With this year’s special centenary occasions to honour the beloved Master just weeks away now, the friends are creating resources and planning activities that will lead to a radiant commemoration of His legacy.
All in Notices
Building capacity to safeguard young people
This training course is intended to contribute to the development of the community as a whole and aims to raise consciousness about the challenges and opportunities which face young people in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Faithful observance of special days on our calendar
Important details are shared about observing the Twin Holy Birthdays, the Day of the Covenant and the Centenary Anniversary of the Master’s Ascension, all of which occur in the month of November.
‘Arising for the Master’ website launches
A website has been launched to support a surge of meaningful engagement by as many souls as possible in this centenary year.
News from the Deputy Trustees of Ḥuqúqu’lláh
The Deputy Trustees of Ḥuqúqu’lláh share information about tax receipts and Ḥuqúqu’lláh Representatives in New Zealand.
How we can help to defend the targets of hate
A panel discussion on 13 September will look at the situation of the Bahá’ís of Iran and how a climate of propaganda, disinformation, and hatred can be addressed effectively.
A calm and adaptable community perseveres
Under the current heightened pandemic alert level, the New Zealand Bahá’í community demonstrates a resolute sense of purpose.
Bahá’í World Centre continues to invite friends to serve
The World Centre of the Faith is supported by a flow of believers from a diversity of countries and occupations who arise selflessly to offer a period of service.
Summer school promises a lively learning experience
This year’s summer school will once again happen in decentralised gatherings, supported by pre-recorded presentations and other nationally-developed resources.
Elegant new booklet about the beloved Master
Announcing a new addition to resources for reflection on the life of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá and engaging with others about His legacy.
Update regarding pilgrimage and visits to Holy Land
The Covid pandemic is still making pilgrimage to the Holy Land unfeasible, but there are encouraging signs that brief visits may soon be possible.
ISGP invites all university students to join in
Registrations are open for the next seminars of the Institute for Studies in Global Prosperity in December.
Online site offers diverse collection of talks
Those who enjoy listening to talks on Bahá’í themes — including talks given at several summer schools — will find a fascinating collection on the “Deepening Talks NZ” website.
Annual Report reviews a striking period of change
The Annual Report for 177 B.E. offers a sense of recent achievements as the triumphal conclusion of years of exertions, and of the rich possibilities that the next series of Plans portend.
Young adults invited to ISGP seminar in Australia
Graduates and young professionals are invited to reflect on “discourse and transformation” at Yerrinbool, near Sydney, this summer in the Institute for Studies in Global Prosperity graduate seminar.
Online space offers opportunity to study Books 7 and 8
The Regional Institute Board for the North Island is offering a “fitting way to honour the Beloved Master and Centre of the Covenant and deepen our love and understanding of what He achieved and set in motion.”
National Convention will be adapted for pandemic safety
This year’s National Convention (assuming it is able to go ahead) will not be open to the generality of believers.
The countdown begins — a month from today history will be made
On 11 April the process will begin for New Zealand’s first two-stage election of a Local Spiritual Assembly, when Auckland community holds nine electoral unit gatherings to elect delegates who will go on to elect the Local Spiritual Assembly of Auckland.
Zoom talks offer support for local firesides
An individual initiative offers a series of monthly online information evenings to explore a Bahá’í perspective on key topics that relate to the life of the individual and society.
Unit convention: Your vote a sign of allegiance to the Cause
With unit conventions coming up on 7 February, this article is a reminder of the spiritual significance of voting in Bahá’í elections.