The Bahá'ís of Western NY – It is not for him to pride himself who loveth his own country but rather for him who loveth the whole world. The earth is but one country and mankind its citizens … Baha'u'llah

Overview of the Bahá’í Community in Western New York

The Bahá’í community in Western New York is a diverse, vibrant group of individuals and families dedicated to community service, education, and fostering unity and social harmony. The region encompasses several cities and towns, with local Bahá’í communities actively working on spiritual development, interfaith dialogue, and social action projects.

The Western New York region’s Bahá’í community is deeply engaged in promoting the core principles of the Bahá’í Faith, such as:

The Oneness of Humanity: Emphasizing that all people are members of one human family, regardless of race, nationality, or religion.

Equality of Men and Women: Actively working toward gender equality as a fundamental human right.

The Harmony of Religion and Science: Encouraging the exploration of spiritual and scientific inquiry as complementary paths to truth.

Community Building and Service: Strengthening local communities through social and educational development programs and service initiatives.

Local Activities and Initiatives

The Bahá’ís in Western New York participate in a variety of initiatives, including:

Children’s Classes: Offering spiritual and moral education to children to help instill values such as kindness, cooperation, and respect.

Junior Youth Empowerment Programs: Supporting the personal and spiritual development of youth through group activities, service, and mentoring.

Community Service Projects: Working on local efforts like environmental stewardship, social action, and neighborhood revitalization.

Interfaith Dialogue and Unity: Building relationships with people of all faiths to foster mutual understanding and collaboration.

Community Centers and Local Administrative Bodies

The Bahá’ís of Western New York operate through local administrative councils known as Local Spiritual Assemblies, which are democratically elected bodies that guide the community’s spiritual and social activities. At the regional level, these local councils work in coordination with regional and national Bahá’í institutions to ensure the smooth functioning of community-building efforts.

How to Connect

If you’re interested in learning more about the Bahá’í community in Western New York or attending events or gatherings, you can contact the here or reach out to local community members. Many of these events are open to all members of the public and are designed to promote learning, friendship, and service.

The Bahá’í community is always eager to connect with others to share its principles of unity, peace, and collective progress.

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Overview of the Bahá’í Community in Western New York

Local Activities and Initiatives

Community Centers and Local Administrative Bodies

How to Connect

BAHA'I INFORMATIONAL VIDEOS

ROOTS OF THE BAHA'I FAITH VIDEOS

CONTACT US

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

1-800-22-UNITE

Overview of the Bahá’í Community in Western New York

Local Activities and Initiatives

Community Centers and Local Administrative Bodies

How to Connect

BAHA'I INFORMATIONAL VIDEOS

ROOTS OF THE BAHA'I FAITH VIDEOS

CONTACT US

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Events in December 2024

1-800-22-UNITE