http://pressroom.prlog.org/westberksbahai/About West Berkshire Bahá'i community - West Berkshire Bahá'i Community and Thames Valley Bahá'i Community meet regularly to discuss Bahá'i teachings and beliefs. The Bahá'i faith is an independent world religion. Its principles include: equality of women and men and universal education. http://www.prlog.org/11777707-enough-visitors-to-fill-san-fransisco-cable-car-22-times.htmlVisitors from all over the world including Peru, Chile, India and Australia is something that many websites can only dream of - but for Thames Valley Baha’i Community website, it's all in a day's work.Fri, 20 Jan 2012 18:00:00 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11661105-education-chosen-for-relaunch-in-thames-valley.htmlEducation is in the forefront of the minds of students in the UK and in Iran at the moment - both for very different reasons. The subject has been chosen as the topic for Thames Valley Baha’i Community's relaunch of its 'thought for the month'.Thu, 15 Sep 2011 13:32:53 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11608340-thames-valley-bahs-explore-what-it-means-to-be-generous.htmlWest Berkshire Bahá’ís will be taking the thorny subject of generosity as their subject for discussion when they meet at their Time to Unwind evening in Newbury on 24 August.Wed, 10 Aug 2011 08:30:00 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11608262-bob-the-builder-puts-second-regular-step-on-his-pathway.htmlBob was described as a true inspiration after his pilot 'Way of Mastery' session in Newbury in June. Wednesday (10 August) sees him put his second regular, monthly step in building 'The PathWay'.Fri, 05 Aug 2011 08:30:00 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11608179-ducks-give-lesson-in-serving-others.htmlMyra Erbenova used ducks to 'talk' to children about the Bahá’í Faith when she found herself back in the classroom recently.Tue, 02 Aug 2011 13:00:00 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11607884-attitude-of-mind-is-important-for-prayer-not-the-language-says-west-berkshire-bah.htmlWest Berkshire Bahá'ís got together on 9 July to commemorate the Martyrdom of the Bab. West Berkshire Bahá'í Shawn Khorassani said that prayer is a vital part of Bahá'í spiritual life.Mon, 01 Aug 2011 10:13:43 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11567856-bob-builds-new-path.htmlFew people are described as a true inspiration, but 'our friend Bob' proved a hit at Thames Valley Bahá'í Community's June 'Time to Unwind' session. The group has now announced that Bob will be leading a series of evenings on 'The PathWay'.Mon, 04 Jul 2011 08:00:00 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11567823-thames-valley-bahs-explore-what-it-means-to-say-youve-got-friend.htmlFor hundreds of years, poets, spiritualists, followers of religion and musicians have talked about friendship, but how many people have experienced true friendship? Thames Valley Bahá’ís explore its true meaning at a 'Time to Unwind' evening.Sat, 02 Jul 2011 08:00:00 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11567542-tuesdays-child.htmlThe traditional poem says that 'Tuesday's child is full of grace', but for people who go along to a MultiFaith event on Tuesday, they may find that Tuesday's child could find 'stillness'.Fri, 01 Jul 2011 10:24:36 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11487368-hurry-to-put-spring-in-your-step.htmlThere are only a few days left before registrations close for the Thames Valley Bahá’í Community Spring School.Thu, 12 May 2011 13:47:59 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11487077-on-bah-new-year-spiritual-hunt.htmlMarking Naw-Ruz, the Bahá’í New Year’s Day, was both a fun and a spiritual event for Bahá’ís throughout West Berkshire.Thu, 12 May 2011 10:45:48 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11439201-thames-valley-bahs-champion-training-in-morals-and-good-conduct-of-children.htmlBahá’ís are taught, in the words of Abdu’l-Baha, that: “Training in morals and good conduct is far more important than book learning." Now Thames Valley Bahá’ís are to explore what that means to them.Sat, 23 Apr 2011 09:30:00 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11439129-education-is-up-for-discussion-at-thames-valley-bah-community.html"Education has a universal influence, and the differences caused by it are very great" - these words of Abdu’l-Baha have prompted Thames Valley Bahá’í Community to choose 'education of man' as the subject for its next 'Time to Unwind' meeting.Fri, 15 Apr 2011 11:16:30 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11391111-religions-extinction-would-just-be-part-of-the-worlds-natural-cycle-say-west-berkshire-bahs.htmlStudy predicting religion’s extinction in some countries is ‘just part of the natural order of things’, says West Berkshire's Bahá’í CommunityThu, 24 Mar 2011 08:00:00 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11390708-what-chance-an-evening-of-world-peace.htmlAt this time of unrest in parts of North Africa and the Middle East, Bahá’ís in West Berkshire made world peace the focus of their attention for their recent'Time to Unwind' evening.Tue, 22 Mar 2011 13:00:29 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11390608-west-berkshire-bahs-offer-talks-to-schoolchildren-to-celebrate-re-month.htmlThames Valley Bahá’í Community is taking an active part in 'Celebrating RE Month' this March. The celebration is organised by the RE Council for England and Wales and financially supported by the Bahá’í National Spiritual Assembly.Tue, 22 Mar 2011 12:24:07 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11285907-love-is-the-driving-force-for-thames-valley-bah-community.htmlAt Valentine’s Day some people think more deeply about what love means to them than at other times. Now Thames Valley Bahá’í Community is inviting non-Bahá’ís to come along to a regular meeting to talk about what love means to Bahá’ís.Mon, 14 Feb 2011 09:00:00 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11203521-west-berkshire-bahs-ask-newbury-mp-richard-benyon-for-more-help-for-bahs-in-iran.htmlWest Berkshire Bahá’ís have joined Bahá’í communities around the world in asking their MPs for support in defence of Bahá’ís in Iran, following an open letter from the Bahá’í International Community to the Head of Iran’s Judiciary.Mon, 10 Jan 2011 09:00:00 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11203316-thames-valley-bah-community-welcomes-look-into-the-future.htmlSenior officers of the Bahá’í Faith from around the globe have gathered at The Bahá’í World Centre to discuss future evolution. Thames Valley Bahá’í Community welcomes the conference.Fri, 07 Jan 2011 14:59:16 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11141544-word-about-the-unity-of-religion.htmlUnity and religion are not always seen as easy bedfellows, but people living near Newbury will have the opportunity to join a discussion about the unity of religion and the purpose of religion on 22 December.Wed, 15 Dec 2010 09:30:00 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11141464-building-the-big-picture.htmlEach manifestation of God has been the bearer of a specific Message and each contributes to the big picture - that's the subject to be discussed at a meeting of Thames Valley Baha’i Community. Members of the public are invited to participate.Fri, 10 Dec 2010 14:48:19 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11084907-love-makes-the-world-go-round.htmlLove is important for young and old alike - arguably it's what makes the world go round. But what does it mean to the Thames Valley Baha’i Community. They grasp the subject at their 'Time to Unwind' meeting.Fri, 19 Nov 2010 17:12:12 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11084795-to-tweet-or-not-to-tweet-thames-valley-bahai-community-takes-the-plunge.htmlTwitter has taken the world by storm. As followers of the Baha’i Faith - the youngest of the world's independent religions - members of the Thames Valley Baha’i Community decided that the time had come to venture into the world of tweets.Fri, 19 Nov 2010 16:24:21 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11049526-ignorance-plays-key-part-in-the-decline-and-fall-of-peoples.htmlWhat does ignorance do to man? This is the subject of the seventh 'thought for the month' webposts issued by Thames Valley Baha’i Community.Fri, 05 Nov 2010 13:34:59 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11019027-thames-valley-bahai-community-members-open-up-their-hearts.htmlThe Baha’i Faith is an independent world religion which many people know little about. Now the Thames Valley Baha’i Community members are opening up their hearts with 'Time to Unwind' sessions for people to learn more about Baha’ism.Fri, 22 Oct 2010 15:48:07 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11018560-thames-valley-bahs-welcome-new-human-rights-report.htmlThe Thames Valley Baha'i Community joins the call for a special envoy to monitor the human rights situation in Iran.Fri, 22 Oct 2010 11:43:10 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11003161-knowledge-is-veritable-treasure-for-man-octobers-thought-for-the-month.htmlWhat does knowledge mean to man? This is the subject of the sixth regular 'thought for the month' webposts issued by Thames Valley Baha’i Community.Mon, 18 Oct 2010 09:00:00 GMT http://www.prlog.org/10935037-child-who-has-lost-his-parents.htmlThames Valley Baha’i Community is tackling the subject of the effect of neglect for its September "thought for the month".Thu, 16 Sep 2010 09:12:56 GMT http://www.prlog.org/10887798-west-berkshire-bahais-call-on-newbury-mp-richard-benyon-for-help.htmlWest Berkshire Bahá’ís are joining fellow Bahá’ís around the world to urge all diplomatic measures to be taken over the imprisonment of Bahá’í leaders in Iran. The West Berkshire Bahá’ís are asking their local Newbury MP for help.Fri, 27 Aug 2010 11:00:00 GMT http://www.prlog.org/10855023-strain-every-nerve-to-acquire-perfections-augusts-thought-for-the-month.htmlThames Valley Baha’i Community is tackling the subject of perfection for its August "thought for the month".Fri, 13 Aug 2010 09:45:10 GMT http://www.prlog.org/10854808-bah-appreciate-international-support.htmlWest Berkshire Bahai Shohreh Fleming praises support offered by governments and human rights organisations.Fri, 13 Aug 2010 08:00:00 GMT http://www.prlog.org/10855225-superstition-of-the-number-thirteen-on-friday-the-13th.htmlOn a day when many people are superstitious - Friday the 13th - Thames Valley Baha’i Community issues an extra 'thought for the month' on the superstition concerning thirteen.Thu, 12 Aug 2010 16:22:37 GMT http://www.prlog.org/10854583-iranian-bah-leaders-prison-sentences-are-deeply-shocking.htmlAs news emerges indicating that the seven Iranian Bahá'í leaders have each been sentenced to 20 years in jail, West Berkshire Bahá'í Community expresses its shock.Thu, 12 Aug 2010 10:46:19 GMT http://www.prlog.org/10827581-lack-of-proper-education.htmlDuring the school summer holidays - a period of reflection and enjoyment for children - Thames Valley Baha'i Community is championing the value of education, with its third regular 'thought for the month'.Fri, 30 Jul 2010 14:24:04 GMT http://www.prlog.org/10827545-prayer-is-vital-part-of-bahai-spiritual-life-say-west-berkshire-bahais.htmlMartyrdom of the Bab highlights why prayer is a vital part of Bahai spiritual life, say Bahais in West Berkshire.Fri, 30 Jul 2010 14:18:27 GMT http://www.prlog.org/10813593-composers-award-resonates-with-west-berkshire-bahais.htmlWest Berkshire Bahais have congratulated Bahai composer Lasse Thoresen on the award for his piece Opus 42.Fri, 23 Jul 2010 15:16:35 GMT http://www.prlog.org/10691981-bahs-launch-anis-foundation-to-guide-childrens-moral-education.htmlThe wellbeing of young people has been a guiding force behind a new foundation launched on 23 May to guide children's moral education. 23 May is one of the most significant days in the Bahai calendar - the 'Declaration of the Bab'.Sun, 23 May 2010 06:00:00 GMT http://www.prlog.org/10689657-man-is-even-as-steel-mays-thought-for-the-month.htmlAll 'thoughts for the month' - launched last month by Thames Valley Baha’i Community - are taken from selected writings of the Bahá’í Faith.Thu, 20 May 2010 12:03:49 GMT http://www.prlog.org/10689558-west-berkshire-bahs-back-call-for-action-as-iranian-bah-leaders-enter-third-year-in-jail.htmlEarlier in May 2010, the Iranian Baha'i leaders entered their third year of imprisonment without being convicted of any crime. Members of the Bahá'í community of West Berkshire are backing renewed calls for their release.Thu, 20 May 2010 11:13:47 GMT http://www.prlog.org/10666999-challenging-the-consumer-culture.htmlWest Berkshire Baha’is have welcomed a statement by the Baha’i International Community challenging the culture of consumerism. The statement has been made to the UN Commission on Sustainable Development as it begins its two-week conference.Fri, 07 May 2010 11:51:20 GMT http://www.prlog.org/10656349-new-features-added-to-thames-valley-bahai-community-website.htmlA regular 'thought for the month' is just one of four new features added to the Thames Valley Bahai Community website, to give visitors the opportunity to learn more about the Bahá’í Faith.Fri, 30 Apr 2010 15:26:36 GMT http://www.prlog.org/10639049-in-all-matters-moderation-is-desirable-is-webposts-first-thought-for-the-month.htmlAll 'thoughts for the month' - launched today by Thames Valley Baha’i Community are being taken from selected writings of the Bahá’í Faith.Wed, 21 Apr 2010 13:33:32 GMT http://www.prlog.org/10638958-thought-for-the-month-is-launched-at-the-start-of-festival-of-ridvan.htmlA regular 'thought for the month' Bahai webpost is being launched by the Thames Valley Baha’i Community.Wed, 21 Apr 2010 12:40:39 GMT http://www.prlog.org/10631165-why-april-21-is-to-important-to-thames-valley-bahis.htmlThe annual Bahá’i festival - Festival of Ridvan - is a special day for Bahá’is across the Thames Valley.Fri, 16 Apr 2010 16:04:41 GMT http://www.prlog.org/10618434-prayers-for-the-seven-bah-leaders.htmlThe next trial session for the seven Bahá'í leaders in Iran - scheduled for Saturday 10 April - is prompting prayers from around the world, including from members of the Bahá'í Faith in West Berkshire.Fri, 09 Apr 2010 12:42:40 GMT http://www.prlog.org/10618284-bah-faith-goes-back-to-school-in-newbury.htmlWhat it means to be a Bahá'í was the central theme at St Gabriel's Independent Day School for Girls during a lesson about the Bahá'í Faith to coincide with Naw-Ruz, the Faith’s New Year’s Day.Fri, 09 Apr 2010 11:00:43 GMT http://www.prlog.org/10606434-first-day-of-spring-heralded-new-year.htmlCommitment to a spiritual awakening is what Naw-Ruz means to Bahá'í s in West Berkshire.Thu, 01 Apr 2010 14:54:01 GMT http://www.prlog.org/10572731-bah-community-reaches-out-on-naw-ruz.htmlWest Berkshire's Bahai Community is opening its celebration of Naw-Ruz - the Bahá'í New Year - to people who want to learn more about the Bahá'í Faith.Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:26:53 GMT http://www.prlog.org/10561508-celebrating-the-fundamental-truth-of-equality-on-international-womens-day.htmlWomen's empowerment is fundamental to the theme of 2010 International Women's Day. Members of West Berkshire’s Bahá'i community have voiced their thoughts on 'Equal Rights, Equal Opportunities, Progress for All' - the theme for the day.Fri, 05 Mar 2010 16:21:52 GMT http://www.prlog.org/10530426-poignant-message-for-the-seven-bahis-on-trial-in-iran.html7 February was a particularly poignant day for West Berkshire Bahá'i Ferdous Khorassani - she marked her 70th birthday in freedom, but her heart was in her birthplace of Iran.Fri, 12 Feb 2010 12:15:16 GMT