http://bahaibenton.org of the Oregon Mid-Willamette Valley Fri, 28 May 2010 19:00:13 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Wilmette, IL May 3, 2010 Our delegate to the 102nd National Bahá’í Convention, Mrs. Paula Siegel, returned with an uplifting and news-filled report to share with Bahá’ís from Electoral Unit 159 (comprising Benton, Linn, Lincoln, Polk, Marion, Clatsop, Tillamook, Yamhill, Deschutes, Jefferson and Crook counties). Highlighting the report was the ... http://bahaibenton.org/2010/05/23/102nd-national-bahai-convention/ CORVALLIS, OR, March 21, 2010 On Sunday, March 21st, members of the Bahá’í Faith in Corvallis held a coffee house to celebrate the first day of their New Year (Naw Ruz, or “new day” in Persian) on an afternoon bathed in sunshine. The Corvallis Bahá’ís joined millions of Bahá’ís around the ... http://bahaibenton.org/2010/03/23/bahais-celebrate-new-year/ Tehran, IRAN 16 December 2009 Attorneys have received word that the trial of seven Bahá’ís imprisoned since the spring of 2008 has been scheduled for 12 January. Two previous dates had been announced, but the trial was postponed each time. Attorneys associated with the Defenders of Human Rights Center in Tehran – co-founded ... http://bahaibenton.org/2009/12/18/new-jan-12-new-trial-date-for-bahais-in-iran/ 18 October 2009 GENEVA — Although the trial of seven Baha’i leaders imprisoned in Iran for more than 17 months was scheduled for today, when attorneys and families arrived at the court offices in Tehran they were told it would not take place. No new trial date was given. “The time has ... http://bahaibenton.org/2009/10/29/trial-of-7-bahais-delayed/ CORVALLIS, OR - Aug. 22, 2009 The Annual Race Unity Picnic was held in Avery Park with over 100 participants. The joyously diverse program included the Unity Choir, a latin altiplano musical duo and the Hispanic Children Dancers. It was a wonderful moment to share diverse colors and music as well ... http://bahaibenton.org/2009/09/10/race-unity-picnic-2009/ PHILOMATH, OR 20 Aug. 2009 During six days and five nights, youth between the ages of 11 and 14 gathered with their older youth animators to participate in a summer community building activity based on prayer, singing, deepening on spiritual themes, personal reflection and community service. The curriculum was based on new ... http://bahaibenton.org/2009/08/30/jr-youth-camp-spirit-of-faith/ August 17, 2009 GENEVA — The trial of seven Baha’i leaders imprisoned in Iran has been postponed until October 18, 2009, the Baha’i International Community learned today. According to Diane Ala’i, the Baha’i International Community representative to the United Nations in Geneva, following a request for postponement of the trial from Mr. ... http://bahaibenton.org/2009/08/18/trial-of-bahais-in-iran-postponed-again-to-october-18/ August 12, ,2009 GENEVA — In yet another example of the denial to Baha’is in Iran of their rights to justice, including due process, judicial officials have reportedly set next Tuesday as the trial date for seven imprisoned Baha’i leaders – despite the fact that the lead lawyers registered with the ... http://bahaibenton.org/2009/08/14/due-process-ignored-to-jailed-bahais/ WREN, BENTON COUNTY - 16July2009 This past Saturday, our cluster marked the 4th anniversary since the launch on July 9th, 2005, of the first Cluster Reflection Meeting to quickly advance the awareness of the teachings of Bahá’u'lláh throughout Benton and Linn Counties. At this four year mark, we noted ... http://bahaibenton.org/2009/07/17/cluster-reflection-meeting-highlights/ Tehran, Iran - June 30, 2009 The trial of seven Iranian Baha’i leaders, arrested in the spring of 2008, is scheduled to be held at Branch 28 of the Revolutionary Court on July 11, 2009. American-Iranian journalist Roxana Saberi was recently convicted of espionage in Branch 28 of this Court and ... http://bahaibenton.org/2009/07/03/jailed-bahai-leaders-set-to-stand-trial-in-iran-july-11/