Name: The transformative power of prayer: How devotional gatherings are taking root in Uganda by Bahá’í World News Service (BWNS)
Duration: 10 min 3 s
Description: An interview with representatives of a community in Uganda explores how collective prayer is influencing society at large. Read more at news.bahai.org/story/1344/.

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An interview with representatives of a community in Uganda explores how collective prayer is influencing society at large. Read more at news.bahai.org/story/1344/.

The transformative power of prayer: How devotional gatherings are taking root in Uganda

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The transformative power of prayer: How devotional gatherings are taking root in Uganda

Bahá’í World News Service (BWNS)

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