spiritual – Baha'is of Kent, Washington

Prayer

Devotional Gatherings

“The impulse to pray is a natural one springing from man’s love to God” -`Abdu’l-Bahá One of our deepest human longings is to commune with our Creator. Praying together at a fixed time and place, […]

Prayer

Teens and Pre-teens

The Bahá’í Community sponsors events for youth. Youth are encouraged to develop a strong sense of purpose, empowering their own transformation and leading them to contribute to the advancement of society. Young people’s spiritual capacity, […]

News: General Interest

Bahá’ís collaborate on Climate Change

The National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of the United States recently informed Local Bahá’í Communities throughout the U.S. of a collaborative commitment by the International Bahá’í Community in connection with a plan of action […]

Prayer

Eastside Bahá’í Center

Devotional gatherings are held periodically at the Eastside Bahá’í center in Bellevue. Everyone is welcome at these devotional meetings. The prayers and readings are from the Bahá’í Sacred Writings and from the scriptures of other […]

…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: Chinese-language BWNS launches

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

In Conversation: BIC Brussels on education and societal attitudes that empower youth

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

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. [...]

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