As we move into our annual “spiritual season,” beginning with Ayyám-i-Há, encompassing the Fast, and concluding with Naw Ruz, we feel a special excitement, joy, and reverence. Personally, I declared my faith in Baha’u’llah on the first night of Ayyám-i-Há of 1976, so this season always brings back precious memories. As you “provide good cheer”…
It’s recently come to my attention that at least four Iowa Bahá’ís went on to pioneer internationally and serve on National Spiritual Assemblies at their pioneering posts. There may well be more! I’m aware of David Meswarb serving on the NSA of the Leeward Islands and then the East Leeward Islands; Rod Clarken, who I…
Dear friends, Like everyone else, I’ve been feeling so grateful as I ponder the beautiful recent message from the Universal House of Justice. What an amazing, comprehensive, concise reflection on the first century of the Formative Age, the world’s current turmoil, and the promise of things to come! So much for us to learn from…
The two entries on our website page for “Interviews” are lonely! We have so many wonderful Iowa Bahá’ís who have treasure troves of stories to share that we want and need to preserve. Wouldn’t you love to be able to talk with these friends, help share their memories, and secure them for future generations? We…
