The Birth of the Báb

On October 20 every year, Bahá’ís around the world celebrate the birth of the Báb.  The Báb was born in 1819 in Shiraz, Iran and from an early age He showed signs of greatness.  At age 25 He announced that He was the Promised One whose coming had been long awaited.  According to the Báb, His mission had two main purposes; the first was to prepare the world for the coming of Bahá’u’lláh, the Founder of the Bahá’í Faith, and the second was the announcement of the Dawn of a new Age, the Promised Day of God. You can find out more about the Báb here, or come and join us tomorrow!

The Bahá’ís of Arlington and Falls Church are going to commemorate the birth of the Báb locally with a picnic in Cherry Hill Park this Monday. Everyone is invited to join us for this joyous celebration. Below is the information, or  please contact the Baha’is of Arlington for further details:

When: Monday October 20^th from 12:30 – 4:00

Where: Cherry Hill Park, (located in the 300 block of Park Ave, one block north of West Broad St (Route 7) and two blocks west of Washington ST (Rte 29) in Falls Church.

We hope to see you there!

Interfaith Devotions

“That which the Lord hath ordained as the sovereign remedy and mightiest instrument for the healing of all the world is the union of all its peoples in one universal Cause, one common Faith. “~Bahá’u’lláh

What nurtures your soul? What makes your heart tender? Prayer, music, fellowship, cake, tea? Whatever the answer might be, sharing devotions with friends gets us all closer to the Creator. Please join us for interfaith devotions that will take place on Monday, Oct 20th at 7:30 pm in Ballston. Please contact the Baha’is of Arlington and find out more about this devotional gathering

Taking Action in a Changing World

How can we promote justice and sustainability in today’s world? Please join us this Friday, October 17 at 7:30 pm for a discussion about spiritual solutions to contemporary problems. We will look at approaches that have worked in social and economic development projects from Europe to Latin America and everywhere in between, and consider ways to apply them to our jobs, our service and our everyday lives. Please contact the Baha’is of Arlington and find out more about this discussion.

Non-Partisan Elections: A Model That Works

From Political Non-Involvement to democratic local, national, and international election processes – Come join us this Friday, October 10th at 7:30pm for an engaging discussion about the Baha’i Faith’s views regarding participating in the democratic election process and obeying the government one belongs to versus the principle of non-involvement. The Baha’i Faith is a community of social engagement and spiritual action, both in principle and in practice. Please contact the Baha’is of Arlington and find out more about this gathering.

Interfaith Devotions

“O God, my God! Aid Thou Thy trusted servants to have loving and tender hearts. Help them to spread, amongst all the nations of the earth, the light of guidance that cometh from the Company on high. Verily Thou art the Strong, the Powerful, the Mighty, the All-Subduing, the Ever-Giving. Verily Thou art the Generous, the Gentle, the Tender, the Most Bountiful.” ~ Abdu’l-Baha

What nurtures your soul? What makes your heart tender? Prayer, music, fellowship, cake, tea? Whatever the answer might be, sharing devotions with friends gets us all closer to the Creator. Please join us for interfaith devotions that will take place on Monday, Oct 6th at 7:30 pm in Ballston. Please contact the Baha’is of Arlington and find out more about this devotional gathering