The Bahá'í Faith of Rockford, Illinois

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The Bahá'í Faith is the world's newest major religion. This page is dedicated to the Bahá'í Faith with some interesting links to study and reflect upon.

The Bahá'í Faith had its beginnings in Iran with the founding of the Babi Faith, in 1844 by the Báb (meaning Gate or Door). He foretold the coming of the Promised One of all the world's religions, the One Who would usher in the age of peace for all humankind. His name was Baha'u'llah, which means "the glory of God."

Some of the fundamental teachings of Baha'u'llah are these:

About Our Local Bahá'í Community

  • For Baha'i events in the Rockford area go to: Newsletter.
  • Contact the Rockford Bahá'í Community at (815)639-9991. Or e-mail to postmaster@rockfordbahai.org or fill out an online form.
  • The Rockford Bahá'í Center is located at 1650 N. Alpine Road, in the Highcrest Shopping Centre. Rockford Bahá'í Center is only open during certain Bahá'í events. To help find center follow this map.
  • For information about the Bahá'ís in the United States call 1(800)22-UNITE or see Bahá'í Faith web form.
  • The Light of Unity a newsletter about the Bahá'í Faith: Vol. 1, Issue 1; Issue 2; Issue 3; Issue 4
  • Meet Rockford Baha'is at an introductory meeting (Baha'is call a Fireside) which are social gatherings with refreshments and conversation about the deeper or maybe not so deep questions of life. A party with a purpose! Please come visit with us call (815)639-9991.

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