How does a cluster of communities equip itself to release greater measures of the society-building power of the Faith of Baha’u’llah? How does this happen within a city, or maybe a single neighborhood? What degree of effort, what kind of local planning and consultation, what capacities need to be built to strengthen a framework of […]
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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.”
By James Humphrey In a time of uncertainty, in the wake of more than two years’ isolation for many, some 130 singers from across the continent and beyond came together in early July for the 14th annual Bahá’í Choral Festival. For them, as well as for about 900 who gathered from around the Chicago area […]
Reflections by Nadia Mehretab Black Baha’i youth ages 18-28 from across the nation gathered in Washington, DC, for a three-day seminar on Labor Day weekend. Planned in the span of about three short months this summer, “Igniting Black Baha’i Youth (IBBY) seeks to foster a space of healing and spiritual deepening… and overall uplift the […]
The term “planting seeds” is often used as a metaphor for the hopeful expectations that accompany new undertakings. In the case of an event sponsored by Faithbridge Interfaith in McHenry County, Illinois, the act of planting seeds was partly literal, partly artistic expression and partly figure of speech. As an organization, Faithbridge Interfaith started small […]
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.
Visit Our National ContributionThis 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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