The Heartland region encompasses Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. Across the region, Bahá’ís and their friends participate in worship, spiritual education, and service in their local communities.
Illinois
Illinois is part of the Heartland region and home to the Bahá’í House of Worship in Wilmette. For visitor information, consult the official House of Worship website.
Connect with activities in Illinois.
Minnesota
To explore community life in Minnesota, tell the Council Secretariat the city or area you are interested in and the kind of activity you would like to learn about.
Connect with activities in Minnesota.
Wisconsin
The Council Secretariat can help you find a starting point for learning about local activities in Wisconsin. You do not need to know the name of your cluster to get in touch.
Connect with activities in Wisconsin.
What is a cluster?
A cluster is a geographic area used to support learning and coordination among nearby communities. It may include several localities. The term describes a setting in which people can consult, build capacity, and learn from experience together.
Understanding milestones
Milestones describe stages in the development of a community’s capacity to sustain and extend its efforts. They concern the growth of participation, learning, service, and coordination. The first, second, and third milestones mark successive advances along that path.
For the fuller explanation, read the Universal House of Justice’s message of 29 December 2015.
Reading regional information
Reported status describes what has been recorded at a particular date. A goal describes an intended future position. Always read milestone information together with its date and whether it represents an observation or a goal.
For current information about the region or a particular cluster, contact the Council.