Rochester Baha'i Center

03/15/2026

Doors to the Baha’i Center will open at 6:30 for those who would like to come and relax or visit. We suggest you plan to arrive no later than between 6:45 and 7:00 so that we may be ready for a lovely dinner at sunset, which will occur at 7:23 p.m.

02/16/2026

This Friday at Abundance Coop we are hosting an interfaith prayer gathering. Bring a prayer, spiritual reading, uplifting poem, etc. and join us!

11/25/2025

You are invited to join us for brunch and devotions at the Baha'i Center this Sunday November 30th at 11 a.m.
We have a surplus of eggs and a plan to serve waffles. Please feel free to make suggestions for other foods that we should serve. Potluck contributions are welcome.

09/21/2025

09/21/2025

Youth aged 15-19 are invited to participate in a youth institute campaign! The camp will aim to help youth think about contributing to developing vibrant communities and serving the community by providing spiritual education for younger generations. We will have prayer, study, meaningful conversation, arts, and sports/games.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: October 3

https://forms.gle/xjc9uDxDeRHNqybS8

09/13/2025

Sunday at 2pm!

Diana and Tim have lived in Asia and Eastern Europe for 42 years: Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Romania, India, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, and North Korea. Tim worked with the United Nations for 26 years. Diana worked as an international educator, founding two pre-schools and serving as an educational consultant to Governments.
Tim served as the head of UNICEF Offices in Southern India, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, and North Korea, where, as Bahá'ís, they were challenged to truly see that “The earth is but one country and mankind its citizens.”

• How was it possible to overcome assumptions, prejudices, and politics to see “people as people” and to build heart-to-heart bridges with people?
• What spiritual principles did they strive to apply in action to connect with the people even under challenging circumstances?

Please join a FREE non-political talk /discussion by Diana Schaffter and Tim Schaffter on their experiences from having lived in Asia for almost four decades.
All are welcome !!
Please bring along anyone you think might be interested.

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09/08/2025

You won't want to miss this talk on Sunday!
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09/06/2025

A Design for Lasting Peace: 100 Years of the National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of the United States and Canada
https://www.bahai.us/a-design-for-lasting-peace/

Over the course of 100 years, the Baha’i Faith has woven a compelling story of unity, progress, and transformation. This video encapsulates the evolution of a spiritual community striving for a world beyond conflict and division.

09/01/2025

You won't want to miss this presentation happening in two weeks.
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07/24/2025

The Summer of Service Youth will be facilitating a 3 day Summer Camp for Junior Youth, ages 11-15, from Monday July 28 - Wednesday July 30, only in the afternoons from 3-6 pm, at the Baha'i Center.

"The purpose of this spiritual empowerment program is to develop the power to express our thoughts with clarity, the ability to recognize the effects spiritual forces like confirmation, justice and faith on our lives and on society, and to help us make moral choices and stay on the right path through study, discussion, art, recreation, and service projects. Books will be provided. "

No meals will be provided. There is no fee to participate.

Parents will need to send this completed form with their child(ren):
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1O8yPbskVoBvW__Ypz3SceVw066_GlUV6x3hNlskbmek/edit?usp=sharing

Please let me know if your Junior Youth can attend and I will relay this to the facilitators.

07/19/2025

We hope you can join us this Saturday, July 19, at 10 a.m. for a special gathering at the Center.

It's a wonderful opportunity to meet the Summer of Service Youth and hear about their experiences. The morning will include devotions, presentations from the youth, and fellowship. We plan to end by noon.

We'll start with brunch at 10 a.m. and will be serving breakfast pizza, bagels, and fruit. You're also welcome to bring something to share.

07/07/2025

The Wednesday Lunch Group cordially invites you to the Commemoration of the Martyrdom of the Báb on Wednesday, July 9th, at the
Baháʼí Center
693 East Avenue
Rochester, NY 14607
(Entrance on Oxford Street, street parking or RMSC lot)

Arrival time at 12:30 PM for socializing and connecting

Program begins promptly at 1 PM

Followed by a potluck lunch