Welcome!
"Ye are all leaves of one tree and the fruits of one branch."
One Mighty God
One Common Faith
One Human Family
Bahai Community Friends
About Us
(The above photo is of some Baháʼí members of St.Mary's County and Leonardtown Maryland celebrating NowRuz. )
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Bahais have been living and gathering in St Marys County for over over 20 years, and have been contributing to the life of this naturally scenic and beautifull shoreline community. We are a small but growing religious faith community in the heart of a historic original American Colony whos founding was based on religious freedom.
What we Believe
(The above video is a fly-over of the Baháʼí World Centre which is the name given to the spiritual and administrative centre of the Baháʼí Faith, representing sites in or near the cities of Akko and Haifa, Israel )
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There are Three core assertions of the Baháʼí Faith, sometimes termed the "three onenesses", are central in the teachings of the religion. They are the Oneness of God, the Oneness of Religion and the Oneness of Humanity. They are also referred to as the unity of God, unity of religion, and unity of mankind.
Activities~
Bahá’í Nineteen Day Feast
Feast of Jalal (Glory) Monday 8 April, at 6:30pm at the Brown Residence in Bushwood Wharf. Refer to community roster for address. Call for directions. 19 -day Feast are only open to enrolled Bahá’í s.Unless it's a scheduled 'Unity Feast' which are open to non- Bahá’í s and the wider community. Feast Calendar
Annual Meeting and LSA Bi-election!
On Saturday, April 20, the First day of Ridvan, at the Brown residence who would like to welcome you to their home , at 6:00 pm for dinner and at 7:00 pm for the Annual Meeting and voting for the brand-new St. Mary’s County Local Spiritual Assembly! Refer to community roster for address. Call for directions.
The Universal House of Justice wrote:
When called upon to vote in a Baha'i election, believers should be aware that they are carrying out a sacred task unique to this Dispensation. They should approach this duty in a prayerful attitude, seeking divine guidance and confirmation. As Shoghi Effendi has advised, "they must turn completely to God, and with a purity of motive, a freedom of spirit and a sanctity of heart, participate in the elections."
Through their wholehearted embrace of the Baha'i electoral process, the believers will witness, day by day, a greater contrast between the emerging institutions of the Baha'i Administrative Order and the decaying social order around them. In this increasing distinction will be seen the promise of the glory of the World Order of Baha'u'llah - the System destined to fulfil the highest expectations of humanity. (letter, dated March 5, 20027)
Devotionals
On-going gatherings at the Rinaldi Residence on 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month.Refer to community roster for address and phone number. Call for directions.
Children's Classes
On-going gatherings for pre-youth at the Rinaldi Residence.Refer to community roster for phone number to call for schedule.
Come gather with us in fellowship~
Study Circles (Ruhi)
A study circle is a small group that meets at least once or twice a week for a few hours, usually in the home of one of its members, to study the course materials. Anyone aged fifteen or older, whether a Bahá'í or not, is welcome to take part.
Interfaith Devotionals
Devotional gatherings can help us spiritualize our households and plant the seeds of a devotional culture in our community and neighborhoods. They don’t have to follow any particular format and can be as simple as two or more people gathering or connecting to pray for others, for happiness, for health and healing, or any other noble purpose.
Children's Classes
For the purpose of their moral and spiritual education, children are to be raised with an awareness of the oneness of God and of the laws of religion, with a realization of the oneness of humankind and of the importance of unity in diversity, with a sense that they have a meaningful place in the world, and with an understanding that they are meant to develop their own ways of serving humanity. The Bahá’í teachings particularly stress certain kinds of learning by children that affect character and influence development throughout an individual’s lifetime. Music, for example, "has wonderful sway and effect in the hearts of children," ‘Abdu’l-Bahá states. Through it their "latent talents . . . will find expression." He recommends that music be taught in the schools because of its power both to uplift the spirit and to brighten life with "enjoyment."16 He also emphasizes the importance of children being taught kindness to all living creatures, beginning with animals .
Special Events
Join us as we support like-minded organizations, volunteering our time as we build a more vibrant community. Specific activities, such as Unity Feast will be published in our monthly newsletter prior to event.
Baha'i Holy Days~
First Day of Ridvan
20 April 2024
Ninth Day of Ridvan
28 April 2024 .
Twelfth Day of Riḍván
1 May 2024
Declaration of the Báb
23 May 2024
Ascension of Bahá'u'lláh
28 May 2024
Martyrdom of the Báb
9 July 2024
Birth of the Báb
2 November 2024
Birth of Bahá'u'lláh
3 November 2024
Day of the Covenant
25 November 2024
Ascension of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá
27 November 2024