Portland Metro Baha'i Community

09/04/2026

Online Interfaith Devotions: Portland
Sun Sep 6 2026, 10:30am - 11:30am

"Let us seek the song with the sweetest strains, so that it may be taken up by the angels and carried to the supreme concourse. Let us hearken to the melody which will stir the world of humanity, so that the people may be transformed with joy. . ." `Abdu’l-Bahá

Numerous scientific and psychological studies have shown that music can lift our moods, combat depression, improve blood flow in ways similar to statins, lower levels of stress-related hormones such as cortisol, and ease pain. Music can improve the outcomes for patients after surgery.

On Sunday we will explore the healing power of music—both physical and spiritual healing through music and various scientific and religious thought on music in our world. Do you have a favorite piece of music? Join us for this time together, for prayers, music and fellowship. The Zoom link is below.
Sincerely, your host, Karen🎶

Karen Zahle Thomas - Portland, OR is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Portland’s Virtual Sunday Devotions

Time: Sep 6, 2026 10:30 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88661749380?pwd=CxlJhK2rg4BBDE1Ak0auUCDqE8ajBT.1
Meeting ID: 886 6174 9380
Passcode: 098751

[email protected]

Remember to check the website calendar for metro-area activities!
https://www.portlandbahai.org/activities

09/02/2026

https://www.portlandbahai.org/news/september-activities-2026

Illumined by Oneness weekly hybrid study begins September 1. Join this and other activities - we look forward to meeting you! Book cover image is copyrighted.

09/02/2026

https://www.portlandbahai.org/news/a-conversation-with-rainn-wilson

Talk given by Mr. Rainn Wilson on August 8, 2026. “Rainn Wilson is an Emmy nominated and SAG award-winning actor best known for playing the inimitable "Dwight Schrute" for nine seasons on NBC's, THE OFFICE. His robust and diverse career includes television, movies, unscripted series, anim

09/01/2026

09/01/2026

New book study starts tonight!

Hybrid Study: Illumined by Oneness
Tue Sep 1 2026, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Dear Friends,
Please join us at The Book Club, where we'll be reading Illumined by Oneness: Resources and Reflections from a Multifaith Dialogue on Overcoming Racism, by the Baha'i Office of Public Affairs.

You can purchase this book on Amazon.

We hope to see you!
Warmest Regards, Mayumi & Masoud
For more information, please call Mayumi at 360-936-3240.

Join Zoom Meeting　

https://us06web. zoom.us/j/919424 28357?pwd=WnVmN2 p2ZVEvWXRQUVdWSm oxZ2J2QT09
Meeting ID: 919 4242 8357
Passcode: 868122

"Religion and faith communities have been a part of America’ s struggle with racism throughout its history. While religion has been used to perpetuate oppression and enslavement, it has also inspired and sustained those laboring for justice. Eternal spiritual teachings and practices found across religious traditions— loving one another; recognizing our interdependence; promoting justice; and cultivating moral courage, humility, and compassion— offer vital resources for overcoming racism."
Book cover art copyrighted.

09/01/2026

08/30/2026

Yesterday's enemies become today's friends. When someone in power tells you to see another group as the enemy, the Baha'i teachings invite you to ask why.

08/30/2026

Unjust and dreadful persecution of Baha'is.

08/29/2026

Devotions: Vancouver Bahá’í Center
Sun Aug 30 2026, 10:00am - 10:30am
Bahá’í Center, 4016 E 13th St, Vancouver, WA 98661

Dear Friends! Please join us for in-person Devotionals from 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. each Sunday. All are invited and we look forward to seeing you there!
For more information, please call our Vancouver Bahá’í information line at 971-248-5219 or email [email protected].

Remember to check the website calendar for metro-area activities!
https://www.portlandbahai.org/activities

08/29/2026

Interfaith Devotions: Portland Bahá’í Center
Sun Aug 30 2026, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Bahá’í Center, 8720 N Ivanhoe St, Portland, OR 97203

"Give me to drink of the river that is life indeed, whose waters have streamed forth from the Paradise in which the throne of Thy Name, the All-Merciful, was established . . ." ~Bahá’u’lláh

Dear Friends,
The Portland Bahá’í Center will be open this Sunday for Devotions. If it’s been a while since you’ve had the opportunity to gather and pray together, come this Sunday! The theme for the Devotions is “Soul & Spirit,” and it will be accompanied by live music as we read scripture and offer prayers. Feel free to bring your favorite prayer to share. Light refreshments will be served. Take a break from your worries and join us for a refreshing start to your week. Our program will begin at 10:30 a.m., with doors opening at 10:00 a.m.

Sincerely,
Your host, Karen 🦋

Sunday Devotions at the Center have a new theme each week. Free children's classes and a Ruhi 3 study group happen from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm. There are Ruhi 1 study groups on Sundays, one right after Sunday Devotions and the other starting at 2 pm.

All are welcome to a time of spiritual fellowship! Plan to join us for any or all events! Doors open at 10 am. Please arrive healthy; masking is optional. You are our guest, no donations accepted.

Please contact [email protected] for more information, or call the Center at 503-289-6331. For children's class information, contact [email protected].

Remember to check the website calendar for metro-area activities!
https://www.portlandbahai.org/activities