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Month: October 2021

About the Baha'i Faith

What is Spirituality in the Bahá’í Faith?

October 14, 2021

The Bahá’í Scriptures throw tiers of light on the subject of spirituality. Insight into our life in this world can be gained by considering the few brief months of our life before our birth. When […]

Today’s Events

  • Núr (Light)Núr (Light)Baháʼí Month of Núr (Light) begins.

Upcoming Events

  • June 5, 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
  • June 9, 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

Maryland Bahá’í Chair: Scholars and artists envision a future beyond racial categories

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.

“What the world could be like”: Century-old Haifa building serves as meeting-place for friendship

Neighbors, artists, faith leaders and officials gathered at the centennial of a historic building on Haparsim Street, creating what some called a glimpse of peace.

In Conversation: BIC explores oneness and interdependence in governance

The latest podcast episode from the News Service explores the need for governance that recognizes humanity as an interdependent whole rather than competing units.

“Something luminous amid the ruin”: Community-building in Spain enhances resilience to floods

Seven months after catastrophic flooding in eastern Spain, communities have discovered deeper capacities for unity, service, and resilience amid ongoing recovery.

Houses of Worship: New Bahá’í temple to be established in the Philippines

The Universal House of Justice has announced plans for a new national Bahá’í temple to be established in the Philippines.

United Kingdom: Youth Interfaith Summit highlights spiritual dimension of climate action

The UK Bahá’í Office of Public Affairs highlights the need to integrate moral and spiritual principles into conversations about climate action for lasting change to occur

Insights from the Field: Educational initiatives in Zambia empower communities to reshape their future

Podcast explores how decades of Bahá’í educational efforts are empowering communities to apply spiritual principles to local needs and reshape their collective future.

Ghana: Olinga Foundation fosters literacy with moral purpose

Olinga Foundation pairs reading lessons with moral principles, addressing literacy needs in rural communities in Ghana over the past 25 years.

Insights from the Field: Canadian youth re-envision life’s purpose

New podcast explores how Bahá’í moral educational programs in Canada help youth place service at the center of their lives as they navigate contemporary life.

Bahá’í World Centre: BWNS website sees major redesign on 25th year since launch

The redesigned site offers seamless access to articles, videos, and podcasts with an enhanced visual experience that vividly conveys Bahá’í efforts for social progress

Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá: Marble installation begins, marking major milestone

Marble installation begins under the trellis, work on paths advances, landscaping and ‘Akká Visitors’ Centre near completion—marking major progress at the site.

CSW: Principle of equality a necessary condition for peace, says the BIC

BIC delegation explores how local consultative spaces are enabling communities to foster new patterns of relationships between women and men.

Brazil: National initiative harmonizes diverse perspectives on social justice

Diverse social actors in Brazil transcend institutional viewpoints, nurturing hope through dialogue and the reimagining of the foundations of justice and social progress.

In Conversation: Podcast explores youth efforts in the Canary Islands to live a coherent life

In this episode, we hear how a growing number of young people in the Canary Islands are striving for coherence in many aspects of their lives, including sports.

UN Commission for Social Development: BIC highlights spiritual foundations necessary for social prosperity

Spiritual foundations are essential to social cohesion, emphasized the Bahá'í International Community at the UN Commission for Social Development.

United Arab Emirates: Recognizing youth as protagonists of social change

Moral and spiritual education can foster youth’s potential to contribute to social harmony, say representatives of the Bahá’í community at a conference in the UAE.

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