Our community is comprised of people from all backgrounds and walks of life. Inspired by belief in the oneness of humanity, the oneness of religion and the oneness of God, Bahá’ís come together to build a more caring world. The conviction that we belong to one human family is the heart of the Bahá’í Faith. We are engaged in a community building process that cultivates love and translates it into action.
One world. One humanity. One God. These are the essential teachings of the Bahá’í Faith. The mission of the Bahá’í Faith is to promote peace, love, and unity around the world. The Faith supports gender equality and harmony between religion and science. We believe that everyone should independently investigate the truth for themselves as best as they can. The Bahá’í Faith has no clergy.
All times listed are in U.S. Eastern Time.
The Bahá’í Faith offers the following core activities:
Devotional Gatherings (all ages) bring people of all backgrounds and beliefs together in prayer, song and meditation. They reflect the diverse cultural character of local communities and seek to stimulate meaningful conversations that can lead to action. As worship is linked with acts of service, a unifying spirit begins to permeate the community. Gatherings are held wherever "the mention of God [can] be made."
Children’s Classes (ages 5–11) are for a community’s youngest and most precious treasures. They provide the early seeds of moral and spiritual education and introduce the oneness of humanity. All of the community’s children are welcome. These classes help children discover and strengthen their inherent spiritual qualities like kindness, patience and generosity through stories, songs, prayers and art.
Junior Youth Groups (ages 12–14) motivate young people to explore complex issues, consult about neighborhood needs, plan and carry out acts of service and find positive avenues for recreation and artistic expression. Faced with navigating a crucial time in their lives, participants work to build moral clarity for the many decisions they’ll face. Working with mentors called “animators,” youth from all backgrounds develop a global identity, wisdom, compassion, decision-making skills and a mindset of service to others.
Study Circles (ages 15–adult) are small groups that meet regularly, usually in the home of a group member, to study passages from the Bahá’í writings on the life of the soul and such themes as learning about consultation, accompanying one another in service and promoting the arts. This training builds capacity, skills and knowledge for a life of service to the community. Participants come to recognize that they have the power to re-create the world around them.