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Programs and Activities at the Baha’i House of Worship
Devotional Programs are held daily in the auditorium at 9:15 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
These brief programs consist of readings from the Baha’i sacred texts and scriptures of other world religions. No talks or sermons are delivered, and no elaborate ceremonies practiced. Since the Baha’i Faith has no clergy, no one person leads devotional programs. Instead, invited readers, who may be adherents of any religion, recite or chant the holy scriptures. Sunday programs sometimes feature music from the House of Worship Choir and chanting in various languages. Only music based on words of holy scripture and sung a cappella by a choir or soloists is used in the auditorium; recorded and instrumental music are not permitted there.
Introductory Talk on the Baha’i Faith
Introductory talks on the Bahá’í Faith are held every Sunday in the Welcome Center of the Bahá’í House of Worship. The talks commence at 1:00 P.M., immediately after the 12:30 P.M. devotional program in the Temple’s auditorium. All are welcome to attend. Call: 847-853-2300 for further information.
Please note that there will be no talk on Sunday May 27.
Prayers in Spanish are offered on the first Sunday of each month at 1:15 p.m.
Upcoming Holy Day commemorations
Declaration of the Bab Tuesday, May 22
8:15 p.m. Light Refreshments in the Welcome Center (lower level)
9:15 p.m. Program in Foundation Hall (lower level)
10:20 p.m. Half hour evening devotions in the auditorium.
Wednesday, May 23rd
7:00 a.m. Half hour dawn devotions in the auditorium.
The Ascension of Baha’u'llah Tuesday, May 29
4:00 a.m. Half hour night devotions in the auditorium.
7:00 a.m. Half hour dawn devotions in the auditorium.
For more information, please call the House of Worship at 847-853-2300.
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