Devotional gatherings are spaces where hearts unite in prayer, reflection, and meaningful conversation. They offer a moment of spiritual connection and renewal—for individuals, families, and the wider community. Rooted in the Bahá’í belief in the power of prayer and the oneness of humanity, these gatherings help strengthen the inner life of participants and foster a spirit of love and service toward others.

There is no fixed format. A devotional might be a few friends reading prayers together in quiet reverence, a joyful evening of singing and music, or a silent meditation followed by thoughtful dialogue. What unites them all is a shared longing to connect with the sacred and uplift the soul.

These gatherings arise naturally in neighborhoods and among friends who are exploring spiritual themes, nurturing bonds of unity, and building a community life centered on compassion, justice, and fellowship.

Devotional gatherings are open to everyone, regardless of religious background. Whether it’s two people in a home or hundreds gathered in a community space, each gathering is a step toward a more unified and spiritually vibrant world.

Join us—wherever you are on your spiritual journey.

Across metro Atlanta, Bahá’ís and their neighbors are offering uplifting children’s classes that help lay a strong moral and spiritual foundation during the most formative years of life. These classes are rooted in the conviction that every child is a noble being with unique potential to contribute to a better world.

Designed for children aged 5–10, the program fosters qualities such as kindness, justice, truthfulness, generosity, and love. Lessons are centered around spiritual themes and incorporate memorization of prayers and quotations, meaningful stories, music, the arts, and cooperative games—all aimed at helping children reflect, grow in understanding, and apply virtues in everyday life.

These classes are free and open to all, regardless of religious background. They are currently held in homes, community centers, and parks throughout Atlanta’s neighborhoods, often forming part of a broader community-building process that includes junior youth programs, devotional gatherings, and study circles for all ages.

As part of a global initiative in over 200 countries and territories, Atlanta’s children’s classes contribute to a worldwide effort to raise a generation inspired by unity, compassion, and service.

If you’d like to learn more or help start a class in your neighborhood, we’d love to connect with you.

The Junior Youth Spiritual Empowerment Program supports young people ages 11–14 as they navigate a pivotal stage of life—full of potential, questions, and rapid growth. These years are a powerful time when young people begin forming their identities and becoming aware of the world around them.

In small group settings, junior youth meet regularly with trained mentors—called animators—to explore uplifting themes through discussion, storytelling, the arts, and community service. Together, they reflect on the moral and social forces shaping society and strengthen their capacity to think critically, express themselves clearly, and make meaningful contributions to their communities.

While inspired by Bahá’í principles, the program is not religious in content and is open to all. It creates a welcoming environment where youth from all backgrounds can develop essential life skills, build friendships, and cultivate values such as justice, cooperation, integrity, and perseverance.

The program is part of a worldwide movement active in over 150 countries, and in Atlanta, it takes place in schools, community centers, and neighborhood spaces. It is offered free of charge and designed to support families and communities in raising a thoughtful, service-oriented generation.

If you know a young person who might benefit—or if you’d like to help start a group in your area—we’d be happy to hear from you.

Study circles are small groups of friends and neighbors who come together in a spirit of learning to explore how spiritual principles can be applied in their daily lives and communities. Rather than formal classes, these gatherings foster an open, participatory environment—often held in homes, community spaces, or schools—where every voice is valued.

Facilitated by a trained participant (not a teacher in the traditional sense), each group studies materials grounded in the Bahá’í writings, produced by the Ruhi Institute. These materials help participants reflect on profound questions about purpose, service, and building a more just and unified society. As they progress, participants support one another in translating insights into meaningful acts of service.

Early acts of service might be simple—such as sharing a prayer with a friend or offering words of encouragement—but over time, many participants go on to tutor study circles themselves, lead children’s classes, or accompany junior youth in developing their potential.

Study circles follow a cycle of study, reflection, consultation, and action, helping individuals deepen their understanding, develop spiritual capacities, and contribute to community transformation. The process has been embraced by thousands of communities in over 190 countries and territories.

No prior knowledge is needed, and all are welcome to join. Together, we learn, grow, and serve.