21st Summer Festival at the European House of Worship
19 April 2016
12 Jalál 173 B.E.
To all believers in the United Kingdom
Dear Bahá’í friends,
Please see below an invitation, open to all, to attend the annual summer festival at the European House of Worship in Hofheim-Langenhain, Germany.
Department of the Secretariat
National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of the United Kingdom
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The National Spiritual Assemblies of the Bahá’ís in Europe
21st Summer Festival at the European House of Worship
Dear Bahá’í Friends,
The German Bahá’í Summer Festival Committee would like to cordially invite you to this year’s 21st ‘Sommerfest’ at the European Bahá’í House of Worship in Hofheim-Langenhain, on Sunday 19th June 2016, from 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
This festival has become quite a large event where the friends can be hosts to their friends and families and to the general public of the region around the House of Worship and spend a day in an atmosphere of joy, friendship, openness and tranquility.
The National Spiritual Assembly of Germany has asked us to organize the ‘Sommerfest’ with more emphasis on the devotional and spiritual aspects of our community life, trying also to convey to our visitors the beauty of Bahá’u’lláh’s teachings and displaying the core activities. The duration of the ‘Sommerfest’ is from the morning through to the early evening with international foods and soft drinks, coffee, tea and cake being made available. The children’s activities are extensive. And at least four devotionals will be offered in the House of Worship. The cultural program is in the Hazíratu’l-Quds where in a more contemplative and tranquil atmosphere sessions of musical and artistic performances are offered.
We would like to take this opportunity to ask all our Bahá’í friends from all European countries to consider firstly attending the event and secondly if they can in anyway contribute to the festival. We are always looking for artistic and musical contributions to add to our cultural program and festivities. So, if you have any ideas, suggestions or contributions please let us know by the end of April.
If you are planning to come by bus to the festival, please inform us in advance in order to provide parking space and assist with hotel accommodation, if required. All correspondence should be sent to the following contact address: sommerfest@bahai.de
We look forward to enjoying a bright and colourful festival with all of you.
With loving Bahá’í greetings,
Summer Festival Committee
The National Spiritual Assembly
of the Bahá’ís of Germany