Volume 83 | October 2018

Welcome to the newly redesigned U.S. Baha'i News , a monthly newsletter featuring stories about people and their efforts to build vibrant spiritual communities, to contribute to society, and to bring a Baha'i perspective into their daily lives and professions.

This month we take a look at PIONEERS: from vignettes of those relocating to new neighborhoods in order to carry out Baha'i-inspired community building efforts to a story about an aerospace engineer preparing to relocate to a whole new planet. Come read about their adventures!

Please email to let the editorial team know if you have questions, comments or ideas for upcoming features. We'd love to hear from you. — Joyce Litoff, Editor
Service pioneers relocate where they can work alongside neighbors to transform lives
Baha’is of all ages are moving to city neighborhoods and small towns across the U.S. to initiate and sustain community-building efforts. Their service may include:

  • Reaching out to residents and having conversations on spiritual topics.

  • Hosting devotional gatherings.

  • Facilitating study circles, junior youth groups or children’s classes.

  • Visiting and accompanying others taking part in this movement.
George W. Hatcher
Planning a move to Mars
Aerospace engineer, George W. Hatcher, is a candidate to become one of the first residents of the planet Mars. His Baha'i Faith played a big factor in his decision to volunteer for a one-way trip to another planet.

From Brilliant Star Magazine

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Upcoming Baha’i  Holy Days
Birth of the Bab — November 9
Birth of Baha ’ u ’ llah — November 10

The Baha’i Faith was founded by two Divine Educators, the Bab and Baha’u’llah, Who lived during the 1800s in Persia. Annual celebrations of Their births are observed on two consecutive days, the "Twin Holy Birthdays."

To learn about Baha'i observances of these holy days near you, connect online or call
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Painting detail from the Mansion of Bahji, where Baha'u'llah spent the last years of His life.
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