The Most Great Festival is upon us, three days of which are non-work holy days. The beloved Guardian of the Cause shares the Words of Bahá’u’lláh, extolling the significance of this Festival.
Processes affected by ‘lockdown’ rules
Here is information on changes that have had to be introduced — affecting Ridván elections, Annual Meetings, enrolments, weddings, and funerals.
Village members prepared weeks in advance to protect their community
Bahá’ís in a Slovenian village have been part of efforts to prepare for and mitigate the effects of coronavirus pandemic.
Suffering must propel us to redouble our efforts
Having adapted quickly to new realities brought on by the pandemic crisis, the friends in Aotearoa are well placed to strengthen community-building efforts in the challenging days ahead.
Naw-Rúz Message from the Universal House of Justice
“… an apprehensive world has been coming to terms with a rapidly evolving health crisis affecting the people in many countries, the consequences of which for society cannot yet be estimated with any certainty.”
Extraordinary measures for extraordinary times
Practical and spiritual measures to be implemented as we face unprecedented times.
Bringing material and spiritual into harmony
Living a coherent life means one’s spiritual and material existence are in harmony - how does this relate to giving to the Fund?
Health crisis requires calm, prudent and kind response
As a community, how should we respond to the coronavirus crisis? A sound perspective comes from the National Spiritual Assembly of the United Kingdom in a recent letter to the believers in that country.
Enjoy the blessings of the Fast
Bahá’u’lláh writes: “Know thou that religion is as heaven; and fasting and obligatory prayer are its sun and its moon.” Here are some resources to help in observing the Fast and benefiting from its potent energies.
Video explores spiritual dimensions of the Fund
A new video explores some of the spiritual dimensions of giving to the Baháʼí Fund, and how their application to our lives assists in resisting the forces of materialism.
Graduates and young professionals invited to seminar in Australia
The forthcoming ISGP seminar for graduates at Yerrinbool offers a programme building capacity to examine and analyse society and the forces acting upon it and to introduce relevant aspects of the Bahá’í Teachings in academic and professional fields.
Aotearoa's gift for 2021
… there are very concrete actions that need to be taken if New Zealand’s contribution to a triumphant end to the Five Year Plan at Ridván 2021 is to be significant.
Seminars strengthen commitment to service to humanity
For the eighth consecutive year in New Zealand, the Institute for Studies in Global Prosperity held its annual seminar for university students, exploring concepts that help them become more effective in service to humanity.
Neighbourhood initiative generates 237 conversations
Over a four week period, four visiting friends alongside those living in Thames, reached out to every household in a neighbourhood in Thames.
Chinese New Year effort attracts public to devotional gatherings
A participant in devotional gatherings took the initiative to invite the wider community through a stall during Chinese New Year Celebrations.
Akka religious and civic leaders honour ‘Abdu’l-Bahá
Dignitaries representing Akka’s religious communities and other local organizations gathered to honour ‘Abdu’l-Baha at a tree-planting ceremony coinciding with the start of the construction of His Shrine.
Auxiliary Board members meet with Counsellor
Members of the Institution of the Counsellors in New Zealand - six Auxiliary Board members with their supervising Counsellor - spent time reflecting together at Bahá’í Centre.
Prayers for Australians facing bushfire crisis
A message was sent to the National Spiritual Assembly of Australia assuring them of prayers for the Australian people during this difficult time. They have responded “with humility and thanksgiving”.
Collective effort at Summer Schools
The National Spiritual Assembly expresses its thanks to all those who contributed to the success of the recent summer schools.
Bahá’í honoured for promoting te reo Māori on radio
Recognition given to George Burt, a New Zealand believer, in this year’s New Year Honours, has brought congratulations from the Universal House of Justice.