The distinctive nature of the Báb’s station and character, the extraordinary drama that unfolded as tens of thousands responded to His Teachings, and the deep impact His life and Message had on countless other people in His homeland and abroad—these themes are explored in three articles now available on BahaiWorld.Bahai.org.
Moving ahead determinedly, Taranaki cluster has attained the second milestone in the process of growth.
80 diverse youth leaders from around the country gathered together to consult about the future of race relations in Aotearoa.
Systematic efforts in Horowhenua have demonstrated how the junior youth spiritual empowerment programme can foster community growth.
When ‘Abdu’l-Bahá passed away at the age of 77 on 28 November 1921, His funeral was attended by 10,000 mourners of numerous religious backgrounds.
The Universal House of Justice announced in May 2019 the inauguration of a Fund dedicated to the construction of the Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá. “It is our heartfelt desire that this sacred edifice will be raised up through the universal participation of the friends.”
The line of succession, referred to as the Covenant, went from Bahá’u’lláh to His Son ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, and then from ‘Abdu’l-Bahá to His grandson, Shoghi Effendi, and the Universal House of Justice, ordained by Bahá’u’lláh.
The new term for the two Regional Councils begins on the Day of the Covenant, 26 November 2019, and the membership for the South and North Islands are announced in this message from the National Spiritual Assembly.
Main details of the summer school programmes are now confirmed. They will provide an excellent opportunity for expanding our understanding of how to contribute to the welfare of humanity, as well as offering a great occasion for fellowship.
“Drawing on the wealth of experience and energy that has been generated, we now move forward towards further nurturing the community-building activities and responding to the warm receptivity we have found in our compatriots”, writes the National Spiritual Assembly.
This review of bicentenary celebrations and preview of continuing action is provided in a printable brochure format for sharing.
For seven days, enthusiastic volunteers celebrated the bicentenary by helping in the kitchen at Auckland City Mission.
The Supreme Institution rejoices in seeing the friends — visible hosts of an irrepressible movement — so assured in their response to the call to service, that the celebration of the bicentenary of the Birth of the Báb was not merely a memorable event but was the fruit of devoted effort, carried out in unity.
The National Spiritual Assembly wrote to the Universal House of Justice on November 6; “We are honoured to share the participation numbers for the bicentenary celebrations which have taken place in New Zealand.”
This video presents highlights of the bicentenary event held at Parliament Buildings on 22 October.
Bicentenary feedback from friends throughout the country shows they are clearly focused on keeping up the momentum.
A national celebration event for the bicentenary of the Birth of the Báb occurred with great success on the evening of 22 October.
Anyone who held a bicentenary activity is urged to record information about it for inclusion in a report to be sent to the Bahá’í World Centre.
Born in Tehran, Iran on 12 November, 1817, Mirza Husayn-‘Alí —known as Bahá’u’lláh—was the great Divine Educator heralded by the Báb, the initiator of a new era in history in which the tyrannies and injustices of the past would give way to a world of peace and justice: an embodiment of the principle of the oneness of humankind.
