Community

Study Circles

We offer several different spiritual enrichment courses based on writings of Baha’u’llah. The subject matter ranges from Prayer, Life and Death, history of the Baha’i Faith, and many other subjects.  These courses are conducted in small groups of generally 6-12 people, and consist of three distinct elements: study of the Baha’i writings, a social activity, and some form of service to be decided by the group.  They use participatory learning methods, and follow a comfortable pace.  The courses are very flexible, and the participants decide when and where to meet.      

Devotional Gatherings

We hold devotional gatherings in McKinney, Plano, Allen, and Frisco at various times of the month making it easy to fit into your busy schedule.  These devotional gatherings are very informal, and designed to be very comfortable and welcoming.   Prayers and readings from all faiths may be shared.

Holy Days

Throughout the year we celebrate Baha’i Holy Days, and have many social events as well.  Everyone is welcome at these events.  There is no requirement to join the Baha’i Faith at any of these events, and there will never be any solicitation of funds.  If any of these activities sound interesting to you, we invite you to call 972-658-5190 to get more information about specific times and locations.

Baha'i New Year (Naw Ruz)

Ridván (Declaration of Bahá’u’lláh

Declaration of the Bab

Ascension of Baha'u'llah                       

Martyrdom of the Bab

Birth of the Bab

Birth of Baha'u'llah

Day of the Covenant November 26

Ascension of Abdu'l-Baha

Intercalary Days (Ayyám-i-Há)

19 Day Fast

March 21

April 21-May 2

May 23

May 29

July 9

October 20

November 12

November 26

November 28

February 26 - March 1

March 2-20

Community Service

The Baha’i’s in McKinney also take an active role in several different service projects in our community:

• Clean-up days - April & October

• Make a Difference Day – October - we currently handle the registration of the volunteers in McKinney for this nation wide event

• Samaritan Inn – Typically in December we perform some form of service in partnership with the Sunday School

• Food Pantry – We work at the Food Pantry on the fifth Saturday of the month, plus sorting food on occasion.  We also collect and contribute food to the Food Pantry regularly. 

• Volunteer Center

• Crop Walk

• Gather Teddy Bears for the fire-fighters and police annually

Lending Library

We maintain an extensive lending library in McKinney filled with a wide assortment of books and literature that is available for loan.  There is also an assortment of Baha’i books available in the McKinney Public Library.