Name: Creating Communities of Hope (Free Event)
Start: 2025-11-22T15:30:00.000Z
Location: Socastee Library

In a world increasingly marked by division and conflict, finding common ground has never been more crucial – and seemingly more difficult. At the same time, if we’re willing to go outside of ourselves, there are a growing number of grassroots efforts – thousands in the US alone! – all exploring various means of depolarization. In this context, might there be a role for spirituality to help guide us towards these aims, towards greater empathy and understanding for one another?

More and more it seems like we can each pick and choose the bubbles we want to live in, with many of those bubbles drifting further away from others. And while there can be comfort to be found in this, are we maybe also missing out on an even better world we could be living in? What would an approach to our lives and our communities look like that speaks to our fundamental commonalities instead of our differences? How might we find and strengthen a common ground that unites while respecting our unique perspectives and contributions? What has the unique power to connect each and every one of us, to help us find that common ground, to better understand and express our essential oneness as human beings?

Come join a different kind of conversation – one that welcomes every perspective in a search for the truths that unite us all – as we discuss the spiritual perspective offered by the Bahá’í Teachings on the role of spirituality in navigating polarized communities and bridging divides. Join us for a lively discussion as we explore how spirituality can help foster a society strengthened by unity and based on understanding amongst its citizens.

“So powerful is the light of unity that it can illuminate the whole earth.” – Bahá’í Teachings

\*\*\* This event is free and open to all regardless of background or belief. Donations will not be accepted.

H﻿ow to get to our venue, the Public Media Network:
T﻿he Public Media Network is located on the third floor of the Epic Center Building, suite 300. You may park on the Kalamazoo Mall street, in front of the building, or in the Epic Center Parking Garage. The garage entrance address is 136 E. South Street. Bring parking ticket in for free validation.

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**Many believe we are all born with an innate desire to learn and to seek truth, to know ourselves and to grow and achieve our full potential. But are there unintentional ways, or even fully intentional ways, society may be preventing us from doing these? How do we create a world in which our needs (material and beyond) are recognized and protected, where everyone has equal opportunity to meet these needs – regardless of background or belief – and to contribute to the betterment of the world around them?**

**Come join a different kind of conversation – one that welcomes every perspective in a search for the truths that unite us all – as we discuss the spiritual perspective offered by the Bahá’í Teachings on the role of spirituality in recognizing our innate gifts and needs as individuals. Join us for a lively discussion as we explore how our development as spiritual beings shapes our own growth as well as that of our communities.**

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**\*\*\* This event is free and open to all regardless of background or belief. Donations will not be accepted.**

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*“The world beyond is as different from this world as this world is different from that of the child while still in the womb of its mother. ”* – Bahá’í Teachings

\*\*\* This event is free and open to all regardless of background or belief. Donations will not be accepted.

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**What about when it comes to our spiritual lives? Is our spirituality limited to our own personal growth**
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**truths that unite us all – as we discuss the spiritual perspective offered by the Bahá’í Teachings on the**
**lasting impact we each have on our communities. Join us for a lively discussion as we explore how we**
**can each contribute to the spiritual growth of the world around us, now and for generations to come.**
**“Turn all your thoughts towards bringing joy to hearts. Beware! Beware! Lest ye offend any heart!”**
**– Bahá’í Teachings**
**\*\*\* This event is free and open to all regardless of background or belief. Donations will not be**
**accepted.**

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In a world often marked by division, uncertainty, and conflict, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed or powerless. But what if, instead of despair, we saw these challenges as an invitation to create spiritually vibrant communities where unity, trust, and hope are not just utopian ideals, but actually shape our lived reality?
Amidst the chaos around us, the increasing fractures apparent in our society, many of us find ourselves asking: *What can I do to make a difference, to contribute something better?* But the answers so often presented to us don’t seem to be enough. Perhaps what is needed is a new, positive vision of humanity’s future, one centered around and reflecting the spiritual reality of humanity’s oneness – and filled with people working together to bring that vision to fruition. What would this world look like? How can we create communities where every individual feels they have a role to play in the betterment of society? How can we work together to build a society defined not merely by shared geography or common interests, but by a shared commitment to principles such as unity, justice, mutual support, and spiritual growth?
Come join a different kind of conversation – one that welcomes every perspective in a search for the truths that unite us all – as we discuss the spiritual perspective offered by the Bahá’í Teachings on how we can each contribute to creating communities of hope. Join us for a lively discussion as we explore how we as individuals and as neighbors can come together to create a more just, compassionate, and spiritually vibrant society where everyone can thrive not just materially, but spiritually as well.
“*...the purpose for which mortal men have, from utter nothingness, stepped into the realm of being, is that they may work for the betterment of the world and live together in concord and harmony.”* – Bahá’í Teachings
\*\*\* This event is free and open to all regardless of background or belief. Donations will not be accepted.

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