Devotional Gatherings are regularly scheduled prayer meeting times or collective worship - the exaltation of God - and sharing a devotional spirit of joy, love and fellowship.  
Designated as one of the "Core Activities" in the world wide Bahá'í community, Devotional Gatherings are held on Sundays at 11 am at the Bahá'í Center at 3808 Bardstown Rd., in Louisville.  An all-ages class for children is held during the devotional meeting.

Readings are taken from the Bahá'í Writings and the Holy Scriptures of Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, Zoroastrian, and Buddhism. Participants are often encouraged to bring their prayer book, Bahá'í Scripture, Bible, Qur'án, Torah, and selections of other Sacred Writings to share and prayer requests are often honored. Musical selections are often diverse, coming from a variety of cultures and styles. There is no established ritual, no request for funds, and light refreshments are often served.

Devotionals are also hosted in private homes throughout greater Louisville and the surrounding counties. To find a Devotional Gathering near you, please contact the Bahá'ís of Louisville by calling 502-267-0099 or completing the form on the Contact page.

A Few Bahá'í Prayers

Unity

"O my God! O my God! Unite the hearts of Thy servants, and reveal to them Thy great purpose. May they follow Thy commandments and abide in Thy law. Help them, O God, in their endeavor, and grant them strength to serve Thee. O God! Leave them not to themselves, but guide their steps by the light of Thy knowledge, and cheer their hearts by Thy love. Verily, Thou art their Helper and their Lord." -Bahá'u'lláh

Protection

"O God, my God! I have set out from my home, holding fast unto the cord of Thy love, and I have committed myself wholly to Thy care and Thy protection. I entreat Thee by Thy power through which Thou didst protect Thy loved ones from the wayward and the perverse, and from every contumacious oppressor, and every wicked doer who hath strayed far from Thee, to keep me safe by Thy bounty and Thy grace. Enable me, then, to return to my home by Thy power and Thy might. Thou art, truly, the Almighty, the Help in Peril, the Self-Subsisting." -Bahá'u'lláh

Healing

"Thy name is my healing, O my God, and remembrance of Thee is my remedy. Nearness to Thee is my hope, and love for Thee is my companion. Thy mercy to me is my healing and my succor in both this world and the world to come. Thou, verily, art the All-Bountiful, the All-Knowing, the All-Wise." -Bahá'u'lláh

For more Bahá'í Prayers, please visit http://bahaiprayers.org/.