What we do
We cannot segregate the human heart from the environment outside us and say that once one of these is reformed everything will be improved. Man is organic with the world. His inner life moulds the environment and is itself also deeply affected by it. The one acts upon the other and every abiding change in the life of man is the result of these mutual reactions.
— Shoghi Effendi
With a deep commitment to fostering unity among all living beings, the Bahá'í community takes part in a range of initiatives, including engagement in social discourses on gender equality, interfaith dialogue, the process of reconciliation with Indigenous peoples, environmental protection, as well as support for families through educational programs for children, adolescents, and adults.
Alongside their friends, neighbours, and collaborators, the Bahá'ís of Montreal strive to build vibrant communities by strengthening their capacity to serve others and by cultivating deep and genuine friendships with all those around them, grounded in mutual support and cooperation.
The delegates of the Bahá'í community for the 69th Commission on the Status of Women at the UN
Community devotional spaces
In homes across Montreal, Bahá'ís gather with friends and families to reflect, pray, and meditate together. These gatherings are shaped by the participants themselves and adapted to the circumstances of each group.
Study and reflection circles
Alongside people of all beliefs, Bahá'ís gather to explore together the spiritual teachings found in the sacred Writings. They reflect collectively on their deeper meanings and how these teachings can illuminate their daily lives. These spaces often integrate the arts as well as scientific perspectives, allowing for a more holistic approach that nourishes the intellect, the heart, and the spirit. These spaces serve a dual purpose: to foster the inner transformation of each person and to contribute to the betterment of society.
Children and junior youth
The Bahá'í community places great importance on the spiritual, moral, and intellectual development of children and junior youth, enabling them to cultivate the capacities needed to contribute to their communities and to grow as individuals.
Social action
The involvement of Bahá'ís in social action is increasingly expressed through partnerships with community organizations, academic support activities, and a range of service projects within neighbourhoods across Montreal.