On this Holy Day, to be commemorated on 28 May, at 3.00 a.m., we remember the moment when, as Shoghi Effendi writes, Bahá’u’lláh’s “spirit, at long last released from the toils of a life crowded with tribulations, had winged its flight to His ‘other dominions…’”
The North Island Regional Bahá’í Council outlines the needs, and shares inspiring videos and stories about pioneering, desirous that friends will arise and consider home-front pioneering
These stories from the South Island describe how, despite the health crisis, many Bahá’ís and collaborators have continued learning to contribute to the social and spiritual well-being of their communities.
The North Island Regional Bahá’í Council presents some learning as shared by friends pioneering in Tamaki, Auckland
The Holy Day for the Declaration of the Báb falls on 22-23 May (8 ‘Aẓamat). Here are offered Sacred Writings and historical accounts to uplift the hearts of readers on this sacred day.
This article offers a précis of the National Spiritual Assembly’s Annual Report for 176 B.E., which is available to the friends on request.
Our Aotearoa Bahá’í community has done well recently in expressing spiritual themes through the arts. Some of these have featured on the website of the bicentenary of the Birth of the Báb, and in a recent report from Bahá’í World News Service on artists giving service during the pandemic.
The National Office is not yet opening its doors (except by arrangement) but book sales from the BDS website have resumed. Find out more details in this article.
In the week from 11-17 May, Race Unity Speech Award semi-finalists and finalists are set to share their insights and demonstrate their eloquence to an appreciative online audience.
Delegates met online to hear the outcome of the National Spiritual Assembly election in which they had cast their votes online, and to hear stirring words of encouragement from Counsellor Tessa Scrine.
Some notable anniversaries this year serve to remind us how precious are our Local Spiritual Assemblies and how wonderful are the sacrifices of the friends in supporting them.
How can we be positive and effective in our social media conversations? A brief compilation and relevant questions offer help with reflecting on themes and approaches.
Officers of the National Spiritual Assembly were elected at the first meeting of the National Assembly.
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 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.
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.”
The National Spiritual Assembly shares encouragement and information, including news of inspiring summer school talks just released on video.
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.
Here is information on changes that have had to be introduced — affecting Ridván elections, Annual Meetings, enrolments, weddings, and funerals.
Bahá’ís in a Slovenian village have been part of efforts to prepare for and mitigate the effects of coronavirus pandemic.
