Bahá'í Activities

   Lismore Baha'i activities and associated events include Ruhi classes, meditation meetings, socio-economic projects, community service, women's dinners, teaching activities, children's classes, scripture classes in schools, virtues programs, public meetings, youth groups, camps, presentations and performances and participation in current issues.

Ruhi

Ruhi (meaning of the spirit) classes are are open to all. The classes are based on a series of seven books covering the various aspects of our soul. Book one, Reflections on the life of the spirit, covers prayer and meditation and the journey of our soul. Groups are small consisting of five to nine. Trained facilitators are available, why not get a group together or join one near you. Call Judith for details on 6624 1926.

Firesides

 A fireside is an open and informal forum for non-confrontational discussion of all issues, views and beliefs. It is a forum where commonalties are magnified and differences are praised. Find out what the Bahá'í Faith has to offer to the spiritual, social and economic problems of the world. You can call Sana on (02) 6624 4440 to obtain information about the nearest fireside to you.

Scripture

Scripture classes usually consist of a group of students at a school. These are held once a week during school hours and on school property with students learning about the worlds major religions and their teachings. These classes are very popular because of the focus on the basic principles of the faith such as equality of men and women, unity and abolition of prejudices of all kinds. There is also a focus on the virtues project, which encourages the children to develop their virtues such as patience, joyfulness, assertiveness, courtesy, honesty, justice and peacefulness.

Children's classes

Children's classes are a group of children learning about their own spirituality in an environment separate from school. The content of these classes consists usually of the virtues program and the study of the teachings of the Bahá'í faith and other religions. Parents are welcome to sit in and participate in the classes. For enrolment and details of classes please call Vahideh on 6624 440 in the evening.

Devotional meetings

These meetings are held the first Sunday at 179 Ballina Road at 3pm. Songs are sung to begin with and then prayers are said, after which some teachings are discussed. The teachings are from various religions and are usually based on a theme or principle such as unity.

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Last modified: November 27, 2006