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Mixing it up in Michigan
The Baha'is of Huron Valley, one hour north of Detroit, are a good example of how members of the Faith can make an impact in their community despite their small number. Coming together from several towns in the vicinity, the group of around 10 individuals has become involved in several projects to enrich and improve their neighborhood: helping coordinate the local Dr. Martin Luther Jr. Day celebration, conducting a social action speaker series at a library and adopting a stretch of road. |
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'Create a Magical College Life' uses Baha'i teachings as learning tool
Before you write a book, you usually do market research. But I didn’t care what was already out there, because I was going to do it anyway," says Morris Taylor, in reference to his new book, How to Create a Magical College Life. "I felt I had something unique and important to say."
Learn more about the Spring 2006 titles from Baha'i Publishing. |
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Baha'i NYC attuned to the rhythms of community
With approximately 900 Baha’is in the metropolitan area, the New York City Baha'i Center is a happening place. Housed in a refurbished theater on a street lined with antique dealers and four-story apartment buildings in lower Manhattan, the center offers programs that attract the community at large as well as Baha’is. |
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Being there makes it real: a story of Baha'i pilgrimage
The word "pilgrimage" is defined as a long journey or search of great moral significance, sometimes to a sacred place. |
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Bringing honey to Haifa: Baha'i pilgrims arrives as missile attacks begin
In the last two weeks of July, as half of Haifa's population was fleeing the besieged city in the north of Israel, 171 members of the Baha'i Faith arrived from around the globe to take part in a nine-day pilgrimage to the Faith's most sacred shrines, historic sites and world administrative center. |
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Q: How does one become a Baha'i?
A: A person becomes a Baha'i by recognizing Baha’u’llah as the Messenger of God for this age, and by following His laws and teachings and the guidance of the administrative institutions He established for the unification of humankind. Baha'is enjoy the right to vote in Baha'i elections, serve as members of Baha'i administrative institutions and contribute to Baha'i funds.
A person officially becomes a Baha'i by signing a card declaring his or her belief in Baha'u'llah. To find Baha’is in your area, please call 1-800-22-UNITE. A member of the Baha'i Faith will contact you to confirm your wish to become a Baha'i and will invite you to participate in Baha'i activities.
Generally, the enrollment of a new believer involves three steps:
- Declaration of faith
- The processing of your declaration by a Local Spiritual Assembly (the Baha’i administrative institution)
- The recording of your enrollment by the Membership Office of the National Spiritual Assembly
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