Finding Your Calling: Exploring Careers on Your Path of Service
2026 Edition
A workshop for youth (ages 15–25)
Friday & Sunday afternoon only in Cokesbury 4:30 PM
New and returning participants welcome. Previous attendance not required.
This intergenerational workshop welcomes both parents and youth (ages 15–25), whether attending together or individually. Designed for anyone navigating career exploration, this year’s workshop revisits themes introduced in last year’s session while incorporating new activities, reflections, and career exploration tools.
Through interactive activities, guided reflection, thoughtful study of the Baha’i Writings, and a career interest assessment, participants will explore their natural strengths, interests, and values while gaining insight into career and service pathways that align with who they are. Participants will also reflect on how meaningful work can contribute to the well-being of others and society.
Facilitated in a personal capacity by Adelia Douglas, a career coach at the University of South Florida, this workshop draws on nine years of experience guiding students toward meaningful, purpose-driven career paths.
ISGP Seminar for University Students: An Overview
An informational session for university age youth and parents—whether attending together or individually
Friday & Sunday afternoon only in Pearson 4:30 PM
All are welcome to attend a session to learn more about the seminar program for Baha’i university students offered by the Institute for Studies in Global Prosperity (ISGP). The annual seminar, offered for Florida youth at the Magdalene Carney Baha’i Institute in West Palm Beach, is part of a four-year program has been designed to accompany students through four years of university studies. This offering is one of many global seminars that, together, serve youth from over 100 countries.
The purpose of these intensive seminars is to raise the consciousness of youth about the importance of engaging in action and discourse directed towards social change; to develop their capacity to reflect, to analyze, and to learn from action; to explore elements of a conceptual framework for contributing to the advancement of civilization; to provide them with tools to understand and analyze the culture in which they are immersed as well as the content of the university courses they are studying; to help them assume ownership of their education; and to assist them in their efforts to acquire the kind of knowledge that will enable them to live fruitful, productive and meaningful lives.
Youth, parents of high school and college students, and community members that wish to better understand the aims of the ISGP seminar and how to support youth in their communities to attend, are all warmly encouraged to join this session.
This workshop will be facilitated by Maddie Li
Understanding Huququ’llah: It’s Purpose and Impact
Saturday & Sunday afternoon only in Goldroom B 4:30 PM
The institution of Ḥuqúqu’lláh......will provide the material resources necessary for great collective enterprises designed to improve all aspects of life and will be a powerful element in the growth of a world civilization. "The Universal House of Justice”
This workshop will be facilitated by Hamed Rafiee and Charmaine Myers Coates
The Supreme Gift: An Interactive Introduction to Baha’u’llah’s Covenant
Saturday & Sunday afternoon in Goldroom A 4:30 PM
In this dynamic 1.5-hour introductory session we will take a high-level, interactive look at the themes of Ruhi Book 8: The Covenant of Bahá’u’lláh, focusing on what is described as Bahá’u’lláh’s “supreme gift to humanity”
This workshop will be facilitated by Jimmy Jemail
The Basics of Being a Baha’i
Saturday & Sunday afternoon only in Blueroom A/B 4:30 PM
Are you learning about the Baha’i Faith or have you recently become a Baha’i? Here’s an opportunity to explore some topics and get your questions answered about the Baha’i calendar, the Fund, the administration, the Covenant, the institute process, service opportunities.
This workshop will be facilitated by Nancy Wetstein & Rhona Schoffield
Being a Baha’i In Business
Friday afternoon only in Blueroom A/B 4:30 PM
What does it look like to align daily business operations with the spiritual principles of the Bahá'í Faith?
As business owners, we face a constant stream of practical decisions—from managing finances and handling difficult client situations to navigating competition and fostering a healthy workplace culture. While the business world often dictates one path, our faith invites us to explore another.
Join us for an informal afternoon study and discussion group as we explore what it truly means to be a Bahá'í business owner. Together, we’ll look at common, real-world business scenarios and consult on the distinct paths we might choose to take when guided by Bahá'í principles.
This workshop will be facilitated by Navid Fourghi
Rhythms of Peace: Rap as Artistic Expression
Friday afternoon only in Greenroom A/B 4:30 PM