“…. a haven for the deepest contemplation on spiritual reality and foundational questions of life.”
The Baha’i Writings
Auditorium
The Temple Auditorium is open to visitors during the following hours:
Every day from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Welcome Center
The Welcome Center is open to visitors during the following hours:
- Wed., 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Thurs. – Sun., 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
(The Welcome Center and Bookshop are closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.)
The Welcome Center Bookshop is open:
- Wednesday. 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Thursday – Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
(The Bookshop closes one hour earlier than the Welcome Center.)
We regret that restrooms are not available on the House of Worship property when the Welcome Center is closed.
Upcoming Event
Bahá’í Holy Day Programs at the House of Worship:
- May 23 (Mon.) and May 24 (Tues.) – Declaration of the Bab – Devotional programs at 10:00 p.m. (Mon.) and 7:00 a.m. (Tues.)
- May 29 (Sun.) Ascension of Baha’u’llah – Devotional programs at 4:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m.
Devotional programs:
Brief programs of prayers and readings (about 15 minutes) are shared in the Auditorium at the following times:
- Wednesday mornings at 7:00 a.m.
- Wednesday through Sunday at 12:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
- Sundays at 12:30 p.m. – the program is about 30 minutes and includes a capella singing and a written program on a particular theme.
Spanish devotional programs – on the 1st Sundays of each month at 2:00 p.m., followed at 2:30 p.m. by an informational meeting in Spanish about the Bahá’í Faith in the Welcome Center presentation room.
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The Fireside Room
Being Mindful in this Sacred Space
Guidelines: Shoes and shirts are required. Modest dress is recommended. Guide dogs and other service dogs are the only animals permitted. Please secure bicycles to the racks provided before entering the grounds.
Photography: Group photography requires prior permission. Fashion, modeling or commercial photography is not permitted. Photography of any kind is not permitted in the Auditorium.