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.”
The internet connects us in unprecedented ways, and provides a window into the lives and minds of a global community. TikTok has over 150 million users in the USA alone, with more than 50% of users between ages 13-34, indicating just how important the platform is in young people’s lives. It is a main source […]
North Carolina Central University (NCCU) and the Wilmette Institute have formalized a partnership aimed at advancing social transformation through education. A ceremony at NCCU on October 24 marked the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and the start of a formal five-year collaboration with the historically Black university. Located in Durham, NCCU is recognized […]
In November, a team of actors under the direction of 23-year-old Anisa Hosseini presented a second play by and about youth at the Plano Bahá’í Center in North Texas. The same troupe that produced A New Dress for Mona last year, now called Theatre Artt Productions (named in honor of Hosseini’s father who went by […]
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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Visit our events calendar for other opportunities to engage: meet Bahá’ís through a video chat, take an online course, or attend a conference or retreat center.
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