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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...   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...   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...   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... 
  November 20, 2025 The Fourth Annual Ottawa Environment Fair 2025 Be anxiously concerned with the needs of the age ye live in, and centre your deliberations on its exigencies and requirements. — Bahá’u’lláh 
Hosted by the Ottawa Environment Forum (formerly the Ottawa Cluster Environment Group, the Fourth Annual Ottawa Environment Fair occurred on the cool, crisp day of October 25, 2025 at the Ottawa Bahá'í Centre at 211 MacArthur Avenue. While overall attendance was modest this year at around 50 people, meaningful conversations were abundant and rich with opportunities to share common spiritual values in the context of an effective approach to addressing the overarching challenge to humanity manifested in the climate crisis. This year's Fair enhanced and well reflected the ongoing development of intimacy between the Bahá'í community and that of diverse like-hearted organizations and individual leaders in the larger environmental advocacy community. more... November 3, 2025 Fihavanana Day Celebrates Oneness and Unity Allison Wood and Bruno Randimbiarison “Consort with the followers of all religions in a spirit of friendliness and fellowship.” — Bahá’u’lláh My husband Bruno and I have been nurturing loving friendships within the Malagasy community for over 30 years. The Malagasy — people of the Island of Madagascar — are deeply spiritual and most have unwavering loyalty to the Christian Faith and traditional cultural beliefs. Those who have immigrated to Canada are quick to establish a spiritual community amongst themselves and establishing their own church services that are affiliated with various Christian denominations in Madagascar. This offers a sense of Malagasy identity to their children, many of whom are born and raised in Canada. Coming together on a regular basis helps keep the mother tongue of Malagasy alive, with a focus on service to others, as well as appreciation for traditional values, music and food. more...      Bookstore, Library and Info-Centre hours: Monday: 11:00 am to 2:00 pm Tuesday: 11:00 am to 2:00 pm Wednesday: Closed Thursday: 11:00 am to 2:00 pm Friday: 11:00 am to 2:00 pm Saturday: 11:00 am to 2:00 pm Sunday: Closed (Note: closed on Bahá'í Holy Days and civic holidays) 
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