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Beloit Baha'i Community Offers Children's Classes

An experienced teacher in the Beloit Baha'i community is leading children's classes for children of all faiths and religions. The classes are set up for children in the age range of 9 to 11 but there is a potential for separate classes for younger children. The classes will focus on Virtues Education, Drama, Decision Making, Conflict Resolutlion, Crafts and Games, Spiritual Growth, Creativity, Music, and Self Empowerment. The day and time of classes have been fluctuating to accommodate those attending.  Classes are held at 1110 Olympian Blvd. in Beloit.

Beloit's Baha'i community grows!

Happy News!
     Tom Owenby and Gina T'ai welcomed their new baby girl on Tuesday, Aug. 7th!  Her name is Eloise Pearl Owenby.  She was 8 lbs. 12 oz., 22 inches long and everyone is doing well!

Rock County and area Bahai's hold Cluster meeting

Recap July 21, 2012 Cluster 23 Meeting

                                                                                                     Pat Helms

 

            The July 21st meeting of Cluster 23 was held at the home of Pat Helms at 1 p.m.  Six members were present.

            After some discussion, the members decided to have a recap of the Cluster meetings e-mailed to all members.  It was felt this would be a unifying way to update all members and keep everyone in the loop of events and decisions made at the Cluster meetings.

Black Men's Gatherings Enter New Phase

June 18, 2012

To the American Bahá'í community

Dearly loved Friends,

Of the many comments and observations offered from the floor of this year's 104th Bahá'í National Convention, some of the most moving were the spontaneous and manifestly heartfelt tributes delegates paid to the power of the Black Men's Gatherings (BMG)-to the fresh insights, deeper understandings, strengthened bonds of unity, and greatly renewed consecration to the Cause of God that were the rewards of the friends' participation in them, fostering a legacy that will long endure.

Baha'i National Convention Report

Delegate to the 104th Baha'i National Convention, Robert Malouf, visted the Beloit Baha'i community June 10th to report the highlights of the event, which was held April 26th-28th in the Chicago area. Of the 174 elected delegates throughout the United States, 168 attended the convention.

Malouf, who has attended other Baha'i National Conventions, said the spirit present this year was "different" and special because of the 100th anniversary of the visit to America of  `Abdu'l-Bahá, Center of the Covenant.

Education Under Fire

Education Under Fire is produced by Single Arrow Productions and co-sponsored by Amnesty International. The 30-minute documentary profiles the growth, struggle, and inspiring spirit of the Baha´i Institute for Higher Education. Baha´is in Iran have been subjected to systematic persecution, including arrests, torture, and execution simply for refusing to recant their beliefs. They are also prohibited from going to college (and blocked from many professions).

Learn more about it by viewing the documentary at the following web site...

Beloit's New Local Spiritual Assembly elects officers

The Beloit Baha'i community has a new L.S.A. Elected on April 20th were Susan Alexander, Larry Baysinger, Steve Benton, Susan Benton, Rob Butz, Monica Grismer, Pam Harris, Tom Owenby, and Leslie Rennie.

On May 6th, The Beloit L.S.A. elected new officers. Chair is Monica Grismer, Vice Chair is Susan Benton, Recording Secretary is Susan Alexander, Corresponding Secretary is Leslie Rennie, and Treasurer is Rob Butz.

‘Abdu’l-Baha’s arrival in New York

Happy 100th Anniversary of ‘Abdu’l-Baha’s arrival in New York on April 11, 1912!

 

As we begin celebrating the centenary of ‘Abdu’l-Baha’s travels across America from April through December, the Office of Communications at the Baha’i National Center wishes to share with you some resources that you may find of interest:

 

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CBS looks at the Baha'i Faith

CBS is airing a program on several major religions including the Baha'i Faith. Below is a copy of the information CBS is releasing on the date and time of the program.

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