“Let your vision be world embracing…” — Bahá’u’lláh
The Bahá'ís of Austin welcome you!
December 2nd
First Friday Fireside: Monthly Series with Speakers from Around the Globe
When: 7:30 PM
Mr. Michael Sours will offer
“Building Bridges Between Atheists & Religious Believers”
Join us!
Zoom Meeting Link: http://bit.ly/bahaifireside - Meeting ID: 874 7162 8681 - Passcode: 502324
Do you have friends, colleagues, or family you have wanted to invite to a Bahá’í fireside? Here is a great opportunity!
Upcoming Events
Please join us for an event below or click here for ALL of our Upcoming Public Events.
We look forward to seeing you!
iACT’s Red Bench at the Baha’i Center
Tuesday, December 6th
6:30 PM
Meaningful conversations with friends from other faiths!
Daily Prayers With Baha'i House of Worship
Daily at 12:30 PM
Join the the Baha'i House of Worship daily for prayers.
Sunday Morning Devotions & Fireside
Sundays at
10:30 AM
Devotions from 10:30 - 11:00
Fireside chat from 11:00 - 12:00. Fireside speakers will be announced via email. We look forward to seeing you!
Weekday Devotional & Daily Prayers
Weekdays at
12:00 PM
Noon Prayers and Devotions via Zoom
Everyone is welcome to come, even if only for two minutes just to say hello. There are no expectations.
What We Do
Ways to participate and deepen in the Baha'i community
Children's Classes
Bahá’ís see the young as the most precious treasure a community can possess. In them are the promise and guarantee of the future. Yet, in order for this promise to be realised, children need to receive spiritual nourishment. In a world where the joy and innocence of childhood can be so easily overwhelmed by the aggressive pursuit of materialistic ends, the moral and spiritual education of children assumes vital importance. Click here to find out about children's classes in your area.
Junior Youth Spiritual Empowerment Program
Baha’i communities all over the world love to create, sponsor and encourage grassroots, neighborhood- and school-based junior youth groups. Designed to help young adolescents between the ages of 11-15 develop into focused, happy and productive teenagers and young adults, junior youth groups teach the crucial moral, spiritual and ethical skills society often fails to transmit to this important age group. Click here to find out about Junior Youth activities in Austin.
Study Circles
To build a better world requires an ever-growing pool of people capable of contributing to the accomplishment of the myriad tasks at hand. Study Circles are designed to explore the Baha'i Writings in a way the develops knowledge, skills and insight that prepares us to serve our community. Click here to find study circles in your area.
Tools and resources for seekers & those curious about the Bahá’í Faith.
"To be a Bahá’í simply means to love all the world; to love humanity and try to serve it; to work for universal peace and universal brotherhood." -'Abdu'l-Baha
Read
The official website of the Bahá’í Faith is Bahai.org. There you can find information, quotes, links to the writings, as well as videos about the Faith and the founders, such as this one!
Another wonderful official resource is bahai.us. There you can request to talk with a Baha'i, subscribe to the newsletter, or request more resources!
Another site with great conversations and information for seekers is Baha'i Teachings. There, you can find articles, conversations, podcasts and videos exploring spirituality and the Bahá’í Faith.
Baha'i Blog has wonderful resources, such as music, videos, podcasts, articles and their new initiative, Personal Reflections from Baha'is Around the World.
Watch
What is the Baha'i Faith? - An Introduction by Rainn Wilson
The Virtues Basket - Videos for Children on the virtues.
Exemplar - Video about ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, the son of Bahá’u’lláh and the perfect example of His teachings.
Studio Sessions Music Videos - Bahá’ís and friends from around the world share the writings put to beautiful music!
WHAT IS AYYAM-I-HA - A comedic video about the Baha'i holiday at the end of February.
WHAT'S THAT WORD - a (funny) video series created to tackle tricky words from the Baha'i Writings and explain them in an accessible way.
Light to the World - Video about Baha'u'llah
Listen
Ambassador to Humanity - This series recounts the life and work of Abdu’l-Baha, celebrating his legacy and enduring influence on humanity.
Baha'i Blog with Rainn Wilson -interviews with members of the Baha’i Faith and other friends from all over the world.
(Racism) America's Most Challenging Issue - This podcast interviews Baha’is throughout the United States who are actively building racial unity through building community.
Studio Sessions Music - Baha'is and friends from around the world share the writings put to music!
Listen to Radio Baha'i! Radio Bahá’í strives to reflect universal spiritual principles and the application of the teachings of the Baha’i Faith in its programing. Listen here.
Resources for Children
- The Virtues Basket - Videos for Children on virtues such as unity, service, respectfulness, generosity, self-discipline, assertiveness and more.
- Red Grammer - songs and messages of love for younger children.
- Baha’i Blog’s Jordan Raj introduces Baha'i holy days and words! Helpful for children and adults: Ridvan, What's That Word?, and Ayyam-i-Ha.
BECOME A BAHÁ’Í
A person becomes a Bahá’í by recognizing Bahá’u’lláh as the Messenger of God for this age and informing the Bahá’í community of their desire to join the Bahá’í Faith.
Tools and resources for building community &
deepening in the Faith
Scroll through the titles to find what you're looking for!
Videos
- Glimpses of a Hundred Years of Endeavour - The Universal House of Justice has commissioned a feature film that reflects on the efforts and learning carried out by a burgeoning Baha’i community since the passing of Abdu’l-Baha in 1921.
- Exemplar - Video about ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, the Perfect Exemplar.
- Light to the World - Video about Baha'u'llah
- Dawn of the Light - Video about the Bab
- The Gate - Feature length movie about the Bab
- Baha'i National Center YouTube Channel
- Wilmette Institute YouTube Channel
Resources for Bahá'i Children
- The Virtues Basket - Videos for Children on virtues such as unity, service, respectfulness, generosity, self-discipline, assertiveness and more.
- Baha’i Blog’s Jordan Raj explains Baha'i holy days and words! Helpful for school-age children and adults: Ridvan, What's That Word?, and Ayyam-i-Ha.
- MIGHTY – 7 Stories about Abdu’l-Baha for Children Who Want to Serve the World
- Light of Unity - A 9 episode podcast for children.
- Brilliant Star Magazine & YouTube Channel
- Lightning and Luna - a Baha'i Comic for children
- Podcasts and Book Recommendations
Baha'i News Sources
Online Learning
Government COVID-19 Related Resources
Host a Devotional
1. Decide who you are going to read Sacred Writings with. It can be as simple as with the people in your home with the people you live with, or virtual to safely pray with anyone. (See below for some resources for virtual tools)
2. Find some Sacred Writings. If you need some resources, here is a website for Baha'i prayers, here is another. Here is a folder of beautiful slide presentations of devotions from the writings of many different faiths. You could also read from a book you own, or order a book from the Baha'i bookstore.
3. Read the Writings together!
If you have a great devotional and want to share, please feel free to tell us about your experience, simply fill out this form. We would love to hear from you!
Our Fireside Conversations on YouTube
Explore any of our recent "elevated conversations" and talks on YouTube
Fireside with Matt Giani -
"The Search for Equity in Educational Systems"
What is Reality?
with Rainn WilsonFireside with David R. Smith -
"What is religion and what do we think about it?"
The Spiritual Foundation of Racial Justice, with Dr. Robert Henderson
The Secrets of True Happiness, with Dr. Farnaz Masumian.
Christianity and the Baha'i Faith with Dr. David Young
Finding Meaning and Opportunity in Our Global Suffering, with Sovaida Ma'ani Ewing
Fireside with Robert Ahdieh -
"The Baha'i Approach to Elections"
The Cosmic Dance :The Unfolding of Consciousness in History, with Dr. Steven Phelps
Have you recently moved into Austin?
Are you a Baha'i who has just arrived to Austin? The fastest way to get plugged in is to update your information on the website of the National Spiritual Assembly. If you are unable to update your information, then please reach out via the form below.
We'll be happy to help!
- Contact Us
Interested in any of these activities? Want to get involved?
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