The American Bahá’í/Volume 25/Issue 10/Text
| ←Previous | The American Bahá’í Volume 25, Issue 10 |
Next→ |
| Return to PDF view |
 | The text below this notice was generated by a computer, it still needs to be checked for errors and corrected. If you would like to help, view the original document by clicking the PDF scans along the right side of the page. Click the edit button at the top of this page (notepad and pencil icon) or press Alt+Shift+E to begin making changes. When you are done press "Save changes" at the bottom of the page. |
KauimAr B.£. 1517
Juty 13, 1994
Vo.ume 25, Numeer 10
Teacher of note
Leader brings jazz band into harmony with Faith, enrolls 8 since February
By Linda Coulter
The key to Roger Lewis’s success in teaching the Faith is harmony. And melody. And that harmony has ushered eight new believers into the Faith since February.
Mr. Lewis, director of instrumental music and jazz studies at Butler Community College near Wichita, Kansas, was planning a March trip to Chicago for the college jazz ensemble. He told the class that he had made arrangements for them to spend some time sightseeing, including a tour of the Baha'i House of Worship in Wilmette.
When one of his students asked him to explain more about the Faith, Mr.
Lewis told him that it would be inappropriate to discuss it during class time, but that any students who were interested in learning more about it would be welcome to join him for dinner and a discussion of the Faith at his home.
At that first fireside, in January, six or seven of his students came for dinner. On February 14 two of them, Jesse Howes and John Poehner, declared their faith in Baha'u'llah at what was their third meeting with Mr. Lewis.
The following Monday Jesse Howes brought his mother, who phoned the next day to arrange another meeting to discuss what she had heard. Connie Howes declared the next day, March 3.
While in Chicago, the 17 students who made the trip spent several hours at the House of Worship, and later met jazz trumpeter Warren Kime, a Baha'i who lives in Chicago.
On the last evening of the trip four of the students asked Mr. Lewis if he could arrange a fireside for them with some of the people they had met, which led to three hours of discussion in the hotel lobby.
Back in Kansas, the firesides resumed at Mr. Lewis's home with several other students coming, to dinner and bringing friends with them, and on April 11 Matthew Novosel expressed his desire to become a Baha'i.
The next day Chris Taylor came to Mr. Lewis's office at the college and asked to be enrolled,
Wilkenson signs her declaration card. The incoming Butler Community College freshman completed the ‘troop’ of new Baha’is.
See BANDLEADER page 11
The American
Participating in the oral history panel were (from left) facilitator Iraj Ayman, Lauretta Voelz, Gayle Woolson, Ellen P. Widmer, and Sylvia B.P. Parmelee.
Baha’i History Conference focuses on growth of American community
By Tom Mennillo
When participants in the recent Baha'i History Conference at the National Center in Wilmette sat down to a performance on the life of Lua Getsinger, they were told the oneact play is a “work in progress.”
As such, it fit right in to the weekend.
For the picture that emerged at the June 3-5 conference, subtitled “A Celebration of the Centenary of the Baha’f Faith in North America,” was that of an American Baha’f community and a nation still in development as the Faith here enters its second century.
Sandra Hutchison set the tone in her keynote address, “A Divinely Appointed Mission: Shoghi Effendi and the Destiny of America.”
Ms. Hutchinson, formerly a researcher at the Baha’i World Center outlined how the Guardian depended on the North American Baha’i community to be his “greatest source of support and solace.”
At the same time, he exhorted that community to new heights of achievement, comparing its labors in building the administrative order to the efforts of the Dawn-breakers in bringing the world a new spiritual order.
Similarly, she said, Shoghi Effendi gave the American believers a vision of the day in which their nation would lead all others spiritually and its policies would come in harmony with the goals of the Baha’f Faith.
But he cautioned them that the climate for transformation in this country was propitious only because of its state of degeneracy, not because of any innate merit.
Dr. Hutchison’s overview was followed by several scholarly papers on topics related to the Faith’s growth:
¢ “The Initial North American Response to the
Sandra Hutchison
Tables of the Divine Plan,” by Roger M. Dahl
¢ “African-American Women in the Baha’f Faith: The First Generation,” by Gwendolyn Etter-Lewis
- “The Question of Gender in Canadian Baha’f
History,” by Will C. van den Hoonaard
¢ “An Exegesis of Letters of a NineteenthCentury Kansas Baha’i,” by Duane L. Herrmann
¢ “The House of Worship as a Stimulus for Development of the Baha’i Community,” by Robert F. Armbruster
- “An Independent ‘Bahai Church’ in West
Africa,” by Anthony A. Lee "he Atlanta Baha’i Community and Racial Unity,” by Michael McMullen obal Visions: Saint-Simonianism and the Baha’i Faith,” by Juan R.I. Cole.
Another conference highlight was a highly informative oral history panel featuring four American Baha’i women and their eras:
¢ Sylvia B.P. Parmelee, “The ‘Abdu’l-Bahé Years”
¢ Lauretta Voelz, “The Shoghi Effendi Years”
- Gayle Woolson, “The Ten Year Crusade”
Ellen P. Widmer, “The Universal House of Justice Years.”
About 40 people took part in the conference. In welcoming them, Juana Conrad, assistant secretary of the National Spiritual Assembly, said she hoped it would become an annual event.
Ricardo Huerta and Emily Rose Merrell in a scene from the one-act play ‘Travels with Lua.’
Letter from the National Teaching Committee
THe AMERICAN BAHA'I 2 Er NE
ea i
The supreme importance of the Creative Word
Dearly loved friends,
The importance of the Word of God to the spiritual development of individuals and communities is the topic of countless passages in the Writings of the Central Figures of our Faith. The Guardian and the Universal House of Justice have also placed great emphasis on this theme.
Interaction with the divinely revealed Word is the sun round which every facet of Baha’t life revolves. Only the Word of God can supply the guidance and the spiritual power necessary for the transformation of the soul and of society. For these reasons, constant connection with the Word is essential to progress and happiness.
“The Word of God is the king of words,” Baha'u'llah wrote, “and its pervasive influence incalculable. It hath ever dominated and will continue to dominate the realm of being. The Great Being saith: The Word is the Master key for the whole world, inasmuch as through its potency the doors of the hearts of men, which in reality are the doors of heaven, are unlocked. ...It is an
ocean inexhaustible in riches, comprehending all things.” (Tablets of Baha'u'llah, p. 173)
“O My servants!” He revealed on another occasion, “My holy, My divinely ordained Revelation may be likened unto an ocean in whose depths are concealed innumerable pearls of great price, of surpassing luster. It is the duty of every seeker to bestir himself and strive to attain the shores of this ocean, so that he may, in proportion to the eagerness of his search and the efforts he hath exerted, partake of such benefits as have been pre-ordained in God’s irrevocable and hidden Tablets.” (Gleanings
from the Writings of Baha'u'llah, p. 326)
From the above passages we realize that the Word of God is a source of great power, is exalted above human utterance, and is infinite with respect to the “pearls” of spiritual knowledge it contains. We also see that we can only take advantage of its benefits through our own voluntary actions.
Other utterances of Bahd'u'llih and ‘Abdu’l-Bahd reveal the powers of
the Word of God over the hearts of men. Among these is the creative power:
“Every single letter proceeding from Our mouth is endowed with such regenerative power as to enable it to bring into existence a new creation—a creation the magnitude of which is inscrutable to all save God.” (The World Order of Bahd’u'llah, p. 107)
There is also a transforming power:
“Can any power withstand the penetrative influence of the Word of God? Nay, by God! ...For these divine injunctions tame every ferocious beast, transform the creeping insect into a soaring bird, cause human souls to become angels of the Kingdom, and make the human world a focus for the qualities of mercy.” (Selections from the Writings of ‘Abdu'l-Bahé, p. 293)
And there is the magnetic power of attraction, which brings about unity:
“these holy verses are the most potent elixir, the greatest and mightiest talisman. ...This Revelation is endowed with such a power that it will act as the lodestone for all nations and kindreds of the earth.” (Tablets of Baha’u‘lléh, p.
200)
In particular, the Word of God has an imcomparable effect on those with whom we share the Message. Baha'u'llah Himself spoke about the necessity of memorizing His Words to use on appropriate occasions, saying, “So potent is their influence that the hearer will have no cause for vacillation.” (Tablets of Baha'u'llah, p. 200)
Other references indicate that the Word is the Source of happiness, and of eternal life. Little wonder, then, about the necessity of deepening on the Word of God. But what do we mean by “deepening”?
The compilation, “The Importance of Deepening,” contains a number of passages that shed light on this question. The beloved Guardian wrote:
“When a person becomes a Baha’{...the seed of the spirit starts to grow in the human soul. This seed must be watered by the outpourings of the Holy Spirit. These gifts of the spirit are received through prayer,
See CREATIVE WORD page 19
Audacious grassroots techniques help spread Cause of God
Ina letter from the Universal House of Justice dated May 19, 1994, we are told, “It is indeed time for audacious action undeterred by a fear of mis— takes, fired by the urgency of ministering to the pressing needs of humanity.”
Throughout the past year the National Teaching Committee has seen an increasing number of audacious and innovative teaching techniques and
, ways of reaching people with the healing Message of Baha’u'llah, of which the following is a sampling:
Newspaper advertising
The Bahd’fs of Chandler, Arizona, purchased a full-page ad in their local paper with the headline: “If you think religion is all about hell, guilt and fear, think again.”
A few individuals got together to talk about how they could improve the teaching in their community. After consultation, one of them, an artist, offered to put together a flier for distribution. Through consultation among themselves, and with guidance from their Assembly, they produced this one-page ad.
While deciding how to distribute it, they were told by the newspaper that someone had canceled an ad, and they were offered the space at half price.
een s : Rae i NSA SORIA ne ‘The American Bahé't is published 19 times a year by the
National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of the United States, 1233 Central St., Evanston, IL 60201. Second class postage paid at Evanston, IL, and additional mailing offices. ISSN Number: 1062-1113. Executive editor: Jack Bowers. Associate Editor: Tom Mennillo. The American Bahai welcomes news, letters and other items of interest from individuals and the various institutions of the Ba~ hé’{ Faith. Articles should be clear and concise; color or black-and-white glossy photographs should be included whenever possible. Please address all materials and correspondence to The Editor, The American Baha'i, Wilmette, IL 60091. Postmaster: Send address changes to Man-agement Information Systems, Baha'i National Center, 1233 Central St., Evanston, IL 60201. Copyright © 1994 by the National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of the United States. World rights reserved. Printed in the U.S.A.
Combining this opportunity with a five-minute audio cassette they had previously produced in English and Spanish, they have managed to use the talents of many of those in their community.
Pligrimage letter
One person sent a letter to 200 of his friends telling them he was about to go on pilgrimage. Most of those who received the letter were not Bahda’is.
In it, he explained some of the basic principles of the Faith, explained a little about the Twin Manifestations, and talked about the significance of going to the Holy Land.
After returning he sent a follow-up letter, including some photographs from the Holy Land, quotes from the diary he kept while there, and a copy of the pamphlet Bahd’u'lléh: God's Messenger to Humanity.
The first letter generated a number of interested responses.
Gift glving from door to door
The Baha’fs of Wilmette, Illinois, have the blessing of being home to the Mother Temple of the West. But although most people are aware of the Mashriqu’l-Adhkar, they are unfamiliar with its significance and therefore ask no questions.
To get around this obstacle and avoid bending the guidelines about proselytizing, they came up with an innovative method of delivering the Message to people’s doors in a dignified manner.
They purchased multiple copies of The Promise of World Peace and later The Vision of Race Unity. These materials were gift wrapped by members of the community who do not feel comfortable with the direct approach of teaching and might not otherwise have volunteered to take part in the project.
In one part of the village, each home visited accepted The Promise of World Peace. A different area was visited for the second part of the project. Out of the 100 houses visited, 50 residents were home and all accepted the gift of The Vision of Race Unity.
‘The presentation was made with the explanation that they were receiving gifts from the Baha’fs of Wilmette, who invited them to attend meetings and learn more about the Faith.
An interesting outcome was the discovery that the complexion of Wilmette had changed over the years. There are many more people of color than was previously assumed, making it apparent that even communities that have resisted change are beginning to accept diversity.
‘Jaguar’ campaign to be launched this month in Mexico
On July 18, traveling teachers from the U.S. and Mexico will gather in Ciudad Valles, San Luis Potosi, Mexico, to launch the Jaguar Plan, an ongoing campaign sponsored by the National Spiritual Assembly of Mexico to establish and develop strong Baha'{ communities among its indigenous populations.
Following a two-day orientation/ training session, in Spanish, teachers will travel south to the indigenous areas for direct teaching, proclamation, deepening /consolidation activities, and children's classes, returning July 24 to Ciudad Valles.
The campaign will take place in an area known as “La Huasteca Potosina,” about 450 miles south of McAllen, Texas. During the past year, Baha'is
from the U.S. have taken part in seven trips to the area, and there have been 130 declarations.
Four local Spiritual Assemblies were elected there last Ridvan with two more to be elected dur— ing the current Baha'i year.
The Jaguar Plan is part of a campaign to be held all over Mexico in July. Those who are interested in taking part are asked to contact Mike Pietrzak, PO. Box 584, Hidalgo, TX 78557. Phone and fax (01152) (892) 2-6902; E-mail MikenMabel@AOL.COM.
For information about other teaching events in Mexico, please contact the Comité Nacional de Ensefianza Baha'i, c/o Sr. Josue Zarata A., secretary, CP 28000 Colima, Colima, Mexico. Phone (01152) (331) 4-4783.
MISSION 1
KauimAT 8.€. 151 / JuLy 13, 1994
(4 MONTHS TO GO!)
U.S. Baha’i Community Current Goals and Status - Kalimat 151 - July 13, 1994
3
{ DW (A >)
s 18 Sharat
To all who helped us achieve ‘Um 12/31-1/18
the traveling teaching goal for f 17 see)
the Three Year Plan, we ina Mashiyyat
extend our heartfelt thanks. 8/1-8/19 WATE) 4
Please be assured of our Qudrat
prayers for all of your contin- 1414/22
ued successes throughout the 13
= Kalimat
rest of this plan and beyond. m3-761
With warm love, 12 Rahmat The National Teaching Gf24-7N2 A Committee Jalal ‘THE FUND S (Preliminary, May 31, 1994) In the HEAT of the summer, the teaching is going stronger than ever. Thousands of firesides have already been reported from all over the nation, with over 50% of the attendees not Bahd'f. We have heard of over two dozen declarations at Four Major Funps HEAT Wave firesides, and an encouraging number of le making commitments to continue hosting these firesides. ging peop! 1B The Army of Light is now in full swing. To participate in this project, please call 815/478-5560. For information on [i s903,955 other traveling teaching, contact the Regional Traveling Teaching Coordinators listed below. ec) Goal for 151 B.E. The Army of Light is on the move. Activity is at an increased pace. Interest in the Faith is on the rise. Please say prayers for the teaching effort in the HEAT Wave region. And remember, Hold Everything And Teach! [BB Contributions to Date NATIONAL COORDINATOR Mead Simon REGION 2 REGION 5 #1 REGION 7 NATIONAL FunD National Teaching Office (CA, NV) (AR, OK) (CT, ME, MA, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, $713,362 Bahé'{ National Center Sandra Huit Will Sutter vr) Wilmette, IL 60091 Nancy Duggan 708/733-3494 Fair Oaks, CA 95628 Oklahoma City, OK 73118 INTERNATIONAL FUND 916/961-0807 405/557-1107 Malden, MA 02148 REGION 1 617/324-7915 aD, WA) BB s16,896 Jack Hansen REGION 3 REGION 5 #2 Sere (AZ, CO, NM, UT) (LA, MS, TX) REGION 8 Touchet, WA 99360 Carol Hitti Riaz Haghpajuh (DC, DE, MD, NC, SC, TN, VA, WV) 509/525-3978 Bruce and Lisa Barker Arc Projects FUND Cortez, CO 81321 Addison, TX 75244 (OR) 303/565-7910 214/243-1540 Mt Airy, NC 27030 Norm Petersen 910/789-7878 Portland, OR 97236 REGION 4 REGION 6 503/698-3271 (IA, KS, MN; MO, NE, ND, SD) (IL, IN, KY, MI, OH, WD REGION 9 Janet Haworth Rose Wendel (AL, FL, GA) CONTINENTAL FuND (WY, MT) Erik Lowcock I Dru Hanich Springfield, MO 65803 Dayton, OH 45459 $10,000 PO Box 273 417/862-9218 513/433-1120 Lakeland, FL 33805/4712 J sssu1 Phyne, WY 83127 813/688-8162 307/883-2277 Bf sissi1 Wi yy HEB) From Nat’ Bahs’s Fund ) [Hi Earmarked Dottars TOTAL ENROLLMENTS z a reel Conlin inl /, VOAL £0 date reessesssssssssssssssersserns 482 | i Wat F y
[Page 4]
e e i
Pioneering |
THe AMERICAN BAHA' 4
the international field. ...
“The Universal House of Justice continues to look to your community with great expectations as to the future heroic services which its members must render in their unrelenting response to the glorious prospects inherent in the potent, irreversible mandate bestowed upon them by the beloved Master in the Tablets of the Divine Plan. At this indescribably critical stage in humanity’s transition to the peaceful world envisioned by the
d.S. Baha'i community surpasses international collaboration goals in 15 months
The Universal House of Justice, in its letter to the National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of the United States dated August 25, 1993, urged us “to adopt the following international collaboration goal: raise up and prepare an increasing number of long- and short-term pioneers and traveling teachers, aiming at the deployment of at least 2,000 of them in
Lord of the Age, may they undertake their sacred tasks with due urgency and undiminished cofidence as to their triumphal outcome.”
As of May 31, the U.S. Baha’i community had deployed 2,005 traveling, teachers and pioneers in the international field.
CONGRATULATION:
Much more work remains to be done, especially in the pioneering field. For consultation on possibilities for offering international service, information on the international needs of the Faith, and the ideas to set in motion your plans for future service, please contact the Office of Pioneering, Baha’i National Center, Wilmette IL 60091 (phone 708-733-3508; fax 708-733 3509).
With overseas goal won, next level of service to Cause lies before us
In virtually every one of the Tablets of the Divine Plan ‘Abdu’l-Baha directs the North American believers to disperse throughout the entire world with the message of Bahd’u’‘llah. He cherished the hope “...that through you [the Bahd’is of the U.S. and Canada] the fame of the Cause of God may be diffused throughout the East and the West and the advent of the Kingdom of the Lord of Hosts be proclaimed in all the five continents of the globe.”
He specifically named, as one of three conditions for the attainment of our high spiritual destiny, that “Teachers must continually travel to all parts of the continent, nay rather to all parts of the world. ...” He listed not only every state and province of North America but every one of the countries around the globe to be opened to the faith, writing, “O that I could travel, even though on foot and in the utmost poverty, to these regions, and,
raising the call of ‘Yé Baha'u'l-Abhd’ in cities, villages, mountains, deserts and oceans, promote the Divine teachings! This, alas, | cannot do. How intensely I deplore it! Please God, ye may achieve it.”
At its outset at Ridvan 1993 the Three Year Plan itself was designated by the Supreme Body as the “next stage in the unfoldment” of that same “divine charter of teaching” [Tablets of the Divine Plan] which is “indispensable to the future of the Cause and of humankind.”
The Universal House of Justice reminded us in its recent letter ad— dressed to our National Spiritual As— sembly (see the June 5 issue of The American Bahda’t) that “It is in reacquainting the American friends with the special mission, both at home and abroad, assigned to them in these seminal and timeless documents, and in relating their contents to current conditions, that you will
Reporting teaching trips is important
Beloved friends, the domestic and international travels of the North American Baha’fs form a significant part of the history of the development of the Faith. As such we have been asked by the institutions to keep detailed records of our domestic teaching trips and international trips of any nature. It is important to remember that any effort you may make to share the news of Bahd’u'llah’s coming, even your mere presence and prayers in another locality, can potentially bring the spirit of the Faith of Baha’u’llah to that land. Bahda’u’'llah revealed to us that “The movement itself from place to place, when undertaken for the sake of God, hath always exerted, and can now exert, its influence in the World. In the Books of old the station of them that have voyaged far and near in order to guide the servants of God hath been sent forth and written down.” Please let us know of your travels by filling out and sending in the short report form below. You may also report domestic traveling teaching to the National Teaching Office at 708-733-3494 (fax 708-733-3502), and international traveling teaching to the Office of Pioneering
at 708-733-3511 (fax 708-733-3509).
Traveling Teachers Sought for Three Year Plan
If you have travelled internationally, please return this form to: Office of Pioneering, Baha’ National Center, Wilmette, IL 60091. If you have travelled to teach within the United States, please return this form to: National Traveling Teaching Coordinator, Baha’ { National Center, Wilmette, IL 60091.
pees eae ke De. S|
Name: ID #: Street: City/State/Zip: Date: from to Where did you go? What did you do? RA Se ul
find the key to revitalization of the teaching work and the winning of outstanding victories on the homefront.”
The American Baha’i community has responded to this mandate by surpassing its initial numerical goal for international pioneering and traveling teaching within the first 15 months of the Plan. The winning of domestic teaching and pioneering goals and the parallel surge forward in the teaching work on the homefront is obvious. However, the next level of service and specific commitments now lies before us.
These are the needs to which, in faithful obedience to the clear mandate of ‘Abdu’l-Bahd and the goals. adopted by our National Spiritual Assembly, we must now turn our at— tention.
In its broadest sense the Three Year Plan “will be a measure,” writes the Universal House of Justice, “of our determination to respond to the im— mense opportunities at this critical moment in the social evolution of the planet.” “How great is the need,” Shoghi Effendi tells us, “at this moment when the promised outpourings of His grace are ready to be ex— tended to every soul, for us all to form a broad vision of the mission of the Cause to mankind, and to do all in our power to spread it throughout the world!”
Through its June 27, 1993, letter to the Baha'is of the world the Universal House of Justice has given us the opportunity to serve those countries and territories in which there are “especially fertile opportunities for the rapid spread of the Faith that
must be urgently met,” reminding us that “there are still vast areas of the world where no Bahd’fs have set foot. There are millions desperately thirsting for this Water of Life. There are countries where believers are laboring day and night to foster the growth of the tree of the Cause, and are in urgent need of reinforcements. It is our fervent prayer at the Sacred Threshold that stalwart, self-sacrificing friends will arise and that a wave of pioneers and traveling teachers will surge forth to raise the banner of the Cause and reinforce the cohorts of God in every land.”
Faithful to the injunction that “The duties of teaching and pioneering are enjoined upon all believers,” each individual must now urgently consider whether he/she can arise to scatter the fragrances of Bahd’u’llah in one of these lands for any length of time, or send someone to do so in their stead. Every local Spiritual Assembly should carefully examine the means of sending a member of the community into the pioneer field.
In arising to perform this vital ser— vice, rest assured of the promises of ‘Abdu’l-Baha: “By God, verily the Lord of Hosts is your support, the angels of heaven your assistance, the Holy Spirit your companion, and the Center of the Covenant your helper. Be not idle, but active and fear not.”
To offer your services as a pioneer, traveling teacher or Baha’{ Youth Service Corps volunteer, contact your local Spiritual Assembly or the Office of Pioneering at the Baha’{ National Center, Wilmette IL 60091 (phone 708-733-3508; fax 708-733 3509).
Counselor Ellis delivers baccalaureate address to 4,000 students, visitors at Stanford University
On June 11, Counselor Wilma Ellis, administrator-general of the Baha'i International Community, delivered the baccalaureate address to 4,000 students and visitors at Stanford University in Palo Alto, California.
Dr. Ellis, who was introduced by Floyd Thompkins Jr., associate dean of the Memorial Church, spoke of the turmoil and violence in the world and attributed it, quoting the words of ‘Abdu’l-Bahi, to prejudice, the roots of which were formed by blind imitation of the past.
In identifying ‘Abdu’‘l-Baha, Dr. Ellis referred to His having spoken at
Stanford in 1912. She called upon the graduating seniors to turn away from the “false values” of selfishness, separatism, exclusivism and greed, and urged them to “remember the great imperatives of our age” and to “reject the ghettos of the mind” with “the hatreds, the pettiness, the cowardice that divide.” The address was enthusiastically received.
That evening Dr. Ellis and Prof. Stephen Carter of the Yale University Law School were guests of honor at a dinner given by the president of Stanford University, Gerhart Casper.
KauimAT 8.€. 151 /Jucy 13, 1994
When Bahd'fs in Asheville, North Carolina,
came together at a dinner/auction to raise
funds for the Arc Projects one night last year,
little did they know they would break all their
previous records for giving. In one night,
pledges and contributions totaling more than
$130,000 were recorded. And that wasn’t even
the most fun part!
Months before, teams of believers of all ages had begun the planning—everyone was involved. Choosing a construction theme, games, talks, music, decorations and activities were all geared toward the theme of being a “builder of the Arc.” The menu was Middle Eastern, to convey a sense of what the real construction crews would eat during their lunch breaks in Haifa.
On the night of the big event, the hall of the local Center was decked out with all kinds of things to reinforce the construction theme. Dr. David and Mrs. Margaret Ruhe visited and spoke of their many years of service in the Holy Land. The youth and children had their own special activities, most done together with the older attendees. In short, a great time was had by all, and they raised a lot of money.
Mel Thomason, one of the area believers who was closely involved, says that when he looks back on the event he feels its greatest strength was the broad involvement of the whole area community. “The individual committee and task force members were great. We had fun together, and we were tremendously proud that we had raised all this money for the Arc.”
Some months later, the pledges are still coming in regularly, and the community is going from strength to strength.
To be sure, Asheville is not the only commu
nity in the country that has done some wonderful
things to promote the Arc Projects among the
friends. There are important aspects of their
approach, though, that might help virtually any
community enhance the effectiveness of their
efforts. The National Spiritual Assembly has
recently accepted Mr. Thomason’s offer of volunteer service to help set up a network of other
volunteers throughout the South to explore similar
processes in their own communities.
“The Assembly liked the community-building aspects of this whole enterprise, and its emphasis on joy and creativity,” says William Allmart, Fund development coordinator for the National Assembly. “Not every community will use the same ideas or pattern, but there are basic approaches which can be used to every community’s advantage. Local volunteers who are ready to offer leadership and bring folks together around a noble goal can help everyone in their area find and use their own distinctive strengths and talents.”
A number of communities are already doing some highly imaginative things, according to correspondence received at the Office of the Treasurer. There is also a large volume of letters from friends who are tired of the usual potluck or auction and say they are thirsty for new ideas. Building a well-rounded strategy might be the answer for a large number of communities, and that is what the Southern experiment is about.
The strategy has three main elements that are coordinated under the sponsorship of the local Spiritual Assemblies in a given area: (1) enhancing community giving by finding innovative ways to earn money in order to complement individual giving; (2) creating joyous social occasions in which individuals can come together and focus their material resources on a common goal of
Arc projects to be focus of volunteer efforts in South
support for the Arc; and (3) leadership giving
from those who have the means to make large ifts.
g “One community’s members sold firewood
to raise money for the Arc,” Mr. Allmart noted.
“They did that because that was a distinctive
possibility in their particular case.
“Another group went together to help out at the local recycling project, where the city paid the helpers $50 for every group of three that went; they would raise $50-$100 weekly, and they all happily gave the money to the local Fund as their collaborative support for their Assembly’s goal for the National Fund.”
The “leadership giving” idea may be a bit controversial for some, Mr. Allmart said, but he emphasized that it is a matter of each person harnessing their full capacity for action in service to the Cause.
“If almost everyone participates, experience suggests that we still will come up short unless some large contributions are made—perhaps 10 or so—of $100,000 or more each. That has been our experience and that of virtually every nonprofit and charity for the last 50 years. Of course, we haven't really achieved true universal participation—maybe that would rewrite the rules completely!”
Similar efforts are projected in the other three areas of the country. It is highly fitting, however, that this focus on giving be made in the South, where teaching has been so successful in the Plan’s early stages.
“The ‘two wings of the bird’, giving and growth, both need to be strong” Mr. Allmart concluded. “With vigorous progress in both areas, we can expect the South to surge forward into the vanguard—and that is really exciting.”
Counselors meet Baha'is in Oregon to plan strategy
for entry by troops in state
Counselors Jacqueline Delahunt and Arturo Serrano met with the Baha'is in Oregon the weekend of April 9-11, encouraging and inspiring them to action.
Two members of the National Teaching Committee, Paul Lample and Sylvester Scott, also took part in the weekend's activities.
It was made clear to the friends that Oregon is, in the opinion of the Counselors and National Teaching Committee, ready for entry by troops. The Counselors in particular emphasized that the time for entry by troops is now, and that the Baha'fs in Oregon can initiate and sustain the process.
To more fully empower the body of believers to achieve that goal, the National Teaching Committee rep— resentatives announced the formation of the Oregon Teaching Committee, explaining that a “major part” of its mission would be “to convey a vision” of entry by troops to the friends in the state.
“From this meeting,” Counselor Serrano said, “Oregon will be different. We will transform the state.”
Both he and Counselor Delahunt encouraged the friends to read and study the compilation on entry by troops.
The Nancy Campbell Collegiate Institute, a private, international secondary school offering a complete, four-year academic curriculum with emphasis on the performing arts, is to open in September in Stratford, Ontario, Canada.
The Baha'f-operated school is named after a dedicated Baha'{ teacher from southern Ontario, Nancy Campbell, who was one of Canada's foremost ballet teachers until her death in 1980.
Meeting Ontario Ministry of Education standards, the Nancy Campbell Institute will offer a complete academic curriculum with fine arts and the performing arts providing the central focus.
The enrollment will consist of 75 students, thus ensuring the lowest possible teacher to student ratio and enabling the school to help each individual develop his or her diverse talents and to meet their own unique aspirations.
The school building and main residence, built in 1926, has been completely renovated during the past two years. Its location combines a safe, res— idential environment with a five-minute walk to park areas, theatres, shopping, sports facilities, the Avon River which flows through town, and other amenities.
The three-story brick building houses a regulation-size gymnasium with overlooking galleries and separate dormitories of exceptional quality for men and women, accommodating two to three students per room.
For an application package or for more information, please write to the Nancy Campbell Collegiate Institute, 12 Hatt St., Dundas, Ontario LIH 2E8, Canada. Telephone 905-628-3419; fax 905-6280525.
An exterior view of the Nancy ‘Campbell Collegiate Institute.
Nancy Campbell Institute to open in Canada
[Page 6]
Distribution
A Theory of Almost
Everything
A Scientific and Religious Quest for Ultimate
Answers
by Robert Barry
HC $18.95
The much-vaunted grand unified theory will not be
- found through science alone, argues Barry, but ina
synthesis of physics, psychology, and religion.
Searching for this “theory of everything,” Barry
takes the reader on a fascinating exploration of
such complexities as the nature of reality and the
purpose of life, using the insights provided by psy chological theory and quantum physics to paint a
compelling new picture of the universe and our
place in it.
6" x 9-1/2", 208pp., desiderata, contents,
Introduction, notes,
bibliography, Index Oneworld Publications
Forget-Me-Not Nicobar
by Jeanne Frankel de Corrales
and Margaret K. Bates
SC $8.95
Margaret Bates, Jeanne Frankel, and their Lhasa Apso, Mufieca, boarded the Ile de France at New York harbor on December 16, 1956. The fact that they managed to reach their Ten Year Crusade post on Car Nicobar in India’s Bay of Bengal is a testimony to the power of their love and devotion to the Baha’{ Faith and particularly to their total dedication to, and trust in, Shoghi Effendi’s grand vision. Thisstory of two very unlikely Knights of Baha’u’ll4h and their energetic canine companion will bring you tears and laughter in equal measure.
5" x 7-3/4", 176pp.
Oneworld Publications
stress* A anual own Taking Be ¢ Technlaves wa re by Arthur RO a
tive look ® reaching US
st mproms oO
sy! sv n 19 aS
ONEWORLD
The Multicultural Planet
edited by Ervin Laszlo
SC $17.95
Under the aegis of UNESCO, a group of independent experts from around the world has come together to produce The Multicultural Planet, a work that begins the process of investigating humanity’s cultural diversity and the implications this has for our future.
As well as addressing the general problem of the balance between unity and diversity, and stressing the commonality of human experience, this important book discusses each of the world's major cultures in detail, celebrates their distinctive features and considers the specific questions of cultural interrelationships that affect each of them.
5-3/4" x 8-1/2", 206pp., contents, foreword, introduction Oneworld Publications
From Night to Knight
by Jenabe E. Caldwell
SC $7.95
The story of one man’s journey from spiritual uncertainty to the bounty of becoming a Knight of Baha’u'llah. Whether pioneering in the frozen wastes of the Aleutian Islands or in the heat of Mexico, the author shares with readers the tests and gifts of a life dedicated to serving the Baha’f Faith.
5" x 7-3/4", 127pp.
Oneworld Publications
THe AmericAN BaAHA'l 6
My Line Book, cof the Wricings of
Bahi'w Th
My Little Box of Baha’i
Readings and Prayers
compiled by Juliet Mabey
HC $16.95 (3-voLume set PLUS SLIPCASE)
A collection of prayers and writings of Baha'u'llah, “‘Abdu’l-Bah4, and the Bab for young children. Each selection was chosen for young children to read and remember. Each of the three books is heavily illustrated in full-color, featuring children from various national and ethnic backgrounds. The set includes My Little Book of Bahd’f Prayers, My Little Book of the Writings of Baha'u'llah, and My Little Book of Writings and Talks of ‘Abdu’l-Baha. 3-3/8" x 4-1/2", 32 pages each
Oneworld Publications
che Multicultural
tees
Call Us At 1-800-999-9019 For a Complete Catalog
[Page 7]
Distribution
New From Oneworld Publications .. . Wheelin’ It
by Cindy Savage
SC $6.95
The kids in the Baha’f Youth Wave group are going from strength to strength in their teaching and proclamation work, but for one
member of the team, everything se
ms too much. When family life, commitments to the Bahé’f Club, and the upcoming em to be pulling Will Wheeler apa
ve to give. No one should be forced to
Jing regional fin:
e something will h
boa
he
juggle priorities like these!
5" x 7-3/4", 90pp.
Oneworld Publications
hy. Cindy, Savoye ‘ NINE DAYS TO
ISTANBUL
ite "I Nine Days to Istanbul by Jeanne Frankel de Corrales
SC $7.95
When Jeanne Frankel de Corrales d
measure to travel in winter across E
cided
san economy
rope from Germany
to Haifa by train and then bo: nected it to be the kind of ple:
ng new people and places. Ins almost unbelievable trial of her cou
nt adventure one alw
anticipates when
ad, it turned into an
aith, and will to survive. This is the true and unforgettable story of that journey.
5" x 7-3/4", 128pp.
Oneworld Publications
eanie Fradkel de Corrales
KauiMAT B.€. 151 / JuLy 13, 1994
Calendars of the World
A Look at Calendars and the Ways MCE
MEO ett
SC $11.95
Full ofamazing facts and a wealth of detail, Calen Nota) a)
ONE OT}
time and around the g rei itor
of the world’s vi
also detailing the relis
and development
ITO SOO DoS SOLIS feasts and festivals intimately connected with humanity's efforts to measure the pas
Baha author Margo Westrl chapter on the Badf Calendar established by the
ze of time Darna Ome pen teats aha’ HSER OL Lit
Holy Daysarede
TED Od)
PINCUS Pere es ic et
ATLOORK AT
Aa
une AYN
hook for home
2 THE WX
Ocoee wr ceen
use and Baha’
Margo Westrheim
classes, it is also suitable for presentation to schools
7-1/8" x 9-1/8", 119pp., contents, introducCOOMEN ute ee ois ICe tet iNg
beTOC TM eC
Here's the
Back in Stock At A Reduced Price of Only $1.25 per copy
THE BAHA'IS
|
‘Just over 100 years, the Babb Faith hae frown from an wbecore
‘movement In the Middle Kast to the second-most widespread of the
Independent world religions. Embracing people from more than 2.100
QUANTITY
Daytime TELEPHONE (
Di Serpe reg eg AORN
For onpens siren oursiot tHe U.S., rttase ADD 15% (min. $3.00) TOTAL TENNESSEE RISIOENTS PLEASE ADD 7.75% SALES TAX
Payment MetHop Se eal Lele ales she afeokes
—Cuarce ($10.00 minimum—Visa, Master, AMEX)
r
a Expiration Date
Baha'i Distribution Service - 5397 Wilbanks Dr., Chattanooga, TN 37343 - 1-800-999-9019 - Fax 1-615-843-0836
[Page 8]
Classified notices in The American Baha'i are published free of charge as a service to the Baha'i community. Because of this, notices are limited to items relating to the Faith; no personal or commercial ads can be accepted for publication. The opportunities referred to have not been approved by the National Spiritual Assembly; the friends should exercise their own judgment and care in responding to them.
SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
THE LOUHELEN Baha’ School is seeking applicants to fill an anticipated vacancy for coordinator of property im— provement. This is a regular, full-time permanent staff position, with salary and benefits appropriate to the core supervisory role it offers. The coordinator of property improvement oversees Louhelen's maintenance and grounds department and is responsible for coordinating and seeding the maintenance, upkeep and over-all physical improvement of the school's equipment, facilities and grounds. It is anticipated that the position will be available beginning December 1, 1994. Interest persons may ask for more information and application materials from Dr. Rick Johnson, administrator, Louhelen Baha'{ School, 3208 S. State Road, Davison, MI 48423, or a 810-653-5033 (fax 810-653 181).
THE GREEN ACRE Baha'i School has an immediate opening for a full-time maintenance person. This person will be Jesporsivle for general maintenance and upkeep of the facility and grounds on a
ear-round basis. Candidates should
ve a good working knowledge of plumbing, electrical and mechanical sys— tems. preventive maintenance, basic car— pentry and small engines. Three or more years experience in a similar position is
juired. Please send a letter of interest and résumé to the administrator, Green Acre Baha'f School, 188 Main St.., Eliot, ME 03903 or phone 207-439-7200.
PIONEERING (OVERSEAS)
EMPLOYMENT opportunities over— seas. AFRICA: Mozambique—electronics engineer, electronics technician. Rwanda—trauma nurses, emergency medicine physician. Tanzania—English/ ESL teacher, arts/music teacher. Zambia—urgent need for math, physics,
_chemistry, French and geography teachers. AMERICAS: Bolivia—project proposal writer for FUNDESIB. Brazil— urgent need for teachers. Guatemala— water & sanitation sector coordinator. Honduras—elementary and junior high school teachers. ASIA: Macau—urgent need for teachers. Mongolia—English language teachers, gardener/greenhouse
roject supervisor, computer software instructor. AUSTRALASIA: Chuuk— marine science instructor, computer in— structor. Marshall Islands—elementary education teachers. EUROPE: Czech Republic—teachers of science, math, Enplist history and social sciences, foreij
inguages, Baha’{ studies. Russia—ES| teachers, electronics technician to main— tain monitoring equipment, facilities maintenance specialist to maintain diesel generators and freezers, logistics spec— lalist to maintain inventory and distribution systems, Registered Nurse or nurse practitioner. MULTI-REGIONAL: in— ternational sales manager needed by deading manufacturer of high-resolution
lain a tting; executive direc—
a feded Lace the World;
international management consulting,
company seeking experienced course designers and trainers for possible future subcontracting work in total quali management, team-building and high performance. For more information, lease contact the Office of Pioneering, ha’i National Center, Wilmette I] 60091 (phone 708-733-3512; fax 708-733-3509).
PIONEERING (HOMEFRONT)
THE BAHA‘fS of Benbrook, Texas, invite those who plan to become homefront pioneers to consider moving to Benbrook, a city of about 20,000 on the southwest border of Ft. Worth along, interstate highway 30. Benbrook is within commuting distance of all communities in the Dallas/Ft. Worth metroplex and has all the facilities of larger cities including schools, police (low crime rate), fire department, etc. All types of housing are available with lower real estate taxes than most surrounding, communities. A large park on the shores of Benbrook Lake has facilities for boat— ing, swimming and fishing. A picnic grounds and 27-hole public golf course are nearby. For more information, please write to P.O. Box 26734, Benbrook, TX 76126, or phone 817-249-2781.
BOZEMAN, Montana: the last best
lace. A cultural center in a rural state.
e Bahd'fs there would like to increase their diversity and ask that you consider what you can do to help. For college students and teachers, there is Montana State University with diverse programs such as engineering, liberal arts, music, nursing and more. For businessmen and women, there are the growing resources of the Gallatin Valley, the interstate highway system, the state's second bus— iest airport, and an active financial community. For families, there are an ex— ceptional school system, safe neighborhoods, many parks and recreational pro— grams. For fun-lovers, there are worldclass facilities for skiing and easy access to Yellowstone, the world’s first national park. For those in the arts, there are five theatre groups, the Intermountain Opera Company, a symphony orchestra and choir, a multi-purpose arts center and more. If you can bring ethnic diversity to the Baha’ community, you are especially welcome. Please phone 406-587-1739 and ask for Mr. or Mrs. Drong, or write to
Bozeman, MT 59715.
SOUTH CAROLINA resort community wants to strengthen its Assembly. Hilton Head Island offers a variety of immediate empiayment and educational opportunities for Baha'{ families and singles as well as a good climate for
ioneering. If interested, please phone ian Kenney, 803-785-5774, for more information about this unique commu nity. ARCHIVES
THE NATIONAL Baha’ Archives is seeking, at the request of the Universal House of Justice, original letters written on behalf of the Guardian to the following individuals: Frances Benedict Stewart, Channing H. Stiles, Mabel C. Stillman, Ella V.F. Stimson, Lillian Stoddard, Jessie Stollings, Eleanor Stone, Emma B. Stott (died Los Angeles, 1945), Ruth V. Straehla and Gertrude Struven. Anyone knowing family members or relatives who might have these letters from the Guardian is asked to contact the National Baha'f Archives, Baha'{ National Center, Wilmette, IL 60091 (phone 708869-9039).
THE NATIONAL Bahd‘f Archives is seeking copies of the following books by ‘Abdu’l-Baha in good or excellent con— dition: Will and Testament of ‘Abdu'l-Baha (paper; 1940), Talks by ‘Abdu’l-Bahé Given in Paris (paper; 1915), Tablets Revealed by ‘Abdu'l-Baha to C.M. Remey (cloth; 1924), Tablets of the Divine Plan (paper; 1959, 1959 [2nd edition], 1962, 1965). Anyone
THe AMERICAN BaAHA'l
HELP WANTED
The office of the National Teaching
National Projects Administrator
ing Committee. Some duties include:
Baha'f administration.
use in print and audio/visual media.
skills.
3427).
in the NATIONAL TEACHING OFFICE
restructuring in light of the present needs of the Faith. As a result, applications are being accepted for the following full-time positions:
Responsible for executing projects sponsored by the National Teach
- Manages national support of teaching throughout the U.S.
- Monitors nationally appointed task forces and national initiatives.
- Coordinates special activities and events.
Experience: Proven project management skills; excellent verbal ability; strong analytical and management capacity; superior interpersonal skills; experience in teaching and familiarity with the principles of
Communications and Development Administrator
Responsible for the communications and development agenda of the National Teaching Committee. Some duties include:
- Develops news and messages to the American Baha'i community for
¢ Facilitates the production of teaching and deepening materials.
¢ Gathers and analyzes information related to the teaching work.
Experience: Professional background in writing and production for the media; superior writing skills; comprehensive knowledge of the Baha'i Writings; proven ability in research and data analysis; ability to coordinate the work of volunteer task forces; excellent interpersonal
For more information or to apply, please write to the Office of Human Resources, Baha'i National Center, Wilmette, IL 60091 (phone 708-733 Committee has undergone a recent |
having copies they could donate is asked to send them to the National Baha'i Ar— chives, Baha'i National Center, Wilmette, IL 60091. Y
WANTED
SINGERS, musicians, readers, chanters wanted for the annual Conference of the Association for Baha'{ Studies, August 11-14 in Cambridge, Massachusetts. If you are planning to attend and would like to take part in devotions and/or evening programs, please send a letter of interest (or phone/fax): for musicians, Cathy Tahiri, 56 Wildwood Drive, Brunswick, ME 04011 (phone 800-7255416); for readers/chanters, Anne Gordon Perry, Dallas, TX 75206 (phone 214-824-8618; fax 214824-4794). Please include experience, list possible places you can perform/chant, and whether or not you sang with the World Congress Choir. A skilled pianist is especially needed.
VIDEO TAPE footage of Baha'{ classes for children and youth or related activ— ities is wanted by the Baha'i Education Resource Center of Australia. Don't be concerned if the video is not of the high— est quality, as much editing is anticipated. Footage should be about 15-30 minutes on a two-hour tape. Please send to P.O. Box 923, Leeton, NSW 2705, Aus— tralia. Phone (069) 556322.
WE ARE collecting articles for an ex— perimental “seekers” newsletter. Articles can be of any length and should explore the deeper implications of Baha'{ principles. Previously published articles are most welcome. If you have tried such an experiment already, please share your experiences with us. For more information, phone Chad Jones, 907-874-2013, or send submissions to: Impact Fireside
Wrangell, AK 99929 (fax 907-874-2250).
ALL FORMER pioneers, traveling teachers and those who would like to teach are invited to a celebration August 11-14 of the 25th anniversary of the Faith on the Caribbean island of Tobago, which was opened in 1969 by Counselor Peter McLaren. Come teach with Coun— selors, Auxiliary Board members and the “Sparks of Peace” Caribbean youth team
while enjoying the beauty and culture of Tobago, poised for entry by troops with more than 1,500 Baha'is and 32 local As~ semblies. For information, phone the Office of Pioneering, Baha'i National Center, 708-869-9039.
PUBLICATIONS
THE LOS ANGELES Baha'i Journal welcomes exchanges with other Baha'i periodicals around the country. Although the Journal's budget doesn't allow for complimentary subscriptions outside Los Angeles, the staff will be happy to send a sample issue to any community or area willing to send a sample of its pub— lication in return. Please send samples, with return addresses, to the editor, Los Angeles Baha'i Journal, Baha'i Center of Los Angeles, 5755 Rodeo Road, Los An— geles, CA 90016.
MISCELLANEOUS
PICTURE postcard people: I am a Baha'f from Australia working in Singapore as an English teacher. I am also a member of a loosely organized group in which people from all over the world exchange photographs, postcards, drawings, doodles, short poems, pictures, stamps, unsophisticated art—in fact, almost anything of postcard-size or less. I would like to exchange such things with Baha'is who are interested in art for fun's sake, especially children who like to in— vent, draw, scribble, write, paste, etc. Please send me something—anything— and I will send you a postcard from Singapore, as well as the names and addresses of other Baha'is who are taking part in this exchange. Send to “Postcard People” c/o Colin Quin,
- Chip Bee Gardens, Singapore 1027. I look forward to hearing from you.
SEVERAL young Baha’i men from Uganda, Ghana and Togo (all countries in Africa) have written to the Baha’i Na— tional Center asking for American Baha’{ pen pals. If anyone is interested in corresponding with one of these believers,
lease contact the Office of Pioneering,
h4’f National Center, Wilmette IL 60091, or phone 708-733-3508.
The Dr. Muhéjir South Plateau teaching campaign in Nigeria has seen the enrollment of more than 700 new believers and the formation of 14 new local Spiritual Assemblies since January. Among the teaching, activities were public proclamations at two primary schools where 17 staff members including primary school headmasters and secondary school principals were present.
°
In response to the Universal House of Justice's call urging expansion beyond all past records, the National Spiritual Assembly of Guinea-Bissau organized a mass teaching campaign “inspired by the book about and named after [the Hand of the Cause of God] Dr. Muhdjir.” The goal of the campaign, which began in March, is to bring into the Faith all the villagers within a radius of about 25 kilo— meters (15 miles) from the local Spir— itual Assembly of Nhacra. It began with a nine-day institute conducted mainly by Counselor Zekrullah Ka— zemi. During the first three weeks, every home in a nearby village was visited. As a result, 80 people declared their belief in Baha'u'llah and a local Assembly was formed, as were committees for women, teaching, youth and children.
.
A permanent teaching campaign named in honor of the Hand of the Cause of God Abu'l-Qasim Faizi, which began last August in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia, has led to more than 350 enrollments since its inception. A team composed of local youth, those from other areas of the country and from overseas, has been traveling to villages and towns to help with local teaching and deepening activities. The daily program consists of prayers, deepening, and planning for the day ahead. The
KAuIMAT B.E. 151 / JuLy 13, 1994 9
group's tasks are to deepen the new believers, conduct children's classes, organize public talks, hold meetings for youth, and help with institute courses.
.
More than 300 people have been enrolled in the Faith during a teaching campaign that was begun last August on the island of Pecixe, Guinea-Bissau. When Baha'is first visited the island, they found that a majority of its residents had refused other religions. During the first eight weeks of the campaign, many areas of the island were visited. As a result, 285 persons declared their belief in Baha'u'llah and six local Spiritual Assemblies were formed. Since then there have been regular visits to Pecixe, with an average of 15 declarations each time.
.
The Maxwell International Baha'i School in British Columbia, Canada, has recently been given significant recognition for academic excellence and for taking part in activities dealing with social problems. At the Cowichan Valley Music and Arts competition, students from the Maxwell School received eight first-place awards, four for second place, and one for third place. They also won awards in speech, poetry, drama and Bible-reading, and one student won a regional and provincial essay competition. Meanwhile, the Maxwell Baha'i Youth Workshop took part in a program observing the International Day for the Elimination of Racial
Prejudice, sponsored by the Ministry of Education and Multiculturalism. As a result of the program, which was warmly received, the Workshop, was asked to present a panel of Maxwell students to discuss “youth violence” with 300 young people from Victoria High School. Maxwell students are also gaining recognition for their service to the Faith. Of the 80 who were graduated in 1992 and 1993, one-half have given a year of service by traveling to teach, serving at the Baha'i World Center, working for various National Spiritual Assemblies, or helping in Baha'i development projects.
.
In February, the Baha'i community of Franceville, Gabon, broadcast the first in a series of weekly half-hour
radio programs on the Faith.
In the Philippines, a delegation of Baha'is presented a copy of the statement on Baha'u'llah to the Governor of Benguet. The delegation then proceeded on to a teaching trip, which resulted in 31 people embracing the Cause.
The scripts are prepared by a committee of the local Spiritual Assembly. A report says, “The response has been very favorable, with the director of the station stating that, after hearing our programs, he would be willing to extend our time to 45 minutes if we so wish.”
.
A teaching campaign held for the past six months in Szolnok, Hungary, has been successful in each of its elements: proclamation, teaching and consolidation. During the first three months, the core group focused on integrating the group into the local community and making contacts at all levels of society. Good re-lationships were forged with the Cultural Center, where activities were later held, and the town's orphanage, where weekly firesides for youth were conducted. Next, the core group, in consultation with
Seventy children 7a eight areas of Swaziland took part last Jantar in a National Baha'i Children's Conference in Mbabane. The program for the event focused on Baha'i history and teachings.
the Na-tional Spiritual Assembly and an Auxiliary Board member, developed a systematic teaching plan that in-cluded the formation of deepening institutes, children's classes and pub-lic talks, in addition to previous teaching activities. With the help of 15 traveling teachers during the three months leading up to Naw-Ruz, the group reports, “the plan has met with great success, and [there are] enormous possibilities and chances for further development. Six people have enrolled, and the firesides held every Friday evening have been well attended, sometimes with more than 10 seekers, who are mainly youth.”
.
The Faith received extensive publicity at the prestigious International Book Fair, held March 20-22 in Lon— don, England. The Baha'i Publishing, Trust of the United Kingdom, with the help of George Ronald Publishing, mounted a professional exhibit of Baha'i literature under the name “Baha'i Publications International.” For the first time, the Faith was in— cluded as a classified subject category in the official Book Fair cata— log, a breakthrough in the recognition of the Faith's stature as a major independent world religion. “The exhibit provided an opportunity to proclaim the aims of the Faith ina dignified and positive way,” said a report from the Publishing Trust. “Interviews were given to three members of the press and one radio journalist, and sample books, brochures and catalogs were distributed throughout the three days of the Fair.”
.
More than 130 people took part in a recent conference in Lubumbashi, Zaire, honoring the International Day of Women and entitled “Woman and Society.” The coference was cosponsored by the Baha'i women of Lubumbashi.
The Arc on
God's Holy
Mountain takes
shape against a
darkening Haifa,
Israel, sky.
THe AMERICAN BAHA'l 1 0 oe
Le
Vineyard os the Lord, part 3
In its letter of August 31, 1987, while informing the followers of Baha'u'llah throughout the world that the way was open to erect the remaining buildings of its Administrative Center, the Universal House of Justice wrote: “We have decided to construct, westward, an extension to the basement of the present Archives Building to provide accommodation for the central office of the ever-growing Archives at the World Center.”
The Archives Extension is conceived as an underground building, designed to
“ minimize impact on the International Archives Building and the Arc Gardens. This has been achieved by taking advantage of the existing topography of the mountain at the south of the Archives. The ground floor wall of the building defines a plaza south of Archives, and provides natural light and view for working areas.
Although underground, light-wells and skylights will ensure a pleasant working environment. The roof will be covered with plants and will become an integral part of the landscape. The building has four floors with a distinct separation between public and staff areas. The Conservation Area has a Strong Room for paper materials and Cold Room for artifacts where the latest conservation techniques will be applied.
To prolong the life of the archival collections, special requirements of the Archives' environment, both of the existing building and the extension,
GARDEN SUPERVISORS
Applications are invited from gardeners or people trained in other horticultural or agricultural activities, either by practical experience or academic qualification.
These positions offer a unique chance to take part in the establishment and beautification of the Mount Carmel Projects.
Applications, together with relevant particulars about personal and work history, may be written or faxed to: Mount Carmel Baha'i Projects, Project Manager's Office, P.O. Box 155, 31 001 Haifa, Israel (fax 972(04)358437).
have been addressed. A major premise to the goals for the conservation environment is the segregation of the “collection” and “non-collection” spaces, and provision for controlled temperature and humidity and protection of the collections from harmful light and contamination.
The focus of this environmental program is on the “collection” spaces that include a Strong Room and Antechamber, Reading Room, Reference Archivist's Office, Assistant Curators’ Offices, Work Room, and the entire existing Archives Building. The non-collection areas are the Curator's and Archivist's offices, the Secretarial Pool, and areas for the general public.
The Archives Extension, when completed, will greatly enhance the general functions of the International Baha'i Archives, and, as envisaged by Shoghi Effendi, the International Archives will bequeath to posterity “authoritative and genuine sources of the history of the Cause throughout the
world, with an incredible variety of information. ...”
Terrace design concepts
The basic concepts for the design of the Terraces have been derived from the main lines of development laid down by ‘Abdu’lBaha and Shoghi Effendi on Mount Carmel. ‘Abdu’l-Baha had envisioned the Shrine of the Bab adorned with 18 monumental terraces with the terrace on which stands the Shrine as the Central Terrace. The integration of these terraces with the Shrine is suggested by the concept of “The Center of the Nine Concentric Circles” described in detail by the Guardian:
“For, just as in the realm of the spirit, the reality of the Bab has been hailed by the Author of the Baha'i Revelation as ‘The Point round Whom the realities of the Prophets and Messengers revolve,’ so, on this visible plane, His sacred remains constitute the heart and center of what may be regarded as nine concentric circles. ...”
In keeping with these concepts, central to the design of the Terraces is the primacy given to the matchless edifice of the Shrine of the Bab. The Terraces have been conceived not as independent architectural units, but as exquisite settings to enhance the beauty and majesty of the Shrine containing that “Inestimable Jewel,” the Hély Dust of the Bab. They have further been conceptualized as spiritual waves emanating from the Shrine. This will be accomplished through illumination of the Terraces by the placement of lights in strategic places, calling to mind Shoghi Effendi's description, to one of the pilgims, of the Terraces being illumined with “light upon light, light upon light.”
The 18 Terraces are also symbolic of the Letters of the Living. And so, they are conceived as not only humble and dissolved in the spirit of the Shrine, but as a commemoration of the Letters of the Living. Each Terrace will be adorned with ornamental fountains, balustrades, a variety of flowers and plants; and a sense of continuity of the Terraces will be maintained through water flowing down the side of their stairways.
(Above) Another Terrace takes shape above the Shrine of the Bab. (Left) A crane towers over the site of the Center for the Study of the Texts.
Bandleader is in tune with teaching the Faith
Continued from page |
followed a few days later by another student, Cleveland Mitchell, who signed a declaration card in the office, and still another, Darren Strunk, who signed his card on April 26.
On May 9, a high school student who will begin classes at Butler Community College this fall was enrolled as a Baha'i. Mr. Lewis says Kristi Wilkenson's declaration of faith was “number eight, for our first ‘troop’ of Baha'is.”
By themselves, the number of those who have declared their faith at Butler may not set any world records, but they have awakened the Wichita community, as well as several others in the area. Mr. Lewis says his formula for teaching is taken from the model suggested by the Guardian, but adds that he keeps the example of the Bab teaching Mulla Husayn in mind as well.
He says he wanted his firesides to emulate “the hospitality and love the Bab showed Mulla Husayn from the instant they met. He served him, showered love on him, and then with audacity proclaimed the message.”
And that is Roger Lewis's formula: “K balance of audacity in proclaiming the Station of Baha'u'llah, and unconditional love.”
He says the firesides always include the writings of Baha'u'llah, and he makes the principles of the Faith “not the focus but rather the product of proclaiming the Station of Baha'u'llah.”
Mr. Lewis knew that firesides weren't enough for the new Baha'is, so after consulting with them, the students began a teaching and deepening institute, deciding that they should begin immediately with classes on the laws of the Faith, the Covenant, and teaching. The stu dents began to take responsibility for bringing others into the Faith, and for helping with the firesides.
The newest members of the Baha'i family in Wichita have also been giving back to the community. One recent Feast began with a musical arrangement performed by the new Baha'is, and Mr. Lewis says they have formed an instrumental ensemble and are writing arrangements so they can serve the community musically.
And it isn't only the Baha'is who are benefiting from the enthusiasm of these young people. After a lunch meeting at which the group decided they wanted to forma Baha'i Club on campus, they met with the College Senate and had their proposed constitution approved on the spot. Their participation in the club entitles them to representation in the Senate next year, ensuring that their voices will be heard in that arena as well.
The harmony in the instrumental department has had yet another effect. The college president complimented Mr. Lewis on the fine work he was doing and asked if he needed anything. Mr. Lewis told the president, who teaches religion and philosophy, that classes on comparative religions haven't mentioned the Baha'i Faith.
The comparative religions instructor, a local minister, was called, and arrangements were made for a section on the Faith to be taught, with Mr. Lewis a guest lecturer in the class.
The force of the heat generated by the firesides and declarations has been seen in other parts of Wichita as well. On May 6, a Baha'i float was seen by an estimated 70,000 people at the Riverfestival Parade. Two of the three local television stations broadcast the entire parade to all of central
11
Rhy
Moments before Kristi Wilkenson declared her Faith in Baha’u‘llah, Roger Lewis (seated on floor) took this group photo. Standing (left to right) are Cleveland Mitchell, John Poehner, Jesse Howes and Chris Taylor. Seated (left to right) are longtime community members Richard and Flora Vore, along with Connie Howes and Ms. Wilkenson.
and western Kansas, mentioning the Faith each time.
A newspaper reporter, who had interviewed Mr. Lewis as a member of a rhythm and blues band, spoke to Baha'i country singer Dan Seals before a concert in Wichita, then came to a fireside where Mr. Seals was the speaker.
She later contacted the Baha'is and interviewed three of them for an article on the Ascension of Baha'u'llah. The story, which included three photographs taken during a Feast, filled 92 column inches and was carried in newspapers in Ohio and Utah as well as Kansas.
The metropolitan Wichita community has had ongoing firesides and deepenings, and has recorded two other recent enrollments. The community also sponsors ongoing classes for children from pre-school to highschool age.
And community members now look forward to each Feast when they can meet and get to know the newest members of the community. Not only has the music gotten better, so has the harmony.
(Editor's note: Mr. Lewis, a fine jazz trumpeter in his own right, performs each September with the Baha'i Peace Orchestra at the Louis Gregory Baha'i Institute's Peace Fest.)
Bach Choir performs selections sae World Congress
On May 22, the Texas Bach Choir performed three musical numbers that were presented in November 1992 at the second Baha'i World Congress in New York City.
The program, given for an audience composed largely of nonBaha'is at St. John's Lutheran Church in downtown San Antonio, included the selections “YA Bahé'u'l-Abha,” “O Baha'u'llah” and “God Is Sufficient Unto Me,” all arranged by Tom Price, who directed the Baha'f Choir at the World Congress.
Their inclusion on the program came about through the efforts of two choir members who are Baha'is, one of whom, Meredith Norwood, had performed with the Baha'i Choir at the World Congress.
To enable the non-Baha'i members
Pictured are members of the Texas Bach Choir, which on May 22 performed three
Bahaii musical selections during a concert at St. John's Lutheran Church in San
Antonio. Baha'i members of the choir are Meredith Norwood (front row, fourth from right) and Barbara Smith-Townsend (second row, third from left).
of the Bach Choir to better understand and appreciate the music they were to perform, each was given a copy of a four-page document explaining the pronunciation of unfamiliar words in the text and including background and circumstances surrounding their being offered in a musical arrangement.
The effect that this information, and the music itself, had on the choir was evident in its performance and in the emotional response of the audience.
After the concert, the Baha'i music was the topic of most conversations.
Later that day, the observance of the 150th anniversary of the Declaration of the Bab was held at the Baha'i Center in San Antonio.
EXCELLENCE IN ALL THINGS
Sean Dixon, an 18-year-old Baha'f from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, was named in April as Downbeat magazine's “Performance Winner” on drums in the magazine's 17th annual student music awards competition. An article about the award was published May 12 in the Milwaukee Journal. Sean, who plans to play professionally after completing college, maintains a 3.3 grade point average at Milwaukee High School.
NazaneeNn Nicota Grant, a Baha'i from Amherst, New York, has been named a Cornell National Scholar, the most distinguished award made by that Ivy League university to entering freshmen. Nazy, an honor student throughout elementary, middle and high school, completed her schooling a year early so that she could undertake a Baha'i year of service, and is teaching music, English and moral studies to elementary students, and English as a second language to adults at the Ratil Pavon School in Otavalo, Ecuador. She is the western district recipient of the New York state PTA's Stanley Marcus Humanitarian Award, given to one high school junior or senior “who exemplifies humanitarianism and dedication to youth.” She has received music awards for piano and clarinet, attended the Gifted Mathematics Program at the State University of New York-Buffalo, and during her three years in high school was a member of the Model United Nations Club, National Honor Society, school yearbook copy and photo staff, secretary of the Wind Ensemble, co-president of the Latin Club, and secretary of the Earth Club. She also planned a “Unity in Diversity Day” at Williamsville East High School, an event attended by the entire student body.
Noushin Bryan, a Baha'f from New York City who is a professional architect, has received the “Asian/Pacific Business Achievement Award” from Mayor Rudolph Giuliani for contributions she has made “for the betterment of our city.” In 1985, Ms. Bryan founded Accessible Architecture PC, a firm whose designs serve the needs of senior citizens and the handicapped to meet guidelines set by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Sansa Baoee, a 15-year-old Baha'i from St. Vincent, West Indies, has won first place in the National Jaycees Public Speaking Competition in which contestants deliver a 10-minute speech on a prearranged topic, present a five-minute talk on a topic of their choosing, and give an impromptu two-minute response to a topic contained in an envelope drawn at random. Sahba also won first prize for his five-minute prepared speech, on “Backbiting and Gossip,” which was broadcast live on television and radio.
Naot KxaticHi, a 21-year-old Baha'f from Covina, California, placed second in a national forensics tournament for community college students with a speech about the persecution of Baha'is in Iran. The annual event, held this year in Florida, drew about 600 competitors from community colleges across the U.S. Ms. Kalighi also delivered speeches that conveyed Baha'i principles of the oneness of humanity and the need for basic human rights.
Georrrey Minot Warren, a 23-year-old Baha'i from Manhattan, Kansas, was graduated in May with a double degree from Kansas State University: from the College of Arts and Sciences, he was graduated cum laude with a B.A. in mathematics, and from the College of Engineering, he was graduated magna cum laude with a B.S. in electrical engineering. Aside from academics, Mr. Warren is an active member of the Baha'i community of Manhattan and has served for the past two years on its local Spiritual Assembly.
On April 12, Laura Hampton Nance, a Baha'i from Soddy Daisy, Tennessee, won the Fred Armstrong Award for Excellence in Economics from the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga. Mrs. Nance, a graduating senior, is married and has two children.
In March, the trade association for building contractors in Southern California awarded its I.B.D. Calibre Award to SHipan Tasuimi, a Baha'{ from Los Angeles, naming him “the best contractor in the Southland.” The award is given each year to builders who “exemplify the ultimate commitment to support of quality and design.” Mr. Taslimi was heavily involved a decade ago in the renovation of the Baha'i Center in Los Angeles.
Vanio Myers, a 13-year-old Baha'i from Asheville, North Carolina, has won first place in the individual media category in the state's History Day competition for his video presentation, “Papua New Guinea: Its Land and People,” which was inspired by his experiences while living for five years with his family at a pioneering post in Goroka, Papua New Guinea. Vahid represented North Carolina in the National History Day competition in Washington, D.C., in June.
Aut AnGuale, a 16-year-old Baha'i who is a junior at Bucholtz High School in Gainesville, Florida, received a first-place Grand Award at the recent International Science and Engineering Fair in Birmingham, Alabama. The Fair drew entrants from 50 states and 32 countries.
Children, adults and youth consult in small groups during Feast in Greensboro,
North Carolina, on becoming a child development-centered community as a prelude to large-scale expansion and entry by troops.
Greensboro finds that focus on children strengthens community, helps teaching
Greensboro, North Carolina, is well on its way to becoming child development-centered.
Last spring, the Spiritual Assembly of Greensboro decided to establish the core curriculum in its community.
The National Teacher Training, Center (NTTC) at the Louhelen Ba— ha’i School put the Assembly in touch with trainers Bret Breneman, Frederique Kandel and Frank Jordan.
The four modules of Level One core curriculum teacher training were delivered over a six-week period at the new Greensboro Baha’f Center, with members of the Greensboro community providing refreshments, child care and other support.
Among those attending were people who had little prior involvement with children’s classes. These individuals are now excited about the creation of a child developmentcentered community in which they serve as teachers, parents and As— sembly members.
According to Gwen Koehler, one of the newly trained teachers, “Although we are just beginning to use the core curriculum, it has brought significant changes to our community. Enrollment is up. Consistency of attendance has increased. We have more teachers!
“The curriculum gives a focus and a pattern,” she said. “As we learn more about the child developmentcentered community, we are beginning to make adjustments and changes at Feasts, potlucks, and Holy Days to meet the needs of the children.”
Because of the new dynamic the community is experiencing with the
core curriculum, the Assembly sent four of its members to the NTTC to be trained as parent facilitators and teacher trainers.
Upon their return, parent facilitators Marvella Baldwin and Laura Ebert were asked by the Assembly to use the Feast as a means of creating a greater awareness of the child de— velopment-centered community.
Teacher trainers Lola Shappel and Gwen Koehler conducted another series of core curriculum teacher training sessionsin Greensboro this spring.
On May 14, the entire Greensboro Baha’i community hosted “The One Family Conferences” which included a “Calling All Colors” con— ference hosted by the Baha’f children and an adult conference focusing on raising prejudice-free children.
Through the children’s contacts in their school classrooms, they were able to attract nearly 100 non-Baha‘i friends to the conference, thus demonstrating the potential of Baha’i children as “doors” to entry by troops.
The story continues as non-Baha’is become attracted to the dynamic spirit of the Greensboro Baha'i com— munity.
For example, a graduate student asked permission from the Baha’is to film “The One Family Conferences” for a project she is developing on multicultural education.
The Greensboro News also carried full coverage of the conferences.
The excitement is only beginning as the entire community gears up for massive expansion.
The pamphlet Baha’u’Ilah: God's Messenger to Humanity has been reprinted and is available at cost of postage only.
Terms are $1 per pack of 50 copies.
Each local Spiritual Assembly can order as many as 250 copies of the pamphlet. Individuals are
Pamphlet on Baha'u'llah has been reprinted
limited to 50 copies and households to 100 copies.
Pamphlets may be ordered through the Baha‘i Distribution Service, 1-800-999-9019. If additional quantities are needed, please call the National Teaching, Committee office at 1-708-8699039.
The
We need to share inspiration
To the Editor:
Tama Baha'i in the Los Angeles area who has interstitial cystitis, a chronic incurable illness. Although I have found others with this condition, I would like to find and correspond with Baha'is who have other chronic illnesses.
Since the Faith is a large part of my life and how I cope with illness, I'd like to write to others who are coping to see how they are using the Writings to help in dealing with their illness. I am interested in starting a pen-pal group in which Baha'is could share their thoughts about the inspiration they have received through the Faith; if there are enough of these Bahd'fs in a given area, they could perhaps also have deepenings together.
If you would like to be part of such a group, and have any ideas about how it might get started, please write to me at
Los Angeles, CA 90024, or phone 310-7943036. Cheryl Gerth Los Angeles, California
Book is a ray of hope
To the Editor:
I would like to call your attention to a new book, Healing Homosexuality: Case Stories of Reparative Therapy, by Joseph Nicolosi (Jason Aronson Inc.,
Northvale, NJ 07647).
Dr. Nicolosi seems to have a sound system of help for those who wish to be helped, and a good explanation of some of the possible causes of homosexuality. I see his books (he also authored Reparative Therapy of Male Homosexuality) as a ray of hope for Baha'i men and families facing this type of problem. Perhaps his books could also be a resource for local Spiritual Assemblies.
With the popular view of acceptance of homosexuality by the American Psychiatric Association in 1973 and by a large part of the American public, one is left with a feeling of hopelessness when it happens in a Baha'f family. Even Spiritual Assemblies lack the knowledge to help those with this
and HEALING
problem or even to direct them to a good source of help. I would guess that the problem is kept hidden, if possible. Name withheld by request Santa Rosa, California
Marriage is full partnership
To the Editor:
Ican certainly sympathize with those who have suffered any type of abuse in a marriage. It took me two years of patience to end a marriage to a partner who goes in and out of mental illness.
The Writings weighed heavily upon me, as they do on every believer, to try and maintain unity, especially in the home.
Thave learned that we cannot re-create another person or make them well; and one cannot build a fortress for well-being alone.
However, let us please not be gender-biased when considering such personal problems. There are domineering and abusive females as well as males—and as Baha'is we must be concerned for the protection and happiness of spouses, whatever their sex.
Let us demonstrate equality in our thinking on all issues.
Name and community withheld by request
Keep praying, but get help
To the Editor:
Ihave been a Baha’{ for 20 years and have suffered from depression for longer than that. Last year, I sought medical treatment and am coming out of my depression. The dark clouds are passing!
The Baha'i Writings advise us to seek proper medical treatment. I see the wisdom in that now, and recommend that other Baha'is who suffer from depression continue praying, deepening and teaching—but please do not forego medical attention!
Name and community withheld by request
To the Editor:
To the Editor:
Getting involved: Some resources
Baha'is of any race who want to contribute to race unity may consider working with the National
- Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), many of whose local branches
welcome the support of people of any racial background.
In Wichita, Kansas, three white Baha'is—Bill Stockwell, Libba Cooperman and Richard Vore— have been working with the local branch of the NAACP for about a year, making a contribution while learning a great deal about the complexities of race relations.
Baha'is who are interested in doing likewise may contact the president of the local branch of the NAACP to discuss meeting times and current activities, and to get membership forms.
What actions do we Baha'is take when women and other minority groups are oppressed? We are told in the Writings that we must stand up for those who are oppressed. Are we in the vanguard? Are we aware of what is happening in our communities?
One way we can help is to assist those who are unemployed (because of race or gender) by working with existing groups such as the Self-Help Credit Union and “Operation Trickle Up.” They will send a representative to your community to talk to minorities about how they can help. We can get minorities together and also learn for ourselves.
If there is no listing for these services in your area, write to Self-Help Credit Union, P.O. Box 3619, Durham, NC 27702, or phone 1-800-476-7428.
Bill Stockwell Wichita, Kansas
Ron Mosseller Tryon, North Carolina
13
KAuiMAT B.£. 151 / Jucy 13, 1994
LETTERS POLICY
“The shining spark of truth cometh forth only after the clash of differing opinions.” — ‘Abdu'l-Baha
The American Baha'i welcomes letters 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 personally. Opinions expressed in these columns are those of the writers, and 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
Baha't, Baha'i National Center, Wilmette, IL 60091.
Let courtesy be our adornment
To the Editor:
Among the many virtues that Baha'is are expected to acquire is courtesy. In Gleanings (p. 305) we read Bahd'u'llah's admonition to “let truthfulness and courtesy be your adorning.”
In the Tablet to the World, He has written: “O people of God! I admonish you to observe courtesy. For above all else it is the prince of virtues. ...Who has been endued with courtesy hath indeed attained a sublime station.”
Baha'u'll4h also wrote of the importance of courtesy in Epistle to the Son of the Wolf (p. 50).
But what is meant by courtesy? One dictionary defines it as “courteous behavior; gracious politeness; a polite, helpful, or considerate act or remark.”
It is in the matter of a “considerate act” that many Baha'is too often fall short. To be specific, we sometimes neglect to let a host or hostess know whether or not we will attend an event—especially when an invitation or notice includes the letters RSVP, short for the French phrase “respondez s‘il vous plait,” or in other words, please reply!
In that way, those responsible for planning an event can know how much seating will be needed and for how many people refreshments should be prepared.
Even for the Nineteen Day Feast, it would be courteous to let the host or hosts know when one is unable to attend. And most of all, if one has accepted an invitation but is unable to attend, courtesy demands that the host or hostess be informed.
Let us all strive to make courtesy an adornment, and to extend to others the same consideration we would wish to have extended to us.
The Spiritual Assembly of Folsom, California
[Page 14]
RPA enti
aaa
This article was prompted by a letter to the National Spiritual Assembly. The writer shared her concerns over increasing violence in schools. And, as she states,” Baha'is are getting involved more and more in schools, and administrators and others are looking to the Baha'is more and more for the agenda, the direction and vision.” The National Assembly asked several Baha'i educators for their thoughts on this issue. The thoughts presented below are those of these educators and not of the National Assembly. It is hoped that these ideas may inspire reflection and dialogue on this important issue.
Work from Baha'i perspective “Baha'is have a unique vantage point in viewing American society that others do not have, even though these others have excellent ideas. ... The faith that a Baha’ has that a Prophet of God has appeared and has come to recreate and reinfuse society with a new life is the one knowledge that sets this person apart from mainstream society. ...It is important for every
may focus on the implementation of existing programs; others may want to
affect the creation and progress of programs.
Some specific suggestions from a Baha’f school administrator are:
© Become involved in the Parent-Teacher Association. Voice opinions, make suggestions, and work to raise funds for needed materials and services. ¢ Volunteer to work with various school programs, classes and field
trips.
¢ Attend Board of Education meetings, and perhaps serve on the Board.
- Suggest/develop a mentoring program, particularly for disadvantaged male youth who may not have a father in the home.
General suggestions for teachers ¢ Promote inter-visitation between schools and students so that diversity is seen and felt.
¢ “Invite articulate speakers from a variety of ethnic groups to speak at assemblies on topics of interest to the student body.”
¢ History and social studies teachers can invite members of various religious groups to discuss their beliefs.
- Model the art of consultation in
classes. Particular emphasis should be placed on using consultation as a problem-solving tool, as opposed to the use of violence as a “solution” to
Baha’i to understand this as they engage in
‘social reform’ and ‘social improvement work’ because in a ing how much time they have in t es, they need to decide what is the life-chan; contribution they can give and what is simply a chimera which generates good feeling.
“The greatest contribution a Baha'i can give to remedying violence in America is to teach the Baha’ Faith directly, relentlessly and uncompromisingly, with the understanding that only the spiritual seeds of the Divine Message can blossom into a Divine Springtime.”
In the home
The importance of raising Baha'i children cannot be overstated. Besides
developing the moral and spiritual lives of one’s own children, Baha’{ parents
_ can help in the development of all children through direct and indirect means. Parents may involve non-Bahd’i children in activities. They may also model positive attributes and family practices that can assist other children to see healthy patterns.
Some specific suggestions from educators:
- Work closely with your children’s peer groups. Identify the group members, monitor their activities, create positive opportunities for their actions,
and encourage self-run teaching groups and activities.
- Consult as a family on issues. Make family decisions participative “so
that the decision-making ability of the youngster becomes increasingly positive and sound.”
- Arrange for travel that will offer children positive spiritual experiences.
Some suggestions are traveling teaching, Baha’f schools, and camps.
- Consciously involve young friends of Baha’is in Baha’f activities.
¢ “Take the time to teach the Faith and don’t give up this time to serve in social programs.”
Parental Involvement In schools
Parents can become involved with schools on many levels. Some parents
problems.
¢ Encourage association with members of various races in social situations, such as playgrounds and lunchrooms.
¢ Set up a “buddy program” in which older students work with younger students.
Classroom suggestions
- Create or use a “winter peace unit.” One elementary school teacher has a
20-day unit which involves social studies, science, reading and language arts. The unit, used during December and January, gives a “wide, global view of winter,” including winter activities and holidays and also provides “some tranquillity in the classroom during this very hectic and sometimes stressful time.” Classroom discussions focus on what it means to be peaceful, the effect of seasons on different parts of the world, the meanings of various winter holidays, holy days, and festivals. Activities explore these and other concepts, working toward creating peacefulness in children.
¢ This teacher also uses units that are “designed to increase tolerance for individual differences and include literature and activities relating to people who a different, ranging from medical differences such as asthma or diabetes to more obvious physical and mental differences.”
- Other units are aimed at diversity of communications, conflict resolution,
and building self-esteem. This teacher states, “I think all activities that are geared toward fostering a positive self-esteem are also good for increasing non-violence. A person who feels good about him/herself is less likely to lash out at others.”
Materials
Some specific books and materials have been suggested by these educators, including the booklet “Teaching Tolerance,” which is available at no charge to educators. If you would like a list of these resources, or have some resources to suggest, please contact the National Education and Schools Office at the Baha'i National Center.
BIC organizes consultation on family violence
Experts on family violence gathered May 23-25 at UNICEF House in New York City for a symposium with a uniquely ambitious agenda: to develop a concrete plan of action for creating violence-free families around the world.
Initiated and organized by the Baha'i International Community's Office for the Advancement of Women, the symposium was co-sponsored by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and the UN Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM).
Titled “Strategies for Creating a Violence-Free Family,” it stressed the global aspects of family violence, which spans cultural, religious and economic aspects of societies around the world, suggest ing the need for coordinated international solutions.
The keynote speaker was Dr. Hossain Danesh, a Baha'i who is director of the Institute for International Education and Development in Wienacht, Switzerland, and author of The Violence-Free Society: A Gift for Our Children.
Other speakers were Karin Sham Poo, deputy executive director of UNICEF; Dr. Nahid Toubia from the Sudan, author of Female Genital Mutilation: A Call for International Action; Hlengiwe Mkhize, director of the Children and Violence Project, University of Witwatersrand, South Africa; and Alda Facio, an attorney from Costa Rica who is director of the Latin American UN Institute for
Crime Prevention.
Unique in its focus on the development of a plan of action for dissemination worldwide, the symposium emphasized concrete strategies for eradicating family violence, rather than the examination of existing data.
To ensure a truly global perspective, speakers and participants from Africa, Asia, Latin America, Europe and North America worked together to identify and implement strategies.
The resulting plan of action will be disseminated to governments, scholars, social workers, nongovernmental organizations and religious communities around the world.
ae
School project depicts life, role of Sarah Farmer
Many unsung heroes are needed to prepare the world for peace.
Sarah Farmer was one, and her life and works were spotlighted recently in a presentation by Samantha Layli Gammons, a 10-year-old Baha'i in Simsbury, Connecticut.
Samantha’s project for a school fair honoring Black History and Women’s History months told the story of the Peace Flag, first flown by Sarah Farmer at Green Acre a century ago.
She related the story as an example of the work of a woman who is not known in general history books but whose efforts led to a first—the first peace flag in North America—in the march toward world peace.
She saw the parallel between that action and the fearless activities of the Underground Railroad families that shaped Sarah’s early ideas about freedom.
The project consisted of biographical information on Sarah Farmer, the history of Green Acre, and a list of notable people who visited there.
Samantha also designed a costume based on photographs from the book Green Acre on the Piscataqua, and she interviewed Rodney Dryon, who allowed her to research his extensive collection of photos, books, articles and memorabilia from Green Acre.
As part of her presentation, Samantha handed out 300 small peace flags. People began to approach her, saying, “Is this where we get the peace
Samantha Layli Gammons, as Sarah Farmer, asks passersby, ‘Would you like peace? Take a peace flag! Tell your friends and family.’
flags?” She ran out very quickly. Samantha later remarked to her parents, Ruthie and Phil Gammons: “Next time, 1,000 peace flags!” Samantha has been closely following the progress of Green Acre Baha’{ School since she took part in an excellent class there last summer
that used the special issue of Brilliant Star devoted
to the Kitdb-i-Aqdas.
For the third year, Baha'is have made a significant contribution to the University of Colorado's annual Conference on World Affairs.
On April 5, Robert C. Henderson, secretarygeneral of the National Spiritual Assembly, spoke on “Racial Unity: Imperative for Social Progress.”
Mr. Henderson also took part in two panel discussions, “Environment: Living in the West without Dumping on the Rest,” and “Religion and the Environment.” His co-speakers on the first panel were Rebequa Murphy, the U.S. Baha'i community's representative to the United Nations; Helen Mary Caldicott, the conference keynote speaker and founder of Physicians for Social Responsibility; and Vu Khac Nhu, first secretary of the Vietnamese Mission to the UN.
On April 4, Mr. Henderson and Ms. Murphy met with area Baha'js to share news of recent and upcoming events in their respective offices and to discuss their implications for local Baha'i communities.
Baha’is speak on world affairs Colorado group hears Robert Henderson, Rebequa Murphy
Although Mr. Henderson's visit was necessarily brief, Ms. Murphy was able to stay for the entire conference and to take part in a variety of panel discussions. So impressed was one of the participants by the insights she shared that he invited her to speak to students at Princeton University at a later date.
Ms. Murphy also took part in a public forum, “Realizing the Vision of World Peace,” at the Metro Denver Baha'i Center, sharing the podium with Capt. Tom Hudgens, a prominent World Federalist and author of Let’s Abolish War.
Captain Hudgens, who is not a Baha'i, read extensively from “The Promise of World Peace,” saying that his own church (Methodist) had published a statement that is in some ways similar, although many Methodists disagree with it.
So far as he knows, he said, all Baha'is not only believe what is contained in the Peace Statement but are deeply committed to it.
Conway Baha’is show teacher appreciation
Twenty-three teachers gathered May 19 at Coastal Carolina University for the annual Teacher Appreciation Reception sponsored by the Baha'is of Conway, South Carolina.
The Baha'i children and youth sang a prayer and, one by one, recited quotations from the Writings.
Ruha White then gave a short talk on the role of teachers and the important part we all play in passing on our knowledge.
Finally, various students, from the youngest to the high schoolers, presented flowers and certificates to their teachers.
Refreshments were served afterward so the teachers, administrators and parents could get to know one another better.
This is the sixth year the Conway Bahd’is have hosted the reception, and it was the largest yet. In all, about 50 people attended.
KALIMAT 8. a
. 151 / Jury 13, 1994
15
Persian culture draws 500 to 4th conference
More than 500 people from the U.S. and several other countries took part May 26-30 in the fourth Conference of the Friends of Persian Culture Association which was held at the North Shore Hilton Hotel in Skokie, Illinois.
The Association was established by the National Spiritual Assembly in 1991 to promote within the Baha'i community the unique and historic aspects of Persian literature, arts and culture.
The program for its fourth conference included workshops, poetry, music and addresses on a number of relevant topics including:
¢ Ethics in Persian Culture (Dr. Ali Tavangar)
¢ Marzieh Gail and Her Contributions to Baha'i Literature (Prof. Firuz Kazemzadeh and Nushin Mavaddat)
¢ The Mystery of Numbers and Scales in Historic Iranian Architecture, and Dissimilarity of Greek and Achaemenid Architecture (Prof. Hushang Seyhoun)
¢ An Overview of Contemporary Persian Prose (Prof. Heshmat Moayyad)
¢ Autobiography and Silence: The Early Career of Shaykhurra'is (Prof. Juan R. Cole)
- Recovered Treasures: Historical Documents
from the Egyptian Baha'i Community, 1900-1950 (Mahmehr Golestaneh)
Eastern Economic Thinking vs. the World Economy (Dr. Farhad Sabetan)
Workshops were presented on Baha'u'llah's Tablet of Wisdom (by Dr. Give Khavari); the Tablet of the World (Dr. Talat Bassari); Persian Calligraphy (Amanullah Mughen); and Persian/ Arabic Transliteration in English (Dr. Cyrus Towfiq).
After the formal close of the conference at noon on May 30, many of the participants remained for unscheduled presentations that included an update on the work of Baha'i Media Task Forces (by Giti Ejtemai, Dr. Iraj Khademi and Ghodratollah Naderi); cultural achievements of the Baha'i community in present-day Iran (Dr. Ata'u'llah Nadimi); teaching opportunities in the Persian-speaking areas of the former Soviet Union (Shamsi Sedaghat and Dr. Ezzatollah Safapoor); and “Arise to Promote the Creative Word” (Javidukht Khadem).
Those attending the conference were privileged to be able to take part in the observance at the Baha'i House of Worship of the anniversary of the Ascension of Baha'u'llah. The solemn ceremony was begun at 2 a.m. Sunday, May 29.
Plans have been made to publish the proceedings of the Association's conferences in book form with the first such volume, covering the first two conferences, soon to be released.
Cemetery section reserved
As a result of consultation with the Spiritual Assembly of Mukilteo, Washington, a cemetery in nearby Everett has reserved an area for Baha’is and their families.
The section of Evergreen Cemetery will hold 300 to 400 graves, with expansion possible.
Each grave will face east, in accordance with Bahda‘f burial laws, and look out over the Cascade mountain range. Flat and upright monuments will be available.
Evergreen will work with a committee to erect in the section a central monument that bears quotations from the Writings.
The new section will be dedicated later this year in a memorial service for Mary Ann Sawyer. Her remains will be moved from their temporary resting place to the Baha’f section without charge to her family.
OW Urine WES -7
teal DES 59 deete oly lbrwe GLE
De de ly! thi Ope yt bly ys ul oly
PAS dels 0359 yy WOLF ol 51 Se LI
dele WS toyed yyie 2th Ob o955) Sold Gals
G cont Gellee y YING ply 09555 59 22355 re seg JS sae
LG eu dks PBL HL G op oly
oly 4S ryls 7 49 pg sols 5! pro
Miss cles ay ASiiiespe roles ils OUMVAY Ue panca
PSzS GUIS sls y pre Ger jl oat awl 53
AT glia Cute atm cyl Gly af Cauley ld gly GI Cul
psy ss lat tals 9) Laas ysn rl Waal af ease S Jib Slo SUS jt aye pyre JL AS cel 5 Ns 5 eb Ole re rt ole les 5 gelas yp Col Ses TH el oly Sole Be ey pt thy OES gt oly Lepe Coed Cees 9 Ge (Ol) Gl SUiuLee: a5) aa8S 5
% tt oly Clb OLS iI Sle 3 Lapgle Ch LA y3 WS ageye OLS bs tt 03 4 AS a LES IS yy Vo! Gases gal SF Cal gl olathe lS Slat PG Ae 2d oT SI pty ty se oly syl9 GES!
Srwtls ab & Lb ub oly WKS ee lez 22 Gee WANN JA Ly ot 4g 02,5 sans CS tee ce aL pts gy Ole ab dar Sontld ob3 4b ert Oly CLE sn 5s9 cual 098
hel ee da BLAS de sl thd © a> oe Sle taht 5 aeeh & L oly Glare OLS coal opto AS Srpb ay 5 cactle Glee alo gy PT OS bel 5 joey de 5 oli! Glbews GLE 13355 pepen eo lS lew ac tldaaace, GUS a ame tig ch aSe> ALG Ope Cut PES oly Clare OLS 3 tly 5 (Sl py forte Wf Cu BLS Je Jl teu! al ogre yygb toe
Ee ont S36 35> Tam Gly 39 4 ft! So 009) of 45 1) Morey Co AES CoLbf ase “09> 908 af JS GW
SoG oly lhe OLE 5! Gh » SE lb 3b5 OUT ae 5 GUT ype AT ae & OF BS gy dee OL 32 aL 39 5 Cul ASL yp pS Rees 5g od WS rae S gly ype 5 OLS sewed Ml oghy yo iI Glsal pre
ub 4 ST ae Gl a at oly seal ye OL) 4 leew OLS of Le oa S JU Ly asd Syke SUT Qeae WLS Jo ds! bE Opa cme “Ole en dhe pre ely I pte OL D2 Hdl ok Stal) oly See ly! o2 4 whoops lbrwe OLS » Lobas! |b aly pL (pp wel
(sant Lb 59 aelal) Ail orges GUI gly
jldicl 9 cet
CORRECTION
22 AS thy ee jope Gauls alT a (qe, VO> Sgt) VANE JL tad V LL eel Vy ps9 ose VA tne “Sle Spa! yt tl 25 Lb ay alae
dass shy AF coal of aresls sly lle” Great 3 tty Lee of linge LS 5 abl Ly res 9 te GHCSLS 5 too rn b ty LAI 55 5 pape Male Slot y bt bs who 5UT 3 Hl bY SI tpl ath ele ly, cel AF ayer SU! ley fils i! Lepae 9 AS ALS Alas 1 WSL Yep Lepere 9 ay Ww b of Obs ayky> L of le let aol Clings Gaels 5 Gls plo! oly Nailed Jol war
29Sde Kyles 49 gre oul GI tse (Salil 5!
spot Hin cal dats Spar 4 ,lo 367
WRITINGS OF THE BAB Shy Gal p09 toy)
(Gta Byles I cols)
a Se A OL Ope wilt Js J5 wh Jb ope
9 Sunt pged Oe OT wings one 4S iy 9” PHD o> Cough g Cunt prlull ale sarre JT pi ot 0 "09 yS punt 1y 99> pul onqu 4S 999 Cam cpl fg
a lb ae be lbrwe OLS oI ae Chae yo Sy EAS gee Gaal eel pent 3 oid HIRI ule 4 Slay phe GLb » forte ayy lt Lilie Ct cl Gloy pbd sles Se byl Abi Arde tober Colpo ee 9 Cel Le gla AS cil yg 8g ol YURI a ae ioe 5 Gpte y lb off 5! Shy cube
Mala Nalgd 9 codong aU frre GU Igldot 5" Vig HS NGS Fg Sutil Goo WN > ait "Gyel God gts
les! Cos & ls Jo ly! ah Oa pd lee SS 5 pelt 5 bes & abby Cre BW pad y Ha Cs 59 aS lay pbc! pul 3 NS3,F Jar pw aS | Sleyte 5 bee 3 tiloape sd gly cat atalyd aly Way 7 Opa CAE) yea TUTE Ey NOH PARTE tuts 9 GG ale eee Lopad igh & wraly Ye Uinta 9 Lele cal QUT Ie ce 3 > SI Same ty ped Corre hd
Ay gbeeatisy yal eaten (lesa gy oa ees Ae de pth Jar oper & CUIOl ole bus VES po qeslecuey cslesy solicstnesliaseass 05 pollo AVY Sle ay GLS cul ape We bd wy US annie aS LSS goyiae dla a WL ped Go
Sy6) Ct
16
THe American BaHA'l
ZTE opoh 4 idles ob, Wines! sro HAJ MEHDI ARJMAND SCRIPTURE CONFERENCE IN PERSIAN: Syke :6T 59 adlinc aolxo bby Gomme SRW silat Glo! jg0! 759 5)Kkom & OL) 4p dude GUT Slee Gare gates (dude {UT dalle poles 5! slimes rege) esd SAN ps8: Beaptces ya VENT Jl cS) Is Fe 5 1998 (ge Adate Maine geo CSL! 49 Green Acre 5 Coal hey) B25f pale Gare Gul Ge Olle & ily pel teas GUT ay by olLbs wl & bls! 49 olal pls denis 2S 4 by Olles of jl s 2928 che alStasy er v2 ole CIS 4 Jobs be , dilobs 35 GIL 3y8 volial lle: (3935) oe! oo he 6S clans jt dhe Gay 3 Gers Lee apt pe Spee AL CS pt Care She jealins yl & AST a> Ly ago Bs aye Alle p39 59 GAS gill Glial gyal jabs ay NAA ACIDIC (lysis) slay SoH Serpe golem eee 2 gpae SI als darle gy Sho Ate Ly OVGs Sp Jal gre atl ohare ere
tol say CLS Game yp G 3ln,5 bys (V=A) AVA=" VEY GSo (Ve A)YIA-POTN,
Persian/American Affairs Office
Baha'i National Center
Wilmette, IL. 60091 ae ioe 89 ules PERSIAN PHONE-MAIL SYSTEM AT NATIONAL CENTER LS lel abl jl ore of ob, sly Ls! 065 & nib bs SS ays SEAT ISI 9b; oe! Geb jt sls ge ab cul oat ol! ul & Welkn ot & jy jl Gels » 52 tb bs TS Uo sb lineas ial jal msi ge lel gb oo 5 at sald bio 55h Gleplin sad sald vols Gul at & Glo! 23 Crt ty tl LS on! 5! wolcul ty
Poul wdeyedy 1) (VA) VPP-POOF L5 cose tay ge WS apt ald |) oly» oat bis Gyo cel GAS 51 Gay "Hello! This is the phone-mail system." LES Ly # 1S pages 5 deny |) O°) HLS plang ahd b auld ob5 4 art bes Glie .rs Obie coke Gila dine 253) tS 0S nt “OLS eu gee Gopaiee bd cance CYLI Ly oat bes lio tomo std 1, # 165s obys Cilegy fine sha Lal ttyyS ie WS at eal d oy WS cl Coby 52 ae CLI gL GL dasha sky olay |p. 29> play ieee slice, gaat I geal dapme sls ay Epps 4 deg L LS ply Vy ap KEL gi HLH Gls pb apt ge Ae Art Stee 5! ey eS oly Ly 5 ret Ly plo ag play Ale GI yy a2,F POLI Lt
aS ls
Sligad apd | 2b CBee gat) GUT whorls Cus ay Sjlee UT 49 able! Jy oper of od oe ee GY del Ope 6 old, ps ~ Bip olage 4 ihge - atl 2,5 pol bl ples HE! sel pal Gechs y9 ol pte LS tla eee seed Sine hy Cape yd gy Cree 4g dl ly ptm Ahly Oper SUT iI Ld ater Gils OL 52 Bet Sapo dy tll pl dpel 5 opty ils 1298 ge WLI dith yy Spar plan gel
awis Ghe Gide Ole os Let i! LI demere Gbead HG Myapl Gul Comers HS Glogles 3 Gs 5 Age 5 ISI EL 5 US th ls wile 995 Glagkes 2 5 eS ge alle flo Slade’ 49 4 ssbools SSA 55 Gis 4,5 25 ge Lali gleaaby Coles
shel Gant) GUT Gland aS tle 5 JE ls 5 IS at AB 5 Geer 5 pe OS te 9 lee on Rime ails) St p95 Col oat BEDE 5! SS 2 etd GUT Cul 515 Gls HL» yay 9 GS Hal Tglel Gaeks oldies) Sy ae yb Sly yl
dey Soko Slual fod
‘THE AMERICAN BAHA'I COMMUNITY SURPASSES ITS INTERNATIONAL GOALS IN 15 MONTHS
YD Erp bacus 59 cpl! plicl Jadicr OW Gls Gilby fire & Gls VAM JL GUST a eles Vor JG) a> aS oy, ory0,3 pol care He bw a wh & 16,5 Ore wy sh Ue sist Slay! spf
AS 5257 029079 UGB! Gages del ager ODL Glas Ue ete Grldeel & ell Jae dln ASN elation 955) lle con U AS el opal oll of ay dle Oper als gaald clyll o2 edhe, yop h dy cul ond
YY GS yee OL al 4 p45 ele 5 she flee Hd WE JL sHlort Kopel jl Gb 52 Cod olive slr,
2956 WS Opler glee a9 Je ot & eS te IS pie Oley Ce GL Glyn 5 Cpls OLISUI BL > 2ty OL! tolls ans Job ols Opler ao b Qids (V-A)VY¥-¥0-A
AUT gg
SE AE Cul potine 556 glenso 5
GLAS Ay Baha'i Huququilah Trust Ay 42 1) alll Gpi> waged Slay! al Ggim Gal 5 SS
Dr. Amin Banani
Santa Monica, CA. 90402
Dr. Daryush Haghighi
Rocky River, OH. 44116
Dr. Elsie Austin
9039 Sligo Creek Parkway, #612 Silver Spring, MD. 20901
alge GLa JL” «Gayle Woolson gas LS i © Shy sless bys GL JL” cBtlen Widmer poss gt! ile ©
“pel Justl coy
HS CS pb She iN RS 49 jb To ayo les, fire gtr gyler 5 poe 055 Up BE wal yd GES ES by Gh ES Gla! p> Le WML She GLAS IS oF alice! Ub! y cif aS pS
bk Chie TEACHING STORIES
PY Gacy Roger Lewis Gat pel GLT Butler Community College Sl, WLiss GIS jlo pkmye cel GABE CJL! 59 Wichita Kxguy p44 Soo
SLE ghey LIT 59 etd GUT vals OUT sly by SIR Syl 95 WS oy iS Srl> 5h tly IW GL Gl of gee 52 Ff Cul 2S ald
I! cast SUT gb SE GI SS WS ele lS HLS!» Hho pl HL» SLOW! cus Ae epee doer yn GIS 4S Ctl Ugh! ole! Gre sly shee ath be Wf SI LI ous le el & bye CLD! 5 57 5! Jee pl rls fob 55 1
Bayh obs 59 gts dele SS 3S oh oT yo SF as SS td GUT Jie 52 we JL 92 44993 VE jy) 9, CS ,% p5laSLs 3! Wb V Sihee pol Genes UT 5) 8 59 AS Le gar +05
cobb wh pal 92 ol iI SX 4 GLY Say cb Ge le eS sg oe AS 28 JL! hy opa> pa!
SKE & td GUT ob SLs i! 2 WW & 4 wu iF IY Gt» 59h eel ae , 2d, Shen slot HAS jhe impo WlSGjl5 iI GR +H59,S jh Cul SI
jt BF SK y2 COL! yy ge ST 52 4S 3598 Cuulyd59 Gadd GUT 51 4,546 ola SLs GAT GT & aS alil 3! go ae ape & Gla des GRAF Woy oad
SOT ts Olle GBS 4g CAL 3! oy Way clgar ghee 5 yh Sls St & no) SS depl VV aS Olle gl GI SS v9 5 ow Seed lols QaS cSt I Soo SS at “3s
Glee glyntils iI So jt 32 ae jy ONS 652 Sortil Jonl VV gy 5 2S dens syste UaalAl) ons leoas
99S See jpal tl So oe 8 Gy wal ey hE pari GUT IS 52 JLee! Gol ole hee 5s oS She wl Gr 13S Sper pol by GS Gro gil 49 SF op Gp eettn 13g 09,8 SLI! ab yy
She Ay8 ler BAHA'I HISTORY CONFERENCE Je ae DEY HI Sle Gb WLis etsy” ole L gle Gls Jie ni > WE wd SS85 “JL syle ile ol ony dae Vpriee pile aes il gal lol lpr itll pel” gcc LG Sandi Hutchison gaazls wad abel Wop cgi 5 Gail 354 Oper Stage tS NS AS pele i ls! 945 Ghi p92 Cul 099, ler JS o> le det Srl Sly dul bb ale! Jy op PAU az Slo JR oF ols ols 5 2S Quy gy cles Mate Se 4 wlactl ale of 5! el oog SUT yu 51 WS 3 CS tree 995 OLLy 59 gee pe ly dale Olid » 9,5 alt! Lb Sls JXe by GEIL of ost 5 way 3l ge Ll Pe she ae oly lt oleh 5 “PY dle” awl ge SLI! Spar 6S tls Ub gees iE gorge Ht Rol ly dale Giltlete lal Gy ey Sry Kyl ole oF hej 6S ways hl & cde of Gets bs 2% age WL ole 23k ls Sole Sly »! Ghal dasle dill pre ly Ope JL gt l Baia} pods) aS) Jesse, > Glas bs ly) 5Sabe col gf buss! es ols wld G otS oe! Cal sot old CSU ale & Wie rez ele BE Sle 5! wy ope ST Ob oS 38 wh! a SUS 13) bus Qibs tent O13 AAS old & DAE Spl gents GAL! © <RogerDahl Jl> jal GUT bus “Gtle Opa ag “ly pel 52 Crypts Ob} Uy! Jas” # «Gwendolyn Etter Lewis Gasiy) 3! bai gS dep as “WU Sly @yb 59 Cee UL" «Will van den Hoonaard 9,652 2 33 “lS tly Se Gul UL + «Duane L. Hermann gy 2 253 aug drake dans Sly Sr olin, ISG te” © «Robert Ambnister Aug pst Cpl) deags “oly “otrk Seal 52 they Sine Ghul ' * «Anthony Lee J (63931 Las days “g2ls Saas 9 LT Vly dul” «Michael McMullen gJLe Se JSole Ja 5251Soy oly days “ler GLojllade” © «Juan Cole Pw doy HAS iI 6 Se Se ey rad hl Spl Sly bb f bug oy byg2 Ge JL” «Sylvia Parmelee hej) Lyle BE © “elgdlae Oper Byy9 GL JL cLauretta Voelz 53, Ly J pile « “atl el dy Gpa>
bptil> Juan Ricardo Cole YS 42,15) oly Ge ©
Bhyo grater olKtsl 52 Gla yi oldie. ict,
bal pedSHI ob) Ay lien Gadd Gat Oke $455
9S
LIS parle pile ile ppc stayin ©
Sle HL» “jb eS ole os GL
G NN slaJle 52 paw ily dele Gayl
19S shy! Coul oral Cura ay LS1 aS VAD3 5S Apes bly HG jaye 59 le ©
om abn! poles Saad yo JlSs 5 oars Lut
Atl Hy» GEL sb,3 25 Gke gle ¢
Soke Slee sla! & of tlie 5 G4 59 ola!
+oy ccuul vals hl Sly al
IESE ae a byl as asi stnlsl nls 3)
MS ar ur GSES Sleepers ste
CH) by? lls Gy 45 25 Ole 5S
vers egyla; Cabb 259 pile ioyes Wh! CuS>
ty alt gre Rh ols! ash BL
he » wayt ole 4 Le od ba» Sub
ve ed ale LF eu sane by ot oS,
Plas Hyby2 slauke Slo! gine ably Oke oly
ee PS3 le 5 wth ge pL pests 5
SBE ee 5 ub OWS AIK Gob G35
eel pb 92 Sly gWTaieys py SL Yo
Wolo Eros
3 iNT 5 pe Jule af pe Glew,
sale dey BE tase hue bays oy Id at
SF iE S45 SS pe BE ttle, St GE
eraljagere alo Che 9 Gk LS BE «ob
ee il grate Ole iy3ye dlybl ole
ph Le 5 sim Spey S le iets py
eel
OLY Ley eS Glee, Sal jl ey
ALES Joe 52 WTS Spt I Gly dnd
+H9S valizal 6 Su9 Gaol jl 5 vuole
bo» AUS pesS seul, are
as Unc 23 Glee 50) ath! 95 Gleedbls
Blyo stout Spel ay abel jl 13! aS as
oly glen pob Jb 39 ole! Glo! Sop ob
PS2 Le 3 CBee pet iE Spe diay
bs > Gade Obl 5! yolie alope
Woe 5 Bayt ghee oie HL Gret oly ub
shal ally Ow wy eel pb Coal pb
aways)
dale y9 ants GES 42 WIS ES 4
Ath Sy ere Y cach, jl aS ath yy pam syne
Bak pee badge JSS IGG pe 32 Ge VY
Sy oT 5! Shy Glats s
BE ALAS 52 4S SE Glee Cul 3
9 le vat abel lel Saas gblarayss care
2 GE Ise dole abe gatas 33,F te
cab sal rie Codie Js! Las
Adil ge Gy Glape 42 Glee 5 elo! oss Sal 4 Sle pl eb pry ArrS Jbl Babe SUIS 4 abk wa ole a> Sly Sle 3 phe Lita! 5 Glisl 4 sbul sla! 59 aoley) Lute Ae 52 UySpe ily dele gil Jolo 52 bl-ail ostin of oS ly ke ope obs ne er phe 5 AS Cr pe ole de 9 pais gelie CHL gl ey So lk whale eas He ts GE ke S Le alee et obi} sled a Ly pile Jal tayo 5 095 LS aL ach le ty pol slay JSP re wis, DEI ole LL pl slot, dee aS maT OLDLG & able 2 LV gllbs & ajar 5 atl 5 Sb polar & 5 acth Sly ALE ge Corts coy sald pl odie 5 glu! lds 4 LS Hl Sle Gi oA! WS Sadly 9 Crt 9 oe JWG oF o,b5 ole lbs alee oul 59 ctl Sle sheet gale AT Cand dy QRS pe gal ad jl Cul sill Kad olyringd oreo FRIENDS OF PERSIAN CULTURE CONFERENCE Saad ghlaiass garil ili peeylee asthe Jor ya wile Jl igo ale FG YN I ile apm gy Ab NS Sotehl CULI 49 Skokie SK 4% 28 oS,5 at 59 abl jl w O-ersl aayls al Gol S olFaul,s ale SLA! eos NAKY JLo 50 ole! Seas ghlicuys Gap ap S pS ware OIL Qe Goby fie & tly deale gle LAT Sie gars! Sts 5! 1a Ot RELA 5 ola! pe 5 Saad s val del wares on! HHLES gels Gul, 3 te GEMeby 3s AE pts Glow Olle ly Cony gd LOWe AF oy TLS (workshops) clo TS tad sald G2 2) 09 dF ee Glyal sul cape Cate 35s Ole © Yul obs BS duke 49 59 SK Kil 52 com deals BLy9 oh9 es alo 5 Guy ue 39 Baye,d Mal Ly bbe > gl! poles ylSiimss AT ey Gal gugh Ae gl & |) QUaSeS4 ele ol age 5! volte G Sls le 352 Ole « del dle! Saas 42 DE! HL» pls pub ass) Srrhe lire oly blS jy 52 ole © ABI J baclare oly ates! pace y pe iL gre oly Ly Arye Moll JS dope GE DT 5 $35 i! slo at,S Gybs jl we 5 Game WS oty oleh Gly lb pb ao ats 9 Gal ogre Satya Gags Ole © 52 UL» oleh AWK oly Glaze Kol GL 2 BS lise Gul dnl Ww 42 slarel Glass 5 gtulbe Ble ge ere Goole sHirgei GL slam Gly L by
THe AMERICAN Bai
Ake
poke! Judie bovis 6655 COMMENTARY Grado seegio 75'S Mihgs
Sepa! Lalas VANE oye pay HLS Sire ty lad hel spre cere ply & wie “ly SAS 5 ody cee pl olsly Le iby, Gute SN apae yemare ery TF SB 2 tle, ula! es cul Ud
Snr Wee & Ob Ede 5s &b OR ol cul oath cule ILS 5 calls 5 o3s gle & cb,; ob 92 “Lg age Bl Sys gly Jl ye PS See IS pS ge oath abies 5 Sang SF ShSybes Ldbe Gylb NaS Cul Gljols Je eee ya 5 Cul 03,8 Ol Cul og! ply NaS cul gf Sol alae OLIS te y Oke wiboat syle “elt, Le Ja” JY ub date
3 3 92 4S ol pl Sy Lede COLL, ABS Sy dhe teas of le Oly Wb 3 BLL Ny Lage 32 GIy sotee PG lout tess ply oul ald saylo ee Ware Ly ple! Janice Core Se 5 spine pls Cd) & Ly Sool i» amgee 69519 ge Gyleae p> JS prae gt! ile 4 Cloyd jared Gb Cul prio aS Glauie Cede Lal jo dys» “AILS” CLs 5 aigll Lala eialee tiesto Ly gil
& tll pltcl Jalen Gayl ae gal 5 cole 5 cole L as 55 wry ails «jhe ce slyam Ly tal) coho JUS 4 ali 5+ deal eS ge ety b GUE Baye dl Cul oy) 4% CSNY. aS 5 pre 4s cto 2 glinbl 5 Abed ge So ASE by gtd 5 Ered Hl Basa cAtad ge LS ola! el 1) ,SOLD 5 abl
ceed
Laer sy Gert 5 edb tls hes
BiyS ge Crd &y Cure Geb 59 |) On dire 32 tl el plas 4 | abl strc! 4 a 5 Bass |) play ees lee tye
dime holy y “eLpol 5 “Lake” gL San 99 Audie Speed citlby 5 soly Glrol , ablirn nb Gs by GES! 5 plat! Lape
3 AS ge Soles |) Qluil ayes SL aS Abs ge dye abl ab 35 4 b Come 5 dls fre path 2 ISS! pyre 9 lL eY CVLCA! AG GI JILL US phe J 4 wate pe init wine gt Jul Meals Cle y elacl &
Ala ge Seal pe yleyad |) Cree 5 4 Spam Mauls 4 aS 1) fire cLacl Qyrye Olic pledlan 9 IS 2 Gl cul ot Gass dilly Oblate a OU Sey Gry 2 b GH ies Uy Lele 52 wrlat pi oblate 4 Coad gli Ly hel he He Gul Is HLS Aes pl Abs ge Mo Sapl popped Jatin Crackle 52
cedis 55 EIS 3,8 ope | dtl el WEE!
Hareb in en
Association for Baha’
Questions:
Registration:
INTO
ORDER
UNDERSTANDING HUMANITY'S ROLE AND DESTINY
i Studies Annual Conference August 11-14 1994 Cambridge Massachusetts
CONFIRMED SPEAKERS INCLUDE:
Ivonne A. Baki — Harvard Foundation for the Arts Techeste Adherom — Baha'i International Community UN Office Paul Chartrand — Canada's Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples Hossain B. Danesh — Landegg Academy Jeffrey Hamley — Harvard Graduate School of Education LeNise Jackson Gaertner — Mothers for Race Unity and Education Patricia Locke — MacArthur Foundation Fellow Mary Power — Baha‘j International Community Office for Advancement of Women David Wilkins — Harvard Law School John Woodall — Schweitzer Institute
Hasan BaLyuzi MemoriAt Lecture:
David Ruhe — Retired Member Universal House of Justice
Call ABS at (613) 233-1903
Contact Cheryl Quantz (Thomas Cook Travel) for special discounts and airfare/hotel rates collect call at (416) 359-1530 or fax at (416) 360-7849
Creative Word Continued from page 2
meditation, study of the Holy utterances and service to the Cause of God.” (p. 51)
This makes it clear that studying the Word of God alone is not sufficient; that deepening is really a combination of activities that includes prayer, meditation, study and service. The Guardian placed great emphasis on the notion that reflection must be accompanied by action, stating that to be successful in our efforts for the Cause of God we must “meditate on the teachings, pray fervently for divine confirmations, ..Study the teachings, ...and then act; and above all, persevere in action.” (p. 52)
Deepening should be undertaken by individuals on their own, and also by groups of the friends in the context of community life. When Baha'is succeed in doing this, marvelous benefits result:
“Hold meetings and read and chant the heavenly teachings, so that city may be illumined with the light of reality and that country become a veritable paradise by the strength of the Holy Spirit.”
(‘Abdu’l-Bahd, in “The Importance of Deepening,” p. 14)
“...if an avowed follower of Baha'u'llah were to immerse himself in, and fathom the depths of, the ocean of these heavenly teachings, and with the utmost care and attention deduce from each of them the subtle mysteries and consummate wisdom that lie enshrined therein, such a person's life, materially, intellectually and spiritually, will be safe from toil and trouble, and unaffected by setbacks and perils, or sadness or despondency.” (Shoghi Effendi, in “The Importance of Deepening,” p. 20)
In the “Strategy for Large Scale Expansion and Consolidation,” we present deepening on the Word of God as a central component ina pattern of activities that guide and confirm individual souls in their spiritual growth, while also contributing to the transformation of entire communities. Through its influence on our hearts we will be made equal to every challenge, and the realization of our hearts’ desires will be assured.
With warmest Baha’ love,
The National Teaching Committee July 1994
KALIMAT 8B.
» 151 / Jury 13, 1994
19
Pioneer, former Counselor Carmen de Burafato dies
Carmen de Burafato, a pioneer to Mexico since 1957, died in April 1994. Mrs. Burafato served in that country as a member National Spiritual Assembly and of the Auxiliary Board, and later as a Continental Counselor for the Americas.
On hearing of her passing, the National Spiritual Assembly of the U.S. sent the following message to the National Spiritual Assembly of Mexico:
“Our hearts were saddened on learning of the passing of dearly loved Carmen de Burafato. The news came to us during the National Con—
vention from one of the delegates, and the gathering had the opportunity to pray for the progress of the soul of this long-time, dedicated maidservant.
“Sra. de Burafato was very much a part of the United States community from where she left for Mexico as a pioneer during the Ten Year Crusade. We are the beneficiaries of her untir— ing services that will continue to bridge the physical borders that exist between our communities. Please convey our condolences to her family whose loss we share.”
L.A. Center's enrichment program receives $500 grant
The Los Angeles Baha'i Center’s After-School Enrichment Program has received a $500 grant from the Aerospace Corporation for its service to the community.
The company decided, instead of donating funds to United Way this year, to disperse money among grassroots organizations whose humanitarian efforts bolster the local community. Aerospace employee
Blake Kimbrough, a tutor in the Baha'f-sponsored enrichment program, applied for the grant.
Grants of $150, $400 and $500 were handed out. The Baha’i outreach program received the highest level.
The funds will be used to secure consulting and grant writing assistance, with the goal of hiring a co— ordinator for the volunteer-staffed program.
Ira Burgett, who maintained Auditorium
at Baha’
Ira Burgett, who devoted 20 years to keeping the Auditorium at the Baha'i House of Worship in Wilmette clean and sparkling, died May 16 in Farmington, Illinois, two years after retiring as its maintenance man.
Mr. Burgett, who came from West Virginia in 1972 to work at the House of Worship, became a Baha'i in 1980.
i House of Worship for 20 years
His duties in the Auditorium began late at night, after the House of Wor— ship was closed to the public.
“If you're ever feeling low or depressed,” Mr. Burgett once told an interviewer, “you have only to sit here [in the Auditorium] for a few moments and say some prayers. Be— lieve me, something will happen.”
Long-time pioneer Lionel Gonzalez dies in Florida
Veteran pioneer Lionel Gonzalez died May 31 in Deland, Florida.
Mr. Gonzalez, a native of Puerto Rico, became a Baha’i in the United States. He worked for 32 years as an economist for the United Nations. With his wife, Dolores, he pioneered to Costa Rica in 1983 and served on that National Spiritual Assembly.
After seven years, the Gonzalez’s briefly returned to the States, then spent a year in St. Lucia followed by another year in Mexico. Mr. Gonzalez often served as a translater for Baha’i conferences, as well as for several elections of the Universal
House of Justice. At his passing, the National Spiritual Assembly of the United States sent the following, message to his family:
“Our hearts surround Lionel Gonzalez whose loyalty and devotion to the Cause of God serve as an example to future generations and honor the annals of Baha'i communities around the world. We pray for the progress of his noble soul toward its beloved and for the comfort and solace of his cherished wife Dolores, his dearly loved daughters, and his many friends.”
Galon A. Angell Nancy Davis
Salt Lake City, UT Minturn, SC May 2, 1994 March 1994 Robert Beasley Mary Ellen Dean Otis Orchards, WA Georgetown, SC May 3, 1994 May 18, 1994
Ira Burgett Lionel Gonzalez Farmington, IL Deland, FL
May 16, 1994 May 31, 1994
G. Henry Cervantes Marguerite Hipsley Upland, CA Belair, MD
May 9, 1994 April 22, 1994
Vernona Pancia Beverly Hills, FL
Halina Mantel Penacook, NH
June 5, 1994 May 6, 1994 Mary McClendon Iesha C. Wardy Cheraw, SC Florence, SC May 1994 January 1994 Alex Morrison Mary Jane White Minturn, SC Alexandria, VA March 1994 April 15, 1994 Maryam Nassiri
Long Beach, CA
May 6, 1994
THe American BaHA’l
{
I 7 ee july
20-24: Illinois (Heartland) Baha'{ School, Knox College, Galesburg. Registrar: Carl Clingenpeel, Naperville, IL 60563; phone 708-961-9806.
20-24: “Two Years After UNCED: Exploring Partnerships for Sustainable Development,” Davenport, lowa. Sponsored by the Citizens Network for Sustainable Development, the Stanley Foundation, and the lowa Division of UNA-USA. Baha'is who plan to attend should contact the National Spiritual Assembly, Office of External Affairs, 1320 19th St. N.W., Suite 701, Washington, DC 20036 (phone 202-833-8990).
22-27: Family Session I, Louhelen Baha’ School. For information, phone 810653-5033
23-28: General Session, “Midsummer Music,” “America's Destiny,” “Documents of the Covenant,” Bosch Baha'{ School. Special farewell to Molly King who is leaving Bosch after 18 years as program director. Information: phone 408-423-3387. fax 408-423-7564. :
24-August 2: Latin American Baha'i Youth Conference and C
- “i te aH ART , Fr asilia, Brazil. For i ion, phone the Offi
Elham Mahjour, a 16-year-old Baha'i from Encino, California, recently won first Fon ere Pee pepcrratomy Phone'the Office of
prize for her essay on ‘Boundaries of Freedom’ in a contest sponsored by the 26-August 26: Month of youth teaching all over Europe including Estonia, Optimist Club of Encino. Her winning essay was read at a dinner and ceremony in Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, Ri Spain, Ukraine and the United February sponsored by the club, at which she was given a special medal. She is Kingdom. For information, phone the Office of Pioneering, 708-733-3 pictured with the Optimist Club chairman. 28-31: Colorado (West)/Four Corners School, Camp Kiwanis (18 miles s of Gallup, New Mexico). Regis' right, 505-722-0039. ae An SRE Ses Sage eee ee ene nO) (LOURTOG TI” S28 ETS 29-August 1: Maryland/ Virginia summer school, Frostburg, MD. Registrar: F; ; “1 | Ingrid Olson, Herndon, VA 22070 (703-481-8393). 8
obal Youth
ioneering, 708
To avoid unnecessary delays
form may be used for one person or your entire MOVING? copy of The American Bah
TELL US YOUR NEW ADDRESS.
family. Please be suce to list FULL NAMES AND LD. NUMBERS for all individuals, ages 15 years ‘or older, who will be affected by this change.
29-August 3: Family Session II, Louhelen Bahé'{ School. For information, phone 810-653-5033.
30: Third 1994 quarterly Teaching Conference, “Promoting Entry by Troops,”
Keystone, South Dakota. For information, contact Joseph Howell, Spearfish, SD 57783 (phone 605-642-4391).
30-31: Greater Houston, Texas, Baha'i Youth Conference. Theme: “Responsibility of Youth.” For information, phone Erinn, 713-665-7838, or Nazy, 713-5308663.
30-August 4: Bosch Youth Institute (ages 15-18), Bosch Baha'i School. For information, phone 408-423-3387; fax 408-423-7564.
31-August 5: Montana Bahs't School, Luccock Camp, Registrar: Linda Wanzenreid, Lewiston, MT 59457 (406-538-8047).
AUGUST
| | | | | | q 1 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2-14: Baha’ Summer Jamboree, Queen Charlotte Islands, Northwestern | |_| British Columbia, Canada. If you have a proposal for the Jamboree, please contact Leanne Boschman-Epp with a brief description: | “Breer address P.O Box or Other mailing address | Terrace, BC V8G 4V2, Canada (phone or fax 604-638-1287). For other | | | | | | | | | | I | | | Ll | | | | | | | |
National Center, ‘you know what your new address will be,
A. NAME(S): 1
eaaLDe Title
2.
1D. Title
1D.# Title
>
1D.# Title
B. NEW RESIDENCE ADDRES C. NEW MAILING ADDRESS:
information, contact Baxter Huston, Queen Charlotte City, BC VOT 180, Canada (phone 604-559-8242). 4-7: Texas Summer School, Bridgeport. Registrar: Randy Black, Friendswood, TX 77546 (phone 713-996-1935). 5-7: Georgia Baha’t School, Covington. Contact LaVont Steele, Marietta, GA 30068 (phone 404-509-9686).
5-10: Family Session III, Louhelen Baha'i School. For information, phone 810653-5033.
6-11: Junior Youth Institute (ages 11-14), Bosch Baha'i School. For in-formation, phone 408-423-3387; fax 408-423-7564.
10-14: lowa Baha’ School, Briar Cliff College, Sioux City. Registrar: Don Calkins, Des Moines, IA 50312 (phone 515282-7763).
10-14: Oregon West (Badasht) Summer School. Contact Jim Smith,
Lebanon, OR 97355 (phone 503-259-1417). - 10-14: Western Washington Baha'i School, Brighton Creek. Contact Carol [G. WE RECEIVE EXTRA COPIES BECAUSE: RY CE RES SORE Spell, P.O. Box 67, McKenna, WA 98558 (phone 206-458-3910). 1 [we do not have the same last name [the last names and addresses on our | [—] Ourhouscholdreceivesonlyonecopy | 11: Meeting of the Baha'i Institute for Built Environment, Cambridge, | -ceeac Era peas ra acai eee Cae eer ee ee Massachusetts. Those interested in the work of the Institute are asked to contact j= tee! Ow at SS) ahaudd appensoa Waaaiceai:| “LD: eackarand Ciusarasae TTT? Mahdad Saniee, 97 Wauwinet Trail, Guilford, CT 06437 (phone 203-457-9102.
‘Apartment (If applicable) ‘Apartment # (If applicable)
cay ity
‘State Zip code State Zip code
D. NEW COMMUNITY: E. HOME TE!
/EPHONE NUMBER:
‘Name of new Baha Community Moving date ‘Area code Phone number Name
F. WORK TELEPHONE NUMBER(S):
‘Area code Phone number Name ‘Area code Phone number ‘Name
ied tay sat spon on oe Se ees etc | 11-14: 18th annual Conference, Association for Baha'f Studies, Boston
1 \ ens wee ht! Lal ei Marriott Cambridge Hotel, Cambridge, Massachusetts. Theme: “Anarchy into
ees Do Roe aan TERME Oy Sune cma am) Ry La Order: Understanding Humanity's Role and Destiny.” For information, contact the Association for Baha'i Studies, 34 Copernicus St., Ottawa, Ontario K1N 7K4, Canada (phone 613-233-1903).
12-15: Martin Luther King Jr. “I Have a Dream” Youth Assembly, Little Rock, Arkansas. For a registration form, please phone Cornelia Rutledge, 800-5276243, ext. 84614, or 202-966-2356, and leave your name and ad-dress. Registration deadline: July 11.
12-17: Youth Eagle Institute, Louhelen Baha'i School. For information, phone 810-653-5033.
12-21: New York Baha'i School, Poughkeepsie. Registrar: Mrs. Kiz Johnston, Po talbessall Warlleadsaleadbeathal Hoosick Falls, NY 12090 (518-686-9082).
ORRAASASUCOOPURUETUOUTIRARGUDESREA UES SS UUPERET AMS 13-18: Junior Youth Institute (ages 11-14), Bosch Baha’f School. For in— formation, phone 408-423-3387; fax 408-423-7564.
16-21: Oregon (East) School, Meadowood Sj +h Camp (near Pendle-ton). Registrar: Melissa Young, Hood River, OR 97031 (phone 503-3862249).
' 17-21: Minnesota School, Onamia. Registrar: Steve Grams, Willmar, MN 56201 (612-235-6530).
19-21: Race Unity Conference, Louhelen Baha’ School. For information,
phone 810-653-5033.
60091
BAHA'f NATIONAL CENTER
112 Linden Avenue
Wilmette, IL
Kaumar B.E. 151 /Juty 13, 1994
�
