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, April 9th, 7:30 p.m.
Tuman Residence, 984-1222
Saturday, April 19th, 7:30 p.m.
"Achievement, A Bahá'í Perspective"
Darrell Metcalf will challenge us to reach higher.
Quick home, 659-4660
Join us for prayers and study of the Bahá'í teachings. Classes are provided for children age 4-7 and 8-12. Currently, the children are studying the Prophets of God and the Bab.
Sunday, April 27th, 10 a.m.
Maires Residence, 653-6011
Devotional Gatherings
Come to worship through prayers, readings, and music. If you like, bring some to share. Enjoy fellowship and refreshments afterwards.
Sunday, April 27th, 9:00 am
This month’s theme will be Bahá'u'lláh.
Maires Residence, 653-6011
Holy Days
The Ridvan Festival commemorates the occasion when Bahá'u'lláh proclaimed to be the Manifestation of God revitalizing the one religion of God for modern times.
Monday, April 21st, 6-9 pm. The First Day of Ridvan Commemoration will be held in Santa Paula at the Historic Train Depot at the corner of Ojai Road and Santa Barbara St.
April 28th(29th?), ??? The Ninth Day of Ridvan Commemoration, recalling the Declaration of Bahá'u'lláh in the Garden of Ridvan in Baghdad in 1863 will be hosted by the Bahá'í's of Oxnard. All are invited to come and participate! Call the Bahá'í information number,648-1222 for details.
Upcoming Holy Day- Everyone is invited to the 12th Day of Ridvan commemoration to be hosted by the Bahá'í Community of Ventura; Thursday, May 2; at the Centner Residence7550 Henderson, Ventura.
Book Review:
"The Promise of World Peace"
The Bahá'í Faith has published numerous statements about global social issues. One of the most important is "The Promise of World Peace" written by the Universal House of Justice "To the Peoples of the World" in October 1985. It outlines the prerequisites for peace, such as the emancipation of women and eliminating extremes of wealth and poverty. It states, "World order can be founded only on an unshakeable consciousness of the oneness of mankind, a spiritual truth which all the human sciences confirm." It asserts "World peace is not only possible but inevitable."
The Promise of World peace is available by calling the local Bahá'í information number, 648-1222.
Additionally, all Bahá'í books can be ordered through the Bahá'í Distribution Service (800-999-9019) or by calling Pete Quick at 659-4660.
A great wealth of information on the Bahá'í Faith, it’s beliefs, principles, and history, can be found at: www.us.bahai.org. Try it out!
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