The Bahá’i Faith communities of Olympia, Tumwater, Lacey, and surrounding communities
Bahá’is of Thurston County

Conference: “Souls of Black Folk”

by ed in A Faith for Today
A gathering was held in Olympia on May 14-15 entitled “Conference for the Souls of Black Folk!” The conference focused on persons of African descent and welcomed persons of all ethnicities. Many others were drawn to the event, including Indigenous populations, Hispanics, Asians and more. The large open floor space in the hall served as an excellent dance floor and dance teacher Karida Griffith gave an African Rhythms presentation that used dance as a vehicle [...]

From the Baha'i Writings

The first teaching of Bahá’u’lláh is the duty incumbent upon all to investigate reality. What does it mean to investigate reality? It means that man must forget all hearsay and examine truth himself, for he does not know whether statements he hears are in accordance with reality or not. Wherever he finds truth or reality, he must hold to it, forsaking, discarding all else; for outside of reality there is naught but superstition and imagination.

— Abdu’l-Baha

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Thurstoncountybahai.org is a joint website for:

  • The Bahá’í Faith Community of Olympia
  • The Bahá’í Faith Community of Thurston County
  • The Bahá’í Faith Community of Lacey
  • The Bahá’í Faith Community of Tumwater

Today’s Events

  • Ascension of Bahá’u’lláhAscension of Bahá’u’lláh
  • Weekday morning prayers at 7:00 amWeekday morning prayersTime: 7:00 am
    30 minutes of prayers, music, and conversation
    Monday and Friday mornings
    Meeting ID: 833 6681 3242
    Password: 700am
    Zoom Link             more...
    This is an online meeting; All are Welcome!
  • Monday Evening Devotions at 7:00 pmMonday Evening DevotionsTime: 7:00 pm
    Please join me each Monday evening at 7 pm for a spiritually uplifting half hour of music, prayers, reading from Scriptures, and fellowship. You are welcome to attend even if you would rather listen without speaking, and/or prefer not to appear on camera. Meeting ID: 860 2182 8857
    Password: 550901
    Zoom Link             more...

Upcoming Events

  • May 30, 2023
    • Weekly Devotions at 7:00 pmWeekly DevotionsTime: 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm
      Mason Devotions Weekly on Tues from 7:00pm to 7:30pm. You are invited and welcomed. Meeting ID: 786 0718 6356
      Password: 8ky0Xp
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  • May 31, 2023
    • Devotional: All Welcome at 1:00 pmDevotional: All WelcomeTime: 1:00 pm
      Prayers, Music, Conversation
      Wednesday devotional at the home of Ken and Charlotte Cureton.
      All are Welcome!
      Call Ken Cureton at 360-789-7270 for directions
  • June 1, 2023
    • Interfaith Creatives -DevotionsInterfaith Creatives -DevotionsWe meet Thursday afternoons at 1:00 p.m. on Zoom. Folks gathering with a variety of artistic interests and skill levels. A time to share prayers, reflections, poetry, music, arts, crafts, stimulating company and conversation. Bring your projects to work on, and share as you wish. Meeting ID: 859 6951 1562
      Password: 572348
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  • June 2, 2023
    • Weekday morning prayers at 7:00 amWeekday morning prayersTime: 7:00 am
      30 minutes of prayers, music, conversation
      Every Monday and Friday
      Meeting ID: 833 6681 3242
      Password: 700am
      Zoom Link             more...
      Online zoom meeting All are Welcome!
  • June 4, 2023
    • 1st Sunday Devotions- All Welcome at 10:00 am1st Sunday Devotions- All WelcomeTime: 10:00 am
      Prayers, conversation
      On the first Sunday of every Month
      Everyone is Welcome
      Meeting ID: 813 1123 6437
      Password: 949025
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  • June 5, 2023
    • Núr (Light)Núr (Light)Baháʼí Month of Núr (Light) begins.
    • Weekday morning prayers at 7:00 amWeekday morning prayersTime: 7:00 am
      30 minutes of prayers, music, and conversation
      Monday and Friday mornings
      Meeting ID: 833 6681 3242
      Password: 700am
      Zoom Link             more...
      This is an online meeting; All are Welcome!
    • Monday Evening Devotions at 7:00 pmMonday Evening DevotionsTime: 7:00 pm
      Please join me each Monday evening at 7 pm for a spiritually uplifting half hour of music, prayers, reading from Scriptures, and fellowship. You are welcome to attend even if you would rather listen without speaking, and/or prefer not to appear on camera. Meeting ID: 860 2182 8857
      Password: 550901
      Zoom Link             more...

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