Special Devotional

See details (In Our Community) of a Special Devotional on December 19 at the Bahai Center.

Movie Night at the Minneapolis Bahai Center

Movie Goers,

This week we are showing the film "The Power of Forgiveness"

One of the best attended films in the past, we have had many requests to show it again. Here is the website for the movie:

http://www.thepowerofforgiveness.com/

Here is a segment from the movie:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6VycjCq6sE

Be sure to come early enough to get popcorn and a drink and settled before the movie at 8 pm sharp. See you there.

P.S. This Friday is special because the Holy Day "The Ascension of Abdu'l-Baha" is commemorated later that evening. At 12:30 am, Nov. 28 we will gather for a service. All are welcome. The holy day is marked at the hour of his passing which was 1 am in the morning.

Ascension of Abdul Baha

We will be observing the Ascension of Abdul Baha
on November 28th at 12:30 am (half hour after midnight).

This is Friday night/Saturday morning.

Day of the Covenant Observance

We will be observing the Day of the Covenant on November 26 at 7:30PM.

This is Thanksgiving Day.

The Birth of Baha'u'llah : Celebrating the great Festival

This most happy of days will be joyously celebrated
at the Baha'i Center of Minneapolis

Wednesday, November 11

7:30 PM

Come together with friends and guests in happy jubilation.

The program will include a presentation by Mr. Douglas Moore and
a musical presentation by Mr. Mark Ochu.

Refreshments will be served.

Please spread the word, and bring your guests to this wonderful evening.

(a video feed will be available in the overflow room upstairs)

All are welcome

Holy Days in November

Birth of Baha’u’llah (Nov. 12):
Baha’is observe the anniversary of the birth of Baha’u’llah (born Mirza Husayn-‘Ali) on Nov. 12, 1817, in Tehran, Persia (now Iran). Baha’u’llah, which means the “Glory of God,”is the founder of the Baha’i Faith. It is one of the nine holy days of the year when work is suspended.

Day of the Covenant (Nov. 26):
This festival commemorates Baha’u’llah’s appointment of his eldest son, ‘Abdu’l-Baha, as the Center of His Covenant.

Ascension of ‘Abdu’l-Baha (Nov 28):
Baha’is observe the anniversary of the death of ‘Abdu’l-Baha, son of Baha’u’llah and His appointed succesor, on Nov 28, 1921 in Haifa, in what is now northern Israel.

(Details of each celebration will be sent via eannounce and will also be posted on this blog)

Did you know there are devotionals at the Center every Sunday?

1st and 3rd Sundays, 10:am - 11:am
"Gleanings" (a study of the writings of Bahaullah)

2nd Sunday, 10:am - 11:am
Open Devotional
(call nasruddin@att.net if you would like to host)

2nd Sunday 5:30 pm
A NEW MUSICAL DEVOTIONAL

CELEBRATE GOD WITH MUSIC
Sing alongs, some solos, a choral selection or two
Bring your friends and family
5:30 p.m. on the second Sunday of each month, starting November 8

FOLLOWED BY A POTLUCK SUPPER at approximately 6:15 pm
(Bring a food item to share. . . )

AND....For those who enjoy singing choral music, come at 4:30 and rehearse with us!
Then we’ll sing one of the pieces at the musical devotional.
(We’ll rehearse upstairs in the Martha Root room at the Baha’i Center)

4th Sunday, 10:am - 11:am
"The Secret of Divine Civilization" (Abdul Baha)

5th Sunday, 10:am - 11:am
(call nasruddin@att.net if you would like to host)

Every Sunday, 11:am - 12:noon
Bahai Basics for those who would like to know
more about the Bahai faith

ALL ARE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN ANY OF THESE EVENTS

Celebration of
the Birth of the Bab
October 19, 7:30 pm
at the Bahai Center of Minneapolis
3644 Chigago Ave. South
Minneapolis

On May 23, 1844, in Shiraz, Persia, a young man known as the Báb announced the imminent appearance of the Messenger of God
awaited by all the peoples of the world.
The title Báb means "the Gate." Although Himself the bearer of an
independent revelation from God, the
Báb declared that His purpose was to prepare mankind for this advent.

Martyrdom of the Bab

The Martyrdom of the Bab will be observed at the Baha'i Center on July 9th at noon.

9th Day of Ridvan

the 9th Day of Ridvan will NOT be observed at the Baha'i Center. It will be at Auerbach Commons of the Law School at the U of M.

The University of Minnesota Baha’i Campus Association invites the Minneapolis community to celebrate the 9th Day of Ridvan. The celebration will begin on Wednesday, April 29th at 8:15 p.m. and will last until about 10:00 p.m. Ed Rice will speak on the significance of the event; and Amirhossein Kiani, a member of the Iran's House of Art student group will perform traditional Persian music on his tar. Refreshments will be provided. There will be a children's program.


Below are directions based on parking in the free parking garage.

Here are walking directions once you have reached the free parking garage located at 400 21st Avenue S Minneapolis, MN. Remember you can also pay $6 to park directly outside of the law school (229 19th Avenue S).

Directions from the Parking Garage to the Law School
• exit the parking garage on 21st ave (the same road you entered from)
• take a left and walk towards the first road (4th St. South)
• take a left on 4th St.
• continue on 4th St. past Carlson School of Management (on the left)
• Take a right at 19th avenue
• continue on 19th ave. over the bridge that goes over Washington Ave.
• at the 1st stoplight after the bridge turn right (the law school is the building to the right)
• enter through the front glass doors
• Auerbach commons is straight ahead in the Law School

Alternative (quicker but trickier directions)
• after turning left onto 4th st. there is a small driveway (on the right side of 4th st. leading towards the University)
• straight ahead of you will be a bicycle lane (2 lanes) painted on the ground
• continue to follow the bike lane north through the University
o there will be a small wishbone but continue walking straight (towards the north)
• continue following the bike lane up the ramp
• follow the bike lane as it turns to the left
• the bike lane will come to an end near a staircase
• after going down the staircase stay on the sidewalk (the law school will be on your left and a parking lot will be on the right)
• as you get to the front of the law school you will take a left at the circle driveway and the glass doors will be directly in front of you
• after you enter the law school, Auerbach Commons will be directly in front of you

Ridvan Celebrations

The Festival of Ridvan, the most holy time of the Baha'i year, will be celebrated in Minneapolis with events both at the Baha'i Center and the University of Minnesota as listed below.

Baha'i Center

1st Day of Ridvan - Tuesday, April 21 at 3:00 PM
12th Day of Ridvan - Saturday, May 2 at 7:30 PM

University of Minnesota - West Bank
Auerbach Commons of the U of M Law School

9th Day of Ridvan - Wednesday, April 29th at 8:15 PM

Save the Date
Ayyam-i-Ha Party
Saturday, February 28, 10am-noon
Bahá’í Center of Minneapolis

There will be different “Stations of Joy” with arts and crafts,
live music (OPEN-MIC – bring your talents!), and light
refreshments (POTLUCK – bring a snack to share).

Mini-food drive: If you feel moved to,
please bring a non-perishable food item to donate

We’re looking for volunteers to help with a
station/table for animal balloons,
potting plants (who’s into gardening?),
and clean up.

Any other help is welcome (ideas and hands-on).
or suggestions, questions, or to offer to help

All are Welcome . . . See you there!

Naw Ruz Celebration

Announcing a Potluck Dinner and Party at the Baha'i Center in Minneapolis

Friday, March 20th at 7:00 PM

Bring your music, your instruments, and your talent, to share the fun after we break the fast.