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.”
In August, Paul Lample, a member of the Universal House of Justice, spoke in a plenary session at the Association of Bahá’í Studies conference in Atlanta. Here is an abridged transcript of that presentation. A video recording of the entire talk is available. “What I’m sharing with you tonight is not the position of any […]
Bahá’ís use specialized words and abbreviations, like other groups, to describe their activities and organization. Here is a brief directory to help you navigate some of these terms. These definitions are not all-encompassing. As our experience grows in applying Baha’u’llah’s Teachings to the life of society, so will our understanding of fundamental concepts. A B M : Auxiliary […]
What if the divisions we see today in America can be understood as the product of stories—deeply ingrained narratives we have collectively accepted that shape how we understand ourselves and each other? What if changing those narratives could reshape the future of our country? Narratives tell us what’s happening in our world, what’s at stake, […]
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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