National Monarch Dome Project

Monarch butterflies need more people to respond to the 90% population decrease during the last 30 years. Ecology garden designer Jim Bushong will discuss the easy, beautiful plants we can grow to provide a small, yet effective, refuge for our winged beauties.

On 9 July 1850 the Báb, one of the two central figures in the founding of the Bahá’í Faith, was put to death by firing squad in the public square of Tabriz, Iran.

To commemorate this event we will start with lunch at noon (please be prompt!), followed by the program beginning at 12:50 PM. Please RSVP if you plan to attend the lunch, and include any dietary restrictions, by sending an e-mail to evelyngrammar@gmail.com by July 5.

This is a virtual 15 minute time for prayer and reflection to start the day.  These will be done by Zoom conference call - no video. You can dial in while still in your PJs. Prayers and meditative music will be provided. You can put your phone on mute and just listen or add your own contribution. The call will close after 15 minutes. Send a message to evelyngrammar@gmail.com to get dial in information for the call. Feel free to get it 'just in case' you might be up and want to join.

This special annual event, now in it's 113th year, is open to all! Food will be available for purchase or bring your own lunch for the day.

Folks can arrive starting at noon. The program begins at 3 pm and will feature Dr. Duane Varan who will speak on “Society building, ʻAbdu'l-Bahá and the generation He inspired.”

More information can be found at: www.northjerseybahai.org

Trenton Area Soup Kitchen: Turning Hunger Into Hope.

Michelle Wexler, Chief Development Officer at TASK, will share information on the soup kitchen’s programs and services as well as opportunities for volunteers and community support.

Celebrate the Báb announcement of His Mission as a Messenger of God and the forerunner of Baháʼu'lláh. For location information, email: bahai.hamilton.nj@gmail.com

Join us as we bring together the well-wishers of humanity for our regional community gathering at the D&R Greenway facility in Princeton. Our day will begin with registration at 8:45 AM, followed by breakfast and devotions at 9:45 AM. Our agenda includes music, devotions, arts, programs for children and junior youth, and stories and small group conversations. We will talk about Bahá’u’lláh’s Vision for Humanity, Building Vibrant Communities, and Contributing to Social Transformation.

Riḍván is a twelve-day festival that celebrates the beginnings of the Bahá'í Faith in 1863. It does this by commemorating Bahá'u'lláh's declaration that he was a Manifestation of God.

Find your creativity at Outside The Lines Art Studio. Join us in painting ceramics. The cost is $15. RSVP to jbergerson@optonline.net.

Join us for a tour of the Watson House. Built by Isaac and Joanna Watson in 1708, the Watson House is recognized as the oldest house in Mercer County. Originally set on 800 acres, the home is situated on a bluff overlooking Watson’s Creek in John A. Roebling Park. The property and home reflect the layered history of colonial settlement and Indigenous heritage, offering insights into early architecture, colonial life, and pre-colonial communities. Today, the house serves as the headquarters of the New Jersey State Society of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

Join us for the viewing of "A Common Endeavor" - created by the National Spiritual Assembly of the Baháʼís of the United States. This will be followed by a potluck dinner and the Unity Feast. More info: bahai.hamilton.nj@gmail.com

The spiritual nature of teaching, as well as the qualities, attitudes, and the act of teaching are the main themes explored in Teaching the Cause. This multi-week course will be offered over Zoom. To get more info, email: bahai.hamilton.nj@gmail.com.

How Can Food Heal Our Earth and Climate?

Excerpts from the movie, Common Ground, starring Jason Momoa and Rosario Dawson, plus ideas and local resources for action to mitigate climate change and be healthier.

The Bahá’ís of Hamilton Twp. welcome you to join in their New Year’s (Naw-Rúz) celebration. This will be breakfast and followed by a program. To RSVP, email: evelyngrammar@gmail.com by March 15.

The spiritual nature of teaching, as well as the qualities, attitudes, and the act of teaching are the main themes explored in Teaching the Cause. This multi-week course will be offered over Zoom. To get more info, email: bahai.hamilton.nj@gmail.com.

The spiritual nature of teaching, as well as the qualities, attitudes, and the act of teaching are the main themes explored in Teaching the Cause. This multi-week course will be offered over Zoom. To get more info, email: bahai.hamilton.nj@gmail.com.

This is a virtual 15 minute time for prayer and reflection to start the day.  These will be done by Zoom conference call - no video. You can dial in while still in your PJs. Prayers and meditative music will be provided. You can put your phone on mute and just listen or add your own contribution. The call will close after 15 minutes. Send a message to evelyngrammar@gmail.com to get dial in information for the call. Feel free to get it 'just in case' you might be up and want to join.

The spiritual nature of teaching, as well as the qualities, attitudes, and the act of teaching are the main themes explored in Teaching the Cause. This multi-week course will be offered over Zoom. To get more info, email: bahai.hamilton.nj@gmail.com.

The Adath Israel Congregation in Lawrenceville will be hosting a community music gathering to bring us together to focus on peace, friendship and unity. This will be a special opportunity to embrace and support each other in fellowship. Musical groups are invited to share songs of togetherness, unity, friendship. The Bahá’í choir, "Noteworthys,” as well as other Bahá’í musicians and singers will be joining this event.

Celebrate Ayyám-i-Há with the Hamilton Baháʼí community by joining our Progressive Dinner. The evening is divided into three parts: soup and salad, main entree, and desserts. Each part will take place at a different location. RSVP required by February 16 to cathyweber1@gmail.com.

The spiritual nature of teaching, as well as the qualities, attitudes, and the act of teaching are the main themes explored in Teaching the Cause. This multi-week course will be offered over Zoom. To get more info, email: bahai.hamilton.nj@gmail.com.

The Bahá’í Community of Hamilton Township is part of the planning committee for this Hamilton Township sponsored event. All are welcome for this special evening with includes honoring high school youth.

This Holy Day marks the passing of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá in 1921.

For more info, email: eileent618@gmail.com

Bahá’u’lláh, was born in Tehran, Iran in 1817. He is the most recent messenger of God and founder the Bahá’í Faith. He brings the promise of world peace, the long-awaited unity of all peoples, the fulfillment of the age-old promise of the Kingdom of God come to Earth.

For more info, email: eileent618@gmail.com

Born in 1819 in Shiraz, Persia, the Bab had a short but enormously influential life as the prophet and founder of the Babi Faith and the precursor and herald of Baha’u’llah, the prophet and founder of the Baha’i Faith.

For information about the program location, please email: jbergeron@optonline.net

During October Foster Bahá’í School will only meet on Sunday, October 20. Classes are held at the home of the Kvalheims at 4225 Province Line Road in Princeton. Refreshments start at 9:15 AM, followed by devotions from 9:45 AM to 10:15 AM and then the classes. For more info: https://princetonbahais.org/foster-bahai-school

The theme of the devotional will be “Moving Toward World Peace.” Everyone is invited to bring their favorite quotes on the subject! For location, email: bahai.hamilton.nj@gmail.com

Our community will join the Together group for its annual “Walk the Interfaith Talk” event at Mercer County Park in the West Picnic area. This is an opportunity to meet people of other religions and learn about their beliefs while they learn about yours. Bring some picnic food to share, a pair of open ears and, perhaps, some friends!

This is a virtual 15 minute time for prayer and reflection to start the day.  These will be done by Zoom conference call - no video. You can dial in while still in your PJs. Prayers and meditative music will be provided. You can put your phone on mute and just listen or add your own contribution. The call will close after 15 minutes. Send a message to egrammar@optonline.net to get dial in information for the call. Feel free to get it 'just in case' you might be up and want to join.

Foster Bahá’í School is not a traditional school but currently a bi-weekly spiritual education opportunity for all ages. Through arts, intellectual inquiry, worship and fun, our school community strives to nurture one’s noble spirit and to inspire world-embracing thoughts and goals. Unity in diversity is one of our core beliefs. We welcome and celebrate people of all backgrounds and religious traditions. Introductory classes as well as more intensive study sessions are also offered for adults.

For directions and more info: https://princetonbahais.org/foster-bahai-school