The National Spiritual Assembly is eager to see that every Bahá’í university student is encouraged to participate in the seminars to be held in Waihi (8-18 December) by the Institute for Studies in Global Prosperity (ISGP).
Preparations for the bicentenary of the Birth of the Báb
The National Spiritual Assembly highlights significant letters and resources In preparation for the bicentenary of the Birth of the Báb that will be celebrated on 29-30 October 2019.
Areas of Focus
The National Spiritual Assembly has three main areas of focus for the third year of the current Five Year Plan (175-176 B.E.).
New liaison Counsellor for New Zealand
Ms Tessa Scrine has been assigned as the liaison Counsellor for New Zealand and will be collaborating directly with the National Spiritual Assembly of New Zealand and the Regional Baha’i Councils for North and South Islands.
North Island pioneering map and goals
We need your help in accelerating the efforts to achieve intensive programmes of growth in every cluster of Aotearoa. Anyone can potentially arise as a pioneer.
A sense of community in the Waikato
After the North Island Regional Bahá'í Council set goals for the Waikato cluster to enable it to reach the third milestone by the end of the Plan, the Waikato District Spiritual Assembly took ownership of its share of goals.
Central North Island Ruhi wānanga
A group of youth, tutors and supporters attended a Ruhi wānanga at the Okataina Outdoor Education Centre near Rotorua. The purpose was to enable the participants to undergo a process of profound transformation through studying the Word of God and to raise their capacity to serve their communities.
One afternoon in Tikipunga, Whangarei
One afternoon in Tikipunga, Whangarei – a story about the effects of the institute process.
Letter from the South Island Regional Bahá’í Council
We are now almost midway between the two bicentenaries. The Council is calling for pioneers and encouraging all to support the regional goal of holding devotional gatherings in every Bahá’í home.
South Island pioneering map and goals
South Island pioneering map and goals
Intensive Ruhi training in Canterbury
At the Ngāti Moki Marae, in the Selwyn District of Canterbury, 12 youth participated in an intensive training wananga during the July school holidays.
Somerfield junior youth service project: baking for the homeless
A junior youth group in Somerfield, Christchurch consulted and decided they wanted to bake for the homeless. After some research, they decided to bake cookies for a local volunteer organisation who regularly provide free hot lunches to approximately 150 people who are homeless or poor.
Race Unity Speech Awards shield presentation
The top award for the 2018 Race Unity Speech Awards was presented to Hena Dugh, a year 13 student at Hastings Girls’ High School. It was a wonderful and uplifting occasion.
ISGP Seminars: Register Now for December 2018
The Institute for Studies in Global Prosperity (ISGP) seminars for Bahá’í university students will be held from 8 to 18 December this year at Waihi Academy. Registration is now open for all four years and will close on 20 October, 2018.
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Opportunities to serve at the Bahá’í World Centre
As the vital work of the Cause unfolds in every part of the world, the effective functioning of the Bahá’í World Centre takes on added significance. Anyone interested in learning more about the possibility of offering a period of service at the World Centre is encouraged to contact the Office of Personnel.
Ruhi Institute material available from BDS
The Ruhi Institute material is available through the Bahá'í Distribution Service.
Volunteer service at the Australian National Bahá’í Centre
Offers of service are welcome, for up to one year. in a variety of areas.
Santitham School in Yasothon Province in northeastern Thailand is seeking youth who are native English speakers interested in offering a period of service to teach English and participate in other activities of the school.
Bahá’í Literature in Chinese
Resources that will be of some use to Chinese speaking believers, especially those friends who are engaged in reaching out to the Chinese speaking friends of the Faith.