Unit Convention & Election

WHAT IS UNIT CONVENTION? When Baha’is from across an electoral unit gather at their Unit Convention each year, they have a unique opportunity to contribute to the Convention’s two purposes: to elect the delegate(s) for the unit, who will travel to the following year’s National Convention to elect the National Spiritual Assembly, and to participate in consultation about the efforts in their unit to further release “the society-building power of the Faith.” For Baha’is, consultation is a form of discussion described by Baha’u’llah as “a shining light which, in a dark world, leadeth the way and guideth.” https://www.bahai.us/bahais-gear-up-for-octobers-annual-unit-convention/ Contact the Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Pittsburgh for details at secretary@pittsburghbahai.org or see print and email invitation to EU016 Unit membership. ACCESSING UNIT CONVENTION

PARKING:

For those able to walk a few blocks: A municipal parking lot is located nearby. Follow Dickson Street past the church, cross over Noble street and the lot is to the right. There are also parking spaces along Noble Street, in the block behind the church. For those with accessibility needs: The closest paved parking lot is located at 2014 S. Braddock, slightly north of the church and additional parking on the grass next to the lot is allowed.  

DIRECTIONS:

From I-376, traveling east: Take EDGEWOOD/SWISSVALE Exit #77 (old exit #7, first exit after Squirrel Hill Tunnel). Follow right split of ramp. Turn left at stop sign, then right onto SOUTH BRADDOCK AVENUE. Continue ½ mile. Church is on the right.

From I-376, traveling west: Take EDGEWOOD/SWISSVALE Exit #77. Turn left onto SOUTH BRADDOCK AVENUE. Continue ½ mile. Church is on the right.

From eastern boundary of Pittsburgh: From intersection with FORBES AVE. and SOUTH BRADDOCK, proceed southward on SOUTH BRADDOCK AVE., toward I-376. After passing under I-376, continue ½ mile. Church is on the right.

From Homestead and West Mifflin: Cross RANKIN BRIDGE. Continue northward on SOUTH BRADDOCK AVENUE, about one mile. Church is on the left. LODGING OPTIONS: Waterfront Hotels: Located in a riverfront shopping complex with free parking, but fewer local dining options.

(2.5 to 3.2 miles away / 7 to 10-min drive)

• Holiday Inn Express Pittsburgh E - Waterfront Dr

• Courtyard by Marriott Pittsburgh West Homestead/Waterfront

• Hampton Inn & Suites Pittsburgh/Waterfront-West Homestead

East End Hotels: Near walkable Pittsburgh neighborhoods with local dining, but nightly parking fees likely apply.

(3.4 to 3.5 miles away / 10 to 11-min drive)

• The Maverick by Kasa

• Hotel Indigo Pittsburgh East Liberty