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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 pmMeaningful 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

  • January 11, 2026
    • Devotional Gathering at 7:30 pmDevotional 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
  • January 15, 2026
    • Devotional GatheringDevotional 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

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

Bahá’í World Centre: Counsellors’ conference ends with reflection on spiritual renewal

After five days of consultation on efforts to contribute to social betterment, Counsellors concluded their conference in prayerful procession to the Shrine of Bahá’u’lláh

Bahá'í World Centre: Counsellors’ Conference opens

Over the coming days, Counsellors from around the world will consult on the advancement of the worldwide Bahá’í community, preparing for the years ahead.

2025: Year in Review

As 2025 comes to an end, the Bahá’í World News Service looks back at glimpses from efforts of the global Bahá’í community to foster a more harmonious world.

Short film: “Expressions of Equality in the Family”

A new film titled “Expressions of Equality in the Family” explores how the principle of equality is reshaping patterns of life among several families in New Delhi.

BIC NEW YORK: UN General Assembly resolution highlights “cumulative” effects of Iran’s persecution of Bahá’ís

A resolution confirmed by the UN General Assembly condemns the “cumulative” impact of the Iranian government’s persecution of the Bahá’í community over the past 46 years.

“Weaving Paths”: New film reflects on FUNDAEC’s vision and work over 50 years

New film marks FUNDAEC’s 50th anniversary, reflecting on education grounded in the harmony of science and religion that enables communities to shape their own development

COP30: BIC highlights ethics, future generations, and shared responsibility

From high-level panels to a youth ‘mini-COP’, Bahá’í contributions at COP30 explore the role of ethics and of future generations in guiding climate decisions.

BIC New York: New Principal Representative of the Bahá’í International Community appointed

Rachel Bayani has been appointed as BIC’s new Principal Representative, following Bani Dugal who had been serving in this capacity since 2003.

BIC BRUSSELS: Historic European Parliament resolution champions Bahá’í rights in Iran and condemns persecutions

MEPs denounce Iran’s campaign against Bahá’ís as “persecution by design,” “a state-engineered crime against humanity,” and a “continuing pattern of tyranny.”

Insights from the Field: Uncovering early Bahá’í contributions to 19th century Iran—Part 2

In this second installment, Moojan Momen explores how Bahá’u’lláh’s teachings reshaped early Bahá’í community life in Iran and inspired new forms of collective action.

BIC: African-European interdependence examined in new BIC statement

BIC statement to African and European Heads of State and Government emphasizes implications of interdependence and expanding conceptions of progress and development.

BIC NEW YORK: United Nations resolution condemns Iran’s human rights record

UN resolution condemns Iran’s escalating persecution of Bahá’ís and religious minorities, citing arrests, property confiscation, and educational discrimination.

Second World Social Summit: BIC delegation highlights humanity’s interdependence in addressing inequality

BIC delegation to the Second World Summit for Social Development highlights the need to reimagine development through the lens of collective well-being.

Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá: Landscaping work advances as ‘Akká Visitors’ Centre completed

A new milestone has been reached with the completion of the ‘Akká Visitors’ Centre as landscaping surrounding the Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá continues to advance.

Insights from the Field: Uncovering early Bahá’í contributions to 19th century Iran—Part 1

New two-part podcast explores the largely hidden history of significant Bahá’í contributions to education, governance, and social reform in 19th century Iran.

“Generosity was everywhere”: Amid devastation, communities found strength during the Los Angeles fires

As wildfires ravaged the Los Angeles area, bonds forged through service became lifelines, revealing the quiet strength of a purposeful community in a time of crisis.

Unfolding developments and news

  • Videos from the 114 Youth Conferences
  • Persecution of Bahá’ís in Iran
  • Social and Economic Development efforts
  • Iran and Egypt: Human Rights update (Bahá’í World News Service)
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  • Eastside Bahá’í Center
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