Event changes & updates - Corona Virus | Bahá’í Community of Indianapolis

Location

Indianapolis, IN

Updated May 13, 2020

Dear Friends,

The Assembly has been following the latest developments with the unfolding Covid-19 pandemic, including the latest information and executive order from Governor Holcomb.

Here is our latest guidance:

The Center will remain closed until further notice, and this is for the safety of our community
The Assembly will re-assess the situation monthly and report to the community
Concerning the request of our National Assembly that every Bahá’í household host a regular devotional meeting - we do not believe that National is asking us to invite non-family members into our homes for these devotional meetings, at least not at this time. If we want to include non-family members in these devotional meetings we suggest hosting in an outdoor setting while maintaining social distancing, or else use videoconferencing applications such as Zoom.
Our guidance will be communicated via IN01news, on our website, on our Facebook page, during Zoom meetings such as Feasts and Holy Days, and through personal contacts with Bahá’ís

All Baha'i meetings are now occurring via videoteleconferencing (Zoom).

Participants can attend Zoom calls via computer with webcam, Smartphone or tablet, or simply dial in with an audio connection from any phone. The Assembly is very sorry if anyone is unable to attend due to technical difficulties or the lack of equipment. Please note that joining audio-only by phone is always possible for any Zoom call. If you having difficulties with Zoom, please reach out to one of the following folks who have offered to assist, or email secretary@indybahai.org. Andrea, Adib, Stacy, Kiros, Vincent, Brian.

Here are some helpful online Zoom videos:

Wilmette Institute re Zoom and other tools (3 videos):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ODwStCiV6dU&feature=youtu.be

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7jTsLfiMrd8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVLyX6Q4qig

From Zoom Support center:

https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/206618765-Zoom-Video-Tutorials

Misc. General Zoom guidance:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FnFSBjFvK2o

Please check this page and the calendar page often for updates and Zoom links for specific meetings.

Guidance on Baha'i burial laws in light of the Coronavirus pandemic

bahaicanada.bahai.ca/letter-written-on-behalf-of-the-universal-house-of-justice-regarding-the-application-of-bahai-burial-law-in-light-of-the-health-crisis/