Welcome to the Bahá’ís of Strensall and Earswick, York
Welcome
The small but active community of Strensall and Earswick Bahá’ís, York, is using Bahá’u’lláh’s Spiritual Teachings to bring unity to people of all backgrounds.
The world today is rapidly changing. While there are conflicts we are also seeing humanity make great progress across the globe. Therefore in order for humanity to move forward we need a unified vision, one that will guide the nature and purpose of our lives. To Bahá’ís this vision can be found in the Writings and Teachings of Bahá’u’lláh, the Founder of the Bahá’í Faith
What Do Bahá’ís Believe?
Throughout history God has sent teachers, known as Manifestations of God. Their teachings are relevant to the needs of the time and have guided humanity both socially and spiritually. These Divine Educators for instance include Abraham, Krishna, Moses, Buddha, Zoroaster, Jesus, Muhammad, the Báb and Bahá’u’lláh.
Bahá’ís believe that the current changes in the world can be viewed as humanity experiencing the changes of adolescence. In other words we believe that humanity is growing up.
For example Bahá’í teachings address such important themes as:
- Oneness of God and religion
- The oneness of humanity
- Freedom from prejudice
- Progressive revelation of religious truth
- Development of spiritual qualities
- Integration of worship and service
- Fundamental equality of the sexes
- Harmony between religion and science
- Centrality of justice to all human endeavours
- Importance of education
What Bahá’ís Do
Bahá’ís along with friends and neighbours, are working together to add to the spiritual and material progress of our society. Therefore, we strive to establish a pattern of community life that mirrors our belief in the unity of mankind.
Bahá’u’lláh’s vision for the unity of mankind can be made possible through individual and collective changes to our lives.
About the Bahá’ís of Strensall & Earswick, York
In Strensall and Earswick we have regular discussion groups on relevent topics and prayer meetings. In the past the topics have ranged from ‘What is the nature of the soul?’ to Gardening and Sustanibility.
In preperation for the Bicentinary of the Bab we are holding two events in October at Cut and Chase Cafe on the 2nd and 4th. The topics will be ‘Does science and religion reconcile?’ and ‘The Power of the Arts’.
For more information please use our contact us section.
Bahá’í Holy Years
For Bahá’ís the years 2017 and 2019 have a significant importance.
Bicentenary of Baha’u’llah
2017 marked the 200th anniversary of the Birth of Baha’u’llah. The Bahá’í World, and friends of the Bahá’ís celebrated His Life and Teachings. The York Bahá’í Community commemorated this event with exhibitions, social celebrations, music and art, whereas national and international events reflected the national culture of each country.
To Learn more about how it was celebrated use the link below and find out how your country celebrated.
The Bicentenary of the Bab
In 2019 it marked the 200th anniversary of the birth of the Bab, the Herald of the Bahá’í faith. Bahá’ís all over the world will be celebrating His life, His teachings and His Mission on the 29th of October.
Strensall and Earswick Bahá’ís will be commemorating this important occasion. Full details to follow soon.
Contact info
If you want any information please feel free to contact us today!
Email: earswickbahais@gmail.com
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