On October 19, the Decatur Bahá'í community held a public celebration in Glenlake Park in commemoration of the Birthdays of the Báb and Bahá'u'lláh. All were welcome, and several park-goers joined in on the fun, making virtues-themed suncatchers, potting flowers (because we are all "flowers of one garden"), learning more about the Bahá'í Faith, and … Continue reading Decatur Bahá’ís welcome neighbors at Glenlake Park in honor of the Twin Holy Birthdays
Donations of linens worth $700 collected at Ayyám-i-Há party
To celebrate Ayyám-i-Há, the Decatur Community hosted a festive party at the Decatur Recreation Center. It was a joy to celebrate together with many old and new friends, including many we have met through Meaningful Conversations. We played games, made Ayyám-i-Há cards, and enjoyed tasty treats and rich conversations. At the party, linens and other … Continue reading Donations of linens worth $700 collected at Ayyám-i-Há party
Celebrate the Twin Holy Birthdays in Decatur
The Decatur Bahá’í community invites our friends and neighbors to join us at the Decatur Recreation Center on Saturday, November 2, for the celebration of the births of the Báb and Bahá’u’lláh, the Forerunner and Founder of the Bahá’í Faith, respectively.
Conference for the betterment of the world
What contribution can each of us make for the betterment of society? Baha’is are hosting an unprecedented series of global conferences, exploring the inherent oneness of humanity and a universal call to work for the betterment of the world.
Centenary of the Ascension of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá
Alongside Baha'is in virtually every country and territory around the world, the Decatur Baha'is and their friends are marking the 100th Anniversary of the passing of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá—the eldest son and Successor of Bahá’u’lláh, the Founder of the Bahá’í Faith—through a series of community activities.
Social Action: Building More Unified Communities
The Decatur Bahá'í community invites you to a free online event relating the teachings of the Bahá'í Faith to the challenges of our times. This event is being held in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the passing of 'Abdu'l-Bahá, who was renowned as a champion of social justice and an ambassador for international peace.
Twin Holy Day celebrations in Decatur
The Decatur Bahá'í community invites our friends and neighbors to join us for a celebration of the births of the Báb and Bahá'u'lláh, inspired by the following quote from the writings of Bahá'u'lláh: "The well-being of mankind, its peace and security, are unattainable unless and until its unity is firmly established."
Second Bahá’í Bicentenary to be Celebrated in Decatur – October 28th at the Solarium
On Monday evening, October 28th, 2019, the Bahá’í Community of Decatur will celebrate the bicentenary of the birth of the Báb, the forerunner of the Bahá’í Faith. Born in 1819, the Báb was known as a champion for justice, a generous supporter of the needy, a brilliant intellect, and a spiritual teacher with constant devotion to God.
Join us at Steel City Pops for an Ayyám-i-Há celebration!
Please come celebrate Ayyám-i-Há with our community at Steel City Pops on Tuesday, February 26. The Bahá'í Community of Decatur has arranged a fundraiser for Hagar’s House—a shelter located in Decatur for families who are housing insecure—as one way of demonstrating the spiritual principle of service for our Ayyam-i-Ha celebrations.
