Roberts, part of the North Shore's Baha'i community, is saluting teachers in North Vancouver School District 44 by helping organize her fourth annual Teacher's Appreciation Day. All we are trying to do is extend our appreciation of teachers and value their station in society.
Education is crucial in the Baha'i faith.
Its web site lists the century-old faith as the second most widespread of the world's independent religions, established in 235 countries and territories. Its five million members come from more than 2,100 ethnic, racial and tribal groups. The founder of the faith, Baha'u'llah, believed there is one God who progressively reveals his will to humanity. Baha'i members are trying to break down barriers of prejudice between people and to collaborate with other like-minded groups to promote a society in which humanity is viewed as a single people with a common destiny. Refreshments will be served.