Changing Times Blog

Changing Times is changing venues!

Changing Times is on the move!

The next session of Changing Times will be held in Italy from 26-31 December 2009.

An extraordinary programme of speakers, workshops and artistic presentations is being planned, carrying forward everything you loved about Changing Times, but with a few new innovations – not least the stunning Italian surroundings.

Watch this space for further information.

Brand New Robert Gillies EP

The Milkhouse Sessions is the latest result of Rob’s brilliant musical genius. The EP is packed with seven tracks recorded in Boston, Massachusetts where Rob’s planning his crusade of the music world (and our ears) and in Moffat, Scotland where Rob first put strings to fingers.

He recorded the album recreating the live experience with studio quality recording. Just what we wanted after his brilliant performances at Changing Times this year. Two of the songs on this EP have already been critically acclaimed. In case you still don’t know who Rob is: Gillies is a singer-songwriter with a original style spanning pop, folk and hip-hop.

Now available on iTunes US, Canada and UK/EU. Enjoy the teaser:

CT 2008 Round-Up: Pictures and Presentations

To show our appreciation for the fantastic 2008 conference, we have a little something for you! The presentations from the main sessions and the wonderful work of our official photographers.

Complete collection of CT 2008 Pictures:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ct08/

Following is a list of materials from our latest Changing Times session. They are made available here on the blog for download as PDF Files.

Mr. Ian Semple

• Texts used during his talk on The World Order of Baha’u'llah
• Texts used during his talk on The International Council and the Universal House of Justice
• Texts used during his talk on Independence and Obedience
• Workshop on Huququllah – The Importance of a Universal Standard

Ms. Kit Bigelow

• PPT to External Affairs 101
• PPT to Persecution Today
• PPT to Reflections on a Baha’i Identity

Mr. David Henderson

• PPT to Media: A Tool for Effective Leaders
• PPT to Understanding the Power of the Web
• PPT to Communicating Messages that are Heard

Dr. Friedo Zölzer

• Workshop on Freedom of Speech in the Baha’i Community

Mr. Geoff Cameron

• Workshop on the Denial of Higher Education

CT welcomes Mr. Afshin

No one (really, no one) has ever welcomed Mr. Afshin (India) like Changing Times 08 did.

Bollywood Intro:

Thank you to our brilliant MC’s who have raised the standard for all times.

Stick with the Jojos

This is an advert created at Changing Times 2008 for the snack bar.

Music by Andy Grammer; produced by Amy Lim and Ryan Lash.

7th Changing Times Session

The 7th Changing Times session just finished. Once again it was a success and like its previous years it was unique and full of energy.

The presenters, each an expert in their field shared their professional expertise as well as personal stories. The diversity of the participants was the highest it has even been with over 42 countries represented. The program was educational, inspiring and filled with many humorous and moving moments. Professional contacts were made and more importantly many new friendships were found.

All in all it was a great week with lots of energy and enthusiasm. Here is a short collage of pictures that tries to capture the spirit of the week.

2008 Retrospect

This fantastic video gave a broad overview of current affairs in the past year to the CT participants.

Thank you to Aris Dimitriou for the outstanding work

CT08 Live!

We’ll be blogging live from the Changing Times Conference the coming days, bringing selected program features to you. Stay tuned!