Activities

Regular Activities

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The following are a list of regular events, on top of which there are many spontaneous activities occurring every few days.


Education
Study Circles   Study Circles
Study Circles are a systematic way of learning about Spirituality and the Baha'i Faith, with special emphasis being placed on putting spirituality into practice. The popular Ruhi Books follow themes such as the Life of the Spirit, Arising to Serve, Children's Classes, Baha'i History, and Walking Together. In these Study Circles there is no leader directing the 'right' answers: the Study Circle has a facilitator encouraging everybody's heart-felt input as a valuable contribution, through the exploration of different questions, quotations and themes. If you are interested in taking part in a Study Circle, please contact us or read more info.
FiresidesFiresides
Firesides are an evening of open questions and discussion on a broad range of topics in a homely environment, often beginning with a meal together.
If you are interested in attending a Fireside, please contact us
Childrens ClassesChildren's Classes
Children's classes bring into a child's life spiritual and emotional skills, character building and an understanding of spirituality.
If you are interested in Children's Classes in your home or area, please do contact
DeepeningsDeepenings
In addition to firesides, there are many one-off study evenings that are held, often called deepenings.

Arts
Music Music
Music is an important part of the expression of human spirituality, and occurs in many of the events the community takes part in.
Crafts Crafts
Art Classes and "Make and Do" craft sessions and workshops take place on an ad-hoc basis at the Baha'i Centre - for more information, please contact us .

Devotionals
Firesides Fireside Devotionals
The weekly Firesides include an opening period of prayer and meditation, please contact us
Holy Days Holy Days
Public Holy Days are commemorated every year on the following dates :
21 Mar, 21 Apr, 29 Apr, 2 May, 23 May, 29 May, 9 July, 20 Oct, 12 Nov, 26 Nov, 28 Nov.
Please view the calendar nearer the time to find out exactly where and when.

Communication
CalendarDiary Dates
The Edinburgh Baha'i Community Calendar is amended regularly.
Please contact the editor to be kept informed of any interesting events.

Social
FeastsFeasts
Feasts are a time for the Baha'is to get together amongst themselves, say prayers, consult and have a social time. We hold them every 19 days.
Contact : Secretary.

Administrative
Local Spiritual AssemblyLocal Spiritual Assembly
The Local Spiritual Assembly, consisting of nine elected members from the community elected each April, meets regularly to administer to the needs of the Local Baha'i Community and co-ordinate with other communities.
Contact : Secretary.

Related Groups
InterfaithInterFaith
Baha'is are deeply committed to the process of an interfaith community of dialogue.
If you would like to learn more or take part in interfaith activity, please contact us.
Bahai Society University Baha'is
The Edinburgh University Baha'i Society meets on Wednesdays with a wide variety of activities for students and those interested.
Contact their liaison to get yourself on their email list.
Time : Wednesdays 7 pm throughout the university term.


Updated : 2011.06.06