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The Bahá’í Faith has been an active part of the Lake Oswego community for nearly a century. Bahá’ís believe that a just and peaceful global society is not only possible – it is inevitable. As such, Bahá’ís in Lake Oswego and around the world strive to give expression to the oneness of humanity, a core principle of their faith, by seeking to eliminate racial prejudice, advance the equality of women and men, and build a vibrant spiritual community reflecting the human family in all its diversity.

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Devotional Gatherings: Devotional gatherings are open, inclusive spaces for prayer, reflection, and meditation. People of all backgrounds are welcome to share prayers, readings, music, or moments of silence drawn from their spiritual traditions. These gatherings offer a chance to pause, reflect, and build spiritual connection in community.

Children’s Classes: Children’s classes focus on nurturing spiritual qualities such as kindness, honesty, justice, and cooperation. Through stories, songs, art, and games, children learn values that help them grow into caring and responsible members of society.

Junior Youth Groups (ages ~11–14): Junior youth groups provide a safe and supportive space for young people to explore questions of identity, purpose, and social responsibility. Through discussion, creative projects, and service activities, participants build confidence, moral reasoning, and a sense of empowerment to contribute positively to their communities.

Study Circles: Study circles are small, friendly groups that explore spiritual teachings and practical ways to apply them to everyday life. Participants reflect together, share perspectives, and learn how to translate spiritual principles—like unity, service, and justice—into action. No prior knowledge is required.

Firesides / Introductory Gatherings: Firesides are relaxed, welcoming gatherings for anyone curious about the Bahá’í Faith. They offer a space for open conversation, where a topic is explored together—sometimes with a short introduction, always with room for questions, reflection, and shared perspectives inspired by the Bahá’í Writings.

Holy Day Commemorations & Celebrations: Throughout the year, the Bahá’í community observes special holy days that commemorate significant moments in Bahá’í history. These gatherings often include prayers, readings, music, and fellowship, and are open to guests. These programs are largely designed with families in mind!

Service ProjectsService projects are practical ways for community members to work together to meet local needs. These might include neighborhood clean-ups, food distribution, tutoring, or other acts of service that strengthen community bonds and promote the common good.

Family-Friendly Gatherings: Many activities are designed to welcome whole families, creating spaces where children, youth, and adults can participate together in learning, worship, and service.

 

All Bahá’í activities are open to people of any background or belief. Participation is voluntary, inclusive, and focused on building unity, spiritual growth, and service to the wider community. If you are interested in any of the activities listed above or have any further questions, please email info@lakeoswegobahai.org.

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Question? Call 971-328-0909 or email info@lakeoswegobahai.org

The Bahá’í Faith

At a time of rapid change in the world today, humanity needs, more then ever, a unified vision of the nature and purpose of our lives and of the future of our society. Such a vision unfolds within the writings of Bahá’u’lláh, the Prophet and Founder of the Bahá’í Faith.  

The Bahá’í community in Lake Oswego is exploring Bahá’u’lláh’s spiritual teachings with people of all backgrounds and beliefs and is learning how this vision of the oneness of mankind, best expressed by the principle of unity in diversity, can be translated into action for the betterment of the world.

What Bahá’ís Believe

Throughout history, God has sent to humanity, according to the needs of the time, a series of Divine Educators, known as Manifestations of God. These Divine Educators include Abraham, Krishna, Moses, Buddha, Zoroaster, Jesus, Muhammad, the Báb and Bahá’u’lláh. Their distinct social and spiritual teachings have guided humanity’s efforts to advance civilization.

Bahá’u’lláh, the most recent of these Divine Educators, teaches that humanity is on a path to maturity, much like an individual who progresses through various stages of development. The current turmoil in the world can be viewed as humanity experiencing the turbulence of adolescence. 

The writings of Bahá’u’lláh provide a wealth of spiritual teachings that assist us in progressing on this path towards maturity, and in building a peaceful and unified world.

Contact us

Contact us today to learn more about the Bahá’í Faith, or to see how you can join us in working towards the betterment of our city and our world.

Lake Oswego Bahá’í Center
16103 SW Lake Forest Blvd.
Lake Oswego, OR  97035

Tel: 971-328-0909

Email: info@lakeoswegobahai.org