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Five youth and an older Native American man gather around a large wooden table in a sunny adobe courtyard. The table is covered with unfinished nine-pointed wooden stars, turquoise pieces, leather cord, beads, feathers, bowls, and hand tools. The grandfather holds up the only completed star while the youth work on partially finished pieces. A closed beehive-shaped horno stands behind them.

In the close social network forged in a vibrant community, elders offer deepening, wise counsel, and distinctive example. Others step in as spiritual aunts and uncles to share affection and concern for the progress of young people and provide support that reinforces the labours and lofty aspirations of parents. -The Universal House of Justice 19 March 2025

Question: Is this example of inclusive practices the norm in your community? If not, what barriers need to be removed which prevent inclusive and welcoming participation?


"The challenge facing the friends serving at the grassroots is essentially the same in every place. They must be able to read their own reality and ask: what, in light of the possibilities and requirements at hand, would be fitting objectives to pursue in the coming cycle or series of cycles?"  -- December 30, 2021 UHJ to Conference of Counselors Introducing Nine Year Plan


“Let your vision be world-embracing, rather than confined to your own self.” -Bahá’u’lláh, Gleanings from the Writings of Bahá’u’lláh


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