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Month: July 2017

News: General Interest

Last Continental Bahá’í Temple nears completion

July 15, 2017

The upcoming completion of a Bahá’í Temple in South America will mark an important milestone in the History of the Bahá’í Faith. On completion of this edifice, continental Bahá’í Houses of worship will have been […]

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  • Birthday of The BabBirthday of The Bab

Upcoming Events

  • October 23, 2025
    • Birth of Bahá’u’lláhBirth of Bahá’u’lláh
    • 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 27, 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

…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

Kiribati: Rethinking authority in pursuit of a culture of equality

Conversations on equality highlight that meaningful social change begins in the home through consultation, mutual respect, and recognition of human nobility.

Australia: Family-led environmental initiatives foster belonging

Families in rural Queensland turn a streetside garden into a place for service and to support local biodiversity.

KAZAKHSTAN: Religion as the inspiration for cooperation

Consultation is essential to addressing contemporary challenges, say Bahá’í delegates at the 8th Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions.

Terraces by Night: Thousands gather at Shrine of the Báb in admiration and contemplation

Over 13,000 people of diverse backgrounds experienced the illuminated terraces leading to the Shrine of the Báb on Mt. Carmel as part of the “Terraces by Night” event.

Insights from the Field: Application of spiritual principles to academic inquiry

Participants at the annual ABS conference reflect on how spiritual principles can inform inquiry across diverse fields—from neuroscience to information technology.

ETHIOPIA: New podcast invites youth to reflect on identity and purpose

A new podcast by the Bahá’ís of Ethiopia creates a space for youth to reflect on questions of identity in a society comprising more than 80 ethnic groups.

Reimagining America’s story: How unity and justice can shape national narratives

A symposium by the Bahá’ís of the US explores how stories grounded in unity and justice can hold the country’s painful realities and shared aspirations in the same frame.

BIC New York: New book spans 30 years of contributions to discourse on equality

A new book by the BIC, “In Full Partnership”, reflects on the profound interdependence of humanity’s advancement and the flourishing of women and girls.

In Conversation: Fostering cohesive neighborhoods in the United States

The latest podcast episode explores how youth in the US, inspired by spiritual principles, are discovering the joy of serving together for the common good.

BIC Geneva: UN Secretary-General’s report highlights persecution of Bahá’ís in Iran

New UN global report on intolerance and violence based on religion and belief cites Iran’s persecution of Bahá’ís as systematic repression.

Association for Bahá’í Studies: Towards a reimagining of academic enquiry

Participants of the 49th conference of the ABS explore the application of the Bahá’í teachings to a wide array of prevalent discourses on the wellbeing of humanity.

In Conversation: Hope inspires action in Central Asia

This podcast episode explores how young people in the Caucasus and Central Asia are overcoming social barriers and contributing to the betterment of their communities.

Mansion of Mazra‘ih: New landscaping work now surrounds Holy Place with tranquil meadow

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.

Equality of women and men: Reimagining power as cooperation

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 lifeline to our children’s future”: Katuyola village establishes first high school

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.

United States: Bahá’í Chair illuminates resilience during Jim Crow era

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

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