There’s wisdom, delight and inspiration in this latest selection of books available from the Bahá’í Distribution Service.
All in Notices
Ruhi Books 1–5 now available for download
The Ruhi Institute has released a revised Book 5, and posted online the first five books of its main sequence of courses, “for anyone who wishes to participate in a global conversation taking place in Bahá’í communities everywhere about the betterment of the world”.
Invitation to share memories of Hands of the Cause of God
Those who had the bounty of meeting Hands of the Cause of God may be able to contribute to this special project of historical preservation.
Greetings from the Board of Deputy Trustees of Huqúqu’lláh
The Board of Deputy Trustees of Ḥuqúqu’lláh for Polynesia shares inspiration and information, including the announcement of an online study series, “12 Lessons on Ḥuqúqu’lláh”.
Date of online conference confirmed
Those who have not been able to attend a World Conference in person will have the opportunity to partake in the programme on the afternoon of Saturday 2 July.
Conference t-shirts and tote bags
Calling especially those involved in organising “world conferences”, here is information about discounts for bulk orders for conference merchandise.
Service opportunities with North Island Regional Bahá’í Council
The North Island Bahá’í Council is inviting expressions of interest from members of the Bahá’í community for three part-time service opportunities in its developing Regional Office.
Vibrant, united and purposeful National Convention
Highly conscious that “the power of the Covenant strengthens our waka”, National Convention joyfully discharged its sacred functions of electing the National Spiritual Assembly and consulting on the work of the Cause.
Annual Report: A unified community widens its embrace
In a year of challenging circumstances, the National Spiritual Assembly has nothing but deep admiration for the manner in which the institutions, agencies, individuals and community rallied to the needs of the hour.
In memoriam
A prayerful remembrance of the passing of friends in our national community in 178 B.E.
Site lays out a welcome to New Zealand's ‘World Conferences’
The new website for the “world conferences” in Aotearoa provides a vibrant introduction and essential information.
University Graduate Seminar Announcement — 2022
This year’s theme: “Discourse and Social Transformation: Achieving Coherence”.
New agency to foster translations into Te Reo Māori
Taumata Rei is a new Māori translation agency of the National Spiritual Assembly of Aotearoa whose task it is to advance the translations of the Teachings and Writings of the Faith into te reo Māori as a precious gift (rei) to our Beloved.
Booklet of Nine Year Plan messages now available
This new booklet contains essential messages about the Nine Year Plan in a convenient form for study and reference for the coming nine years.
First National Convention of the Nine Year Plan
National Convention 179 B.E. will undoubtedly play a significant part in launching Aotearoa into the Nine Year Plan. This year’s 57 delegates to the Convention, elected at last month’s unit elections around the country, are announced.
Excellent 2021 summer school talks remain available
Talks given at last December’s summer school remain a rich resource for enhancing understanding of important current issues for the Bahá’í community, in the light of the Teachings.
Message from the Deputy Trustees of Huqúqu’lláh
“The Deputy Trustees of Ḥuqúqu’lláh in New Zealand and the entire Board of Deputy Trustees of Polynesia send their love and greetings and appreciate your whole-hearted participation in the Mighty Law of Ḥuqúqu’lláh.”
Newly arrived books for children
A selection of lively and colourful children’s books has just arrived in stock.
Conferences are adapted to pandemic circumstances
Although the forthcoming series of conferences in Aotearoa will be smaller in size, they will increase in number and will be outward-facing, welcoming occasions of joyful celebration, in a spiritually charged atmosphere.
Unit elections steam ahead though gatherings are called off
The National Assembly urges all eligible Bahá’ís to participate in unit elections via distance voting, after unit convention gatherings are cancelled for health and safety reasons.