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, [...]
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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 […]

Today’s Events

  • 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

Upcoming Events

  • October 15, 2024
    • ‘Ilm (Knowledge)‘Ilm (Knowledge)Baháʼí Month of ‘Ilm (Knowledge) begins.
  • October 17, 2024
    • 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
  • October 21, 2024
    • 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

…if the religions investigate reality and seek the essential truth of their own foundations, they will agree and no difference will be found. But inasmuch as religions are submerged in dogmatic imitations, forsaking the original foundations, and as imitations differ widely, therefore, the religions are divergent and antagonistic. These imitations may be likened to clouds which obscure the sunrise; but reality is the sun. If the clouds disperse, the Sun of Reality shines upon all, and no difference of vision will exist. The religions will then agree, for fundamentally they are the same.

— Abdu’l-Baha

Bahá’í World News Service

The central theme of the BIC’s contribution to the Summit of the Future was the need to place humanity’s interdependence at the heart of systems of global governance.

Podcast episode explores the 48th ABS conference, featuring discussions on applying Bahá’í teachings to contemporary issues across diverse academic fields.

New BIC short film features youth from Bahá’í communities worldwide sharing reflections on global interdependence and what the Summit of the Future can represent.

BIC representatives explore the discourse on global governance, highlighting principles of oneness, consultation, and service ahead of UN Summit of the Future.

BIC statement urges embracing humanity’s interdependence as foundation for global governance, challenging world leaders to rethink systems at upcoming UN summit.

Construction at the Shrine of the Báb encompasses several features to enhance accessibility with significant improvements to paths and enhancements to the plaza.

Remaining Bahá’í prisoners released in Sanaa, illuminating a community’s resilience amid persecution and offering hope in their ongoing pursuit of justice and peace.

Over 1,900 participants gathered in Atlanta to correlate the Bahá’í teachings with the contemporary questions pertaining to the wellbeing of humanity.

BIC statement emphasizes the vital role of young people in fostering peaceful societies, calling for a rethinking of how youth are perceived and engaged.

Latest podcast features stories from the recent dedication of the Bahá’í House of Worship, which stands as a symbol for unity and progress.

Some 4,000 people of all backgrounds from across Europe reflect on the unifying role of the temple over the past 60 years.

Amid floods in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, capacities built through Bahá’í community-building efforts were vital to relief efforts and maintaining hope during the crisis.

BIC highlights broad considerations, such as justice in international relations, for fostering more sustainable and equitable food systems in the EU and beyond.

The Bahá’ís of Luxembourg bring together academics and civil society members to explore the role of the community in overcoming the challenges of passivity.

Today marks a year since #OurStoryIsOne was launched, honoring the 10 Bahá’í women who were hanged in Iran 41 years ago, inspiring artistic works on gender equality.

The first printed copy of the Kitáb-i-Aqdas—Bahá’u’lláh’s Most Holy Book—in Swahili has been published by the Bahá’ís of Tanzania.

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