Preparing for Christ’s New Name

Fri Nov 14th 4:00pm - Sun 16th 4:00pm

How much do you know about The Bible and promises related to Christ’s return? In this course, you will explore a variety of spiritual themes on Divine Revelation and learn about the insights the Bahá’í Writings offer on: Salvation and the Station of God’s Manifestation; the End Times; the Nature of Miracles; Christ’s Resurrection; and the Spirit of Truth. Participants will better understand their role as a teacher/learner of Biblical concepts and examine effective ways to share these concepts with others.

The weekend will be spent in transformative dialogue and interactive activities to explore spiritual themes regarding God, His Manifestations, and His Word. The presenters have been giving this course in California to rave reviews. One recent participant, from a Christian background, said the course offered a "really ‘safe place’ to learn and be heard.” The Bahá’í Writings affirm that “to be a Christian is to embody every excellence."

Alex Gottdank credits the Hebrew Scriptures and Gospels for instilling in him a thirst for spiritual understanding and a love for God and His messengers; he has many stories to share about teaching history in Micronesia for 13 years. Scott Patton holds weekly Bible studies classes and seeks to synthesize Biblical passages with the Bahá’í writings to derive a greater understanding of God’s will for humanity. He was a high school English and Business teacher for over 30 years.

Event Schedule:

Friday

- 4:00-6:00 PM - Registration

- 6:00-7:00 PM - Dinner

- 7:00-8:00 PM - Orientation and Introduction

Saturday

- 8:00 - 9:00 AM - Breakfast

- 9:00 - 12:30 PM - Sessions

- 12:30 - 2:00 PM - Lunch

- 2:00 - 6:00 PM - Sessions

- 6:00 - 7:00 PM - Dinner

- 7:00 - 8:00 PM - Music/Arts

Sunday

- 8:00 - 9:00 AM - Breakfast

- 9:00 - 12:30 AM - Sessions

- 12:30 - 2:00 PM - Lunch

- 2:00 - 4:00 PM - Final session & farewell

Introduction to Desert Rose Winter and Spring Programs:

Our winter and spring retreats at Desert Rose focus on the in-depth study of core spiritual literature and historical texts. Set in the serene desert environment of Arizona, we enjoy a perfect winter retreat environment. These programs provide ain ideal opportunity for reflection, learning, and community engagement.

Fees, Prerequisites, and Materials:

Attendees are required to register in advance, with fees covering all sessions, meals, and materials. Specific prerequisites for participation and a list of materials to be studied will be provided upon registration.

Registration:

Registration includes 6 meals, materials and accommodations in our dormitory. If you would prefer to rent a private apartment, these can be booked separately using the link bit.ly/drbi-rentals. Apartments fill up quickly and are available on a first-come, first-serve basis, so book quickly.

If apartments are full and you prefer not to stay in the dormitory, here is a list of nearby hotels.

Alternatively, we have boondocking-style RV parking for guests and volunteers at no additional cost. These have no power or hookups, just a water and dump station.

Transportation:

DRBI does not yet own a shuttle van but numerous shuttle and Uber options exist from the Phoenix airport only 45 minutes away.

Donations:

Support for our programs is greatly appreciated, and additional donations can be made to help us continue offering these enriching experiences. https://givebutter.com/drbiffa