Friends gathered and enjoyed an incredible weekend. Here are some reflections from the organisers:

Dearest friends,

Warmest love and thanks to those who attended the Thames Valley Building Vibrant Communities festival, last weekend at the BTC.  It was wonderful to see so many faces there. For those who were not able to join on this occasion, below is an attempt to share the flavour of the weekend.  

Over 125 people attended the festival.  The number of attendees included 16 children, 12 junior youth and 10 youth.

The main purpose of the festival was to create a space where the friends of the Faith, our neighbours, workmates, acquaintances, … can experience the love and unity in the Bahá’í community, through singing, dancing, artistic activities such as (flower arranging, festive card making, crocheting and painting, poetry workshop, Walks through nature; all these activities had relevant quotes from the Writings to give opportunity for elevated conversations)  relevant discourses of society (Immigration, mental health, status of women, building a new World Civilization)  and of course delicious food and BBQ.  Many of those present, both registered Bahá’ís and their friends, were involved in service of some kind, whether running the artistic activities or the discussion sessions, moving tables and chairs or helping in the kitchen, serving food or making tea and coffee. 

We have already received many heartwarming comments and some were asking when the next festival will be!