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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260614T103000
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DTSTAMP:20260507T205230Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Morning Deepening (Study Circle) on Zoom
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to join this deepening (study circle) on Sundays from 10:30 to 11:30 am on Zoom.\n\n\nThis online study group is ongoing and studies various Ruhi books\, letters from the Universal House of Justice\, and other materials.\nFor questions\, such as what is currently being studied\, please contact Jim at jim@jimmulvaney-ft.com\n\n\n\n\nJOIN Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/97509747053?pwd=WisrbXdJNHl0UHNvWUg2bFM0RWVldz09
URL:https://sanjosebahai.org/event/weekly-online-deepening-november-28-letter-from-the-house-of-justice-2-2-2/2026-06-14/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Activities,Deepening,Online Event,Study Circle
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jim Mulvaney - Sunnyvale":MAILTO:jim@jimmulvaney-ft.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260530T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260530T210000
DTSTAMP:20260208T015902Z
CREATED:20260208T015900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260208T015902Z
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SUMMARY:Game Night!
DESCRIPTION:Lovingly hosted by the Mousazadeh family\, Game Nights are on the last Saturday of the month at the Baha’i  Center in San Jose (address below). \nCome one\, come all and bring your favorite board\, card\, and parlor games to share. \nFun\, food\, and fellowship for all ages!
URL:https://sanjosebahai.org/event/game-nights-are-back-2/2026-05-30/
LOCATION:San Jose Bahá’í Center\, 945 Willow Street\, San Jose\, CA\, 95125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Activities,In-Person Event,Social Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260529T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260529T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T005012Z
CREATED:20260404T005010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260404T005012Z
UID:10005553-1780079400-1780088400@sanjosebahai.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Community Devotional & Fireside
DESCRIPTION:Let us all come together to pray for unity and peace. \n“The tabernacle of unity hath been raised; regard ye not one another as strangers. Ye are the fruits of one tree\, and the leaves of one branch.” ~ Bahá’u’lláh \nPlease join host Vida Eliasieh for this special\, spiritual event on the last Friday of each month. We begin with prayers\, devotions\, and storytelling\, and are sometimes blessed with guest presentations and music! \nBaha’u’llah wrote: “So powerful is the light of unity that it can illuminate the whole earth“.\nBut let us not forget that prayer is only the beginning of the process! We have to do the work. \n\nPotluck dinner and dessert will be served before at 6:30pm. Please arrive 10 minutes early. Thank you! \nInvite friends and family!\n\nThis event is held at the San Jose Baha’i center 945 Willow St. CA 95125
URL:https://sanjosebahai.org/event/monthly-community-devotional-fireside-2-3-2-3-3-7-3-3-3/2026-05-29/
LOCATION:San Jose Bahá’í Center\, 945 Willow Street\, San Jose\, CA\, 95125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Activities,Core Activities,Devotional,Firesides,In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Bah%C3%A1'%C3%ADs of San Jose":MAILTO:secretariat@sanjosebahai.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260508T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260508T213000
DTSTAMP:20260429T025923Z
CREATED:20260429T025923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T025923Z
UID:10006222-1778265000-1778275800@sanjosebahai.org
SUMMARY:Fireside Friday May 8th
DESCRIPTION:Please join for a potluck dinner\, devotional and fireside. \n6:30pm dinner \nSpeaker: Mr. David Sheppard \nTopic: Everyday Bahai \n 
URL:https://sanjosebahai.org/event/fireside-friday-may-8th/
LOCATION:Guity Jam’s Home\, San Jose\, United States
CATEGORIES:Firesides
ORGANIZER;CN="Bah%C3%A1'%C3%ADs of San Jose":MAILTO:secretariat@sanjosebahai.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260410T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260410T213000
DTSTAMP:20260324T170630Z
CREATED:20260324T170421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T170630Z
UID:10005924-1775845800-1775856600@sanjosebahai.org
SUMMARY:Fireside Friday April 10th
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a Fireside on Friday April 10th! Dinner at 6:30pm followed by devotional and Fireside talk. \nSpeaker: Mr. Bahram Nadimi \nTopic: Iran and America – a Baha’i Perspective \nRSVP to Guity Jam \n  \n 
URL:https://sanjosebahai.org/event/fireside-friday-april-10th/
LOCATION:Guity Jam’s Home\, San Jose\, United States
CATEGORIES:Firesides
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ORGANIZER;CN="Guity Jam":MAILTO:guityjam@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260321T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260321T170000
DTSTAMP:20260311T235839Z
CREATED:20250406T071742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T235839Z
UID:10004684-1774105200-1774112400@sanjosebahai.org
SUMMARY:Naw Ruz - 183 BE
DESCRIPTION:Naw Ruz – 183 BE\nJoin us in celebrating Naw Ruz\, the Baha’i New Year\, a time of renewal and joy that marks the beginning of the Baha’i calendar. This special occasion is an opportunity for reflection\, community gathering\, and the sharing of blessings as we welcome the new year together. \nWe will be having tea and refreshments during this celebration. \nMar 21\, 2026\n03:00 PM – 05:00 PM\nSan Jose Baha’i Center
URL:https://sanjosebahai.org/event/naw-ruz-183-be/
LOCATION:San Jose Bahá’í Center\, 945 Willow Street\, San Jose\, CA\, 95125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Holy Days
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260320T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260320T213000
DTSTAMP:20250406T075105Z
CREATED:20250406T071742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250406T075105Z
UID:10004683-1774035000-1774042200@sanjosebahai.org
SUMMARY:Baha (Splendor) - 183 BE
DESCRIPTION:Baha (Splendor) – 183 BE is a special gathering to commemorate the significance of the Baha’i Faith and reflect on its teachings. This event will provide an opportunity for community members to come together in unity and deepen their understanding of the principles of love and service. We warmly invite you to join us for this meaningful occasion.\nMar 20\, 2026\n07:30 PM – 09:30 PM\nSan Jose Baha’i Center
URL:https://sanjosebahai.org/event/baha-splendor-183-be/
LOCATION:San Jose Bahá’í Center\, 945 Willow Street\, San Jose\, CA\, 95125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Feast
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260313T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260313T213000
DTSTAMP:20260227T065922Z
CREATED:20260227T065922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T065922Z
UID:10005846-1773426600-1773437400@sanjosebahai.org
SUMMARY:Fireside Friday March 13th
DESCRIPTION:Please join us at the home of Guity Jam: \nFriday March 13th \n6:30pm Potluck dinner\, devotional and Fireside \nSpeaker: Dr. Juan-Carlos Portillo \nTopic: The reality of man is his thought-how does that relate to our health and well- being? \n  \nPlease RSVP to Guity Jam
URL:https://sanjosebahai.org/event/fireside-friday-march-13th/
LOCATION:Guity Jam’s Home\, San Jose\, United States
CATEGORIES:Firesides
ORGANIZER;CN="Guity Jam":MAILTO:guityjam@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260301T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260301T213000
DTSTAMP:20250406T075105Z
CREATED:20250406T071742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250406T075105Z
UID:10004682-1772393400-1772400600@sanjosebahai.org
SUMMARY:Ala (Loftiness)
DESCRIPTION:Ala (Loftiness) is a significant Baha’i observance that celebrates the attributes of God and the spiritual qualities that uplift the human spirit. It is a time for reflection and community gathering\, where participants can deepen their understanding of the teachings of Baha’u’llah. Join us for this meaningful occasion.\nMar 01\, 2026\n07:30 PM – 09:30 PM\nSan Jose Baha’i Center
URL:https://sanjosebahai.org/event/ala-loftiness/
LOCATION:San Jose Bahá’í Center\, 945 Willow Street\, San Jose\, CA\, 95125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Feast
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260301T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260301T120000
DTSTAMP:20260206T191917Z
CREATED:20260206T191917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T191917Z
UID:10005798-1772362800-1772366400@sanjosebahai.org
SUMMARY:Ayyam-i-ha Celebration
DESCRIPTION:All are invited to an Ayyam-i-ha celebration hosted by the students and teachers of the Baha’i Family School on Sunday\, March 1st at 11:00 AM at the Baha’i Center (945 Willow Street) \nThere will be music\, games\, and a festive atmosphere!
URL:https://sanjosebahai.org/event/ayyam-i-ha-celebration/
LOCATION:San Jose Bahá’í Center\, 945 Willow Street\, San Jose\, CA\, 95125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebrations,Community Activities,Family School Sessions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260220T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260220T210000
DTSTAMP:20260206T222055Z
CREATED:20260124T053349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T222055Z
UID:10005783-1771612200-1771621200@sanjosebahai.org
SUMMARY:Study of the Dec 31st Letter to the Counselors
DESCRIPTION:At the behest of our global institutions\, the Auxiliary Board is hosting a study of the December 31st\, 2025 letter from the Universal House of Justice to the conference of the Continental Boards of Counselors. \nThis important event will be held at the San Jose Baha’i Center on February 20th beginning at 6:30 PM with dinner\, followed by a program facilitated by the Area Teaching Committee and ABM. \n 
URL:https://sanjosebahai.org/event/study-of-the-dec-31st-letter-to-the-counselors/
LOCATION:San Jose Bahá’í Center\, 945 Willow Street\, San Jose\, CA\, 95125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cluster Activities,Deepening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260215T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260215T170000
DTSTAMP:20260207T001630Z
CREATED:20260124T053350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260207T001630Z
UID:10005784-1771164000-1771174800@sanjosebahai.org
SUMMARY:Introductory Community Study of Dec. 31st Letter to the Counselors
DESCRIPTION:The Local Spiritual Assembly of the Baha’is of San Jose will host an introductory session to study the recent letter\, dated December 31st\, 2025 from the Universal House of Justice to the Boards of Continental Counselors on the occasion of their recent conference. The study will be in both English and Persian. \nThe program will begin with a viewing of the 2025 in Review video prepared by the Baha’i International Community offices\, followed by a breakout into smaller groups in the classrooms for a focused study of the letter with an eye to “putting what hath been written into reality and action” as Baha’u’llah has written. The goal is to generate programs that we can carry out in collaboration with the larger community. At the end of the session\, we’ll reconvene to share ideas and plan for next steps. \nRefreshments will be provided. \nWHEN:  Sunday\, February 15\, 2026 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM \nWHERE: San Jose Baha’i Center\, 945 Willow Street
URL:https://sanjosebahai.org/event/introductory-community-study-of-dec-31st-letter-to-the-counselors/
LOCATION:San Jose Bahá’í Center\, 945 Willow Street\, San Jose\, CA\, 95125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Deepening,Reflection Gathering
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bah%C3%A1'%C3%ADs of San Jose":MAILTO:secretariat@sanjosebahai.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260213T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260213T210000
DTSTAMP:20260117T063234Z
CREATED:20260117T063234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260117T063234Z
UID:10005776-1771007400-1771016400@sanjosebahai.org
SUMMARY:Fireside Friday Feb 13th
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for potluck dinner\, devotional and Fireside. \nFriday February 13th \n6:30pm Dinner\, followed by devotions and Fireside \nSpeaker: Mrs. Maya Bonhoff \nTopic: Is Baha’u’llah the Return of Christ? \nRSVP to Guity Jam \n 
URL:https://sanjosebahai.org/event/fireside-friday-feb-13th/
LOCATION:Guity Jam’s Home\, San Jose\, United States
CATEGORIES:Firesides
ORGANIZER;CN="Bah%C3%A1'%C3%ADs of San Jose":MAILTO:secretariat@sanjosebahai.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260206T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260206T213000
DTSTAMP:20250406T075103Z
CREATED:20250406T071647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250406T075103Z
UID:10004680-1770406200-1770413400@sanjosebahai.org
SUMMARY:Mulk (Dominion)
DESCRIPTION:Mulk (Dominion) is a significant Baha’i observance that reflects on the attributes of God and the importance of justice and equity in our lives. It is a time for community reflection and spiritual growth. Join us as we gather to honor this sacred occasion.\nFeb 06\, 2026\n07:30 PM – 09:30 PM\nSan Jose Baha’i Center
URL:https://sanjosebahai.org/event/mulk-dominion/
LOCATION:San Jose Bahá’í Center\, 945 Willow Street\, San Jose\, CA\, 95125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Feast
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260131T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260131T210000
DTSTAMP:20251125T032544Z
CREATED:20230502T223559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T032544Z
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SUMMARY:Game Nights are Back!
DESCRIPTION:Lovingly hosted by the Mousazadeh family\, Game Nights are on the last Saturday of the month at the Baha’i  Center in San Jose (address below). \nCome one\, come all and bring your favorite board\, card\, and parlor games to share. \nFun\, food\, and fellowship for all ages!
URL:https://sanjosebahai.org/event/game-nights-are-back/2026-01-31/
LOCATION:San Jose Bahá’í Center\, 945 Willow Street\, San Jose\, CA\, 95125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Activities,In-Person Event,Social Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260117T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260117T180000
DTSTAMP:20250406T075103Z
CREATED:20250406T071647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250406T075103Z
UID:10004679-1768665600-1768672800@sanjosebahai.org
SUMMARY:Sultan (Sovereignty)
DESCRIPTION:Sultan (Sovereignty) is a significant Baha’i observance that reflects on the theme of sovereignty and its spiritual implications. Participants will engage in discussions and reflections that deepen their understanding of this important concept within the Baha’i Faith. All are warmly invited to join in this meaningful gathering.\nJan 17\, 2026\n04:00 PM – 06:00 PM\nSan Jose Baha’i Center
URL:https://sanjosebahai.org/event/sultan-sovereignty/
LOCATION:San Jose Bahá’í Center\, 945 Willow Street\, San Jose\, CA\, 95125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Feast
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260110T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260110T120000
DTSTAMP:20250212T235840Z
CREATED:20250212T233922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T235840Z
UID:10004333-1768042800-1768046400@sanjosebahai.org
SUMMARY:Second Saturday Devotional
DESCRIPTION:Join the Mousazadehs in the Social Hall for prayers and devotions at 11 AM the second Saturday of each month. \nStick around for refreshments and fellowship! \n 
URL:https://sanjosebahai.org/event/second-saturday-devotional/2026-01-10/
LOCATION:San Jose Bahá’í Center\, 945 Willow Street\, San Jose\, CA\, 95125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Activities,Devotional
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bah%C3%A1'%C3%ADs of San Jose":MAILTO:secretariat@sanjosebahai.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260109T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260109T213000
DTSTAMP:20251223T024123Z
CREATED:20251223T024123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T024123Z
UID:10005754-1767983400-1767994200@sanjosebahai.org
SUMMARY:Fireside January 9th
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a potluck dinner\, devotional and fireside. \nFriday January 9th \n6:30pm \nSpeaker: Mr. Bahram Naeimi \nTopic: Station of the Bab and Bahaullah \nPlease RSVP to Guity \n 
URL:https://sanjosebahai.org/event/fireside-january-9th/
LOCATION:Guity Jam’s Home\, San Jose\, United States
CATEGORIES:Firesides
ORGANIZER;CN="Bah%C3%A1'%C3%ADs of San Jose":MAILTO:secretariat@sanjosebahai.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251229T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251229T213000
DTSTAMP:20250406T075102Z
CREATED:20250406T071647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250406T075102Z
UID:10004678-1767036600-1767043800@sanjosebahai.org
SUMMARY:Sharaf (Honour)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the celebration of Sharaf (Honour)\, a significant Baha’i Holy Day that honors the attributes of honor and dignity in our lives. This gathering will provide an opportunity for reflection and community connection as we explore the teachings of Baha’u’llah and the importance of these virtues.  \nDec 29\, 2025\n07:30 PM – 09:30 PM\nSan Jose Baha’i Center
URL:https://sanjosebahai.org/event/sharaf-honour/
LOCATION:San Jose Bahá’í Center\, 945 Willow Street\, San Jose\, CA\, 95125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Feast
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