By Henry Warren Four gatherings. Three days. One September weekend. Fifty-eight young people from western Washington came together with shared curiosity anchored in a quest to learn about the nuances of Bahá’í elections—what sets them apart from other electoral processes and, significantly, why they hold importance for youth. Helen Javid, of Seattle, serves the Bahá’í […]
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“My first counsel is this: possess a pure, kindly, and radiant heart... ”
“The best beloved of all things in My sight is Justice...”
“So powerful is the light of unity that it can illuminate the whole earth.”
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 […]
Sam Osoro’s 13-year dedication to Baha’i community-building activities began with a simple question: “What does it mean to be a true friend?” In his Boston community, Osoro and some friends began a devotional space dedicated to prayer and conversation, to further their exploration of true friendship. “We wanted to think about what it would mean […]
“Discourse” ranges from conversations in formal collegiate spaces to informal conversations on the corner with neighbors. During 2024, the Baha’i Chair for World Peace at the University of Maryland hosted a series of lectures to advance discourse on global peace. This endowed academic program promotes a vision of world peace through its ongoing research, publications […]
Baha’is hosted an unprecedented global series of conferences, exploring the inherent oneness of humanity and a universal call to work for the betterment of the world.
As thousands of conferences encircling the globe are now coming to an end, people from all walks of life are seeing how consultations at these vibrant gatherings have harmonized different points of view in the pursuit of plans that apply spiritual principles to issues and challenges facing their societies.
Learn About the ConferencesThis national landmark in Wilmette, Illinois, is open to all regardless of background or belief for personal prayer, reflection and meditation.
Most Bahá’í community activities—prayer gatherings, study groups, activities for children and teens—are open to all and take place in homes and community centers across the United States.
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