Name: The Spirituality of Gender Equality (Free Event)
Start: 2025-07-24T23:30:00.000Z
Location: Concord Greene Clubhouse

**Is it possible to grow spiritually in isolation? It’s quite natural to think about our personal spiritual growth and development in terms of improving our own life, but how does that relate to the real world around us?**

**What if our own personal growth is closely connected to the growth and progress of others? And what if turning our gaze beyond just ourselves to also focus on the progress of others and of our communities not only helps make the world a better place but is actually what helps us grow?**

**Come join a different kind of conversation – one that welcomes every perspective in a search for the underlying truths that unite us all – as we discuss the spiritual perspectives offered by the Bahá’í Teachings on how practicing selflessness and incorporating service to others can actually further our own growth. Join us for a lively discussion as we explore the ways in which self-development is connected with that of those around us.**

**"Whosoever has lost himself has found the universe and the inhabitants thereof. Whosoever is occupied with himself is wandering in the desert of heedlessness and regret. The "master-key" to self-mastery is self-forgetting." – Bahá'í Teachings**

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

Meaningful Conversations Grand Rapids

Dr. Gregory Lawton

Winnie Eshragh

Ginger

Joumana Moussa

Bill

Desiree

Together on a Spiritual Path (Free Event)

Online event

**"Building Vibrant Communities Together" - 4th Annual Conference**
Free and open to all

Join us for a vibrant community gathering!
Enjoy meaningful small group study and conversations, uplifting prayers, music, arts, delicious food, warm fellowship, and a family-friendly hike in our beautiful Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
Feel free to bring refreshments to share!

**Place: Cuyahoga Valley National Park,**
**The Ledges Shelter: 701 Truxell Rd, Peninsula**
**Date and Time: July 6th at 10 am-3 pm**

**\*Register here: [Registration for "Building Vibrant Communities Together!" Conference](https://forms.gle/vKYs6KsHNUz6Sxyh8)**

Meaningful Conversations Akron

Nasim Seifi

Matthew Flanagan

 4th Annual Conference  "Building Vibrant Communities Together!" 

Ledges at Cuyahoga Valley National Park 

**Are we facing a crisis of truthfulness?**

**Given our unique and diverse experiences and perspectives, is it still possible to reach a collective understanding of what is “true” and to form a basis for how we determine truth? And how can we actively seek and recognize what is true, beyond just relying on conventional wisdom, tradition, superstition, or our own personal beliefs?**

**Truth is an anchor to reality, rooting us in the midst of chaos and providing direction for a path forward. But while access to information has greatly increased, it seems to be increasingly difficult to determine facts from opinions or falsehood. Far beyond just being a problem in politics, it seems to extend into almost every part of our society and cultures. Could our ability to discern truth depend in part on certain spiritual qualities like humility and detachment complementing our senses, our mind, and intellectual training? What is the relationship of truth to justice? Are there tools that can help us seek and find the truth not only as individuals but collectively as a society?**

**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 spiritual solutions to seeking the truth. Join us for a lively discussion as we explore how to apply spiritual principles of finding collective truth to benefit our lives and our communities.**

**“Truth has many aspects, but it remains always and forever one.” – 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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**\*\*\* Next Meaningful Conversation: Moving Beyond Competition, July 16 (Content details to be posted)**

Meaningful Conversations Holliston

Janet Parnes

Meaningful Meetups

 Does Truth Even Matter Anymore? (Free Event)

Holliston Public Library

**Are we facing a crisis of truthfulness?**

**Given our unique and diverse experiences and perspectives, is it still possible to reach a collective understanding of what is “true” and to form a basis for how we determine truth? And how can we actively seek and recognize what is true, beyond just relying on conventional wisdom, tradition, superstition, or our own personal beliefs?**

**Truth is an anchor to reality, rooting us in the midst of chaos and providing direction for a path forward. But while access to information has greatly increased, it seems to be increasingly difficult to determine facts from opinions or falsehood. Far beyond just being a problem in politics, it seems to extend into almost every part of our society and cultures. Could our ability to discern truth depend in part on certain spiritual qualities like humility and detachment complementing our senses, our mind, and intellectual training? What is the relationship of truth to justice? Are there tools that can help us seek and find the truth not only as individuals but collectively as a society?**

**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 spiritual solutions to seeking the truth. Join us for a lively discussion as we explore how to apply spiritual principles of finding collective truth to benefit our lives and our communities.**

**“Truth has many aspects, but it remains always and forever one.” – Bahá’í Teachings**

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

Valley Forge Area Meaningful Conversations

Sholeh 

Moujan Toloubadei

Moji

Does Truth Even Matter Anymore? (Free Event)

Easttown Library

**Can humanity truly reach its full potential without all of its members being free to reach and contribute their all? Is equality a tug of war where one side gains at another’s expense? Does empowering women require taking opportunities away from men, or does it actually strengthen the whole and create more opportunities and a better world for everyone?**

**If a bird has one broken wing, it isn’t able to fly or live a full and healthy life. Could this same thinking apply to the balance of men and women? The two wings of a bird do not fight for power, strength or dominance. Both wings need to be of equal strength for the bird to soar. Can humanity truly advance if women do not enjoy the same rights, prerogatives and opportunities as men? How can we work to ensure that we are building communities where everyone has the same opportunities to grow and develop and to contribute to the advancement of humanity together?**

**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 essential equality of the sexes. Join us for a lively discussion as we explore how achieving that equality is needed for all of humanity to progress and reach its full potential.**

**“The world of humanity has two wings – one is women and the other men. Not until both wings are equally developed can the bird fly. Should one wing remain weak, flight is impossible. ” – Bahá’í Teachings**

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

Meaningful Conversations Concord

Ji, Darren Orloff

Riaz

The Spirituality of Gender Equality (Free Event)

Concord Greene Clubhouse

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