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Bahá'í Events for the Public

"See ye no strangers; rather see all men as friends, for love and unity come hard when ye fix your gaze on otherness."
In keeping with this injunction from 'Abd'ul-Bahá, the general public is welcome to investigate the Faith through participation in most of the scheduled Bahá'í activities listed below. Since events are typically hosted in private homes and small rented spaces it's helpful if we are expecting you. When you click 'Request Information' your request will be forwarded to someone who will reply with details and directions.


Events by Type:


Children's Classes

Tending to the needs of the children in a neighbourhood, these classes offer children lessons that develop their spiritual faculties and lay the foundation of a noble and upright character. They help children learn to think, reflect and apply spiritual principles in their lives and society. Here are some videos that share more about what a children's classes are like.

Mission Neighbourhood Children's Class

Every Saturday
Mission neighbourhood - for children ages 6 - 10, no fee
10:00 - 11:30 am
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Junior Youth Groups

Junior youth groups help their participants to form a strong moral identity in their early adolescent years and to contribute to the well-being of their communities. More about Junior Youth groups.

Mission Neighbourhood Junior Youth Group

Every Wednesday
Mission neighbourhood - for junior youth ages 11 - 14, no fee
After school
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Devotional Gatherings

Devotional gatherings allow individuals to unite with others in prayer, awaken spiritual susceptibilities, and shape a pattern of life distinguished for its devotional character. Here is a video that shares more about what a devotional gathering is like.

Mission Sector

Alternate Sundays from January to the end of March
Mission neighbourhood - all are welcome, no fee
7:15 - 9:30 PM
February 26th
March 11th & 25th  
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Study Circles

Circles of study, open to all, enable people of varied backgrounds to advance on an equal footing and explore the application of the Bahá'í teachings to their lives and to the betterment of their communities. The participants learn to see themselves as protagonists in their constant effort to apply knowledge to effect individual and collective transformation. Here are some videos to give you an idea about how Study Circles work.

Celebrations and Observances

Lake Country Ayyám-i-Há Celebration
Saturday, February 25, 7:00 pm
Potluck Dessert
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Kelowna Ayyám-i-Há Celebration
Sunday, February 26,  7:00 pm  
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Marriage Workshop

Saturday, February 18, 2012
1:00 - 4:00 pm 
This session is intended for couples who are married or in a relationship. It is based on the Bahá'í Writings as well as interactive workshop material "Expectations and Needs" by Susanne Alexander - a Bahá'í relationship and marriage coach.
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Baha'i Community of Kelowna secretary@bahai-kelowna.org