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Last update: January 2010

Press Releases

World Religion Day observance planned

The Bahá'í community of Eugene will celebrate World Religion Day on Sunday, January 17, 10:00 a.m. at the Bahá’í Center, 1458 Alder Street. Music, devotional readings and a discussion will center around the theme for the event, One Common Faith: Celebration of World Religion Day.

World Religion Day was initiated in 1950 by the National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá'ís of the United States. [read]

National Bahá’í Newsletter

To subscribe to the U.S. Bahá’í eNewsletter:

www.bahai.us/enewsletter

Resources for Media Outlets

Reports from the Bahá’í International Community and other organizations about the ongoing oppression of the Bahá’ís in Iran:

www.bahai.org/persecution/iran

Report from the Bahá’í International Community about the ongoing oppression of the Bahá’ís of Egypt:

www.bahai.org/persecution/egypt

U.S. Bahá’í News site:

www.bahai.us

Bahá’í style guide:

www.bahai.us/bahai-press-kit

Media Bank (resources):

media.bahai.org

Local Media Contact Person

For the Eugene/Springfield Bahá’í Communities:

Marcia Veach, Public Information Representative
(541) 521-9919
lanecountybahaimedia@gmail.com

Articles Written by Local Bahá’ís

These essays were written by local members of the Bahá’í Faith for The Register-Guard’s ongoing series, “From Heart to Heart.” The series has been published every Saturday since February 2003.

Life is a journey, and it is our faith that helps guide us along the spiritual path

When I was young, I walked a path that took me to an important destination. Each member of my family walked that same path, and the destination was the important part of that journey. [read]

Namibia trip reinforces faith journey

I first went to Namibia in the late 1990s to serve as U.S. Peace Corps Associate Director for Education. I returned in 2002 to reunite with friends and to work on the Namibian Oral History Project. [read]

Diversity at gatherings shows promise of world peace

“The Promise of World Peace,” a document released in 1985, demonstrates that “world peace is not only possible but inevitable.” [read]

Like a light in the dark, force of love transcends hate

I must have been about seven when I began to recognize that some things in the adult world were downright confusing! [read]

Prayer teaches the solace, joy that can come from God

Among the joys and blessings in my life I count my family, my friends, my work and my faith. [read]

Bahá’í religion fosters gift of family unity

The recent passing of a dear Bahá’í friend brought cherished childhood memories that helped me deal with this loss, renewing the value of my life and family. [read]

God’s love is abundant enough for all people

In a quiet Eugene neighborhood not far from the Willamette River and the rugged rock face of Judkin's Point, my growing-up years centered around escaping the sadness of home life with an abusive alcoholic dad. [read]

The mystical power of prayer sustains a seeker

Prayer, like life, has been a journey for me, once taking me in the opposite direction from where I intended to go, another time taking me across the world to live in India. [read]

Bahá’ís working for world without walls

Today, Nov. 12, is the 188th anniversary of the birth of Bahá’u’lláh, the prophet-founder of my religion, the Bahá’í faith. [read]

Bahá’í principles guide couple's journey in Tonga

"You're going where?"
"Tonga!"
"Where's that?" [read]

In a time of fasting, remember to feed the soul

Alá, the Bahá’í month of fasting, is always an exciting time for us. [read]

Visit to Bahá’í shrines highlights spiritual quest

I began the search for my spiritual path before I took my first step. [read]

God's enduring love shines through life's tests

In a world that often seems thoughtless of others, we rush here and there and think about our own problems. [read]

Divine light unifies people of faith

We can be lovers of light no matter what lamp it appears from. [read]

Bahá’ís gather to affirm faith

The inevitability of world peace and the oneness of humanity, beliefs by which members of the Bahá’í Faith live their lives, will be dramatically demonstrated this month by Bahá’ís all over the world. [read]

More Articles

Local Bahá'ís seek to promote faith and religious unity

Vahid Manie-Oskoii, a business administration major at the University, believes in Jesus. And Muhammed. And Krishna and Buddha, too. Manie-Oskoii is a member of the Bahá'í faith, a religion centered around the idea that we're all united, spiritually. [read]

Mitakuye Oyasin! We are all related

by Dr. Don Addison, Eugene Weekly's Viewpoint
August, 2004 [read]

Iran Bahá’ís persecuted shamelessly

by Marcia Veach & Vida Ellins, The Register-Guard’s Guest Viewpoint
May, 2006 [read]