Welcome to the Bahá'í's of Brentwood, Essex!

We have a small Bahá'í community in Brentwood, Essex and the surrounding area. 

 

We are from diverse backgrounds and are brought together by the Bahá'í Faith in a spirit of friendship and fellowship.

 

We hold a number of activities that you, your families and friends are welcome to attend:-

 

Devotional Gatherings

The Word of God, say the Bahá'í writings, provides inspiration, rejuvenates souls, gladdens hearts, and renews one's sense of purpose.

 

We hold weekly devotional meetings for people from all walks of life, which you are very welcome to attend!

 

Firesides

These are small gatherings where we try to explain a little more about the teachings of Bahá'u'llah and try to understand your views on the subjects we discuss. 

 

Study Circles

If you are interested in finding out more about the Bahá'í Faith, then attending a study circle is an excellent way to increase your understanding. We read the Bahá'í Holy writings together, discuss their meaning and have fun at the same time! Tea, biscuits and a friendly chat are always included!

We are currently running a number of study circles.

 

Junior Youth Spiritual Empowerment Program

If you have a 12 to 15 year old son or daughter, we have a Junior Youth Group that meets weekly, which they are very welcome to join. 

 

If you would like to attend any of the activities mentioned, please phone Peter or Rouhiya on 01277 220131, or email hp.sweet@yahoo.co.uk

 

 

"This is the Day in which God's most excellent favours have been poured out upon men, the Day in which His most mighty grace hath been infused into all created things." -BAHA'U'LLAH

Welcome to the Bahá'í's of Brentwood, Essex!

 

 

   Bahá'í views         

          All Humanity is one family.

The Bahá'í teachings emphasize that all of us, as creations of one God, are part of one human family.

Bahá'u'lláh said, "The tabernacle of unity hath been raised; regard ye not one another as strangers. Ye are the fruits of one tree, and the leaves of one branch."

People of nearly every background, in every nation, have become Bahá'ís.

          Women and men are equal.

Full equality and a firm sense of partnership between women and men are essential to human progress and the transformation of society. "Women and men have been and will always be equal in the sight of God," said Bahá'u'lláh.

The worldwide Bahá'í community has been at the forefront of the movement to advance the rights of women for more than a century.

          All prejudice—racial, religious, national, or economic—is destructive and must be overcome.

Bahá'u'lláh gave special attention to the problem of prejudice. At the heart of His message is a call for mutual understanding and fellowship among nations, cultures, and peoples.

There is, Bahá'u'lláh insists, only one human race. Prejudice—whether based on race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, or social background—must be overcome if humanity is to create a peaceful and just global society.

          We must investigate truth for ourselves, without preconceptions.

One of the main sources of conflict in the world today is the fact that many people blindly and uncritically follow various traditions, movements, and opinions.

Bahá'u'lláh emphasizes the fundamental obligation of human beings to acquire knowledge with their "own eyes and not through the eyes of others."

          Science and religion are in harmony.

The Bahá'í teachings stress the fundamental harmony of science and religion. Bahá'ís consider that it is the same unique God who is both the Author of revelation and the Creator of the reality which science investigates.

If indeed there is only one truth (reality), it is not possible for something to be scientifically false and religiously true; contradictions are attributed to human fallibility and arrogance.

      

          Our economic problems are linked to spiritual problems.

The Bahá'í teachings envision that economic justice and prosperity will come about only when the essential connection between the spiritual and practical aspects of life is recognized.

A satisfactory solution to the world's present economic crisis lies in a profound change of heart and mind which only religion can produce.

          The family and its unity are very important.

Bahá'u'lláh came to bring unity to the world, and a fundamental unity is that of the family.

Bahá'ís understand that the family is the basic unit of society and unless this all-important building block is healthy and unified, society itself cannot be healthy and unified.

Bahá'í writings say, "If love and agreement are manifest in a single family, that family will advance, become illumined and spiritual."

          There is one God.

The Bahá'í belief in one God means that the universe and all creatures and forces within it have been created by a single supernatural Being.

Such designations as God, Allah, Yahweh, and Brahma all refer to the One Divine Being, Whose nature is unknowable and inaccessible to humankind. We learn about God through His Messengers, who teach and guide humanity.

          All major religions come from God.

When Bahá'ís say that the various religions are one, they do not mean that all the creeds and organizations are the same. Rather, they believe God has revealed Himself through a succession of Divine Messengers, Whose purpose is to guide and educate mankind.

They are expressions of a single unfolding Divine purpose, "the changeless Faith of God, eternal in the past, eternal in the future."

          World peace is the crying need of our time.

Whether peace is to be reached only after unimaginable horrors precipitated by humanity's stubborn clinging to old patterns of behaviour, or is to be embraced now by an act of consultative will, is the choice before all who inhabit the earth.

The Bahá'í community believes that humanity can confront this supreme trial with confidence in its ultimate outcome.

 

Devotional Gatherings for Inspiration and Renewal

Inspiration, rejuvenation, motivation, purpose, meaning — all are essential ingredients to one's sense that his or her life is on track, is worth living.

Yet, day to day, one is hard-pressed to find or feel them and is challenged to maintain a positive, hopeful outlook.

The Word of God, say the Bahá'í writings, provides inspiration, rejuvenates souls, gladdens hearts, and renews one's sense of purpose.

Thus, Bahá'ís host devotional gatherings in homes and community centres to take advantage of such benefits through prayer and the reading together of the Bahá'í writings and other scriptures and to create an environment of unity and harmony. Prayer is a central element in all religious traditions and these meetings stress its universal nature.

Prayer offers us an opportunity to commune with our Creator, draw on the revitalising power of the Word of God, and to contemplate and more deeply appreciate our lives.

The meetings, often simple, have a variety of elements to accommodate participants regardless of their religious background. Music, food, and discussion are often present, though the primary purpose is to use prayer's power to transform, unify, and revitalise.

For many, these gatherings become a refreshing refuge from the discordant and grinding aspects of everyday life. Participants are able to meditate on spiritual principles and gain some perspective on how these principles can be applied to their day-to-day affairs.

If you would like more information on the devotional gatherings that Bahá'ís offer,

or to attend one in Brentwood or sorrounding area, please phone Peter or Rouhiya

on 01277 220131, or email hp.sweet@yahoo.co.uk

 

"This is the Day in which God's most excellent favours have been poured out upon men,

the Day in which His most mighty grace hath been infused into all created things."

-BAHA'U'LLAH

Welcome to the Bahài’s of Brentwood, Essex!

          We have a small Bahai community in Brentwood, Essex, England.

          All Humanity is one family.

The Bahá'í teachings emphasize that all of us, as creations of one God, are part of one human family.

Bahá'u'lláh said, "The tabernacle of unity hath been raised; regard ye not one another as strangers. Ye are the fruits of one tree, and the leaves of one branch."

People of nearly every background, in every nation, have become Bahá'ís.

 

         Women and men are equal.

Full equality and a firm sense of partnership between women and men are essential to human progress and the transformation of society. "Women and men have been and will always be equal in the sight of God," said Bahá'u'lláh.

The worldwide Bahá'í community has been at the forefront of the movement to advance the rights of women for more than a century.

 

          All prejudice—racial, religious, national, or economic—is destructive and must be overcome.

Bahá'u'lláh gave special attention to the problem of prejudice. At the heart of His message is a call for mutual understanding and fellowship among nations, cultures, and peoples.

There is, Bahá'u'lláh insists, only one human race. Prejudice—whether based on race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, or social background—must be overcome if humanity is to create a peaceful and just global society.

 

          We must investigate truth for ourselves, without preconceptions.

One of the main sources of conflict in the world today is the fact that many people blindly and uncritically follow various traditions, movements, and opinions.

Bahá'u'lláh emphasizes the fundamental obligation of human beings to acquire knowledge with their "own eyes and not through the eyes of others."

 

          Science and religion are in harmony.

The Bahá'í teachings stress the fundamental harmony of science and religion. Bahá'ís consider that it is the same unique God who is both the Author of revelation and the Creator of the reality which science investigates.

If indeed there is only one truth (reality), it is not possible for something to be scientifically false and religiously true; contradictions are attributed to human fallibility and arrogance.

 

          Our economic problems are linked to spiritual problems. 

The Bahá'í teachings envision that economic justice and prosperity will come about only when the essential connection between the spiritual and practical aspects of life is recognized.

A satisfactory solution to the world's present economic crisis lies in a profound change of heart and mind which only religion can produce.

 

          The family and its unity are very important.

Bahá'u'lláh came to bring unity to the world, and a fundamental unity is that of the family.

Bahá'ís understand that the family is the basic unit of society and unless this all-important building block is healthy and unified, society itself cannot be healthy and unified.

Bahá'í writings say, "If love and agreement are manifest in a single family, that family will advance, become illumined and spiritual."

 

          There is one God.

The Bahá'í belief in one God means that the universe and all creatures and forces within it have been created by a single supernatural Being.

Such designations as God, Allah, Yahweh, and Brahma all refer to the One Divine Being, Whose nature is unknowable and inaccessible to humankind. We learn about God through His Messengers, who teach and guide humanity.

 

          All major religions come from God.

When Bahá'ís say that the various religions are one, they do not mean that all the creeds and organizations are the same. Rather, they believe God has revealed Himself through a succession of Divine Messengers, Whose purpose is to guide and educate mankind.

They are expressions of a single unfolding Divine purpose, "the changeless Faith of God, eternal in the past, eternal in the future."

 

          World peace is the crying need of our time.

Whether peace is to be reached only after unimaginable horrors precipitated by humanity's stubborn clinging to old patterns of behaviour, or is to be embraced now by an act of consultative will, is the choice before all who inhabit the earth.

The Bahá'í community believes that humanity can confront this supreme trial with confidence in its ultimate outcome.

 

Devotional Gatherings for Inspiration and Renewal

Inspiration, rejuvenation, motivation, purpose, meaning — all are essential ingredients to one's sense that his or her life is on track, is worth living.

Yet, day to day, one is hard-pressed to find or feel them and is challenged to maintain a positive, hopeful outlook.

 

The Word of God, say the Bahá'í writings, provides inspiration, rejuvenates souls, gladdens hearts, and renews one's sense of purpose.

 

Thus, Bahá'ís host devotional gatherings in homes and community centres to take advantage of such benefits through prayer and the reading together of the Bahá'í writings and other scriptures and to create an environment of unity and harmony. Prayer is a central element in all religious traditions and these meetings stress its universal nature.

Prayer offers us an opportunity to commune with our Creator, draw on the revitalising power of the Word of God, and to contemplate and more deeply appreciate our lives.

 

The meetings, often simple, have a variety of elements to accommodate participants regardless of their religious background. Music, food, and discussion are often present, though the primary purpose is to use prayer's power to transform, unify, and revitalise.

 

For many, these gatherings become a refreshing refuge from the discordant and grinding aspects of everyday life. Participants are able to meditate on spiritual principles and gain some perspective on how these principles can be applied to their day-to-day affairs.

 

If you would like more information on the devotional gatherings that Bahá'ís offer, or to attend one in Brentwood or sorrounding, please phone Peter or Rouhiya on 01277 220131, or email hp.sweet@yahoo.co.uk"This is the Day in which God's most excellent favours have been poured out upon men, the Day in which His most mighty grace hath been infused into all created things." -BAHA'U'LLAH

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