Adult Morning Session
9:00 - 10:30 AM - Dr. Penny Walker
10:45 - 11:50 AM - Facilitator Led Workshops
Friday
The Call to Serve:
"An Uplifting and All-Embracing Summons"
This talk will be in two parts. Part One will consider the vision for our mission of civilization building, as expressed in the writings of Baha’u’llah, ‘Abdu’l-Baha, and Shoghi Effendi. Part Two will discuss how we can bring that vision into being through serving in the global Plan and laying the foundation for the World Order of Baha’u’llah.
Saturday
We will discuss the need to expand our outreach and involve many more souls in the community-building process. This discussion will focus on the role of individuals and our service in this new global Plan, with an emphasis on teaching the Faith.
A Culture of Service:
“Widening the Circle of Participation”
Sunday
Serving As an Example:
“Be As Leaven to the World”
The final session will focus on the need for personal as well as social transformation in building a divine civilization. As builders of transformed communities. we are also striving to transform ourselves, to have a leavening effect on our communities and the world.
Adult Afternoon Session
2:00 - 3:30 PM
Facilitator Led Discussion and Reading of the March 19, 2025 letter of the Universal House of Justice on Marriage and Family Life.
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Special Presentations
4:30 - 6:00 PM
Each of these presentations will be offered twice
The Green Light Expedition
Auditorium
Friday and Sunday
An abridged screening of the film, ‘The Green Light Expedition and Reminiscences of Amatu'l-Baha Ruhiyyih Khanum’ featuring Dr. David Walker - in 1975, David served on the film-making team that documented the historic journey of friendship made by Amatu’l-Baha Ruhiyyih Khanum into the Amazon region of South America to visit the indigenous tribes.
Growing Up in Iraq Presentation
Cokesbury
Friday and Saturday
Born in Baghdad into a Baha’i family, presenter Abir Majid will share his memories and stories about the many years of persecution and imprisonment he and his devoted family endured as members of the Faith in Baghdad and Sulaimaniyyah.
The Basics of Being A Baha’i
Blue Room
Saturday and Sunday
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… shared by Rhona Scoffield.
Special Workshop 1
Finding Your Calling: Exploring Careers on Your Path of Service
A workshop for youth (ages 15–25) and parents—whether attending together or individually
Friday afternoon only in Pearson 4:30 PM
This workshop is designed for anyone navigating the path of career discovery—whether you’re a parent seeking to support your youth with care and clarity, or a young person searching for direction and purpose in your career journey.
Through interactive activities, guided reflection, and thoughtful study of the Baha’i Writings, participants will explore how to recognize strengths, align interests with values, and view careers as opportunities for service to humanity. Parents will gain practical tools to nurture their child’s unique gifts without pressure, while youth will leave with renewed confidence and inspiration to explore meaningful and purpose-driven career possibilities.
This workshop will be facilitated in a personal capacity by Adelia Douglas, a career coach at the University of South Florida, who brings nine years of experience guiding students toward meaningful, purpose-driven career paths.
Special Workshop 2
ISGP Seminar for University Students: An Overview
An informational session for university age youth and parents—whether attending together or individually
Saturday 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.
Southern Flame is excited to host a bookstore that will be open during all breaks! Visit us in the Green Room B to explore a wide selection of resources for all your educational and teaching needs. Don’t miss the chance to stop by and stock up!
“The institution of the Summer School constitutes a vital and inseparable part of any teaching campaign, and as such ought to be given the full importance it deserves in the teaching plans and activities of the believers.”
— Centers of Baha’i Learning
