Welcome to our new blog!

Dear friends,

Hello from the Baha'i's of King County Northeast, also known as district KCCD3. We are preparing to mark the 200th anniversary of the birth of Bahá’u’lláh, the Founder of the Bahá’í Faith, on October 22, 2017.

Bahá’u’lláh (1817-1892) was a spiritual teacher Who announced in 1863 that He was the bearer of a new revelation from God. His teachings have spread around the world, forming the basis of a process of social transformation and community building which is unique in its global scope and the diversity of participants.

The Light of Unity Festival is a celebration of the transformative impact of Bahá’u’lláh’s teachings on the lives of families, neighborhoods, and communities around the country and the world. Bahá’u’lláh’s vision of the oneness of humanity is an antidote to the racial prejudice and materialism that are corroding American society.

The Light of Unity Festival is not an event but a series of activities generated at the grassroots level all around the country, which reinforce Bahá’u’lláh’s vision of the oneness of humanity and empower participants to contribute. Activities will include drama, music, art exhibits, storytelling, service projects, prayer and devotional programs. At the national level, the Bahá’í House of Worship in Wilmette, IL will host a nine-week series of programs beginning in early September on themes applying the principle of the oneness of humanity to contemporary challenges, including environmental justice, race relations, indigenous peoples, human rights, and the harmony science and religion.

Our hope for this blog is to be a resource for the many community events, service projects, and activities that will lead up to the festival. We will share our many ideas for building community relationships, which include cooperative games, crafts, tutorials, stories, and quotes. We will share our community calendar of local events here. If you are a community organizer and you looking for volunteers for your projects, please reach out to us and we will share your opportunities.

The name Twin Lights of Unity represents the twin manifestations of the messengers, the Báb and Bahá’u’lláh, and it also represents the message of unity and peace that the messengers teach. The Light of Unity Festival will also mark the anniversary of the birth of the Báb. Save the dates of October 20-22, 2017.

Thank you for joining us as we make our commitments to serve our communities and celebrate the messages of peace, kindness, and hope!