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Summer Hours
Until May 1st the Baha'i House of Worship Welcome Center is open from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. From May 1 to September 30, the Welcome Center will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (The bookstore closes at 7:00pm during the summer.)
The main auditorium and gardens are open year round from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day.
Regular Devotional Programs
Every day 9:15 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. for 15 minutes of prayers
Sunday 12:30 p.m. for 30 minutes of prayers and choral music
Every 1st Sunday of the month Devotions in Spanish at 1:15 p.m.
Introductory Talks on the Baha'i Faith
Introductory talks on the Baha'i Faith are held every Sunday in the Welcome Center of the Baha'i House of Worship. The talks begin at 1:00 p.m. immediately after the 12:30 p.m. devotional program in the Temple's auditorium. All are welcome to attend. Go to www.bahaitemple.org for further information.
Commemorating 100 years since 'Abdu'l-Baha's visit to America
In 1912, Abdu'l-Baha, the son of the Founder of the Baha'i Faith and the leader of the Baha'i Faith at that time, traveled across America with an inspiring message of America's spiritual destiny: to lead the way toward world peace, advance women's rights, combat the evils of racism, and moderate extremes of wealth and poverty. Learn more about His visit at centenary.bahai.us.
'Abdu'l-Baha traveled to fifty U.S. and Canadian cities, gave 140 public presentations and addressed over 90,000 people, from leaders of government and industry to servants, the poor and homeless. On May 1, 1912, 'Abdu'l-Baha laid the cornerstone of the Baha'i House of Worship. (read a talk by 'Abdu'l-Baha at the Temple site)
Throughout 2012, American Baha'is will celebrate the journey of 'Abdu'l-Baha and His impact on America. The first of the national centenary events will take place on Saturday, April 28 at 7:00 p.m., in the historic Chicago Theatre and will be followed by a devotional program and archives display at the Baha'i House of Worship on Sunday, April 29 at 9:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Tickets are still available for these two free events. To register, please visit the Chicago and Wilmette centenary event pages.
Upcoming Holy Days
Saturday April 21 - 1st Day of Ridvan
7:00 a.m. Dawn Devotions start in the auditorium
4:00 p.m. Devotions start in the auditorium
4:40 p.m. Refreshments in the Welcome Center
5.40 p.m. Program in Foundation Hall
Sunday April 29 - 9th Day of Ridvan
7:00 a.m. Dawn Devotions start in the auditorium
6:00 p.m. Devotions start in the auditorium
Tuesday May 1 - 12th Day of Ridvan
8:00 p.m. Devotions start in the auditorium
Wednesday May 2 - 12th Day of Ridvan
7:00 a.m. Devotions start in the auditorium
Read about the Festival of Ridvan
Tuesday May 22 - Anniversary of the Declaration of The Bab
8:15 p.m. Refreshments start in the Welcome Center
9:15 p.m. Program starts in Foundation Hall
10:22 p.m. Devotions start in the auditorium
Tuesday May 29 - Anniversary of the Ascension of Baha'u'llah
4:00 a.m. Devotions start in the auditorium
7:00 a.m. Devotions start in the auditorium
Monday July 9 - Anniversary of the Martyrdom of the Bab
1:00 p.m. Devotions start in the auditorium
1:45 p.m. Refreshments start in the Welcome Center
2:45 p.m. Program starts in Foundation Hall
* The auditorium is located on the upper level and the Welcome Center and Foundation Hall are located on the lower level.
Further news on the refurbishment of the Northern Entrance
Construction continues with the Northern Entrance of the House of Worship. The walkway will be completed in time for use during the Baha'i National Convention, April 26-28. Below is a photo where you can see some planting has been started. Although it is hoped that the approach will be completed in July, handicap access will not be available immediately. The greatest obstacle remains the reconstruction of the north branch of the Chicago River and pump station, being undertaken by the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD) adjacent to our project. We expect MWRD to release the portion of our driveway and parking lot sometime in 2013 when parking lot construction can be completed. We hope that handicap access will be available at the latest by this time.
* Please note that there will not be wheelchair access to the House of Worship or the Welcome Center due to this construction project.
Passing of Eminent Baha'i
Early this year Baha'i Faith lost one of it's stalwart champions, Miss Aneliese Bopp. A memorial service was held for Ms. Bopp at the Baha'i House of Worship on Saturday, March 24, 2012. View this moving slide show about her life.
Baha'i House of Worship - Floral Arrangements
Pianist and floral designer, Marjan Majd, has arranged the flowers in the Baha'i House of Worship auditorium for many years. Learn how she mixes business with her Faith.
Meditative Moments
Inspired by quotes from the Writings of the Baha'i Faith.
Spring at the House of Worship
Spring came early this year!
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