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Morning Devotional Events<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Date:<\/strong> Daily for entire school<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Time:<\/strong> 8:40 to 9:00 am;
1:00 to 1:10 pm (start of Adult Program);
7:15 to 7:25 pm (start of Arts Program)

Devotional programs are planned for each day and will occur at the beginning of the school day, after lunch break to begin the afternoon adult program, and again after dinner to begin the evening arts program. Only the morning devotions require that you log into a Zoom space for devotions, a separate link. The afternoon and evening devotions are part of the afternoon and evening programs. Each day devotions will be centred around a virtues theme.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Friday: Sacrifice
Saturday: Service
Sunday: Love
Monday: Joy
Tuesday: Humility
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Evening Arts Events<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

\u02bbAbdu’l-Bah\u00e1\u2019s Teachings on Music \u2013 Exemplified<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Date:<\/strong> Friday, July 24 2020<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Time:<\/strong> 7:15 – 8:45 pm<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Presenters:<\/strong> Anne-Marie and Peter Brimacombe<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

\u02bbAbdu’l-Bah\u00e1 provided significant guidance and illumination on the power of music, and how it can and should be utilized.\u00a0 In this live, interactive, and inspiring session, we review His quotes on this heartfelt topic, with examples using audio recordings, video clips and including live discourse. Read more<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Exploring Creativity<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Date:<\/strong> Saturday, July 25 2020<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Time:<\/strong> 7:15 – 9:00 pm<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Presenter:<\/strong> Laura Lee<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Whether you want to create a work of art, achieve your goals, or transform your community, \u02bbAbdu’l-Bah\u00e1 has provided the formula to bring any project from vision to reality. Join us as we explore the simple but profound steps that will guide us through the creative process! Read more<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Introduction to The Virtues Project\u2122: Bringing Virtues to Life<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Date:<\/strong> Sunday, July 26 2020<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Time:<\/strong> 7:15 – 9:00 pm<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Presenter:<\/strong> Shidan Toloui-Wallace<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

In this one-hour introductory workshop we will be exploring what makes virtues special, how they are different from values and how we can practice the virtues through the 5 strategies of the Virtues Project\u2122. Read more<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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The Art of Invitation<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Date:<\/strong> Monday, July 27 2020<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Time:<\/strong> 7:15 – 9:00 pm<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Presenter:<\/strong> Anisa Skuce-Newell<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Are you trying to learn about inviting friends to join you in learning how to construct a new civilization?<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

In this workshop we will work together to creatively visualize and plan some avenues to invitation as we explore a day in \u02bbAbdu’l-Bah\u00e1\u2019s neighbourhood. You will need: A large sheet of paper (like a poster board) some small sheets, scissors, pencil, water colours or other colouring media. Read more<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Creativity of the Soul<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Date:<\/strong> Tuesday, July 28 2020<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Time: <\/strong>7:15 – 9:00 pm<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Presenter:<\/strong> Mich\u00e8le Jubilee Davey<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

How can creativity serve the advancement of discourse, society and collective spiritual well being? In this workshop we will examine creativity as a faculty of the soul that every human being can manifest. Understanding creativity as a spiritual attribute can help us live more consciously, can shape our relationships and our approach to service and work. Read more<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Verse and Vision: Connecting Deeply through Word and Image<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Date: <\/strong>Wednesday, July 29, 2020<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Time:<\/strong> 7:15 \u2013 9:00 pm<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Presenters:<\/strong> Edward Epp, Leanne Boschman<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

There are three parts to this workshop. In the first shorter segment, there will be a slide presentation of mixed media works that combine sacred text and visual imagery,\u00a0as well as some that merge both poetry and visual imagery. In the second part of the workshop, participants will be invited to choose a short excerpt from the Baha’i Writings they find inspiring then choose key words\u00a0that they will then utilize to create a short poem. From there, they will write their poem on paper or canvas and be guided to choose colour, texture, line, and illustration for the background. Each part of this\u00a0sequence\u00a0is intended to create a deeper, inspired connection with sacred language and the unique gift of creativity inherent\u00a0in all.\u00a0Read more<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Children’s Program<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Dates:<\/strong> Saturday, July 25\u00a0– Wednesday, July 29, 2020<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Time:<\/strong> 10:15 – 11:00 am<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

This dynamic class is planned around the Summer School\u2019s theme of \u201cFollowing in the Footsteps of \u02bbAbdu’l-Bah\u00e1 for children ages 5-10.\u00a0Each day there will be a story about the Master and a quote from the Bah\u00e1\u02bc\u00ed Writings.\u00a0Additional activities include a daily prayer, an art lesson on learning to draw animals, a movement break, learning a song, and short videos connected to the theme of the day.\u00a0Included are opportunities for the children to interact with their teachers.\u00a0Our goal is to help the children develop a deep love for \u02bbAbdu’l-Bah\u00e1 and a desire to follow in His footsteps.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Junior Youth Spiritual Empowerment Program – Ages 11 – 12<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Younger Junior Youth – Ages 11 – 12<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Dates:<\/strong> Saturday July 25 – Wednesday July 29 2020<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Time:<\/strong> 9:15 am – 10:15 am<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Presenters:<\/strong>
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Each session the junior youth will learn, share and reflect about one moral virtue; the content of the lessons and stories will be centered around the life of \u02bbAbdu’l-Bah\u00e1\u2019 and will be intended\u00a0to help the junior youth connect and make positive\u00a0decisions by\u00a0exploring concepts such as humility, kindness, justice, and honesty.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The stories and lessons will help them develop their powers of expression, critical thinking skills, and comprehension skills.<\/strong> Each session with start with small opening prayer, check-in\/question of the day, followed by a lesson and storytelling\/story reading about the life of \u02bbAbdu’l-Bah\u00e1\u2019. The lessons will be interactive and allow the junior youth to participate and share their thoughts and ideas. The end of the lesson may include virtual interactive games\/activities. Read more<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Junior Youth Spiritual Empowerment Program – Ages 13 – 15<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Older Junior Youth – Ages 13 – 15<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Date:<\/strong> Saturday July 25 – Wednesday July 29 2020<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Time:<\/strong> 11:00 am – 12:00 pm<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Presenters:<\/strong> Carmel Mehrabkhani, Liz Archer, Sabbah Moffedi, Nasrin Kamali<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

While the general content of the younger and older junior youth is the same, the older junior youth will dig a little deeper as they learn, share and reflect each day about one moral virtue. The content of the lessons and stories will be centered around the life of \u2018Abdu\u2019l-Bah\u00e1 and will be intended\u00a0to help the junior youth connect and make positive\u00a0decisions by\u00a0exploring concepts such as humility, kindness, justice, and honesty.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The stories and lessons will help them develop their powers of expression, critical thinking skills, and comprehension skills.<\/strong> Each session with start with an opening prayer, check in\/question of the day, followed by a lesson and story about the life of \u2018Abdu\u2019l-Bah\u00e1. The lessons will be interactive and allow the junior youth to participate and share their thoughts and ideas. The end of the lesson may include virtual interactive games\/activities. Read more<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Adults<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Service to the Cause and Humanity in Trying Times<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Dates:<\/strong> July 25, 2020; July 26, 2020; July 27, 2020<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Time:<\/strong> 1:00 – 3:15 pm<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Joan and Albert Lincoln address this theme in three 45-minute keynote presentations, each followed by a one-hour breakout session during which participants will study and discuss materials related to the subject of the presentation. Read more<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Following in the Footsteps of \u2018Abdu\u2019l-Bah\u00e1: Tackling Climate Change<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Date:<\/strong> July 25, 2020<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Time:<\/strong> 3:30 – 5:30 pm<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Kim Sutherland and Cheryl Vinchoff will review the science of climate change and the principles in the Bah\u00e1\u2019\u00ed Faith that are the healing medicine for this illness. Read more<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Out of the Ashes Rises the Phoenix: Precedents and Prospects of Bah\u00e1\u2019\u00ed Artists<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Date:<\/strong> July 26, 2020<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Time:<\/strong> 3:30 – 5:30 pm<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Farshid Samandari considers definitive directions for \u201cBah\u00e1\u2019\u00ed artists\u201d through the Writings that include both general directions and specific instructions of Central Figures to their contemporary artists. Read more<\/a>.

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Investigating the Kingdoms of Existence<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Date: <\/strong>July 27, 2020<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Charlotte Wenninger will explore the premise that investigating the kingdoms of existence provides us with meaning and purpose, and helps us to understand our created world and the mysteries of the higher levels, like the Manifestations and the Unknowable God. Read more<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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The Master’s Methods: Lessons for Inter-faith & Inter-belief Engagement<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Dates:<\/strong> July 28, 2020; July 29, 2020<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Time:<\/strong> 1:00 – 3:15 pm<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Harold Rosen discusses what we can learn from \u2018Abdu\u2019l-Bah\u00e1’s general approach to engagement and teaching in diverse settings and continue to deepen our study of the Master’s methods. Read more<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Moving Beyond Our Culture of Contest<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Date:<\/strong> July 28, 2020<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Jeanne Zayac will lead us in exploring ideas from Michael Karlberg’s book \u201cBeyond the Culture of Contest\u201d. We will also look at the example given to us by \u2018Abdu\u2019l-Bah\u00e1 during His travels in America in 1912. Read more<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Stories about \u2018Abdu\u2019l-Bah\u00e1<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Date:<\/strong> July 28, 2020<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Anne Shuster-Sargent shares stories about \u2018Abdu\u2019l-Bah\u00e1 that particularly resonate with her \u2013 lessons continually being learned from them. Told from memory. Read more<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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\u201cLook at me, follow me, be as I am\u201d<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Date:<\/strong> July 28, 2020<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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As words encourage, support, inform and uplift, this workshop with Michelle Andruskievicz will be an exploration of \u2018Abdu\u2019l-Bah\u00e1\u2019s words, “look at me, follow me, be as I am” to develop a deeper appreciation of what he demonstrated, to then connect that exploration to one’s own life. Read more<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Aspects of \u1e24uq\u00faqu’ll\u00e1h<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Date:<\/strong> July 29, 2020<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Representatives from the Institution of \u1e24uq\u00faqu’ll\u00e1h across BC will present key aspects of this Law, followed by time for questions around observance of it. Virtual breakout rooms will allow time for reflecting together. Read more<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Feedback Session<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Date:<\/strong> July 29, 2020<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Time:<\/strong> 5:00 – 5:30 pm<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Tim Mock, of the Regional Schools Coordinating Committee, will lead a Feedback Session of our Virtual School. We hope you can join us so we can gather insights and learning from this, our first virtual event.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Virtual Dinner Visits = Chicken Soup for the Soul<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Dates:<\/strong> July 25, 2020 to July 29, 2020<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Time:<\/strong> 6:00 – 7:00 pm<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Virtual dinner visits has been created as an opportunity to catch up with old friends and new alike. You can decide ahead of time to meet up with friends in one of the Zoom rooms provided, or simply ask the Zoom Host to place you into one. Read more<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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