Color of Worship
Save the Date: The Baha'is and the Howard University community will hold a unique inter-religious worship service titled "The Color of Worship: celebrating children and youth" on April 9, 2010 at 6:00 pm. The event commemorates the visit of Abdu'l-Baha, the son of the Prophet Founder of the Baha'i Faith, to Howard University in 1912.
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The Baha'is of Washington DC along with the Howard University community cordially invite you to an inter-religious worship service commemorating the 1912 visit of Abdu'l-Baha, the son of the Prophet Founder of the Baha'i Faith, to Howard University.
Color of Worship 2010
When: Friday, April 9th, 2010 at 6:00 PM
Where: Howard University, Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel, Sixth Street & Howard Place, NW, Washington, DC 20059. [map]
What: An exciting artistic program built around the theme Celebrating Children and Youth that features musical, devotional and theatrical acts from the Washington, DC area.
We've been celebrating this significant event for many years. For more, read this story about the visit of 'Abdu'l-Baha to this area or see photos and video from last year's event.
Last Updated ( Sunday, 28 February 2010 17:04 )
Local Baha'i Sovaida Ma'ani Ewing was asked to participate in the interview to inform the Washington Post's general audience about the persecution of the Baha'is in Iran -- especially that of the seven Baha'i leaders who have been falsely accused and are in the midst of a sham trial. The interview was conducted by Jacques Berlinerblau, a dynamic Georgetown University professor and touches on both the plight of Baha'is in the cradle of their Faith and some of the basic religious principles that have led them to be persecuted for the century and a half since its founding there. Please click below to see 11-minute video.
We are happy to report that the Washington DC Baha'i Center survived the recent 'Great Storm of 2010'. There may not have been parking around the DC Baha'i Center for a week - but it looked beautiful wrapped in white!
(Photos courtesy of Tod Ewing)
[CANCELLED: The Feb. 7th event at the DC Baha'i Center has been cancelled due to the coming snowstorm. The Baha'is of Washington DC will be holding smaller gatherings in their neighborhoods around the city. If you are interested in participating please use the contact form and we can direct you to a local gathering.]
On Sunday, February 7th, the DC Baha’i community will hold a special public prayer gathering and informational event to show support for and solidarity with imprisoned their co-religionists in Iran, whose court appearance before the Revolution Court is scheduled for the same day.
The DC event is part of a worldwide effort to bring attention to the plight of seven Iranian Baha’i leaders who face trial on charges that include potentially capital offenses: espionage for Israel and “spreading corruption on earth.”
What: Special public prayer gathering for Baha'i prisoners in Iran
When: Sunday, February 7, 2010, at 1pm
Where: DC Baha'i Center, 5713 16th Street NW, Washington DC 20011
On Monday, January 11, Washington Post staff writer, Tara Bahrampour, attended a special prayer gathering held in support of the seven Baha'i leaders in Iran facing trial today. Here is a link to the article that was published in the Washington Post today: Local Baha'is rally for seven followers on trial in Iran.
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The Baha'is of Washington DC are excited to learn that Irish singer-songwriter Luke Slott will be performing at the popular Busboys and Poets restaurant and lounge in the U St./Logan Circle area this Saturday. This is a unique opportunity to learn about the history and teachings of the Baha'i Faith - and hear some great music at the same time!
This event is free and open to all. For more information see Busboys and Poets. Also see: www.lukeslott.com.
What: The Baha’i Faith & Religious Unity - Featuring Luke Slott
When: Sat, Jan 16, 2010 4-6pm
Where: Busboys & Poets - 2021 14th St NW Washington D.C
Another great pic and the flyer after the jump!
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This past weekend the men of the Washington DC participated in what is growing to be a regular tradition amongst the diverse community of the Washington DC Baha'is - a Men's Fishfry. This event has grown partly out of the DC Black Men's gathering - and like that event is a place where the local community members come together to share fellowship and talk about their struggles and victories.
While the equality of men and woman and the unity of all people are key teachings of the Baha'i Faith, the idea of a Men's Fishfry came out of the realization that it's sometimes harder for men to engage in true and authentic spiritual communication. In speaking of the vision behind the event, Mr Carroll Coley, one of it's key organizers, had this to say:
We get together to become more familiar with each other, to develop stronger bonds between us, to have fun together, and to further develop our spiritual nature (and oh yeah, to enjoy Ralph's cooking!) The more we are united as a community the more we will attract those souls who are searching for the healing message of the Baha'i Faith.
The Ralph mentioned above is Mr. Ralph Brawner - the founder of the event and it's chef-in-residence. Ralph was too modest to offer his comments here. He lets his food do the talking. The last Fishfry had a menu of (ahem) fried fish, corn bread, string beans and mac-n-cheese - all cooked with a great deal of talent and affection. Ralph refuses to let anyone help with expenses - he offers the fishfry as a way to bring the community together and strenghten the bonds of unity. Thanks to Ralph, Carroll, Tod and all the others involved! Check out the photos after the jump. And if you are interested in the Men's Fishfry - use the 'contact us' form to get involved.
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This Wed the 11th of November the Baha'is of Washington DC will celebrate the Birth of Bahá’u’lláh. This years celebration will be hosted by the Washington DC Black Men’s Gathering, with musical performances by Kripke, Jones and Green. For more information on life of Bahá’u’lláh click here.
Date: November 11, 2009
Time: 7:45PM
Location: Community Room, The Towers Apartment Building, 4201 Cathedral Avenue, NW
Directions: Corner of Cathedral and New Mexico Avenues, Near American University. Street parking available, carpooling encouraged. Bus lines: N2, N6, N8
All guests are welcome!
D.C. Bahá’ís to Celebrate Anniversary of the Birth of the Báb
Washington, D.C.— Local Bahá’ís will celebrate the Birth of the Báb, a central figure in their religion, on Monday, Oct. 19, 2009, with a special program at 7:45 p.m. at the Washington Bahá’í Center (5713 16th Street N.W.). The public is welcome to attend this free event.
Read more for the invitation to the event and information about the Báb and the Bahá’í Faith.
Last Updated ( Monday, 19 October 2009 18:00 ) Read more...Video highlights from the event 'An Evening in Support of the Baha'is of Iran which took place in Washington DC on Sept. 12th, 2009. See the story on this event for more details.
View the video after the jump.
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