CommuNIqué - Newsletter of the Bahá'í Community in Northern Ireland
Issue 154 - 4 Ayyam-i-Há 167 BE - 1 March 2011 CE

EVENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

RUHI BOOK 8 STUDY OVER EASTER HOLIDAY

Balltrory House

Earl Redman has kindly agreed to tutor the first part of Ruhi Book 8 for the Northern Ireland friends at the Munro home, Ballyrory House, Claudy over Easter (Fri 22 April, evening - Tues 26 afternoon). All-in cost is £40.

Further information and booking - 20 beds are available on a first-come first-served basis.

SUMMER SCHOOL 2011 - THEME “A LIFE OF SERVICE”

“The long-established summer school now held in the Belfast area plays a significant part in the life of the Northern Ireland community and to this end the Assembly would hope to see it further develop on a firm foundation.”
National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of the United Kingdom, October 2010

"… every Bahá'í Summer School should [combine] the threefold features of devotion, study and recreation. Only through such a harmonious combination of these three elements can the institution of the Summer School yield the maximum of beneficent results, and fulfil its true function of deepening the knowledge, stimulating the zeal, and fostering the spirit of fellowship among the believers in every Bahá'í community."
(Shoghi Effendi quoted in "Compilation of Compilations", vol. I p. 28)

The Northern Ireland Summer School aims to be just that sort of gathering. We have a great venue, excellent speakers, a balanced and diverse programme, and a warm and welcoming atmosphere - all that's missing from the mix is YOU.

The theme of Summer School this year is "A LIFE OF SERVICE". It brings together the life and example of the life of 'Abdú'l-Bahá, the centenary of Whose travels in the West we will all be celebrating soon, and the life we ourselves can and should be leading. Why not join us in our efforts to reach the level set by the Guardian and have a great time in the process?

Lorne House, at the heart of Summer School

SUMMER SCHOOL 2011 WILL TAKE PLACE 18-24 JULY 2011

Speakers and tutors include Wendi Momen, Barney Leith, Ardawan Lalui, Kay Hughes, Ken and Sabina Nagle, Dan Wheatley, Hooshmand Badee, Christopher Johnson.

To register / for more information e-mail the Registrar or download registration form.

For more information visit the Summer School pages.

SOME COMMENTS ON THE 2010 NI BAHÁ'Í SUMMER SCHOOL

• "It was so wonderful meeting the friends in Northern Ireland. It's an experience we will always treasure." (USA)
• "… a very enjoyable and inspiring Northern Ireland Baha'i summer school." (England)
• "Great school, Wonderful programme, cherished friends!" (Republic of Ireland)
• "…well-attended, good programme, good fellowship - good school!" (Northern Ireland)
• "Very much enjoyed the Northern Ireland Baha'i summer school." (England)
• "I really enjoyed the whole thing. Wonderful spirit and good learning." (England)
• "I can't thank you all enough for the wonderful summer school this year, it has really invigorated me, nourished my soul and I have such fond memories because of it." (Northern Ireland)

DATES OF CLUSTER REFLECTION MEETINGS

Northern Lights

Sunday May 8 2011
Venue: Torreblanca, 65 Mulvilly Road, Tandragee.
The expansion phase will run from May 14 - 29
Time: TBC

Sunday August 14 2011
Time and Venue: TBC
The expansion phase will run from August 2h - September 4

Sunday November 6 2011
Time and Venue: TBC
The expansion phase will run from November 12 - 27

Please keep these dates free in your diaries.

DEVOTIONALS IN DERRY

Every Sunday morning, 11 am, in the Bahá'í Centre, 5 Clarendon Street.

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