Bahá’í Community of Naperville

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2024 Race Amity Day poster created by participants.
2024 Race Amity Day poster created by participants.
The Naperville Bahá’í community represents the local neighborhood of followers of the global, religious community called the Bahá'í Faith.  Founded in 1844, the Bahá'í Faith is the youngest of the world’s independent, monotheistic religions and includes over five million adherents from nearly every national, ethnic and religious background.
 
Our community has been in existence for more than 25 years.  It strives to serve the spiritual needs of the community by providing opportunities for prayer, spiritual education classes, interfaith discussion, and community service projects.
 
For information about local Baha`i activities in Northern Illinois visit nibahai.org
More information about the Bahá’í Faith in the United States can be found at bahai.us. 
Information about the worldwide Bahá’í community can be found at bahai.org.

 

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Recent Stories

The First Annual Amity Day Potluck

On January 20th, Baha'is of Naperville were among 25 people gathered together to share conversations and food to show their support for Race Amity in Lombard.  Among the attendees were three members of the County Board and two Circuit Court Justices.  Everyone was treated to a wonderful performance by Danza Joskua de Michoacán, a Mexican folk dance troupe.  Justice Chantelle Porter gave an inspiring and positive talk on her work with youth in the juvenile court system.  This was the First Annual Race Amity Day potluck.  Save the date for the Race Amity Day picnics to be held on June 9, 2024

19th Annual World Peace Day

The 19th World Peace Day Interfaith Prayer Service

On the first Sunday of 2024, Baha`is participated in the 19th annual World Peace Day Interfaith Prayer Service which was organized by the Naperville Interfaith Leaders Association (NILA) held at Wentz Concert Hall of North Central College. Baha`is presented a table of prayer books and literature about Baha`i Faith and World Peace. Baha`is from surronding communities also sang a prayer accompanied by two drums.

Springbrook Prairie Restoration

Springbrook Prairie Restoration

Baha`is of Naperville and friends from surrounding communities volunteered on December 2,2023 at Springbrook Prairie Restoration work day. They helped remove invasive species to restore the prairie to its original native plants. This helps to restore the habitat for native wildlife. It also helps with water management and prevention of flooding in our community.

Donuts & Devotions

Donuts & Devotions at the Central park

With weather cooling off, this year's Donuts & Devotions held at Central Park will soon come to an end. During these Sunday sessions, many members of the faith, joined in the park for prayers and brief social gatherings. If interested in participating, join us or ask for more information.

Race Amity Day Picnic

Race Amity Day Picnic

A Race Amity Day picnic was held on June 11th at Central Park in downtown Naperville. The picnic was sponsored by the Baha'is of Naperville and 41 people attended from diverse backgrounds. A brief program started off the picnic in the pavilion, where the proclamation from the DuPage County Board was read by Jim Percic, founder of Illinois Citizens for Race Amity. The DuPage County Board proclaimed June 11th Race Amity Day, and Jim gave a brief description of the origins of Race Amity Day.

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