• Oxnard Firesides – September 11^th & 27^th
• Ventura Fireside – September 21^st
• Sheltering Branch Bahá'í School - September 15^th and 29^th
• Devotional Gathering- September 29^th
• Reflections on the Life of the Spirit – Orientation – September 20^th

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.

Devotional Gatherings:

Community worship of God with prayers and readings from the sacred scriptures of all of God’s prophets. Bring a passage or song to read or sing or listen to. Light breakfast follows. Bring a friend!

    Sunday, 29^th, 9:00 AM
    Maires home, 653-6011

Informational Gatherings:

Short talks about aspects of the Baha’i Faith present a casual opportunity to meet local Baha’is and ask questions.

Wednesday, 11^th,7:30 pm

Sheltering Branch offers classes to two groups, "Brillant Stars" ages 4-8; and "Dawn Breakers" ages 9-14. Topics include virtues, Baha’i teachings and histsory, as well as lessons about the prophets of all the religions. There will also be a service project and field trips.

 

Sheltering Branch meets twice monthly, on second and fourth Sundays, starting at 10:00 AM and alternating between the Ranjbar home in Oxnard and the Maires home in Ventura. Youth and adult community members may sign up to teach a lesson—materials are available. Call Allison, 653-6011.

 

Fall Kick Off Celebration

Sunday, 15^th, 10:00 AM

Ranjbar home, 485-4285

 

Sunday, 29^th, 10:00 AM

Maires home, 653-6011

 

Study Circles:

Reflections on the Life of the Spirit is a course offered in Ventura by the Southern California Regional Training Institute under the sponsorship of the Bahá'í's of Ventura. Many have found it a chance for gaining spiritual insights among a community of loving friends.

The group will begin studying quotations from Bahá'í scripture to acquire understanding of the writings especially about serving others through "pure and goodly deeds".

 

The next lessons are about prayer--what is it, what are the implications and benefits, and what approach do we take in entering a state of prayer to feel the joy of being near God.

 

The last unit "Life and Death" is about the capacities of the human soul to progress towards God in this world and the next world. Participants are also expected to share experiences in the arts and a service project. The Study Circle will have 6 to 10 members and meet at 134 Carr Dr at corner of Cameron, one block east of Ventura Ave. Fee is $15 that includes book.

 

The course requires a commitment to most of 12 weekly three-hour sessions usually on Friday nights. Exact dates, times and location(s) will be decided at first session. For more information or to register, call Jan Okuma, 642-0822.

 

First Study Circle Session

Friday, 20^th,7:00 PM.

Pre-registration requested by

Sunday, 15^th with fee.