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The First Annual Amity Day Potluck

On January 20th, Baha'is of Naperville were among 25 people gathered together to share conversations and food to show their support for Race Amity in Lombard.  Among the attendees were three members of the County Board and two Circuit Court Justices.  Everyone was treated to a wonderful performance by Danza Joskua de Michoacán, a Mexican folk dance troupe.  Justice Chantelle Porter gave an inspiring and positive talk on her work with youth in the juvenile court system.  This was the First Annual Race Amity Day potluck.  Save the date for the Race Amity Day picnics to be held on June 9, 2024

19th Annual World Peace Day

The 19th World Peace Day Interfaith Prayer Service

On the first Sunday of 2024, Baha`is participated in the 19th annual World Peace Day Interfaith Prayer Service which was organized by the Naperville Interfaith Leaders Association (NILA) held at Wentz Concert Hall of North Central College. Baha`is presented a table of prayer books and literature about Baha`i Faith and World Peace. Baha`is from surronding communities also sang a prayer accompanied by two drums.

Springbrook Prairie Restoration

Springbrook Prairie Restoration

Baha`is of Naperville and friends from surrounding communities volunteered on December 2,2023 at Springbrook Prairie Restoration work day. They helped remove invasive species to restore the prairie to its original native plants. This helps to restore the habitat for native wildlife. It also helps with water management and prevention of flooding in our community.

Donuts & Devotions

Donuts & Devotions at the Central park

With weather cooling off, this year's Donuts & Devotions held at Central Park will soon come to an end. During these Sunday sessions, many members of the faith, joined in the park for prayers and brief social gatherings. If interested in participating, join us or ask for more information.

Race Amity Day Picnic

Race Amity Day Picnic

A Race Amity Day picnic was held on June 11th at Central Park in downtown Naperville. The picnic was sponsored by the Baha'is of Naperville and 41 people attended from diverse backgrounds. A brief program started off the picnic in the pavilion, where the proclamation from the DuPage County Board was read by Jim Percic, founder of Illinois Citizens for Race Amity. The DuPage County Board proclaimed June 11th Race Amity Day, and Jim gave a brief description of the origins of Race Amity Day.

River Cleanup Sweep

2023 Du Page County River Sweep

The Baha'is of Naperville participated in this year's DuPage County River Sweep as part of a city-wide effort of 250 volunteers across 7 sites along the DuPage River in Naperville. We were a group of 23 volunteers who helped to clean up the river at Pioneer Park near downtown Naperville. We picked up debris and pulled invasive species. We collected 48 bags of trash. Everyone who participated was given a marigold to take home and plant from the Baha`is of Naperville.

Naperville Prairie Restoration

Baha'i's Volunteer on 10/22 to Aid the Environment

On a lovely Fall day, the Naperville Bahai's and other volunteers gathered at Springbrook Prairie to assist the environment by gathering native seeds.  In Illinois less than 1 percent of native prairies remain, making this an important effort. Springbrook Prairie contains the largest grassland community in DuPage County, and has one of the healthiest streams in the area" according to the Forest Preserve District website.  1829 acres of homeland to many species of birds, animals, and insects - it is a reflection of the gift God has given us on our planet earth.

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