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\n\t\tCommunity Activities\n\t<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
\"Devotions\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Youth<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Youth<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

…all activity begins with this simple strand of love. <\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It is the vital thread from which is woven a pattern of patient and concentrated effort, cycle after cycle, to introduce children, youth, and adults to spiritual ideas; to foster a feeling for worship through gatherings for prayer and devotion; to stimulate conversations that illuminate understanding; to start ever-growing numbers on a lifetime of study of the Creative Word and its translation into deeds; to develop, along with others, capacity for service; and to accompany one another in the exercise of what has been learned.<\/em>
– The Bah\u00e1’i Messages<\/small>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Family Devotions<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Adults and Youth<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Teens<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Children<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\n\n

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Individuals, families, youth and children do not need to be a Bah\u00e1’\u00ed to contribute and benefit from the heart-fostered community activities happening in a multitude of neighborhoods in Western North Carolina.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All people are invited to take part of the construction of happier, healthier more vibrant community life that will help offset the ails and extremes of materialism and isolation. Community activities are designed to welcome the whole family<\/strong>. And anyone can be involved. Learn about the following activities and contact us to find a way to plug in. We would love to learn alongside of you on how we can better the world and environment for all people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Frontiers<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWatch the Movie\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Community transformation from the heart to the city.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Around the world, Bah\u00e1’\u00eds and their friends are actively learning how to connect the human spirit and expand the capacity that humanity has to serve and heal the spiritual and material deficiencies that are wounding individuals everywhere. Through children’s classes, youth empowerment groups, adult study circles and family devotions, the Bah\u00e1’\u00eds and their friends are experiencing real community transformation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n\t\tDevotionals for the Family\n\t<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
\"Devotions\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A regular gathering of people from all faiths and backgrounds who come together in a locality to share prayers and worship. Often held in homes, neighborhoods, or community centers. Devotional gatherings are considered an essential practice of the spiritual wellbeing of a community, and follow no set form or rituals.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAttend a local devotional\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n\t\tStudy Circles for Youth and Adults\n\t<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
\"Study<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A decentralized and participatory approach to learning where groups of friends and neighbors engage in study of the Bah\u00e1’\u00ed writings and develop their capacity to serve their community. Study circles are facilitated by a trained tutor who also accompanies the participants in their learning.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRequest to join a study circle\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n\t\tJunior Youth Groups for Teens\n\t<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
\"Junior<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The Junior Youth Empowerment Program engages peers aged 11 to 15 to help them develop their powers of expression, capacities for moral reasoning, and an ethic of service to others. The program combines study, mentorship and social action. It is spiritual in nature and is inclusive to all Faith backgrounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Weekly junior youth groups involve:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n