SAMPLE SCRIPTS & LETTERS
TIP: "Welcome letters" can be used to invite contacts to firesides, devotional gatherings, children's classes, etc. Include contact information with the names of one or two Baha'is and their phone numbers.
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SAMPLE CALL BACK SCRIPT
Hello, my name is ___________. I’m a Bahá’í from_____________. We received your name recently when you called about the Bahá’í Faith.
How did you hear about us? (If she saw the video, ask which one.)
Do you have any specific questions or areas of interest that moved you to call? Would you like more information?
Our community, here in _______________, holds regular introductory meetings for people who are interested in learning more about the Bahá’í Faith. May I send you an invitation and directions to one of these gatherings?
Note: A person who is not interested in coming to a fireside may prefer to meet individually with someone until he feels more comfortable. Offer to meet in a public place until confidence is built and for the sake of safety.
If you would like, we can get together for coffee or tea at _______________to meet and discuss more.
Note: If the conversation is going well and friendly you may feel it appropriate to move into the following areas. It is important that you not seem intrusive but loving and nurturing.
Are you interested in racial unity?
Are you interested in the equality of women and men?
Are there other religious topics that interest you?
What is your religious background?
Note: Being a good listener is very important. Follow up is vital! Be sure to call seekers back or invite them to an event if you say you will. Be lovingly persistent or they may think you are not really interested in getting to know them. Talk with them, not at them! The Media Campaign, as well as all teaching efforts, is about connecting hearts.
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SAMPLE LETTER #1
Use LSA or community letterhead
Date
Name of Seeker
Address of Seeker
City, State, Zip
Dear (Name of Seeker):
Thank you for your inquiry requesting additional information about the Bahá'í Faith. The Bahá'ís of _____(community name)___ would like to welcome you to attend any of the several activities listed below. (or an attached calendar)
(At this point, you can list activities in your surrounding
area. Keep in mind not to use Bahá'í jargon i.e. fireside, seeker
etc.)
A weekly (or monthly) introductory meeting about the Bahá'í Faith
A weekly (or monthly) meeting about specific topics
Social or family gatherings
Prayer meetings
Workshops about Race Unity Dialogues, Core Curriculum, etc.
There is never a cost for any gathering.
We are very happy to assist you in any way we can. Our interest is in sharing the Teachings and the principles of the Bahá'í Faith. The search for truth is upheld as an individual undertaking, as we have no clergy in the Bahá'í Faith. You may also want to check out Bahá'í books in our public library or visit our website: www.us.bahai.org .
Warmest greetings,
(sign your name and add your phone number)
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SAMPLE LETTER #2
Note: used as a follow-up when contacts have been sent literature from the National Center after contacting 1-800-22UNITE
Date
Name of Seeker
Address of Seeker
City, State, Zip
Dear (Name of Seeker),
Thank you for calling 1-800-22-UNITE. You have requested literature about the Bahá'í Faith and should be receiving a packet of information from the Bahá'í National Center very shortly. The pamphlets you will receive are yours to keep. No donations are requested or required. Furthermore, your privacy is assured; no one will call.
After doing a little reading, you might be interested in talking to someone. Please feel free to call ___(insert name and phone number)___. ___(He/she/I)___ would be delighted to chat with you about the Faith or answer questions you might have. The best times to reach ___(him/her/me)___ are: (provide time)
Perhaps you would be interested in attending a Baha'i meeting. Bahá'í meetings, known as "Firesides", are held regularly throughout the area. Firesides are free and provide the opportunity to enjoy stimulating discussions on many different topics of interest while exploring the teachings of Bahá'í Faith. I'm sure you would enjoy meeting members of the Bahá'í Faith, as well as other people like yourself, who are curious about our teachings.
Our next Baha'i fireside will be: ___(insert date and location of any upcoming public events)___. You would be most welcome. We look forward to meeting you.
Sincerely,
(sign your name and add your phone number)
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SAMPLE GREETING CARD
Note: This should be a hand addressed personal greeting card. An added touch would, for example, be the “Golden Rule” card , or insert a printed quotation in beautiful note card.
Dear (Name of Seeker),
We were happy to receive your recent inquiry about the Bahá’í Faith. In just a few days you will receive a packet of information from our National Bahá’í Center that we hope will answer some of your questions. In the meantime, if you wish, please feel free to call us directly at ___(your phone number)___ to speak with a Bahá’í or to learn about local Bahá’í events and activities.
Warmest regards,
(sign your name)
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SAMPLE SELF-ADDRESSED CARD
Please send me additional
information on: ________________________
I would like to continue
to receive notices of Bahá’í activities from time to time.
I would prefer to have my
name removed from your mailing list.
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