Baha'i Faith, Washington DC

Tour of Local Historic Religion Sites

This Spring, our Bahá'í community began a tour series visiting local historic religious sites throughout DC.  The goal is to build bridges with our neighboring faith communities and learn more about the places and histories that are important to them.

To participate in an upcoming tour, view the calendar and RSVP here.

Below are reports and pictures from our trips so far.

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Centenary Information
Resource page for info related to the Centenary Commemoration of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s Visit to D.C: dcbahai.org/centenary.
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Commemoration of 'Abdu'l-Bahá's visit and speech at Howard University.
‘Abdu’l-Bahá came to Washington, D.C., in 1912 and spoke these words to an interracial group gathered at Howard University on April 23rd of that year:

“I am very happy to see you and thank God that this meeting is composed of people of both races and that both are gathered in perfect love and harmony. I hope this becomes the example of universal harmony and love until no title remains except that of humanity. Such a title demonstrates the perfection of the human world and is the cause of eternal glory and human happiness. I pray that you be with one another in utmost harmony and love and strive to enable each other to live in comfort.”

“Let your heart burn with loving kindness for all who may cross your path.”
— ‘Abdu’l-Bahá
 
MLK Interfaith Prayer Gathering

Please join us as we celebrate religious unity through prayers, reflection and fellowship in honor of the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Date: Sunday, January 22nd, 2012
Time: 11am-1pm
Location: Bahá’í Faith Washington Center 5713 16th Street NW Washington, DC 20011
 
Refreshments will be served.

For more information contact Gilda Charles, gilda.charles@gmail.com or call the Center at (202) 291-5532
 
Featured Speaker: Tod Ewing has been a trainer and consultant in the field of race relations and diversity for over 25 years and has worked both nationally and internationally.   He holds a master’s degree in Spiritual (Transpersonal) Psychology (M.Div.).   He is the author of a book titled Seeing Heaven in the Face of Black Men, which chronicles his emotional journey to the conclusion that the solution to racism in America is a spiritual transformation of consciousness.   He is a long time member of the Bahá’í  Faith.
 
Here is a short interview with Tod from the project Faith in Action DC
 

 

Tour of Local Historic Religion Sites

This Spring, our Bahá'í community began a tour series visiting local historic religious sites throughout DC.  The goal is to build bridges with our neighboring faith communities and learn more about the places and histories that are important to them.

To participate in an upcoming tour, view the calendar and RSVP here.

Below are reports and pictures from our trips so far.

Read more...
 

Upcoming Events

Fri May 18th, 07:30 pm
Georgetown Fireside Discussion

Sun May 20th, 11:00 am
Sunday Morning Program - drumming and devotions by the Black Men's Gathering

Sun May 20th, 11:30 am
Children's Classes

Get Involved

The best way to meet the Baha'is is to join us in our regular activities including:

*Sunday morning devotions & presentation.
*Devotions in neighborhoods throughout DC.
*Classes for children and youth.
*Study classes for adults.

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Personal Intro to the Faith

Reading a web site about the Baha'is is great but what is even better is to meet Baha'is in your neighborhood.  We can meet with you in a comfortable public setting and engage in a relaxed one-on-one conversation to learn about the Baha'i Faith.  If you are interested in learning more just contact us!

What is the Bahai Faith?

Founded by Baha'u'llah in the mid-1800s, the Baha'i Faith is among the fastest-growing of the world's religions. Baha'is live in more than 100,000 localities around the world, which reflects their dedication to the ideal of world citizenship.

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