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Thursday, 30 January 2014

Unit Convention



Unit Convention for Kitchener, Cambridge and North Dumphries

Please note, this event is an administrative meeting for registered Bahá'ís only.  To learn more about Bahá'í elections, you may wish to visit these sites:
The Bahá'í International Community's page on adminstration.
Bahá'í Community of Canada's page on community administration.
One Bahá'í's blog which provides a big picture view of unit convention.

The 2014 convention to elect the two delegates who will elect our National Spiritual Assembly in May will be held this Sunday, February 2nd in Kitchener from 2pm to 5pm.  

All Bahá'ís over the age of 21 who are in good standing, and are residents of the City of Kitchener, the City of Cambridge and the Town of North Dumphries are eligible to vote and be voted for.  You should have received your ballots and instructions in the mail by now. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá'ís of Kitchener.

Sunday, 26 January 2014

Devotional and Sunday Brunch
Sunday February 2nd 2014 at 11 am


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Make it a Bahai event filled day!
Devotional Brunch at 11am and Unit Convention at 2pm

Prayers start at 11am 
Brunch served at 12pm

All are welcome!

Courtesy of Leonard Shushan your neighbor
99 College Street, Kitchener

Sunday, 12 January 2014

Arts Evening

Everyone is welcome to attend
arts evening tonight
 at Apt. 1301, 294 Chandler Drive, Kitchener from 5pm to 7pm.  

It will be an opportunity to explore concepts in the Writings (and maybe stories from the Faith) through the music and arts. If you are musically inclined, please bring your instrument. Feel free to invite any of your friends too.

Friday, 6 December 2013

Book 5 Campaign

For those with time to spare over the holidays, there is a study of book 5 happening for anyone who wants to build their capacity as an animator of junior youth groups. Anyone wishing to brush up on book 5 or take it to understand the junior youth program is welcome to join. The Book 5 campaign will include study in the morning with arts, planning and opportunities to apply the concepts in the evenings.

It will take place from the evening of December 19th until the afternoon of December 24th. We still need a venue, food and rides for anyone who would like to offer their services. Contact Justin justmorri@gmail.com for more information.

Winter Junior Youth Camp

The holiday break is coming up and so there will be a winter camp for the junior youth who don't go away for to the break.

A junior youth camp for those ages 11-14 where they will have the opportunity to study, serve and go skating together. The camp will take place from 10am - 5 pm December 27- 29th at the Chandler-Mowat Community Center. The registration form was sent out to Waterloo Cluster but you can have one sent to you. Anyone who is interested in volunteering as animators or helping out with food or rides please contact Justin at justmorri@gmail.com.


Friday, 1 November 2013

Family Winter School at Louhelen in Michigan

Details of the most wonderful way you can spend your winter vacation are now available from Louhelen Bahá'í School in Michigan. 

Their Family Winter School runs from Dec. 27 to Jan. 1st. 

Sunday, 27 October 2013

Devotional and Sunday Brunch

Devotional and Sunday Brunch
Sunday November 3rd 2013 at 11 am
at 99 College St.Kitchener
Fall back and enjoy the extra hour of sleep
Prayers and  food that celebrates the season
Prayers start at 11am
Brunch served at 12pm
All are welcome!
Courtesy of Leonard Shushan your neighbour

Friday, 18 October 2013

Celebration of the Birth of the Báb

The Kitchener community is busy getting ready for a joyous celebration of the Birth of the Báb.

Here is some information about the occasion, with links to more information about the Báb and Bahá'í history: Birth of the Báb Holy Day

Kitchener will be holding their celebration at:

Mill-Courtland Community Centre
216 Mill St.,
Kitchener, ON
N2M 3R2

The celebration starts at 7:30, so come a little early for greeting.

The program will include prayers, stories, artistic videos, and a special performance by members of the near-eastern music group from London, Light of East Ensemble

Everyone is welcome!



Tuesday, 8 October 2013

Children's Education

Here's some great news from the Country Hills neighbourhood of Kitchener:

Children classes every Wednesday at 6:00pm starting Wednesday October
16,  in the Country Hills area;  contact person:  Sal Morgulis

And, Ruhi book 3 study group, every Monday in the country Hills area,
starting Monday October 21st; contact person: Sal Morgulis

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Monday, 7 October 2013

Baha'i Shrine in Montreal - new hours

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2002/1528895512_ffc424fee4_o.jpgHere is an update on the temporary closure of the Baha’i Shrine in Montreal due to water damage this summer.  The National Assembly had hoped that the Shrine would re-open to visitors at the end of September; however, it is now scheduled to re-open on 28 November 2013, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. 

            There has also been an adjustment to the regular visiting hours, during which the Shrine will routinely be open:

Wednesdays:  7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Saturdays and Sundays:  1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Baha’i Holy Days:  1:00 to 5:00 p.m.