Officers of the National Spiritual Assembly were elected at the first meeting of the National Assembly.
Members of the National Spiritual Assembly for 177 B.E.
Results are announced here of the election of the National Spiritual Assembly for 177 B.E., and the National Assembly requests the prayers of the friends as it enters its new term of service.
Work presses on at the site for the Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá
Work progresses on the site for the Shrine, while health precautions are maintained, and the “elegant geometry” of the design is becoming visible on the ground.
Ridván message: ‘we are supremely confident in your fortitude’
The Universal House of Justice writes to the Baha’is of the world: “The comfort we take at seeing the resilience of the Bahá’í world manifest itself in action is tempered by our sadness at the consequences of the pandemic for humanity.”
Ridván greetings, guidance and inspiration
The National Spiritual Assembly shares encouragement and information, including news of inspiring summer school talks just released on video.
The Festival of Ridván
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.