• All Faiths Public Gathering for Prayer and Devotions ~ July 3^rd, 4^th, 11^th, & 18^th.
• Informational Talks ~ July 2^nd, 17^th & 30^th.
• Martyrdom of the Báb ~ July 9^th

"There can be no doubt whatever that the peoples of the world, of whatever race or religion, derive their inspiration from one heavenly source, and are the subjects of one God."
                                                                                                                          ~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'í Faith is followed by discussion. A time to bring up any question in your heart about spiritual topics.

Friday, July 2^nd , 7:00 PM

Saturday, July 19^th, 7:30 PM
Current issues and other topics of interest, come share your perspective!
              Quick Residence, 659-4660

Friday, July 31^st, 7:30 PM
            Tuman Residence, 984-1222

Martyrdom of the Báb

July 4th
In the United States of America, the fourth day of July is celebrated as Independence Day, the date on which the Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776. Although primarily a list of grievances against the government of England under King George III, the Declaration of Independence contains one particularly remarkable paragraph, which begins thus:

"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness."

He Who is the Daystar of Truth beareth Me witness! So powerful is the light of unity that it can illuminate the whole earth. The One true God, He Who knoweth all things, Himself testifieth to the truth of these words." (Epistle to the Son of the Wolf, p14)

"God hath committed into your hands the reins of the government of the people, that ye may rule with justice over them, safeguard the rights of the down-trodden, and punish the wrong-doers. If ye neglect the duty prescribed unto you by God in His Book, your names shall be numbered with those of the unjust in His sight."
(Gleanings from the Writings of Bahá'u'lláh, CXVI, p247)

"Upon the inmost reality of each and every created thing He hath shed the light of one of His names, and made it a recipient of the glory of one of His attributes. Upon the reality of man, however, He hath focused the radiance of all of His names and attributes, and made it a mirror of His own Self. Alone of all created things man hath been singled out for so great a favor, so enduring a bounty."
(Gleanings from the Writings of Bahá'u'lláh, XXVII, p65)

"The world is one country", Bahá'u'lláh asserts, "and mankind its citizens." The often-noted generosity of the American spirit is the generosity of the human spirit, and it is in keeping with the best traditions of America that we, its citizens, should share our good fortune with others around the world.

"The American continent gives signs and evidences of very great advancement; its future is even more promising, for its influence and illumination are far-reaching, and it will lead all nations spiritually."
(The Promulgation of Universal Peace, p104)
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All Faiths Public Gathering for Prayer and Devotions

To learn more about the Bahá’í Faith, contact the Bahá’í House of Worship or the Bahá’í community in your area [link to Contact page coming soon]. Further information is also available at www.us.bahai.org and www.bahai.org.