Gen General Various topics or not specified N Nursery Ages 0-4 years Hist ye History Bahá’ history, heroes and heroines Primary Ages 5-8 CF Central Figures Baha'u'llah, the Bab, ‘Abdu’l-Bahá I Intermediate Ages 9-14 Cov Covenant Laws, administration, Guardianship Y Youth Ages 15-20 Peace Peace Teachings and writings on peace A Adult Ages 21 and up PF Principles Social and spiritual principles CFC Community Community, families, communication sw Sacred Writi Writings of the Central Figures SPG Spiritual Growth Spiritual attributes and qualities

Type

Abbreviation Name Description

SG Study Guide Outline of material and study questions

LP Lesson Plans Directions for teacher with goals/objectives

SG/LP Both of above Study guide and lesson plans

Curr Curriculum ‘Comprehensive series/course of study

Guide Manual Manual for a project training course

ATapes Audio tapes Audio only information

AB Activity book Activity and coloring book

Wkshp ‘Workshop Detailed lesson plan, day or week

Status (level of publication

Abbreviation Name Description

IP In print Presently in publication and available

oP Out of print Formerly published, not now available

UP Unpublished Recently developed, not yet published

‘The Covenant: Its Meaning and Origin and Our Attitude Toward It A study guide for learning about and understanding the significance of the Covenant in Bah’ life. Each topic carries a summary, a selection of quotations from the Writings, suggested additional readings, and multiple-choice and discussion questions. May be used by an individual or study group. Prepared by the National Teaching Committee, 1988; 86 pp., softcover, $2.50. Effective Teaching (Instructor’s Guide and Workbook) These two books were written to help promote understanding of the meaning of teaching the Faith and present a number of ways to teach. Passages from the Bahd’{ Writings are quoted, and worksheets are provided to sharpen one’s understanding. Each section ends with an evaluation form. Prepared by the National Teaching Committee; third printing, 1987; softcover, $2.50. Marriage: A Fortress for Well-Being A study guide offering chapters on God’s purpose for man, the foundations of a spiritual union, preparation for marriage, and building the fortress for well-being. Contains a mixture of quotations and text. Bahd’ Publishing Trust, 1973; 86 pp., hardcover, $16.50. 1. Am a Bahá’í: Sunflower Series for Young Children The Sunflower Series consists of eight activities books, the last four of which have been bound together under the title / Am a Ba +hé’t, For pre-school children, the series was designed to strengthen the spiritual identity of a Baha'i child through parental assistance with coloring and cut-and-paste activities. The series includes My Bahá’í Book, My Favorite Prayers and Passages, God and Me, My Bahá’í Community, The Bahá’í Feasts, and Our Bahá’í Holy Places. Includes guidelines for parents. Written by Deborah Christensen, illustrated by Pepper Oldziey and John Solarz; Bahá’í Publishing Trust, 1984; 48 pp., softcover, $5.95.

Where There’s a Will

A reference guide for implementing Baha’u’llah’s Law concerning wills. The guide includes questions and discussion concerning death, funeral arrangements and burial. Although intented as a manual for a course of study, it is suitable for use by individuals and Spiritual Assemblies as a reference source. The work includes a guide for preparation for a visit to an attorney, and pre- and post-tests. Prepared by the Office of the Treasurer, 1988; 53 pp., softcover, $2.50.

The Word of God

A study guide for understanding the importance of, and the role of, the Creative Word. Each section presents a topical summary and selected quotations from the Sacred Writings followed by multiple-choice and discussion questions. For use by individuals or study groups. National Teaching Committee, 1987; 70 pp., softcover, $2.50. �[Page 14]14 / The American Bahá’í / September 1989

Out-of print and previously unpublished materials

Copies of these materials may be obtained in either of two ways: Jirst, if you can locate a copy in your community, feel free to ‘photocopy them. If you cannot locate a copy, you can order a ‘photocopy from the Bahá’í Distribution Service. The prices are marked.

Ayydm-i-Hé

The Ayy4m-i-Ha lessons for ages 3-6, 7-10 and older children are highly participatory, rich in activity and Baha’ content, and conducive to individual goal-setting and a growing awareness of the significance of the Intercalary Days. Available from the author, Janet King, 3907 Silver Springs Drive, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402; 9 Pp., photocopy $1.80.

The Bahd’( Calendar

A complete lesson plan for pre-youth and youth based on the Creative Word. It may be divided into as many as four lessons and used in foto at a conference or in a community, and even as an introduction to new believers. The teacher may wish to supplement the lesson material with activities that encourage students to apply the principles involved in a variety of ways. Study questions are provided; memorization is encouraged. Available from the author, Sunni DaVar, 243 E. Main St., Apt. 5, Danville, KY 40422; 1987, 8 pp., photocopy $1.60.

Bahá’í School Lesson Plans, Grade 3, Series 1

‘As part of a larger curricula series, this booklet provides the teacher with a wide variety of activities and resources. The focus is on the life of Bahá’u’lláh; God and Man; and Science and Religion. Authored by a school advisory committee, 1970; 111 pp.. photocopy $22.50.

Bahá’í Teaching Guide for Children with Teaching Manual ‘The Teaching Guide for Children, Intermediate Teacher’s Manual, is part of a series designed for pre-primary school through intermediate age children, containing instructions and guidelines for using the children’s intermediate workbook. Each lesson includes questions and “things to do.” Compiled by Alice Cox and Evelyn Musacchia, illustrated by Lynn Hutchinson; 1966, 223 pp., photocopy $44.60.

Bahd’u'lláh and the New Era: Study Guide

A study guide for teachers. Consists of 15 sections, accompanied by study and discussion questions and suggested readings. Written by Gertrude Robinson; 1971, 20 pp., photocopy $4.00.

Blessed Is the Spot—Lessons in Reverence Seven lesson plans for ages 8-11 years with reverence as the theme. Topics include prayer, nature of sacredness, holy places, Houses of Worship, and the Feast. The lessons stress discussion but also contain word searches, games, a pattern for a “Lite-Brite” picture of the Shrine of the Bab, and songs from Bahd’{ albums, Also includes plans for building a model of the House of Worship in Panama. Available from the author, Marie Scheffer, 217 Paxton St., Sioux City, IA 51105; 1988, 32 pp., photocopy $6.40.

Study Guide for ‘Unrestrained As the Wind’

Provides an opportunity for deeper understanding of the teachings of the Faith as they relate to issues concerning Bahá’í youth in their mission as teachers. Includes 267 discussion questions with references to the text and 92 questions to stimulate the student to relate, compare and create concepts that will result in fresh approaches to teaching, developing a career and living the Bahá’í life while coping with social pressures. Written by Dwight Allen, 1985; 26 pp., photocopy $5.20.

Study Outline and Aids for ‘Advent of Divine Justice’

Prepared to help the American Bahá’í community in its understanding of the implications of the Guardian’s letter for the Seven Year Plan. Includes Tablet of Baha’u’llah to America, outline of text, topical outline of details, thought questions and references for further study, and glossary. 1940-41, 26 pp., photocopy $5.20.

Study Outline: ‘The Book of Certitude’

Prepared in response to a letter from the Guardian emphasizing the importance of the Book of Certitude and its role in the teaching work in the West. The first section outlines parts one and two of the book, and the second section presents 59 discussion questions under each main heading of the outline. Bahd’/ Publishing Committee, 1933; 15 pp., photocopy $3.00.

What Is Teaching? Why Teach?

A program using a combination of activities including art, roleplaying and word scrambles from a variety of sources to impart concepts concerned with teaching. The author differentiates between teaching and proclamation, encourages memorization, and includes a stimulus for holding a fireside. Written by Janet King; undated, 8 pp., photocopy $1.60.

‘Youth for One World’ Member Manual

An activity manual for intermediate-age children. Designed along lines of a secretary’s manual with goals and achievement awards system. Can be used by pre-youth and younger children to increase their motivation to serve, learn, grow, teach and take part in Bahá’í community life. Written by Linda Gregory and Kathy Peterson, 1980; 116 pp., photocopy $23.20.

Youth Programs for Bahá’í Schools: Director's Resource Guide A course designed to train youth or adults working with ages 12-21 at Bahá’í schools or universities. It may serve as a manual for a director planning a program for youth. Describes age characterizations and expectations, program ideas, and organizational details, and suggests activities, a time line for completion of director’s preparations, and a list of responsibilities. The course aims to generate a feeling of respect and dignity for each young person, and encourages a balance among spiritual, social and recreational activities. National Education Committee, 1981; 34 pp., photocopy $6.80.

The Secret of Wealth: Course on Personal Resource Management In five sessions, students are engaged in a study of our dual nature as a foundation for learning how to control and make the best use of personal resources, whether spiritual or material. After studying several examples of good and poor family budgeting systems, students learn how to set personal and family priorities and make use of budget finance sheets that reflect their own goods and priorities. The course is basic to any social and economic development project that aims to uplift the human spirit and preserve human resources. Prepared by the Office of the Treasurer, 1979; 85 pp., photocopy $17.00.

‘Sing a New Song: Bahá’í Songs for Children

‘A song book with words and music for young children. Songs are reflective of the folk music period with both sacred Writings and writer-inspired lyrics. Colorful graphics and illustrations heighten the effect. 1960, 44 pp., photocopy $8.80.

Spanish Lesson Guide for Bahá’í Classes

This guide was prepared for use with children ages 6-9 in El Salvador. An Hispanic believer has reported the material as useful, accurate and inspiring for both children and adults. Written by Bonnie Cote; 28 lessons, 37 pp., photocopy $7.40.

Study Classes on the Covenant

An outline for up to six classes for pre-youth, youth and adults. Lists extensive references both for class sessions and homework assignments. Teachers are free to devise strategies and objectives for lesson presentations and review at the end of the course. Written by Marilyn Tashakkor; 1987, 5 pp., photocopy $1.00.

Study Course for ‘Bahd’u'lláh and the New Era’

For use by youth ages 11-15. Each lesson includes several activities to bring the content to youth level. Questions are included for discussion of the activities and text. Child Education Committee, 1942; 11 pp., photocopy $2.20.

Study Guide to ‘The Dawn-Breakers’ A general outline and summary of Nabil’s Narrative followed by a series of questions for evaluation of the students’ comprehension of the material in each general reading. Some general-discussion questions are included, as well as a system to help in learning the Persian names and their pronunciation, Bahd’( Publishing Trust, 1973; 35 pp., photocopy $7.00.

‘Abdu’l-Bahá, the Center of the Covenant

A wide variety of stories and quotes from the Creative Word have been assembled to present the reality of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá to children ages 2-11. Nine lessons cover ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s travels in North America, His Station, His role as Exemplar of His Father’s teachings, and his services to humanity. A generous supply of art work is featured. The unit can be used for an entire summer school term. Undated, 74 pp., photocopy $14.80.

Children’s Program for Bahá’í Schools Directors A directors’ manual of instructions for recruiting teachers, preparing instructional materials, and developing a curriculum for summer and winter school programs. It also provides sample letters and reports, many checklists, and a source listing of supplies and equipment. Written by Buc and Victoria Polk; 30 pp., unpublished, not dated, photocopy $6.00.

Comprehensive Deepening Program: The Bahd’/ Electoral Process iling the procedures for Bahá’í elections and the individual’s responsi ty to the process. Quotations from the Sacred Writings and the Guardian provide clarity as to approach to the electoral process, and spiritual behavior. Written by Daniel C. Jordan; Bahá’í Publishing Trust, 1965; 48 pp., photocopy $9.60.

Comprehensive Study Outline for Children A collection of lessons for intermediate age children, covering the Kingdoms of God, several of the Manifestations, and the Baha’ community. Each lesson includes poetry, selected readings, handson activities, stories about the Central Figures, group discussion questions, and a bibliography. Child Education Committee, 1960; 53 pp., photocopy $10.60.

Creative Dramatics and Music

A handbook for Bahd’{ teachers of all ages with emphasis on ages 4-14, prepared for use at Bahd’{ schools by a professional music and drama teacher and several assistants. This is a unique contribution to Bahá’í educational materials; whatever the particular theme or lesson in use, this material can be used to extend the lesson to a greater variety of applications and a more wholistic approach to learning. Movement, story-telling, dramatic play and music are used to deepen students’ understanding of the Creative Word, family life, consultation, peace, love and unity, and problem-solving. Written by Dr. Erma Hayden with Kim Kimmerling and Molly King; unpublished manuscript, National Schools Committee, 1973; 73 pp., photocopy $14.60.

The Dispensation of Bahá’u’lláh: A Study Guide

Nine lessons, each with questions for study and discussion of the material in a specific section of the book, with page references for each question. True/false questions are provided with each lesson for individual evaluation. Study Outline Committee, 1938; 14 pp., photocopy, $2.80.

The Everlasting Covenant and the Greater Covenant

A systematically planned and thorough course of study of 13 lessons intended for those preparing for spiritual maturity (ages 14-15), and equally suitable for new Bahd’{s, Bahd’{ youth and others interested in obtaining an in-depth understanding of the proofs of Bahá’u’lláh’s Mission, Bahá’í prophecy, the sacred documents relating to the Covenant, progressive revelation, and obligatory prayer. Questions, assignments, and a course review are included. All quotations appear in the study materials. Written by Sunni DaVar, 1986; 81 pp., photocopy $16.20.

The Fast and Naw-Rúz

A companion piece to the author’s lesson plan on Ayyam-i-Ha, this lesson draws on Persian tradition to explain and contrast Baha’ perspectives on these Days. Oranges, candy and lanterns are used to illustrate the spiritual principles behind the Fast and NawRuiz. The lesson can be supplemented by memory work from the Creative Word. Written by Janet King; undated, 4 pp., photocopy 5.80.

The Fund

A mini-unit on the nature, type and purpose of the Fund, offering two lessons each for ages 3-6, 7-10 and 11 years and older. It is plentifully supplied with games, puzzles and art activities, and provides detailed strategies for introducing the concepts to each age group, using stories of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, quotes from the Writings, and spiritual attributes. Written by Janet King; date unknown, 14 Pp., photocopy $2.80.

Man’s Dual Nature

This nine-lesson unit for pre-youth focuses on the concept of man’s dual nature as stated in ‘The Promise of World Peace.” ‘The lessons explore the issue in depth through study and analysis of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s writings, Includes analysis of vocabulary, definitions, and memorization of Bahá’í Writings. Written by Sunni DaVar, 1986; 61 pp., photocopy $12.20.

‘Sunflower Books for Young Children: My Favorite Prayers and Passages

A guide to encourage children to use and memorize the Writings while recording their progress in an orderly, artistic way. Places children in direct contact with the Writings, helping them to acquire the habit of daily prayer and meditation. Written by Deborah Christensen, 1980; 16 pp., photocopy $3.20.

The Mystery of Sacrifice

A series of five lessons designed to promote an understanding of the meaning of sacrifice, using history and development of the Bahá’í Era as examples. Each lesson features quotations from the Writings and outlines a series of individual and group discussions and questions. Office of the Treasurer, 1980; 84 pp., photocopy $16.80.

The Nineteen Day Feast

Two units of four lessons each for ages 3-6 and 12-15 years. Usable in connection with the Feast or during weekly classes. Lessons for the younger children emphasize reverent behavior, and memorization/recitation of prayers during Feast. Materials for the older children emphasize study of the Creative Word and the purpose, nature and arrangements of the Feast. Written by Sunni DaVar, 1987; 24 pp., photocopy $4.80,

Objectives for a Bahá’í Child-Education Program: Active Par

"ticipation in Bahá’í Community Life

Provides communities, teachers and parents with clear objectives for planning the active participation of all children in Bahá’í community life, based on the Creative Word and the Bahá’í calendar. The emphasis is on shared responsibility for the spiritual education of children and the application of spiritual principles to daily life. Quotations from the Writings are included as appropriate. National Education Committee, 1975; 14 pp., photocopy $2.80.

Progressive Revelation

This nine-lesson unit is rich with hands-on activities and analogies. Numerous puzzles and games from Brilliant Star magazine and other sources have been included. Background information on each of the Manifestations of God is included. An especially good unit for classes beginning in the fall season through December or January. For ages 3-6, 7-10, 11-12. Written by Janet King, undated; 109 pp., photocopy $21.80.

Progressive Revelation

A unit of eight lessons for ages 9-12; easy to follow. Lessons for Zoroaster and Krishna were omitted. Relies on student reports and knowledge quizzes. The unit can be supplemented by teacher creativity and use of the Creative Word. Written by Marie SchefJer, 1988; 41 pp., photocopy $8.20.

EVALUATION 1. How was the catalog used?

2. How might you use the catalog?

3. What are the positive elements of the catalog?

4, What are your suggestions for improvement?

5. Do you know of other educational materials that you feel should be considered for the catalog? Please list.

Please return to: National Bahá’í Education Committee c/o Anne Breneman

Florence, SC 29501

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Kevin Locke plays traditional Native American flute music during a recent fireside in Boulder, Colorado, attended by about 70 people. Afterward, Mr. Locke spoke on ‘Indian Prophecies.’

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Sytte c/o Bahá’í National Center Wilmette, IL 60091

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Wedge Gytie c/o Bahá’í National Center Wilmette, IL 60091

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Fondos de las comunidades Bahá’í locales

(pregunte a su comunidad local por el domicilio del suyo)

Fondos Nacionales de los Bahi’is

c/o Bahá’í National Center Wilmette, IL 60091

Fondos Continentales de los Baha’ is c/o Bahá’í National Center Wilmette, IL 60091

Fondos Internacionales de los Baha'is P.O. Box 155 Haifa 31 001, Israel

Fondos Para Asistencia Persa c/o Bahá’í National Center Wilmette, IL 60091

Hugqiqu’lish Bahs’{ Rocky River, OH 44116

Local Bahá’í Fund

(ask your local Baha’ community for the correct address)

National Bahá’í Fund

c/o Bahá’í National Center Wilmette, IL 60091

Continental Bahá’í Fund c/o Bahá’í National Center ‘Wilmette, IL 60091

Bahá’í International Fund P.O. Box 155 Haifa 31 001, Israel

Persian Relief Fund c/o Bahá’í National Center Wilmette, IL 60091

Bahá’í Huqiqu’lláh Trust

Rocky River, OH 44116“

LETTERS

“The shining spark of truth cometh forth only after the clash of differing opinions, "’—‘Abdu’l-Bahá

The American Bahá’í welcomes \etters to the editor on any topic of general interest. The purpose of the ‘‘letters’’ column is to allow a free and open exchange of ideas and opinions, never to denigrate another’s views or to attack anyone on a personal level. Opinions expressed in these columns are not necessarily those of the National Spiritual Assembly or the editors.

Letters should be as brief as possible (a 250-word maximum is suggested) and are subject to editing for length and style. Please address all letters to the Editor, The American Bahá’í, Bahá’í National Center, Wilmette, IL. 60091.

Almost like being In love

To the Editor:

Something is happening to me; something magical—it reminds me of falling in love.

It’s exciting. It’s disrupting. It stirs my heart and brings tears to

my eyes.

It all started with a Teaching Institute. How or why I do not know. It scares me. But I pray it never stops. It may change my life, although it’s too early to know for sure.

Find out about Teaching Institutes—it’s not too late. And if you aren’t real careful, it may happen

to you too. Joseph Kohli Skokie, Illinois

Simple act gives pleasure

To the Editor:

I would like to comment on a simple act that has given me considerable pleasure and personal satisfaction.

That simple act is the privilege of contributing to the completion of the Arc on Mount Carmel. In my case, I sent the contribution to the National Fund, asking that it go toward the Arc,

As one with a special interest in architecture, as well as the emergence of the Faith of Baha’u’ll4h, Ihave a great appreciation for the importance of what is now taking place on the slopes of our sacred

Nine Oaks program focuses on women

On June 10, the Nine Oaks Bahá’í School in Arroyo Grande, California, hosted a public meeting whose theme was ‘‘Where Are the Women Going?”’

Four area newspapers published articles announcing the event at which Juana C. Conrad, a cofounder of Women for International Peace and Arbitration, spoke to more than 100 people, 80 percent of whom were not Baha’fs, on racism and sexism as they relate to peace.

Mount Carmel.

Not only are we developing a needed administrative center, we are making an architectural and engineering statement to posterity.

I believe that architecture has a potent spiritual component in its effect on people. I consider our project to have the greatest architectural importance of any in the world at this time.

Future generations of Bahd’{s will not have the opportunity we now have. They will possess the Arc in its completeness; we have the ability to take part in its completion—our gift to them.

I would like to close by asking all those who read this to seize the opportunity to participate in an event that is of importance architecturally on a world scale. The opportunity will not come again.

Handly Caraway St. Augustine, Florida

New teaching approach

To the Editor:

We'd like to share a teaching and proclamation approach that has been responsible for bringing knowledge of the Faith’s existence to about 300 people in Denver and resulted in some declarations.

It involves offering as a public service weekly adult education programs that are broad in scope and of interest to the general public, and publicizing them in the “calendar”? and community service sections of the free weekly and monthly newspapers in the community.

Our most successful programs have consisted of seminars on best-selling or well-known books that deal with themes related to the teachings of the Faith.

When Bad Things Happen to Good People by Rabbi Harold Kushner; Victor Frankl’s Man’s Search for Meaning; Carl Jung’s Undiscovered Self, and M. Scott Peck’s The Road Less Traveled have been especially effective in attracting the general public.

Another successful program was ‘‘Dr. Albert Einstein—His Scientific Achievements and Views on Religion and World Peace.””

In sum, our experience indicates that using the calendar and public service announcement sections of free newspapers to publicize adult education programs of general public interest that deal with themes related to the Faith can be an effective means of proclaiming and teaching the Faith.

Esther Kinzie Faris Denver, Colorado

On domestic violence To the Editor:

At a time when domestic violence and child abuse have become particularly widespread, it would be naive to assume that the Bahá’í community would be immune to such difficulties.

I would like therefore to call to the attention of Assemblies and individuals who may be dealing with such problems an article pub

Mass. conference confronts racism

Thirty-six Bahá’ís from a number of communities in Massachusetts gathered July 30 at the Wentworth Institute for a conference on “‘the most challenging issue’’ of racism.

During the conference, four groups studied the last two paragraphs of the Guardian’s discussion of ‘‘the most challenging issue”’ in The Advent of Divine Jus tice and made recommendations to the group as a whole.

The last hour was spent in a soul-searching effort to understand the thought processes that lead to racist attitudes.

The conference was one of a series planned by the Bahá’í communities of Boston and Cambridge.

lished in Volume 3 of the Bahd’s Studies Notebook (‘‘The Divine Institution of Marriage,’’ March 1983) by Janet Cullen Tanaka entitled ‘Counseling members of the Bahá’í Faith in domestic violence: some special considerations.”

The article is addressed to family counselors who are not members of the Faith and to Assemblies to help in their handling of such cases.

It details how misunderstanding of certain teachings can become a block to successful counseling, shows how properly understood Baha’ beliefs can be resources on

which a counselor can draw, and shows how other teachings can be used as resources to correct those misunderstandings that act as roadblocks.

We have presented a copy of the article to the Rosebud Reservation’s White Buffalo Calf Women’s Society, which hosts a shelter for women, and it was well-received.

Perhaps other communities may wish to acquire it for their own use and consider presenting it to area professionals who might benefit from it.

Karen Jentz White River, South Dakota

Bahda’is strive for Ideal ‘Excellence in all things...’

Shahed Lewis, a nine-year-old Bahd’{ who attends Pickens (South Carolina) Elementary School, recorded the highest score in the state in this year’s Academic Quest competition. He was a member of a team of top scorers in Pickens County that won the state championship and took fourth place in the national competition in Orlando, Florida.

Ashley Anis Avaregan, a Bahá’í from Glen Rock, New Jersey, has won an array of awards including a 1989 Young Citizen’s Award from U.S. Sen. Bill Bradley and recognition of academic achievement from the New Jersey Department of Higher Education. At his graduation last June, Ashley, a member of the National Honor Society, was one of three students to receive a citizenship award, given in part for ‘‘a strong religious commitment and service .. reflective of (his) deep value system.”” To complement his scholastic endeavors, Ashley took part in the drama, history and Latin clubs and played on the soccer, tennis and basketball teams.

Erika Haendel, a 15-year-old Bahd’{ who attends Boulder (Colorado) High School, was chosen by the U.S. Olympic Committee to compete in July in the Olympic Festival in Norman, Oklahoma, after placing second in the Colorado State Championships for cyclists. In school, Erika carries a 4.0 average and was named 1989 French Language Student of the Year.

Dan Scott, a member of Cub Scout Pack 80 in Louisville, Colorado, was recently awarded the Bahá’í ‘Unity of Mankind’ religious emblem by the Spiritual Assembly of Louisville. In recognizing the award before the pack, Dan’s Cubmaster noted that ‘few boys earn the religious emblem, so this is really something you should be proud of.’

Scott Elliot Tyler, a Bahá’í of Makah Indian descent, was graduated last June from the University of Washington School of Medicine. Dr. Tyler is the first American Indian from western Washington state to be accepted into the university’s medical school and the first Makah Indian to receive the degree of Doctor of Medicine.

Donalee S. Blaine, a member of the Bahá’í community of New Castle County North, Delaware, was recently named a Community Builder of the Year by the Delaware region of the National Council of Christians and Jews. Mrs. Blaine, who is a member of the Spiritual Assembly and serves as coordinator of its international refugee placement program, was honored for her coordination of the annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Services and for her work in prejudice-reduction programs in local public schools.

Julie Spiers, an 11-year-old Bahá’í from Altamonte Springs, Florida, won second prize for her essay on ‘What the Constitution Means to Me’ in a contest at the English Estates Elementary School. Besides winning the $10 prize, she was able to read the essay, which mentions the Faith, to an audience of 750 at the school.

Keyvan Paymani, a 12-year-old Bahd’{ from Columbus, Indiana, was a member of the Parkside Elementary School team which recently won the Indiana state championship in the Future Problem Solving Bowl at Indiana University-Indianapolis. The four-member team, which beat 20 others in its grade division, was to compete for international honors at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.

Melanie Suhm, a young Bahá’í from Oshkosh, Wisconsin, was graduated from high school this year with highest honors and was one of two students chosen by her classmates to speak at the graduation ceremony. She was president of the student council, active in several clubs, most valuable player on the girls track team (she holds the school records in the 60- and 100-meter dashes), was a starting guard on the girls basketball team, a member of a percussion ensemble that placed second in state competition, and won honorable mention for a watercolor painted for a state art competition.

Marie Dawn Fleming, a 10-year-old Bahá’í from Spokane, Washington, recently received the Girl Scouts’ Unity of Mankind Award, which is earned by completing a prescribed program of study and is available to boys and girls who are not Bahá’ís. She is the first Scout in her council to complete the program.

Hajir Moghaddam, a Bahá’í from Springfield, Massachusetts, is one of two students designated Seventh Grade Students of the Year at Springfield’s Kiley Junior High School.

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Cambridge Bahda’is active in Peace Camp

The Bahá’í community of Cambridge, Massachusetts, played an active role in this year’s Cam

UN Day kits, featuring “Rights of the Child” and “‘Pulling Together: A Program for America in the United Nations” are available for $3 each. To order, send check to UNA-USA, 485 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10017.

bridge Peace Camp, sponsored by the Cambridge City Peace Commission.

The camp brings together young people from the U.S. with those from Eastern and Western Europe and the Soviet Union.

Fourteen Americans took part in this year’s Camp with youth from Armenia, Belgium, Czechoslovakia, West Germany, Great Britain, Italy and Russia.

The highlight of Bahá’í involvement came on July 27 when the Bahá’ís of Cambridge hosted a dinner for the Peace Campers. About 70 people attended.

Brian Aull, secretary of the Spiritual Assembly of Cambridge and chairman of the Peace Commission, presented a talk on the Bahá’í vision of world peace, after which copies of ‘‘The Promise of World Peace’’ were given to each of the Peace Campers.

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October 6-8: International Women’s Conference, Montevideo, Uruguay. Theme: ‘‘The Moment Has Arrived.’”’ Deepening and consultation on peace, the equality of men and women, and the development of women. For information, contact the Office of Pioneering, Bahá’í National Center, Wilmette, IL 60091 (phone 312-869-9039).

October 26-29: Pioneer Training Institute, Green Acre Bahá’í School, Eliot, Maine. For information, contact the Office of Pioneering, Bahd’{ National Center, Wilmette, IL 60091, or phone 312-869-9039.

October 28-29: ‘Stepping Stones to Peace,’’ third annual Children’s Peace Conference, Pasadena (California) City College. Theme: “Imagine Peace.” Pre-registration is required. For information, phone 818-459-9033.

November 9-11: National Conference on the United States and United Nations, Renaissance Hotel Techworld, Washington, D.C. Theme: ‘‘The U.S. and the Global System: Forging a New Relationship.”’ For information or to register, contact Kathy Morrell, Conference on U.S. and UN,

1 Washington, DC 20005 (phone 202-393-1377).

November 11-12: Bahá’í International Health Agency conference, ‘‘AIDS and the Bahá’í Community,”’ Montreal Bahá’í Centre, Québec, Canada. Designed for Bahá’ís who are care-givers, health professionals, family, friends or persons who have AIDS themselves. For information,

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