Welcome to the official website of the Bahá’í communities of
Bellingham and Whatcom County
"We believe it’s time for humanity to come together as one family, to create a world where everyone can thrive."
About us
There is only one God. We are all one family.
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In the midst of the turbulence of the world today, the Bahá’í Faith can be a haven. The optimistic teachings of the Bahá’í Faith answer essential questions about the human condition and the relationships that bind us together.
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The founder of the Faith, Bahá’u’lláh, taught...
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There is only one unknowable God.
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All of the world's great religions spring from this same Divine Source.
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True religion is the cause of peace and unity.
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The next stage in the advancement of civilization, toward which we must direct all our actions, is the establishment of a new social order founded on the principle of the oneness of humanity.
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Community Building
In neighborhoods across the country, Baha’is and their friends are engaged in a community building process that cultivates love and translates it into action.
It’s no secret that America is going through a tumultuous time. Tensions and divisions surface every day, reminding us that the stains of injustice and racial prejudice are set deeply in the fabric of our society. Baha’is are committed to reshaping society around principles of oneness – such as love, inclusivity and reciprocity. We hope to join hands with the countless like-minded Americans working for these same goals, and invite everyone to take a look at our approach.
Simple, profound, and revolutionary, this community building process:
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links personal growth with social transformation
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rekindles the soul’s connection to its Creator
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fosters friendship and intimacy beyond barriers of race and class
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weakens prejudice
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inspires neighbors to think about each other’s needs and earnestly search for solutions to shared problems
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We invite you to do this vital work with us in your neighborhood.
Join us in forging a new model of community life where spiritual conversation and service to others go hand-in-hand. Each of our core community building activities aims to foster inner transformation and create wider circles of inclusion. Together, neighbors cultivate a sense of collective ownership for the spiritual, social and economic well-being of their community.
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Baha’is welcome any degree of association that a person would like to maintain, great or small.
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To recognize Baha’u’llah as a Manifestation of God and accept the privileges and responsibilities that are uniquely associated with membership in the Bahá’í community is a singular moment in a person’s spiritual development, quite distinct from regular involvement in Bahá’í activities or voicing support for Bahá’í principles.
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Our local activities
The Bahá'ís of Bellingham and Whatcom County participate in various types of activities, many at a neighborhood level, which are warmly open to people of all backgrounds.
Devotional gatherings
Devotional gatherings are for people from all faiths who want to increase their devotion to God, and increase their devotion to the well-being of their communities, by drawing on the power of prayer and the Word of God.
Informal discussions
Informal discussions to learn about the Bahá'í Faith are for people who have questions about, or would like an introduction to the basic teachings, history, organization, and activities of the Bahá'í Faith.
Community service
Bahá’ís are involved - both individually and collectively - in a wide range of activities in service to our local, national, and worldwide communities.
Children's classes
Children's classes (ages 5-11) provide spiritual and moral education to children of all faiths. Children are the future of everyday community and their spiritual education is among the most important services that can be offered.
Junior youth spiritual empowerment program
Our junior youth spiritual empowerment program helps groups of youth from all faiths, ages 11-14, develop spiritual and intellectual capacities while channeling their energies into service to humanity.
Study circles
Study circles are for groups of youth or adults to deepen their spiritual insight while fostering the development of their neighborhoods and communities. This is accomplished through a series of courses aimed at fostering understanding and unity.
2023 Year In Review
Throughout history, God has sent to humanity a series of divine Educators—known as Manifestations of God—whose teachings have provided the basis for the advancement of civilization. These Manifestations have included Abraham, Krishna, Zoroaster, Moses, Buddha, Jesus, and Muḥammad. Bahá’u’lláh, the latest of these Messengers, explained that the religions of the world come from the same Source and are in essence successive chapters of one religion from God.
Bahá’ís believe the crucial need facing humanity is to find a unifying vision of the future of society and of the nature and purpose of life. Such a vision unfolds in the writings of Bahá’u’lláh.
Earth Day
April 22, 2024 was Earth Day. Click here to download a
Baha'i Statement on Nature.
Fireside/Circles
Please join the Whatcom Baha'i Community for another exciting fireside/circle tonight, Sunday, May 5, 2024, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Pacific time on Zoom. We will be discussing "Belief in Action." We will be using the circle model for our discussion - including sacred listening and heart sharing - taught to us by indigenous grandmothers. Looking forward to a great circle!
Join our Zoom Meeting weekly at the following Zoom link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86963784822
Meeting ID: 869 6378 4822
Passcode: 997694
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Passcode: 997694
