Bahá’ís of Hilo

A Faith for Today

by P.C. in About the Baha'i Faith
Over a century ago Bahá’u’lláh taught that religious truth is not final but progressive. Religion is renewed, He said, in every age to re-establish and apply the unchanging principles found in the scriptures of the Great Religions of the world to the needs of the present day. The entrenched powers of 19th century Persian orthodoxy vehemently opposed His message but now His Faith is spread around the world. Here in Hilo as in Europe, Africa, [...]
  • Informative Meetings
    Attend an informal presentation about the Baha’i Faith or participate in a Study Circle.
  • Prayer
    Attend devotional gatherings together with others who recognize our need to connect with our creator.
Vision Statement: To Inspire Creativity in the Spirit of Service for the Community of Hilo, Implementing Solutions for the Unification of all People and Cultures.
About the Baha'i Faith

Excellent overview of the Bahá’i Faith on BBC

Recently, the BBC published an article with extensive excerpts from a BBC audio podcast containing an excellent overview of the Bahá’i Faith.  The BBC Podcast is the latest in the BBC World Service’s “Heart and […]

About the Baha'i Faith

The Bahá’í Calendar

In July 2014 made significant changes to the The Bahá’í Calendar. This page describes the Bahá’í Calendar as it exists now (since those changes).    A separate page discusses how those changes differed from the previously […]

About the Baha'i Faith

Baha’is around the World

The worldwide Baha’i Community is Diverse and Dynamic! Here we offer a glimpse into some of the things Baha’is are doing around the world. More than 430 Baha’is from 12 different countries attended this Norwegian […]

About the Baha'i Faith

World Peace and the Bahá’í Faith

Bahá’u’lláh counsels mankind: “Let your vision be world-embracing, rather than confined to your own self.“ The Bahá’í Writings delineate a practical and new relationship between the nations and peoples of the world.  While a prisoner […]

Prayer

Devotional Gatherings

“The impulse to pray is a natural one springing from man’s love to God” -`Abdu’l-Bahá One of our deepest human longings is to commune with our Creator. Praying together at a fixed time and place, […]

Upcoming Events

  • February 15, 2026
    • Devotional gathering at 10:30 amDevotional gatheringTime: 10:30 am
      Everyone is welcome to join us for prayers and fellowship at a devotional gathering every Sunday. Send us a message on the Contact Us form for more information.
  • February 22, 2026
    • Devotional gathering at 10:30 amDevotional gatheringTime: 10:30 am
      Everyone is welcome to join us for prayers and fellowship at a devotional gathering every Sunday. Send us a message on the Contact Us form for more information.

Bahá’í Community

From the Bahá’i Writings

White doves and gray doves associate with each other in perfect friendship. Man draws imaginary lines on the planet and says, “This is a Frenchman, a Musselman, an Italian!” Upon these differences wars are waged. Men are fighting for the possession of the earth. They fight for that which becomes their graves, their cemeteries, their tombs.

In reality all are members of one human family — children of one Heavenly Father. Humanity may be likened unto the vari-colored flowers of one garden. There is unity in diversity. Each sets off and enhances the other’s beauty.

— Abdu’l-Baha

Bahá’í World News Service

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Glenford E. Mitchell, former member of the Universal House of Justice, passed away on 7 February 202

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BIC NEW YORK: Institutions, communities, and individuals advancing the common good

A new statement to the UN Commission for Social Development reflects on how collaboration among inst

“Two Hundred Years of Hidden History”: Film explores Bahá’í contributions to Azerbaijani society

A new documentary traces the Bahá’í community’s journey in Azerbaijan, exploring a chapter of their

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In settings across the UK, young people are discovering that their desire to serve others can become

Brazil: National hearing examines efforts to address societal violence

Hearing in Brazil marked 40th anniversary of “The Promise of World Peace”, examines efforts to addre

Bahá’í World Centre: Counsellors’ return signals new phase in efforts for social transformation

With their consultations having concluded today, the Counsellors depart the Holy Land illumined by i

Bahá’í World Centre: Counsellors’ conference ends with reflection on spiritual renewal

After five days of consultation on efforts to contribute to social betterment, Counsellors concluded

Bahá'í World Centre: Counsellors’ Conference opens

Over the coming days, Counsellors from around the world will consult on the advancement of the world

2025: Year in Review

As 2025 comes to an end, the Bahá’í World News Service looks back at glimpses from efforts of the gl

Short film: “Expressions of Equality in the Family”

A new film titled “Expressions of Equality in the Family” explores how the principle of equality is

BIC NEW YORK: UN General Assembly resolution highlights “cumulative” effects of Iran’s persecution of Bahá’ís

A resolution confirmed by the UN General Assembly condemns the “cumulative” impact of the Iranian go

“Weaving Paths”: New film reflects on FUNDAEC’s vision and work over 50 years

New film marks FUNDAEC’s 50th anniversary, reflecting on education grounded in the harmony of scienc

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