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Oxnard-Ventura Bahá'í |
Newsletter of the Oxnard and Ventura Bahá'í Communities
October 2002 |
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The purpose of the Oxnard-Ventura
Bahá’í News is to provide information about
the Bahá’í Faith and activities of the
Bahá’ís 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 P.O. Box 3126, Ventura, Ca 93006 or call 648-1222.
No donations requested or accepted.
Informational Meetings: Short talks about aspects of the Bahá'í Faith present a casual opportunity to meet local Bahá'í's and ask questions.
Wednesday, 9th,7:30 pm
Saturday, 19th, 7:30 pm
Friday, 25th, 7:30 pm Sheltering Branch Bahá'í Children’s School
Everyone is invited to join in the children’s
classes for
Sheltering Branch will be meeting once only in October, at the
Ranjbar’s. "Brilliant Stars" will be
studying about
Sunday, 27th, 10:00 AM
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Devotional Gathering
Thursday, 17th, 7:30 – 8:30 PM at the home of Ron Whitehurst and Jan Dietrick, 134 Carr, 648-1580. Bahá'í Holy Day Marks the Birth of the Bab You are invited to the celebration of the Birth of the Bab. It honors the Bab, Bahá'u'lláh’s forerunner, who was hailed as the Point round Whom the realities of the Prophets and Messengers revolved. The Bab, Siyyid Ali-Muhammad, was born on October 20th, 1819, in the city of Shiraz, Iran. The Holy Day event begins with refreshments provided by the Camarillo Bahá'í Community and includes a talk by Mrs. Mahyad Rahnamaieh.
Sunday, 20th, 3 -5 PM Community Activities: Friend of the Bahá'í's Sam Hobel is performing "The Life and Music of Scott Joplin". Sam will play many of Joplin’s ragtime masterpieces and talk about Joplin’s life.
Sunday, 6th, 2:30 -3:30 United Nations Day will be observed Wednesday, 23rd 10 AM to noon at Ventura College Theater. Jan Dietrick has details, 648-1580 |
"Maggie and Drey"
A one-act play about racial
barriers written by San Diego
Bahá'í Christie Ryan,
is coming to Santa Barbara, Center Stage
Theatre at Paseo Nuevo Shopping Center.
The play combines humor, drama and original music,
with a touch of truth, into a uniquely
moving story of friendship and betrayal.
It premiered at the New York Global Arts
Theatre Festival in July. Advance purchase of
$18 tickets recommended. Tickets on-line
centerstagetheater.org or by calling
963-8198. To carpool, call the
Bahá'í
phone 648-1222.
Friday and Saturday, the 11th Public Meeting
Religion as the Dynamic Force in a changing World:
A panel discussion with Robert Henderson Secretary-General of the Spiritual Assembly of the
Bahá'í's of the US with religious leaders representing various faith traditions.
LA Bahá'í Center, corner La Cienega and Rodeo Dr.
Saturday the 12th 8 PM
Book Review
Seeking Faith - Is Religion Really What You Think it is?
by Nathan Rutstein is one of three new books about the á'í Faith
coming to Ventura bookstores. At a time when many are struggling with life’s most
difficult questions, Seeking Faith offers a hopeful perspective for the future.
It explores how to find your true purpose and create peace and happiness in your own life
as well as in the world around you. |
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