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Month: January 2017

About the Baha'i Faith

Brief Introduction to the Bahá’í Faith

January 12, 2017

The story of the Bahá’í Faith begins in nineteenth century Persia, the country we now call Iran, about 160 years ago.  Bahá’ís trace the founding of the Faith to the Twin Prophets, the Bab and […]

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  • May 11, 2026
    • Monday Morning Devotions
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      Monday 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
  • May 14, 2026
    • Thursday Evening Devotions
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      Thursday 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

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

Insights from the field: Podcast explores emerging patterns of community life across Sydney

Counsellor Taraz Nadarajah shares stories from Sydney where families and young people are contributing to new patterns of community life.

House of Worship: Design unveiled for Nepal’s first local Bahá’í temple

Design unveiled for Nepal’s first Bahá’í House of Worship, giving form to a pattern of prayer and service long taking root in Kanchanpur.

Chile: The place of spiritual principles in public life

In Chile, social actors examine the role of spirituality in social change, launching a podcast and gathering to deepen reflection, dialogue, and collective action.

Bahá’í Sacred Writings: New collection of the writings of Bahá’u’lláh and ‘Abdu’l-Bahá released

Volume draws together selections from the Writings of Bahá’u’lláh and the Writings and utterances of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, including several newly translated excerpts in English.

BIC: Cairo Office opens doors for dialogue on equality of women and men in Arab region

The opening of the BIC Cairo Office’s new premises brought together social actors to explore deeper dimensions of the equality of women and men.

CSW: BIC explores justice as a shared capacity at UN Commission

BIC delegation at CSW70 explores how justice for women and girls, beyond legal access, requires shared moral commitment from individuals, communities, and institutions.

In Conversation: Fostering collective action in Canjavu village

The latest podcast episode explores efforts in a DRC village to learn about addressing long-standing challenges in education, agriculture, and societal harmony.

BIC New York: Reflecting on 30 years of contributing to international discourse

Bani Dugal reflects on three decades of the BIC’s deepening engagement at the United Nations, drawing on Baháʼí principles and the experience of a worldwide community.

Black History Month: Bahá’í temple draws neighbors together to explore bonds that heal prejudice

Two Black History Month events at the Wilmette Bahá’í House of Worship brought artists, civic leaders, and neighbors together to reflect on racial harmony and belonging.

In Conversation: Exploring how youth across the globe are finding coherence through lives of service

Four Counsellors from different regions discuss how Bahá’í educational programs are helping young people discover their identity and purpose through service to society.

Fostering hope and fellowship: Amid uncertainty, diverse communities find common ground at gathering during intercalary days

A gathering in ‘Akká on 25 February brought participants of diverse backgrounds together, offering hope and fellowship at a time of uncertainty.

Commission on the Status of Women: BIC statement calls for reconceptualizing justice

A far-reaching reconceptualization of justice is needed to bring about the kind of societies the world’s people aspire to build, says the BIC in a new statement.

BIC NEW YORK: BIC explores new patterns of collaboration among social actors at UN Commission

BIC explores collaboration among individuals, communities, and institutions as essential to social development at the 64th UN Commission for Social Development.

In Conversation: Podcast explores how youth in Canada are contributing to community life

This podcast episode explores how youth in Canada are learning to reorient their lives around service, discovering in the process a deeper sense of purpose.

Ecuador: Indigenous families foster hope through artistic expression

The Yuyay Project brings families together to weave Bahá'í principles into artistic expressions that resonate deeply with Kichwa cultural traditions.

BAHÁ’Í WORLD CENTRE: Glenford E. Mitchell, 1935–2026

Glenford E. Mitchell, former member of the Universal House of Justice, passed away on 7 February 2026 in Decatur, Georgia, United States. He was 90 years old.

Unfolding developments and news

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  • Persecution of Bahá’ís in Iran

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