Alliance Programs

Coming Soon

July 26, 2026, 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Baha’i House of Worship
100 Linden Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091

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We invite you to join us for this fascinating presentation based on the popular exhibit currently showing at the American Writers Museum in Chicago. AWM President Carey Cranston and a panel of authors will explore the profound ways writing reflects and influences our understanding of religion. Throughout American history, writers have used books, film, and other media to deepen our collective understanding of diverse beliefs. We look forward to learning from our speakers and engaging in dialogue with you.

As always, refreshments and informal discussion will follow the presentation.

Details:

  • As with all NTMA events, there is no charge to attend and registration is not required. 
  • Free parking and handicap access are available on-site. , 
  • Additional free parking is available in the beach parking lot across Sheridan Road and on surrounding streets. 
  • For those using public transit, the CTA Purple Line Linden Station is located just a few blocks away.

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About the American Writers Museum

The mission of the American Writers Museum is to excite audiences about the impact of American writers—past, present, and future—in shaping our collective histories, cultures, identities, and daily lives. Located in the heart of downtown Chicago, just steps from Millennium Park and other top attractions, the museum offers an experience unlike any other through interactive exhibits, immersive displays, and one-of-a-kind stories that celebrate the past, present, and future of American writing.

American Writers Museum, 180 N. Michigan Ave., 2nd Floor, Chicago, IL 60601

Website: The American Writers Museum – An Interactive Museum in Chicago, IL



You’ll want to sign up for our bus tour of the historic Pullman and Roseland neighborhoods, led by Emmy Award-winning historian Sherman “Dilla” Thomas!

We will explore Pullman, a National Monument since 2015, and Roseland, once a stop on the Underground Railroad, while hearing stories that bring Chicago’s rich history to life.

Details:

Sunday, April 26
Departure Time: 2:30 PM
Location: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 2727 Lake Ave, Wilmette
Return Time: 5:30–6:00 PM
Cost: $40 per person

Annual Service of Gratitude

Our traditional service at Thanksgiving time

7:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 25
Temple Jeremiah
937 Happ Road, Northfield


VIDEO AVAILABLE: To view the YouTube video of the 2025 service, click here.

To view and download the complete Program Booklet with the text of readings, click below:

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Our beloved, annual Service of Gratitude welcomes you again in the spirit of reflection and unity. Join representatives of the Alliance’s many members from across faiths in this year’s host congregation, Temple Jeremiah. Readers of Baha’i, Buddhist, Christian, Indigenous and Jewish affiliation will recite briefly from scripture, prayer or other sources from their traditions. Choirs of both adults and children will provide musical inspiration and enjoyment.

Special Musical Performance

NTMA is delighted to welcome special guest performer Jennifer Stevens, a classical singer, composer, artist, researcher and educator whose life philosophy is “community building through the arts.” Jennifer is an enrolled member of the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin through her father and Oglala Lakota through her mother.  She studied Classical Singing and Opera nationally and internationally and she studied Classical Art in college and traditional Oneida Pottery with prominent woodland Indigenous artists. She is one of the few in history to become a professional Native American woman composer and classical singer.

Guest Speaker

NTMA is honored to welcome a representative from Building Together, a grassroots interfaith initiative dedicated to fostering meaningful cooperation between Palestinian and Israeli farming communities. Building Together supports shared, tangible projects that improve quality of life for farmers and families while building trust between communities on the ground.

One such initiative is the Date Honey Project, created through a partnership between Palestinian date farmers in the West Bank and Jewish farmers in Israel who co-produce silan (date honey). Guests will have the opportunity to learn more about this work and acquire jars of date honey as a symbol of shared hope, collaboration, and a vision for a better future.


Important Details

  • Guests are invited to stay for our period of refreshments and warm fellowship following the service!
  • Ample, on-site parking will be provided at this highly accessible site.
  • As always, a free-will offering will be collected to benefit the New Trier Township Food Pantry.

Previous Alliance Programs


Keepers of the Flame:
The Faith of Zoroastrians

Prophet, Teachings, Impact on Religion

Sunday, July 6, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Bahá’í House of Worship, Foundation Hall (lower level)
100 Linden Avenue, (corner of Sheridan Rd. and Linden), Wilmette, IL 60091

Featuring a presentation by:
Ms. Aban Grant, Frequent Presenter, Introduction to Zoroastrianism

Enjoy this Presentation plus Q & A again on YouTube

Program Flyer:

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