Oneness of God
God is the imperishable, uncreated source of all existence — personal, yet unknowable and inaccessible; eternal, omniscient, omnipresent and almighty. The purpose of creation is for the created to know and love its Creator.
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Bahá’ís of Arizona
Connect with Bahá’ís near you — from the Quad Cities of Yavapai County to Phoenix, Tucson, and more than 145 communities across the state. All are welcome.
“The earth is but one country, and mankind its citizens.”
— Bahá’u’lláh
Welcome
Meet your local community
Whether you are relocating to Arizona or are a long-time resident, we invite you to meet your local community and participate in dozens of individual and community events, classes, interfaith gatherings, volunteer service, and much more. All are welcome!
Just exploring new ideas? Browse this site for resources for study, prayer, and meditation — and lively conversation — in the privacy of your home, via apps, sites, and links.
“So powerful is the light of unity that it can illuminate the whole earth.”
— Bahá’u’lláh
What is the Bahá’í Faith?
One human family
Throughout history, God has sent to humanity a series of divine Educators — known as Manifestations of God — whose teachings have provided the basis for the advancement of civilization: among them Abraham, Krishna, Zoroaster, Moses, Buddha, Jesus, and Muḥammad. Bahá’u’lláh, the latest of these Messengers, explained that the religions of the world come from the same Source and are in essence successive chapters of one religion from God. Bahá’ís believe the crucial need facing humanity is to find a unifying vision of the future of society and of the nature and purpose of life — a vision that unfolds in the writings of Bahá’u’lláh.
Oneness of Religion
There is but one religion, progressively revealed by God through His Messengers as humanity matures and its capacity grows. Bahá’u’lláh is the most recent — but not the last — in this series of divine Educators.
Oneness of Humankind
There is one humanity, and all people are equal in the sight of God. The Bahá’í Faith emphasizes unity transcending divisions of race, nation, gender, caste, and social class — while celebrating humanity's diversity.
The Bahá’í Faith is established in more than 100,000 localities in virtually every country and territory around the world. Learn more at the worldwide site, bahai.org, and the U.S. site, bahai.us.
Principles
Twelve of many principles
Hundreds of principles appear in the Bahá’í Writings — none of them dogma to memorize, all of them themes for individuals and communities to study and explore. The twelve below are the list given in God Passes By, drawn from the themes of Paris Talks.
Independent search after truth, unfettered by superstition or tradition.
The oneness of the entire human race — the pivotal principle and fundamental doctrine of the Faith.
The fundamental unity of all religions.
The condemnation of all forms of prejudice — religious, racial, class, or national.
The harmony which must exist between religion and science.
The equality of men and women — the two wings on which the bird of humankind can soar.
Compulsory education for all.
A universal auxiliary language, adopted by all nations.
The abolition of the extremes of wealth and poverty.
A world tribunal for the adjudication of disputes between nations.
Work performed in the spirit of service, exalted to the rank of worship.
Justice as the ruling principle in human society, religion as a bulwark for all peoples — and permanent, universal peace as the supreme goal of mankind.
Activities & Classes
A pattern of community life
Most Bahá’í activities — prayer gatherings, study groups, activities for children and teens — are open to all and take place in homes and community centers across Arizona. There is no charge; the frequency and pace of each group are set by its participants.
Devotional gatherings
Friends, Bahá’ís and others alike, unite in prayer — often in one another's homes — awakening spiritual susceptibilities and infusing community life with devotion.
Study circles
Small groups study the Bahá’í writings together — often the Ruhi Institute books — with a facilitator who keeps the focus and pace. Everyone is welcome, whatever their background.
Children's classes
Classes build a strong moral framework, helping children recognize their own nobility — and the inherent nobility of their friends — and carry those capacities into everyday life.
Junior youth groups
For ages 11–14 — a pivotal time when habits and outlook take shape — the Junior Youth Spiritual Empowerment Program helps young people navigate that transition with purpose and service.
Feasts & Holy Days
Nineteen Day Feasts, Holy Day observances, and interfaith gatherings mark the rhythm of the Bahá’í calendar in communities statewide.
Service & interfaith
Volunteer service projects and interfaith gatherings put unity into practice — neighbors of every background working side by side for their communities.
Yavapai County · Quad Cities
Our home communities
This site is sponsored by the Local Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of Prescott Valley, Arizona. We would love to welcome you to Yavapai County and the Quad Cities:
Prescott
The county seat, beneath the pines of the Bradshaw Mountains.
Prescott Valley
Home of this site's sponsoring Local Spiritual Assembly.
Chino Valley
High-desert farms and ranches north of Prescott.
Dewey-Humboldt
Historic mining country along the Agua Fria River.
Centers & institutes
Phoenix Bahá’í Center
The Phoenix community — the first in Arizona, with a Local Spiritual Assembly since 1931 — hosts the annual Grand Canyon Bahá’í Conference.
bahaisofphoenix.org →Tucson Bahá’í Center
Weekly spiritual discussions and classes, children's classes, and the Junior Youth Empowerment Program across the Tucson area.
tucsonbahai.com →Scottsdale Bahá’í Community Center
Devotional gatherings, study circles, and meaningful conversations in Scottsdale — spaces where neighbors learn from one another.
scottsdalebahai.org →Desert Rose Bahá’í Institute · Eloy
Deep scripture study, the arts, and agriculture on desert land in Eloy — programs, retreats, and concerts open to Bahá’í and non-Bahá’í alike.
drbi.org →Bellemont Bahá’í School · near Flagstaff
A conference and retreat center in the pines near Flagstaff, hosting trainings and study programs such as Ruhi courses.
Ask us for details →North Pima & Eastside
Communities in the Tucson foothills and Phoenix's East Valley maintain their own centers and calendars of activities.
Find them in the directory →Community Directory
Bahá’í communities across Arizona
From the official U.S. Bahá’í directory — 145+ communities, Local Spiritual Assemblies, groups, and areas with a Bahá’í presence, including counties, reservations, and chapters. Not all have public websites or centers; many direct inquiries to the national line, 1-800-22-UNITE, or to local events. Beyond this list, hundreds of other Arizona locations hold activities not yet organized into formal groups — contact us about any place that interests you.
No community matches that search. Try a nearby city or county — or contact us and we'll help you find Bahá’ís near any Arizona location.
Highlighted: Yavapai County & the Quad Cities, this site's home communities. Full official listing: find.bahai.us/community/arizona
Houses of Worship
Open to all, on every continent
Bahá’í Houses of Worship are nine-sided temples dedicated to prayer and meditation, open to people of every faith and background. There are no sermons and no rituals — only the Word of God, read and sung. Arizona has no temple of its own yet; the continental House of Worship for North America stands in Wilmette, Illinois, on the shore of Lake Michigan.
Wilmette, Illinois — North America
A national landmark of white quartz concrete lacework, surrounded by gardens and fountains. Open to all, regardless of background or belief, for personal prayer, reflection, and meditation — 100 Linden Ave, Wilmette, IL · (847) 853-2300.
New Delhi, India — the Lotus Temple
Twenty-seven marble petals form a lotus in bloom — among the most visited buildings in the world, welcoming millions of visitors of every faith since 1986. Continental Houses of Worship also stand in Africa, Australia, Europe, Latin America, and the Pacific.
“Let your vision be world-embracing, rather than confined to your own self.”
— Bahá’u’lláh
Resources
Study, prayer & speakers
Prayer & study apps
- Bahá’í Prayers — prayers in many languages, with bookmarks and reminders.
- Bahá’í Prayers, Writings, Tools — 108 languages, Bahá’í calendars, and a Qiblih compass.
- Dawn — the daily writings and obligations, with gentle reminders.
- One Ocean & Bahá’í Library apps — the writings and library, in your pocket.
Find them in your phone's app store under those names.
Online
- bahai.org — the worldwide Bahá’í community and Reference Library.
- bahai.us — Bahá’ís of the United States, events, and inquiries.
- Bahá’í World News Service — stories of Bahá’í communities around the globe, via bahai.org.
- Bahá’í Blog — arts and media; Bahá’í Teachings — perspectives; Bahá’í Library Online — deep resources for study.
Speakers & events
Need a speaker, or wish to present? Have a class project? Our Speakers Bureau connects Bahá’ís and friends who present on unity, peace, equality, and more with schools, interfaith groups, and events — searchable by topic and location.
Writing a paper or preparing a presentation? Contact us for help with copy, visuals, and project resources — open to all who teach, tutor, present, or inform on Bahá’í history and principles.
We'd love to hear from you
Questions about the Bahá’í Faith, an activity near you, a speaker for your group, or help with a class project — reach out. For specifics about any Arizona location, just ask.
This site is sponsored by the Local Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of Prescott Valley, Arizona, serving Yavapai County and the Quad Cities — Chino Valley, Dewey-Humboldt, Prescott, and Prescott Valley — with a directory of communities across the state.