Established in 1957, the Baha'i Community of Deerfield has a population reflecting the diversity of the greater Chicago area. The main beliefs of the Baha’i Faith are: 1) there is one God, 2) there is one mankind - we are all members of the human race - and, 3) there is only one religion stemming from an all-loving Creator. That is to say, religion is progressively revealed throughout the ages, bringing to mankind Teachings for an ever-advancing civilization.

For Baha'is, service to others gives life meaning and purpose. Any work or profession carried out in a spirit of service to humanity is considered the highest form of worship. Baha'is envision service to others as the key to realizing a global society that provides true prosperity - spiritual and material - for all people.

Baha’is living in Deerfield have served their community in a variety of ways: as teachers in the local schools: on the Board of Education: as a Village Trustee: as a Police Commissioner: as a landscaper: as a performing quartet, and as a photographer sharing displays of award-winning photographs. Baha’is also participate in the area Clergy Association, sharing ideas and points of view with their fellow - Christians, Jews and Moslems.

Of particular interest to the Baha'is of Deerfield is their planting and maintaining a flower garden at Deerfield's Historic Train Station.

"The gift of God to this enlightened age is the knowledge of the oneness of mankind and the fundamental  oneness of religion." Baha'i Writings