Bahá'ís of the Heartland States
Bahá'ís, and those who join with them, across these three states are working together alongside their neighbors and networks in a humble posture of learning to transform our inner and outer reality -- to build just, peaceful, and unified neighborhoods and communities. We are part of a global community seeking peace and social transformation.
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Youth Activities
Youth have played a vital role in Bahá’í history. The Báb Himself declared His mission when He was but twenty-five years old and so many among the band of His followers were in the prime of their youth when they embraced His Revelation. During the ministries of Bahá’u’lláh and ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, young people were at the forefront of efforts to proclaim the message of the new Faith and to share its teachings with others.
Following in the path that these and other extraordinary figures had opened, thousands of young Bahá’ís have arisen in each generation to respond to the call of Bahá’u’lláh. Their efforts are guided by the Head of the Bahá’í Faith—today, the Universal House of Justice—which encourages young Bahá’ís to draw on the zeal and enthusiasm characteristic of the period of youth and so make decisive contributions to the advancement of spiritual and material civilization.
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For more information on Bahá'í youth activities click on this link - Secretary Regional Training Institute.
Come join the youth vanguard in creating a diverse, service-oriented world-wide youth community.
Read about youth as protagonists of change here: https://www.bic.org/focus-areas/youth
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"The Institute for the Studies in Global Prosperity (ISGP)is an educational and research organization established in 1999. It provides a forum for the exploration of concepts and the analysis of processes that give shape to humanity’s search for global peace and prosperity.
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"Drawing on both science and religion as two complementary systems of knowledge, the Institute engages in research on issues relevant to the life of humanity. It shares its findings, often in association with the Bahá’í International Community, in the form of publications and at colloquia of various kinds—this, with the aim of bringing to the forefront of public discourse ideas that point to enduring social change. In parallel, the Institute seeks to learn about the methods, approaches and instruments that can best be employed by individuals and institutions to further the growing conversation worldwide on the advancement of civilization."
“Baha'i college students in the Heartland region have the opportunity to participate in a series of annual seminars designed to accompany them through the four years of university studies. This seminar is held at Louhelen Baha'i School in Davison, Michigan.
"This year the seminar will be held August 2-12, 2025. For information on how to apply please write to isgp.midwest@bahai.us.
"The purpose of these ten day intensive seminars is to raise the consciousness of youth about the importance of engaging in action and discourse directed towards social change; to develop their capacity to reflect, to analyze, and to learn from action; to explore elements of a conceptual framework for contributing to the advancement of civilization; to provide them with tools to understand and analyze the culture in which they are immersed as well as the content of the university courses they are studying; to help them assume ownership of their education; and to assist them in their efforts to acquire the kind of knowledge that will enable them to live productive and meaningful lives.”
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Read About the 2025 ISGP Program Below.
Dear Auxiliary Board members and those serving with college-age Youth,
The Regional Bahá'í Council of the Heartland States requests assistance in disseminating information about ISGP, it's schedule and available scholarships, to Youth in our region. Please find attached the application link and brochure for your distribution, as you see fit. Although the initial deadline has passed, the program is still considering applications.
Thank you for your support and encouragement of our college-age Youth to take part in this incredible program.
Warmest regards,
Regional Bahá'í Council of the Heartland States
Marianne S. Geula, Secretary
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