Celebrating World Religion Day 2025

Sunday, January 19, 2025, 6:30-8pm
Theme: “One Humanity, Many Paths to Harmony”
Location: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 9700 Nesbitt Ave South, Bloomington, MN

Background: World Religion Day was initiated in 1950 by the National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha’is of the United States. Its purpose is to call attention to the harmony of spiritual principles and the oneness of the world’s religions, and to emphasize that world religion is the motivating force for world unity. The day has been marked by hosting discussions, conferences, interfaith prayer events, and other events which foster understanding and communication between the followers of all religions.

The celebrations in honor of World Religion Day strive to embody these words of Baha’u’llah from the Writings of the Baha’I Faith: “O ye children of men! The fundamental purpose animating the Faith of God and His Religion is to safeguard the interests and promote the unity of the human race, and to foster the spirit of love and fellowship amongst men…Whatsoever is raised on this foundation, the changes and chances of the world can never impair its strength, nor will the revolution of countless centuries undermine its structure.” Amid winter darkness, we share our light with one another, lifting our voices together in solidarity, respect, and love.