A Widening Embrace (English)
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- ‘A Widening Embrace’ is a new innovative documentary film commissioned by the Universal House of Justice about the community-building efforts of the Baha’i world, as seen through the eyes of local populations.
Across the globe, followers of Baha’u’llah and their friends are striving in earnest to contribute to the well-being of their communities and the advancement of society. ‘A Widening Embrace’ captures some experiences and insights from a selection of neighbourhoods and villages, in rural and urban settings. Here, a process of building vibrant communities is unfolding through individual and collective action propelled by a commitment to learning, in the words of Baha’u’llah, how to “translate that which hath been written into reality and action.”
Produced through a creative, grassroots process in which teams of often young people have documented the efforts of their own communities around the world to effect social change, the documentary draws on footage taken by those teams over the course of a year, and tells a story of transformation unfolding in 24 communities representing different realities and contexts. It focuses on three main themes: universal participation as a path toward collective prosperity, the vital role of young people in the transformation of society, and the emergence of a range of social and economic development initiatives that spring up from the spiritual aspirations of a population.
Approximate running time: 77 minutes.
Find out more about the film from this Baha’i World News Service article: news.bahai.org/...
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7:35 Gran Canaria, Canary Islands
11:30 Sydney, Australia
18:36 Delhi, India
25:05 Daga, Papua New Guinea
36:11 London, United Kingdom
39:50 Mwinilunga East, Zambia
42:23 Baku, Azerbaijan
47:40 San Diego, United States
53:50 East Kanchanpur, Nepal
55:56 Tanna , Vanuatu
59:57 Norte Del Cauca, Colombia
1:03:40 Vancouver, Canada
1:06:12 Bangui, Central African Republic
1:09:39 South Tarawa, Kiribati
1. 0-6:55 Introduction
a. Introduces institute process as a way to build community
2. 6:55 Chapter 1 Embracing large Numbers
a. Starts with passage from UHJ
3. 7:30 Gran Canaria, Canary Islands
a. About cluster reflection meetings, devotions
4. 11:30 Sydney, Australia
a. Dynamics of broad, cluster-wide activities and a focus area
b. Main emphasis of segment is on youth working in a neighborhood
c. Shows how JYSEP plays out
i. Overcoming cultural differences, uniting across cultures
d. At 16:25, transitions to a new set stories about youth but the same community and individuals
i. Youth from focus neighborhoods share process/visit surrounding clusters to share what they have learned
ii. Shows how a focus neighborhood can help set a whole cluster in motion
5. 18:36 Delhi, India
a. House of worship as center of activities that spread to other parts of the city
b. Shows how administrative bodies work with individuals and communities to support the institute process
c. Shows the importance of spaces for reflection
6. 24:55 Daga, Papua New Guinea
a. 4,000 of 8,000 people are Baha’is
b. 33 LSAs
c. LSAs/Faith are guiding forces for community function
d. Shows how institute process can transform an entire community
7. 30:35 Chapter 2 Youth Summoned to the Vanguard
a. Starts with passage from UHJ
b. Unlike introduction to chapter 1, this chapter begins with about 6 minutes of general examples of youth activity around the world
8. 36:10 London, UK
a. Engaging in meaningful conversations with youth
b. Shows power of JYSEP to inspire youth to develop their capacities
9. 39:49
a. Mwinilunga East, Zambia
b. Stories show JYSEP as a starting point
10. 42:25 Baku, Azerbaijan
a. LSA support for JYSEP
b. The program has gone from 15 to 2,000 youth participating
11. 47:42 San Diego, USA
a. JYSEP as an avenue to engage with families
b. JYSEP adopted in a middle school
12. 52:00 Chapter 3, Stirrings of Social Action
a. Starts with passage of UHJ
b. Followed with a couple of minutes of examples of social action around the world
13. 53:51
a. East Kanchanpur, Nepal
i. Shows examples of work as service, and as a form of social transformation
14. 54:55 Chisinau, Moldova
a. Shows youth in service in their communities
15. 55:57 Tanna, Vanuatu
a. Shows the Preparation for Social Action program, which trains people to be “promoters of community well-being”
16. 59:59 Norte Del Cauca, Colombia
a. Also shows Preparation for Social Action program, which in this case helps people get access to education
b. A second program is called “Supporting Community Leaders”
17. 1:03:41 Vancouver, Canada
a. Shows outreach to newcomers who appear to be immigrants
b. Offer English classes they call “English Corner”
i. 30 English Corners in Vancouver with hundreds of participants who not only learn English but also build community among themselves
18. 1:06:12 Bangui, Central African Republic
a. Community recovering from war and rebuilding education
19. 1:09:25 South Tarawa, Kiribati
a. Addressing changing needs of junior youth with JYSEP
b. Program is credited with lowering rates of imprisonment among youth
20. 1:13:13 Conclusion
a. Interconnected role of the individual, community, and institutions
John (Chris) Carpenter
An alternative society which is not based on greed and competition, but rather on cooperation and service to community members is spreading to a world-wide community mainly by actions of inspired youth.
This is a vivid series of examples of how our common social issues can best be transcended by following the principles so clearly established by Baha'u'llah, exemplified by 'Abdu'l-Baha and outlined in practical terms, first by Shoghi Effendi, then by the Institutions of the Baha'i Faith.
The beauty of this world's continuous steps towards material and spiritual growth, radiant unity and fruitful progress based on the Teachings of Bahá'u'lláh captured in some genuinely uplifting images! What a joy, what a confirmation to watch!
Ya-Baha-ul-Abha!
What a great sharing of success in 25 different cities and so well put together. It is really breathtaking to see/hear the common threads and how eloquent all the individuals are in sharing their involvement in changing their communities. An exciting glimpse of the future for all communities that are in the early stages.
The youth are moving the baby boomers towards love and unity and with the Bahai s help it will be a wonderful place, I should say in the secular environment, not people raised Baha'i.
Isabella love it and Bless you, I'm just now discovering Baha'i..... Your blessed to raise your kids as one. Beautiful people.
Beautiful inspiring and uplifting. I will share with many people who wish these same things for the world. So telling in the world of today that the leaders are emerging from such humble places "Blessed are the meek for they shall inherit the earth"
I love watching this video
Amazing truth ...!
Wonderful, thoughtful amazing.
Great video.
💗💗💗Beautiful,love from Malaysia 💗💗💗💗
Just curios...Is the music by Luke Slott?
I AM Bahai sin 54 ears
Can we share on our personal Facebook page?
Yes you can.