The nine pointed star is the symbol of the Baha’i faith. The star is not a part of the teachings of the Baha’i Faith.

It is used as an emblem representing “9” because of the association of the number 9 with perfection, unity and Baha’i. Nine is also the numerical value of the word “Baha.” This gift honors our relation to the Baha’i. In 1918, the Unitarian Minister, the Rev. Albert Vail, left the Unitarian Church of Urbana with several members and started the local Baha’i Fellowship.