From Jim Cribb, Director of The Promise of All Ages

In 1992 I travelled to New York City to join thirty thousand Bahá‘ís from around the world in marking one hundred years since the death of Bahá'u'lláh, Founder of the Bahá‘í Faith. That four-day World Congress was a turning point in my life. I saw the greatest diversity of mankind, all celebrating the teachings of Bahá'u'lláh—world unity, equality of women and men, elimination of prejudices—and yet I realized that, after twenty years as a Bahá‘í, I knew very little about His life.

And so began an undertaking that would span years and miles and countries and continents, and involve creative individuals and colourful storytellers. The result was a much deeper understanding of the life of Bahá'u'lláh, from which emerged a feature-length documentary, The Promise of All Ages, narrated by CBC's Michael Enright.

The Remarkable Life of Bahá'u'lláh is a presentation that explores a life that ultimately we can never understand. A life about which Leo Tolstoy wrote, "We spend our lives trying to unlock the mystery of the universe, but there was a Turkish prisoner, Bahá'u'lláh, in ‘Akká, Palestine who had the Key."  The presentation is a sharing of anecdotes, documentary film clips, and personal glimpses garnered along the way. It is informal, lasts from one to one and a half hours, and is followed by a time for questions. It has been presented in a variety of venues—from homes with a few people to auditoriums with hundreds.

To find out more information or to arrange a presentation please contact us. There is no charge.

"What a wonderful experience to meet you and to see your presentation. Thanks again for stopping in the Soo and sharing with us some of your stories and knowledge."
— Frank Van Lith

"I have never ever in over 40 years witnessed a presentation so professionally done. Even if no seekers attend, this serves to strengthen the Faith of believers. I want all the young people to see that presentation. I wish I had taken my daughter and granddaughter. Thank you so much."
— Rose-Reta Gunnlaugson