Baha’is believe in the power of prayer and you’ll find Baha’is and their friends, throughout the world, getting together to pray. This is often referred to as a ‘devotional gathering’ or ‘devotional meeting’, and they happen in diverse settings, whether in cities or villages.
Across Australia young people are participating in an endeavour that strives to give them a voice in today’s society. Through the Junior Youth Spiritual Empowerment Program, these junior youth groups are enhancing their power of expression, sharpening their spiritual perception, analysing the constructive and destructive forces of society and changing their surroundings through the service projects.
Recently, a Junior Youth (JY) group in Canning Community, in Perth, Western Australia took on a service project to raise funds for meals for those in need. Their fundraising plan? A neighbourhood car wash! Watch the video above to see these young people in action!
A JY groups is a program of accompaniment are taking place around Australia (and the world) and are creating a dynamic sense of responsibility, creativity, and empowerment for young people. They can really be quite transformative! For more information on the Junior Youth Spiritual Empowerment Program contact the Baha’is in your area.
Cherish is a stay-at-home mom with a passion for cooking Asian cuisine. She is a professional photographer specialising in lifestyle family portraits and an aspiring filmmaker. She currently lives in sunny Perth, Western Australia with her husband and two children, Katia and Levi. Cherish loves listening to podcasts about health, parenting, relationships and psychology.
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