• Informational Talks — July 9 and 19
• Devotional Gathering – May 11th
• Declaration of the Bab – May 23

"Verily, We have caused every soul to expire by virtue of Our irresistible and all-subduing sovereignty. We have, then, called into being a new creation, as a token of Our grace unto men. I am verily the All-Bountiful, the Ancient of Days." 
                                                                                                                  ~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
A brief talk on a general topic about the Bahá'i Faith is followed by discussion. A time to bring up any question in your heart about spiritual topics.

Wednesday, July 9th, 7:30 p.m.
      Tuman Residence, 984-1222

Saturday, July 19th, 7:30 p.m.
Althea Miller will be our guest speaker on The Central Figures of the Baha’i Faith.
      Quick home, 659-4660

All Faiths Public Gathering for Prayer and Devotions
Persons of all faiths, races, nationalities, and ethnic origins – You are cordially invited to come together for monthly devotional gatherings. A prepared program of quotations, music and prayers will be offered. The program may also include your favorite prayer, in your native language, should you wish to share it with us. Light refreshments and fellowship afterward. (Note: No monetary contributions of any kind will be solicited or accepted.)

Call Dianne Coin for information,
647-6779.

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

Fillmore CommUnity
1st Saturday of the Month
Saturday, July 5 Call Luanne at 524-0683 for details

Ventura CommUnity
3rd Sunday of the Month,
10:00-1100am
In the Topping Room, EP Foster Library, 651 E. Main St., Downtown Ventura. Enter from the front at the West end.

Camarillo CommUnity
3rd Sunday of the Month
Call Renee at 383-3904 for details

Oxnard CommUnity
4th Sunday of the Month.
10:30 AM. Locations may vary. Call Barbara at 984-4390

Holy Days Observance

Anniversary of the Martyrdom
of the Bab.
July 9 (Wednesday) Noon –2 pm

The Dispensation of the Bab began in 1844 and lasted only nine years. Its primary purpose was to prepare the way for the coming of Baha’u’llah.

Although brief, it was a period of tremendous spiritual intensity associated with religious searching around the planet. In 1850, at the order of the Persian government, the 31 year old Messenger of God was suspended in a courtyard with one of His followers and shot by a regiment of soldiers. Thousands touched by His love were beaten, imprisoned and put to death, but the new faith was like the dawn promising the rise of a message that would envelop the whole world.

Prayer for America

O Thou kind Lord! This gathering is turning to Thee. These hearts are radiant with Thy love. These minds and spirits are exhilarated by the message of Thy glad-tidings. O God! Let this American democracy become glorious in spiritual degrees even as it has aspired to material degrees, and render this just government victorious. Confirm this revered nation to upraise the standard of the oneness of humanity, to promulgate the Most Great Peace, to become thereby most glorious and praiseworthy among all the nations of the world. O God! This American nation is worthy of Thy favors and is deserving of Thy mercy. Make it precious and near to Thee through Thy bounty and bestowal. ‘Abdu’l-Baha