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are very happy to assist you in any way we can. Our interest
is in sharing the teachings and the principles of the Bahá'í
Faith. The search for truth is upheld as an individual undertaking,
as we have no clergy in the Bahá'í Faith.
We
realize that not everyone learns the same way, therefore, we
offer to assist you in the following ways:
Introductory
presentation
As
a first step, we encourage you to participate in a short introductory
presentation about the Bahá'í Faith. The presentation
can take place over a cup of coffee or tea in a local coffee
shop. Appointments are made to fit your schedule. You can
also review the introductory page
on this web site.
Weekly devotionals
and children classes
On 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Sundays
of each month from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., we have children classes
and adult devotional. Your children can enjoy receiving
spiritual education while you can enjoy devotional and discussion
on various subjects. Please contact
us to get direction.
Monthly
discussion meetings
Monthly
discussion meetings provide safe and welcoming environment
where you can join in discussion of various topics related
to spirituality and the Bahá'í Faith and get
your questions answered. They also provide the opportunity
to meet the Baha'is in your area. Please check the upcoming
events page for the date of the next meeting.
Study
circle
A
study circle consists of a small group of people that study
the Sacred Texts and practice with a trained tutor, and participate
in activities which foster love and fellowship and service
to the community inspired through course study. Please check
the upcoming events page to see
when the next study circle will start or contact
us to let us know you're interested.
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An
excellent introductory book. Now available in Palmdale
Barnes & Noble bookstore. |
In-depth
study
You can borrow books from our library. Our library contains
the sacred writings of the Faith, as well as, other books
concerning introduction, history, spirituality, prayers and
meditation, Christianity, life after death, and many other
topics. Almost all Baha'i writings
are available in electronic format on WebSites. Following
introductory books are also available online:
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Bahá'u'lláh
and the New Era by J.E. Esslemont
This is an excellent introductory book about the Bahá'í
Faith. Although it was first published in 1928 it has
since been revised and is still one of the best introductory
books about the Faith.
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There
are also Baha'i books
that can be purchased from your local bookstores. The Barnes
& Noble bookstore in Palmdale carries most of these titles
in the comparative religion section.
Special
events
We
host and participate in variety of special events. These events
include Holy Days celebrations, devotional gatherings, children
programs, and other special observances that are open to the
public. They provide an opportunity to learn and to join in
fellowship. Please check the upcoming
events page for the list of upcoming activities.
Daily
prayers and meditation
One
of the best way to understand how Baha'is use daily prayers
and meditation to grow spiritually is to try it for yourself.
For next two weeks:
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Prayers
page of this web site contain beautiful prayers. Read
some of these prayers each day. Read them slowly and open
yourself to the spirit of God.
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Reciting
the Verses of God: contains selected passages from
the
Writings of Bahá'u'lláh
on various spiritual subjects. They are organized by subject
and by date.
Try to read and think about one or two of the passages
every morning and every evening.
Becoming
a Bahá'í
At
some point in the process of finding out more about the
Baha'i Faith, an individual will come to believe that Bahá'u'lláh
is the Messenger of God for our time. The next step is to
become a member of the Bahá'í community. You
do so by completing a declaration cardwhich will be processed
by a Local Spiritual Assembly. This form reaffirms one's
belief in Bahá'u'lláh
and one's willingness to obey His
laws and His Institutions.
The Bahá'í Faith has no priests or clergy,
nor rituals or sacraments. There are no fees or ceremonies
associated with enrollment.
There
is never a charge for anything. Please contact
us to let us know how we can assist you.
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