The Bahá’í Faith Community of Ketchikan, AK
Bahá’is of Ketchikan

A Faith for Today

by regent in About the Baha'i Faith
Over a century ago Bahá’u’lláh taught that religious truth is not final but progressive. Religion is renewed, He said, in every age to re-establish and apply the unchanging principles found in the scriptures of the Great Religions of the world to the needs of the present day. The entrenched powers of 19th century Persian orthodoxy vehemently opposed His message but now His Faith is spread around the world. Here in Ketchikan as in Europe, Africa, [...]
  • Attend devotional gatherings together with others who recognize our need to connect with our creator.

Our Destiny

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The earth is but one country...
...and mankind its citizens.
- Bahá’u’lláh
About the Baha'i Faith

The time has come

The world we live in Whether we call it “modernity”, or by some other name, there is a universal recognition that there is something very different about the world we live in today – something […]

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World Peace and the Bahá’í Faith

Bahá’u’lláh counsels mankind: “Let your vision be world-embracing, rather than confined to your own self.“ The Bahá’í Writings delineate a practical and new relationship between the nations and peoples of the world.  While a prisoner […]

Upcoming Events

  • September 11, 2025
    • Thursday Evening Devotions at 5:30 pmThursday Evening DevotionsTime: 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
      Everyone is welcome to join this non-denominational devotional. 2441 First Ave at First and Jefferson. Need more information? Call or text 907-617-5704
  • September 15, 2025
    • Monday Morning Devotions at 7:00 amMonday Morning DevotionsTime: 7:00 am - 8:00 am
      Please join us for non-denomational devotions on the garden patio on nice days, inside otherwise. 2441 First Ave. at First and Jefferson. Call or Text 907-617-5704 for more information

From the Bahá’í Writings

The first teaching of Bahá’u’lláh is the duty incumbent upon all to investigate reality. What does it mean to investigate reality? It means that man must forget all hearsay and examine truth himself, for he does not know whether statements he hears are in accordance with reality or not. Wherever he finds truth or reality, he must hold to it, forsaking, discarding all else; for outside of reality there is naught but superstition and imagination.

— Abdu’l-Baha

Bahá’í World News Service

New landscaping work in the vicinity of the Mansion of Mazra‘ih now allows visitors to experience the tranquil spirit long associated with this Holy Place.

BIC Offices in Addis Ababa and Cairo explore how societies must transcend conceptions of power as domination if they are to move toward genuine equality of women and men.

The opening of the school in Zambia reflects a community’s evolving understanding of how spiritual principles can guide collective action to address shared challenges.

The Bahá’í Chair’s oral history project, grounded in the principle of the oneness of humankind, shares accounts of resilience amid inequities that continue to shape lives

Over 1500 people on the grounds of the Langenhain Bahá’í temple explore how, creativity grounded in spiritual purpose, can generate joy and strengthen bonds of friendship

The latest podcast episode explores how neighbors and groups of families in Australia are learning to support one another by applying spiritual principles to daily life.

“Sowing Life”, a new documentary by FUNDAEC, explores how people are applying scientific knowledge alongside spiritual insights to address environmental degradation.

The latest podcast episode explores how Bahá’í educational programs in Cambodia and Malawi are empowering women to transcend traditional roles and contribute to progress.

A new statement by the BIC Addis Ababa Office explores how unified interfaith action can address Africa’s challenges and foster spiritual and material advancement.

A new conversation in Uzbekistan sees officials, faith communities, and secular actors exploring shared values for a just and harmonious society.

Members of Azerbaijan’s Bahá’í community reflect on how efforts to foster harmonious relationships at the grassroots have informed national discussions on pressing issues

New podcast series ‘Intessere’ creates discussion space for deep exploration of identity and social cohesion.

A historic conference brings together Orang Asli traditional chiefs to reimagine leadership through service, empowering communities to guide their own development.

The Bahá’í World News Service is now available in the Chinese-language, marking a notable enhancement since its establishment 25 years ago.

The latest podcast episode explores BIC Brussels Office’s insights on conditions that enable young people’s capacities for meaningful social contribution to flourish.

The Bahá’í Chair for World Peace at the University of Maryland examines how the notion of distinct “races” acts as a barrier to a just and peaceful society.

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