The Association for Bahá'í Studies offers a diverse range of social, spiritual, intellectual, and artistic programming designed to enrich, inspire, and contribute to a dynamic university environment. Below are just a few of the events and activities the A.B.S. offers throughout the year. Please Join us!


Check out our online CALENDAR to see what's happening today!



 
"It is within your power to contribute significantly to shaping the societies of the coming century”
 
 
Youth are “among the most energetic, the most pliable and promising elements in any society.”
 
 
“Today’s youth must move towards the front ranks of the professions, trades, arts and crafts which are necessary to further the progress of humankind.“
 
 

“YOUTH CAN MOVE THE WORLD!”
 
- Quotes on youth from the Bahá'í Writings



JOIN US!



The Association
for
Bahá'í Studies

Room 218 (2nd level)
University Centre
bahai@uoguelph.ca
1-519-824-4747
C/O - The Central Student Association, Room 274, University Centre
University of Guelph
Guelph, Ontario
N1G 2W1
  ABS Office Hours
Visit us at our A.B.S. office - Room 218, University Centre. Drop by to pick up some introductory information or meet the members!

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Please Note: Regular office hours are from monday to Friday. View our CALENDAR for a complete list of events and activities offered on and off campus.
  Devotional Gatherings
Bahá'ís come together, inviting friends and neighbors to attend small prayer sessions for the purpose of exploring the Sacred Word. These devotional gatherings are open to all and are intended to embrace that attitude of prayer, and practice of devotion, that is universal to all religions. The Sacred Books of all religions are honoured and the people of all Faiths are welcome.
  Fireside Socials
Firesides provide an opportunity to explore, in a casual setting, the Bahá'í Writings on a particular theme. They are often held on campus or in Bahá'í homes.
A theme of interest is presented and everyone is invited to share their thoughts and views. Discussion is always quite entertaining and thought provoking!
  Holy Day Events
The Bahá'í Community gathers throughout the year to celebrate and commemorate milestones in the history of our Faith. Each event reflects the spirit of the occasion, and is usually complimented with artistic presentations, music, devotionals, children's activities, and refreshments.
  Lecture Series
The A.B.S. schedules lectures throughout the year on themes and issues affecting our local and global community. Contact the A.B.S. and ask for our lecture schedule for this semester.
  Study Circles
Bahá'ís get together in small groups and use discussion and practical exercises to systematically study those spiritual and moral principles that can be directly applied to transforming their lives and expanding their commitment to personal and collective change.
  Summer Service Projects
Service within local communities is part of the Bahá'í commitment to faith in action. Many students, over the course of the summer, offer their services overseas while others share their talents in local education programmes, dance workshops, environmental initiatives, artistic presentations, and a variety of other service projects. Ask how you can get involved!
  The Bahá'í Hour - Our CFRU Radio Show


The BAHÁ'Í HOUR - A one hour program of inspiring, thought-provoking, grass roots radio presented by the Association for Bahá'í Studies - University of Guelph.

Our Schedule: 2007-2008 - Sundays, from 8 to 9 am
SHOW
DATE
THEME
1
2007-02-18
2
2007-02-25
3
2007-03-04 Fasting / Violence Against Women
4
2007-03-11
Fasting / The world today / Interaction of Science & Religion / Women’s Rights
5
2007-03-18
The World Today: History & Racism from a Bahá’í Perspective
6
2007-03-25
Persecution of the Bahá’ís in Egypt
7
2007-04-01
Education – Material & Spiritual
8
2007-04-08
Health & Healing
9
2007-04-15
History & Administration of the Bahá’í Faith
10
2007-04-22
The Declaration of Bahá’u’lláh / Life after Death
11
2007-04-29
Consultation as a Process of Decision Making / Progressive Revelation / Oneness of Humanity / Engineering & the Process of Consultation
12
2007-05-06
Prayer & the Bahá’í Houses of Worship
13
2007-05-27
Mothers
14
2007-06-03
Declaration of the Báb & Ascension of Bahá'u'lláh
15
 2007-06-10
The Báb
16
 2007-06-17
Father's Day & Smith and Dragoman
17
 2007-06-24
Children's Classes / Junior Youth Empowerment Programs
18
 2007-07-01
Devotional Gatherings / Children's Classes
19
 2007-07-08
Martyrdom of the Báb
20
 2007-07-15
Human Resource Development & Personal accounts of becoming a Bahá'í
21
 2007-07-29
Introduction to Bahá'u'lláh & Personal accounts of becoming a Bahá'í
22
 2007-08-05
Introduction the Revelation of Bahá'u'lláh
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