Highlights:
  • Sunday, January 19th ~ All Faiths Women of Vision Conference
  • Wednesday, 8th; Saturday, 18th; Friday 24th ~ Informational Meetings
  • Sundays, 12th and 26th ~ Sheltering Branch Bahá'í School
  • Sunday, 12th and Thursday, 16th ~ Devotional Gatherings
  • Monday, 20th ~ Martin Luther King March
 
Oxnard-Ventura   Bahá'í Newsletter of the Oxnard and Ventura Bahá’í  Communities

January 2002
 

"Blessed is the spot, and the house, and the place, and the city, and the heart, and the mountain, and the refuge, and the cave, and the valley, and the land, and the sea, and the island, and the meadow where mention of God hath been made, and His praise glorified." 
                                                                                                                  ~Bahá'u'lláh

The purpose of the Oxnard-Ventura Bahá'í News is to provide information about the Bahá'í Faith and activities of the Bahá'í's to those who wish to learn more or attend Bahá'í devotional gatherings. If you have comments or do not want to receive the Bahá'í News, write PO Box 7344, Oxnard, CA 93031, call 648-1222. No donations requested or accepted.

Informational Talks

Short talks covering a variety of aspects of the Bahá'í Faith, present a casual opportunity to meet local Bahá'í's and ask questions.

Wednesday,
January 8th, 7:30 p.m.

      Tuman Residence, 984-1222

Saturday,
January 18th, 7:30 p.m.

"The Heart and The Mind"

Jeff Albert is guaranteed to inspire us tonight!

Quick home, 659-4660

Friday,
January 24th, 7:30 p.m.

      Tuman Residence, 984-1222

 

Sheltering Branch

In January the Brilliant Stars will be practicing the Virtue of Friendliness, and learning about the Bahá'í Faith. The Dawn Breakers will be studying Faith and Trust in God and developing Love for God. Please plan to come early to join in Devotions and Deepenings! Call Allison at 653-6011 for information, directions, or to sign up to teach.

Sunday,
January 12th, 10 a.m.

      Maires Residence, 653-6011

Sunday,
January 26th, 10 a.m.

      Ranjbar Residence, 485-4285

Devotional Gatherings

Come to worship through prayers, readings, and music. If you like, bring some to share. Enjoy fellowship and refreshments afterwards.

Sunday,
January 12th, 9 a.m.

Theme is Unity. 

      Maires Residence, 653-6011

Upcoming Events

6th Annual All Faiths Women of Vision Conference, Sunday, January 19th, in the afternoon at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church on Loma Vista in Ventura. Call Karen Anderson at 525-0575. Welcome to all! 1-4 p.m., $10, students no charge. Keynote speaker is Dr. Trudy Tuttle Arriaga.

Dr. Martin Luther King Day Join us Monday, January 20th! The March beings at Plaza Park at 8:00 am, rain or shine (and it often rains!) and ends at the Oxnard Performing Arts Center on Hobson Way where a program will be at 9:00 am. The entry fee is $5, the program is about two hours. There is an exhibit room with various booths; including a Bahá'í booth, and refreshments. Call 653-6011 to arrange carpools.

Ruhi Course

A Training Institute study circle open to everyone will begin in January for the course "Reflections on the Life of the Spirit". It covers
understanding spiritual writings, prayer, and life and death. Friday night meetings til around mid-April at Tuman home in Oxnard. Participants (maximum 10)
develop close friendships while studying the Bahá'í sacred writings, enjoying the arts,  and carrying out a service project. Cost is $15. Call Arnold Stein 659-3179 for information.
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