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Prayer and meditation are food for the soul
Bahá’í devotional gatherings are a time for people of all faiths and backgrounds to come together to share prayers in a dynamic and sacred atmosphere. Often held in homes or neighborhood centers, prayer meetings are free and open to all.
Devotional gatherings are scheduled regularly to share a spirit of joy, love and fellowship. Readings are taken from the Baha'i writings and many other spiritual and religious traditions including Christianity, Islam, Native American, Judaism, Hinduism, Zoroastrianism, Buddhism and many more. These gatherings often offer prayers for healing or assistance to those in need. There is no established ritual and no solicitation of funds. Light refreshments are often served.
Devotional gathering take place in many neighborhoods throughout Santa Fe. To find one near you place please contact us at santafebahai@gmail.com or call us at 505-982-3788 and we can let you know the location and dates of a devotional gathering closest to you.
O God! Dispel all those elements which are the cause of discord, and prepare for us all those things which are the cause of unity and accord! O God! Descend upon us Heavenly Fragrance and change this gathering into a gathering of Heaven! Grant to us every benefit and every food. Prepare for us the Food of Love! Give us the Food of Knowledge! Bestow on us the Food of Heavenly Illumination! -`Abdu'l-Bahá
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Expanding Our Vision
Some members of the Santa Fe Baha'i community during an informal study group
“Let your vision be world embracing.” –Bahá’í Writings
The Bahá’í Writings teach us that the purpose of life is to know and love God. A powerful way to do this is to study the Word of God and walk a path of service that helps build a better world.
In study circles, participants from all backgrounds gather in an encouraging environment to study spiritual subjects such as the power of prayer, the nature of the soul, life after death, and service to humanity. We believe that together we can learn to respect all people and create a world we can pass on to our children with pride.
Join a study circle and discover a path of spiritual growth and service that is world embracing. To learn more please send an e-mail with the heading "Study Circles" santafebahai@gmail.com or give us a call at 505-982-3788.
O Divine Providence! This assemblage is composed of Thy friends who are attracted to Thy beauty and are set ablaze by the fire of Thy love. Turn these souls into heavenly angels, resuscitate them through the breath of Thy Holy Spirit, grant them eloquent tongues and resolute hearts, bestow upon them heavenly power and merciful susceptibilities, cause them to become the promulgators of the oneness of mankind and the cause of love and concord in the world of humanity, so that the perilous darkness of ignorant prejudice may vanish through the light of the Sun of Truth, this dreary world may become illumined, this material realm may absorb the rays of the world of spirit, these different colors may merge into one color and the melody of praise may rise to the kingdom of Thy sanctity.Verily, Thou art the Omnipotent and the Almighty! - `Abdu'l-Bahá
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In Santa Fe we sometimes sit by a fire and discuss Baha'i topics
A Fireside* is an informal discussion that explores various aspects of the Bahá'í Faith. Typically, most firesides are held in private homes or apartments in Santa Fe, with a small number of people gathering in a comfortable setting. Usually, a Bahá'í will give a brief introduction about a topic which is followed by a question and answer period. Those who wish to investigate further are encouraged to return with more questions. (*The term "Fireside" doesn't literally mean sitting by a fire - although in Santa Fe - we sometimes do hold them around a real fire as the photo above illustrates)
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Two of the children in our community
Developing the moral capacities in our children is of fundamental importance, not only to their own future happiness, but to the service and advancement of our entire society. Parents everywhere are looking for ways to give children this spiritual education, to lay the foundations for their children to have noble characters and fruitful lives.
Providing spiritual education for children has long been an element of the culture of the Bahá’í community. In neighbourhoods across the United States, Bahá’ís and their friends offer classes that nurture the hearts and minds of children. These classes are open to children of all backgrounds and are often run in collaboration with their families.
All children are welcome to these classes, and no child participates without the approval of his or her parents. These classes include short lessons, activities to build social skills and friendships, games, stories that illustrate virtues like love, kindness, generosity, and art and music.
Help the next generation grow up with the tools they need to build a better world. To learn more send an
e-mail with the heading "Children's Classes" to santafebahai@gmail.com or call us at 505-982-3788.
Links about Children's Classes:
Baha'i Children's Classes around the World
Resources for Spiritual Education
Stories about Children's Classes
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