Our purpose is to work for the betterment of the world and live together in concord and harmony and raise up vibrant, outward-looking communities
Baha'is believe work done in a spirit of service is worship! We are always looking for new service opportunities! Just let us know how we can help! We are currently partnering with Concrete Couch to develop an art based service project for our children, youth and junior youth to participate in. If you haven't checked this organization out, do it now!
We are still building our tiny community here in Manitou Springs, but we are ready and experienced to lead children's virtue classes, junior youth empowerment programs, study groups and lead service projects. We are also well connected to the wider Colorado Baha'i Community and all the programs they offer.
Baha'is are making a difference around the world. This Faith is one of the most global communities working to unite neighborhoods while preserving cultural diversity.
Our goal is to find like minded groups also working to make an impact in their community and work along side of them.
Check out an incredible organization we collaborate with, who is successfully building vibrant and unified communities right here in Colorado Springs:
Have a question, or want to get involved? We'd love to hear from you. Call or text Charlotte at 719.310.2151 or Donny at 719.337.7472
Our all ages Children's Classes is inclusive to all faiths and philosophies. The curriculum will focus on developing virtues and concepts on the oneness of humanity, building unified communities and building bridges of peace. We will leverage all the arts, including music, craft and drama as well as service projects.
We welcome parents to assist with planning and teaching if they want. If you just need a break, that works too! Classes start at 3pm and wrap up between 4:15-4:30. Classes on virtues will come from the Ruhi Institute, Book 3.
At 5pm we have our community dinner, devotions and games. We welcome you to stay and enjoy the fellowship and fun!
1. Humanity is One Family: In this lesson the children will learn the concept of the oneness of humanity and the elimination of prejudices of all kinds. "The earth is but one country and mankind its citizens".
2. The Power of Prayer: In this lesson the children will learn how to create a spiritual and peaceful atmosphere, how to feel reverence in their heart and connect with their spirit.
3. Building Vibrant Communities: In this lesson the children will learn how important their role is in building vibrant and happy neighborhoods and communities. We will learn kinds of actions and service we can do everyday to make this a reality.
4. Justice: In this lesson we will learn the importance of justice and equality for all humanity. What it means to work towards fairness and respect for all people. How to be lovingly courageous when see someone being mistreated.
5. Making Unity a Reality: The children will learn the power of unity " So powerful is the light of Unity it can illumine the whole earth" We will learn ways to create unity and restore it in everyday living.
6. The Power of Love: The children will learn about love from God, love for each other and love for our community. They will learn that love is shown through deeds, not words.
7. The Oneness of Religion: In this lesson the children will explore the concept that all religion is part of one great truth. The idea that God has given us many great teachers so we can understand our purpose and how to be close to God ( Abraham, Moses, Christ, Muhammad, Buddah, Baha'u'llah, etc...)
8. Truthfulness: The children will learn that "truthfulness is the foundation of all human virtues". They will learn about consequences of not being truthful, and how all other virtues are dependent on this one most powerful virtue.
9. Generosity: We will learn the power and joy that comes from practicing generosity. We will explore ways to be generous in our homes, at our school and in our community.
10. Selflessness: In this lesson we will learn how to put others before ourselves and how to give without expectation of receiving. The power of putting other joy and happiness before our own.
Have a question or want to get in touch? We'd love to hear from you. Contact us today and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.
Feel free to stop by anytime and pick out a book to read, or take a bookmark or free reading material to keep from the fancy box on the bottom shelf.
We have a wide selection of books and Tablets and prayers from Baha'u'llah, Abdul-Baha and the Bab. Also books on how this revelation is connected to other Faiths including Christianity., and a wide selection of introductions and study material for this world embracing Faith. If you have children, we also have a small selection of fun books on the bottom shelf to keep them busy.
Baha'is believe in investigation of truth for one's self. We do not have clergy. Each individual must interpret scripture for themselves. If you DO want to visit, feel free to ring the bell and if someone is home we are always happy to visit or simply pray together.
