Building
Community
Bahá’ís believe social change starts with spirituality—individuals unlocking their soul’s desire for service and working alongside others for the good of their neighborhoods and communities. Bahá’í communities are a workshop open to all for hands-on learning about the process of spiritual community building.
Worship
Daily prayer and intimate communion with God are the foundation for strong families and communities.
Study Circles
Putting into practice the Word of God through a process of collective learning, action and reflection.
Teens and Pre-teens
Youths are mentored to develop moral reasoning and the capacity to serve humanity.
Children
Spiritual education for children develops their love for God and sense of world citizenship.
Human Rights
In collaboration with civil society, government and international partners, Bahá’ís work for freedom of conscience, the equality of men and women, the elimination of prejudice and other key principles of Bahá’í belief.
Advancement of Women
Equality between the sexes and the full participation of women in every field of human endeavor are essential prerequisites to peace and human progress.
Environment and Sustainable Development
Bahá’ís have worked to advance sustainable development since 1990, when preparations began for the 1992 UN Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Social and Economic Development
Efforts to promote social and economic well-being play an important role at the local and national levels of the Bahá’í community.
Bahá'ís at the United Nations
The U.S. Bahá’í community has been represented at the United Nations since 1947.
Interfaith Relations
Bahá’u’lláh called on His followers to “consort with the followers of all religions in a spirit of friendliness and fellowship.”
Race Unity
Healing racism and overcoming all forms of prejudice are America’s most vital and challenging issues.
Green Acre Bahá'í School
A retreat and conference center offering year-round programs in the Seacoast Region of southern Maine.
Louhelen Bahá'í School
A retreat and conference center in Michigan, offering year-round programs for adults, families, children and youth.
Bosch Bahá'í School
A retreat and conference center in the redwood forests above Santa Cruz, CA, offering year-round programs for adults, families, children and youth.
Seasonal Baha'i Schools
Family-oriented weekend to week-long programs are offered once or twice a year on college campuses, campgrounds and conference centers around the the United States.
Native American Bahá'í Institute
A Bahá’í center of learning and service located on the Navajo Nation Reservation in Arizona.
Wilmette Institute
An online learning center offering courses that engage a broad and diverse community of learners in an in-depth study of the Bahá’í Faith.
Resources for Spiritual Education
An overview of the Bahá’í approach to spiritual education, along with a collection of helpful resources.
Bahá'í Youth Service Corps
Youth service opportunities at the National Baha’i Schools and Institutes.
The Bahá'í House of Worship for North America
The landmark Baha’i House of Worship in Wilmette, IL, is one of only seven in the world.
Arts
Bahá’u'lláh accords an eminence to the practice of arts and crafts, and His writings allude to the central role of artists in society.
Sharing Bahá'í Beliefs
A core principle of the Bahá’í Faith is independent investigation of truth; aggressive proselytism is forbidden. Everyone advances together on a common path of learning.
Community structure
The Bahá’í Faith’s unique administrative structure is under constant refinement and organic development. With no clergy, the faith fosters consultative learning spaces from the grassroots to the global level.
International Service
Bahá’ís enjoy a long tradition of contributing to the advancement of civilization by traveling to and settling in other countries.
Bahá'í Publishing
Bahá’í Publishing is the premier source of trade paper books in the U.S. about the faith’s teachings, history, and global perspective on a broad range of social and economic issues.
Resources for Bahá'í Scholarship
A collection of resources for the scholarly study of the Bahá’í Faith.