The Bahá’ís of Vancouver come from diverse backgrounds, united by the teachings of Bahá’u’lláh, the Founder of the Bahá’í Faith.
We believe in one Creator, the unity of all humanity as one family, and the essential oneness of all Faiths as parts of one evolving religion that guides personal growth and the advancement of society.
In Vancouver, the Bahá’í community reflects the city’s rich multicultural tapestry, with a central purpose of fostering social cohesion and collaboration for the betterment of society.
Promoting unity is paramount, and the local Bahá’í community actively engages in a wide range of initiatives, including environmental stewardship, promoting reconciliation, fostering interfaith dialogue, advancing gender equality, empowering youth, and supporting families with educational programs for young children, early adolescents and adults.
History of the Bahá’í Faith in Vancouver
The Bahá’í Faith’s presence in Vancouver began in 1920 when a young artist named Marion Jack moved to the city and immediately began sharing its vision of unity.
Among the first initiatives undertaken by the new community in the 1920s and 1930s was promoting the oneness of humanity by actively working to build strong bonds between the segregated European, Afro-Canadian, and Asian communities.
The Bahá’ís became deeply committed to improving race relations, striving to unite Vancouver’s diverse populations.
Over the decades, through educational initiatives, interfaith dialogue, and social action, the Bahá’ís of Vancouver have continually worked to foster understanding and cooperation among all people, reflecting the Faith’s core principles of unity and equality.
