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Year: 2021

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Film ‘The Gate’ aired again in Western Washington

January 17, 2021

Recently -on January 3rd 2021, the acclaimed documentary film about the origins of the Bahá’í Faith in the mid 1800’s was aired again on KOMO TV. The film is ” THE GATE: Dawn of the Bahá’í Faith”. […]

Today’s Events

  • Meaningful Conversations
    at 7:30 pm
    Meaningful ConversationsTime: 7:30 pm
    This is an in-person discussion
    For location or other information please leave a message at (425) 470-3599, or use the 'Contact us' form on this website

Upcoming Events

  • April 12, 2026
    • Devotional Gathering
      at 7:30 pm
      Devotional GatheringTime: 7:30 pm
      Please join us for a devotional gathering on Sunday Evenings at 6pm to 6:40pm (in person). Everyone is welcome.
      For location or other information please leave a message at (425) 470-3599, or use the 'Contact us' form on this website
  • April 16, 2026
    • Devotional Gathering
      Devotional GatheringDevotional Meeting on Zoom
      Everyone is welcome! On the 2nd, 3rd & 4th Thursday of every month.
      For the zoom link, please call (425) 470-3599 or use the 'Contact Us' form on this website.

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

CSW: BIC explores justice as a shared capacity at UN Commission

BIC delegation at CSW70 explores how justice for women and girls, beyond legal access, requires shared moral commitment from individuals, communities, and institutions.

In Conversation: Fostering collective action in Canjavu village

The latest podcast episode explores efforts in a DRC village to learn about addressing long-standing challenges in education, agriculture, and societal harmony.

BIC New York: Reflecting on 30 years of contributing to international discourse

Bani Dugal reflects on three decades of the BIC’s deepening engagement at the United Nations, drawing on Baháʼí principles and the experience of a worldwide community.

Black History Month: Bahá’í Temple draws neighbors together to explore bonds that heal prejudice

Two Black History Month events at the Wilmette Bahá’í House of Worship brought artists, civic leaders, and neighbors together to reflect on racial harmony and belonging.

In Conversation: Exploring how youth across the globe are finding coherence through lives of service

Four Counsellors from different regions discuss how Bahá’í educational programs are helping young people discover their identity and purpose through service to society.

Fostering hope and fellowship: Amid uncertainty, diverse communities find common ground at gathering during intercalary days

A gathering in ‘Akká on 25 February brought participants of diverse backgrounds together, offering hope and fellowship at a time of uncertainty.

Commission on the Status of Women: BIC statement calls for reconceptualizing justice

A far-reaching reconceptualization of justice is needed to bring about the kind of societies the world’s people aspire to build, says the BIC in a new statement.

BIC NEW YORK: BIC explores new patterns of collaboration among social actors at UN Commission

BIC explores collaboration among individuals, communities, and institutions as essential to social development at the 64th UN Commission for Social Development.

In Conversation: Podcast explores how youth in Canada are contributing to community life

This podcast episode explores how youth in Canada are learning to reorient their lives around service, discovering in the process a deeper sense of purpose.

Ecuador: Indigenous families foster hope through artistic expression

The Yuyay Project brings families together to weave Bahá'í principles into artistic expressions that resonate deeply with Kichwa cultural traditions.

BAHÁ’Í WORLD CENTRE: Glenford E. Mitchell, 1935–2026

Glenford E. Mitchell, former member of the Universal House of Justice, passed away on 7 February 2026 in Decatur, Georgia, United States. He was 90 years old.

In Conversation: Contributions to social transformation in Kenya

This podcast episode explores how in Kenya, participation in Bahá’í moral and spiritual education is raising consciousness about individual and collective responsibility.

BIC NEW YORK: Institutions, communities, and individuals advancing the common good

A new statement to the UN Commission for Social Development reflects on how collaboration among institutions, communities, and individuals can strengthen social progress.

“Two Hundred Years of Hidden History”: Film explores Bahá’í contributions to Azerbaijani society

A new documentary traces the Bahá’í community’s journey in Azerbaijan, exploring a chapter of their country’s past deeply woven into its cultural fabric.

In Conversation: Fostering vibrant communities in the UK

In settings across the UK, young people are discovering that their desire to serve others can become a powerful force for building vibrant and united communities.

Brazil: National hearing examines efforts to address societal violence

Hearing in Brazil marked 40th anniversary of “The Promise of World Peace”, examines efforts to address societal violence.

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