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The Bahá'ís of Ottawa come
from a variety of backgrounds, brought together by a common belief in
the oneness of humanity and the unity of religion. We work alongside
others to become a force of positive change by applying insights from
the
Bahá'í teachings to bring about a more just, peaceful and unified
community.
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In addition to personal prayer and meditation, Bahá'í communities hold regular devotional gatherings for collective worship. These gatherings unite people in prayer and awaken their spiritual susceptibilities. more... Study circles bring groups of people together to deepen their understanding of the Bahá'í teachings through systematic study. This involves structured group discussion of passages from the Bahá'í writings that encourage reflection on one’s moral purpose and capacities for service. more... Bahá'í children’s classes are offered to all children between 6 and 10 years old for their spiritual education and moral development. The aim of these classes is to inspire in each child a love for our diverse human family and to cultivate a praiseworthy character. They are guided by the Bahá'í belief that children are noble beings with great potential to develop into upright and active participants in their community. more... Junior youth – or those between 11 and 14 years – are at a crucial stage in their lives when they are defining their identity and values. Junior youth groups offered by the Bahá'í community address the needs of these young people by helping them to develop a strong moral identity and to empower them to contribute to the well-being of their communities. more... Sign up to receive information and announcements on future Big Ideas talks and Events here For details about this series, click here. Bookstore, Library and Info-Centre hours: Monday: 11:00 am to 2:00 pm Tuesdays: 11:00 am to 2:00 pm Wednesday: 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Thursday: 11:00 am to 2:00 pm Friday: 11:00 am to 2:00 pm Saturday: 11:00 am to 2:00 pm (Note: closed on Bahá'í Holy Days and civic holidays) The Bahá'í Faith from A to Z: 26 selected tenets, core beliefs and quotes from the Bahá'í Faith. Read Now! |
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