Upcoming Learning Events at DRBI

The Four Valleys: The Seeker’s Path to Spiritual Maturation Fri Oct 31st 4:00pm - Sun Nov 2nd 4:00pm This course will dive deeply into the spiritual theme of the Seeker’s Path – the powerful journey of search, discovery, growth, and human maturation in Baha'u'llah's mystical writings which every soul is called upon to undertake. The Four Valleys uses a stage-specific ladder to describe the pro...

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 Resurrecti...

Holiday Family Retreat with the Book of Certitude Thurs Nov 27th 4:00pm - Sun 30th 4:00pm The Thanksgiving Weekend returns to Desert Rose, starting with a turkey dinner to share with family and new friends. Classes specifically designed for both adults and youth make this a perfect retreat for the whole family. The Kitáb-i-Íqán (Book of Certitude) is a pivotal Bahá’í text that illuminates t...

Strengthening Unity, with Erica Toussaint Fri Dec 12 4:00pm - Sun 14th 4:00pm This transformative workshop unveils the practical wisdom within the Bahá'í writings that can revolutionize how you build connections with others, as well as how to avoid natural but unhealthy patterns of behavior that destroy those foundations. The presentations will emphasize practical, daily applications of spirit...

The Dawn-Breakers Challenge Fri Dec 12 4:00pm - Sun 14th 4:00pm Ready to turn your Christmas break into an adventure through time? The Dawn-Breakers Challenge isn't just reading—it's a week-long expedition into one of history's most extraordinary spiritual revolutions. THE EXPERIENCE Dive deep into the riveting 650-page narrative of the Bábí and Bahá'í revelations—a story of courage, sacri...

The Guardian's Guidebook on the Divine Plan Fri Jan 9th 2026 4:00pm - Sun 11th 4:00pm Join us for an immersive journey through Shoghi Effendi's masterpiece "The Advent of Divine Justice" - his groundbreaking 1938 message to the Bahá’ís of the United States and Canada. This lengthy Christmas-Day letter by the Faith's Guardian is a moral treatise as well as a Bahá’í charter on teaching. This cou...

This 4-day, 3 night retreat is designed for Bahá’í women, their friends, and all women regardless of their background, religion or race. It will provide an opportunity to unwind, reflect, and connect with others in a peaceful desert setting with activities – such as yoga, sound baths, devotionals, desert hikes, journaling, and bonfires – that will nourish the body, mind, and spirit. A full schedul...

Putting it All Together: The Primal WillDr. Steven PhelpsFri Jan 23 rd 4:00 p.m. – Sun 25 th 4:00 p.m., 2026 How did the universe come into being? This course considers a profound and often overlooked concept in the Bahá’í Writings known as “The Primal Will.” Far from being an abstract concept, it is the cause of existence and the “inner reality of all things.” It relates to the laws of nature...

Songs of the Spirit: A Musical Workshop with the Bahá’í Writings This multi-day, interactive workshop explores the powerful role of music and creativity in spiritual life and community development. Participants will reflect on quotes from the Bahá’í writings about the arts and the purpose of artistic expression, explore the building blocks of music, discover their own unique voice, and work col...