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It is always heartwarming to see how the bonds of friendship and fellowship extend far beyond the boundaries of our local communities.

Two of our members recently had the opportunity to visit the Bahá’í Centre in Portimão, Portugal, where they joined a prayer meeting and met beautiful souls, sharing in a warm and uplifting atmosphere of devotion and friendship.

Such gatherings remind us that, wherever we may be in the world, prayer has the power to bring hearts together. Through sincere fellowship, we discover that distance cannot separate a community united by love, service, and a shared vision for humanity.

We are grateful for these beautiful encounters and for the friendships that continue to blossom wherever our journeys take us. May every gathering of hearts become a source of light, unity, and renewed inspiration for service to humanity. 💚

“We, verily, have made music as a ladder for your souls.”
— Bahá’u’lláh

Music holds a special place in the Bahá’í teachings. Bahá’u’lláh describes music as a “ladder for your souls”, something that can lift the human spirit, awaken our hearts, and help us rise above the concerns of everyday life. Through melody, rhythm and song, music can create a space for reflection, joy, connection and spiritual renewal.

In the Bahá’í Faith, arts are a means of bringing people together, expressing noble ideas and celebrating the beauty and diversity of humanity. A song can cross languages and cultures, reaching people in ways that words alone sometimes cannot.

In the Newbury Bahá’í community, we are exploring this power of music and the arts by creating opportunities for musicians, singers and artists to share their talents with the wider community. By bringing creative people together, we hope to create spaces where hearts can be uplifted, spirits renewed and friendships strengthened.

We welcome musicians and artists of all backgrounds to join us in this journey, helping us build a community where music becomes a ladder, art becomes a bridge, and every gathering is an opportunity to uplift the soul.