Following the announcement of the design concept for the Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá some months ago, the foundations of the edifice have now been laid and construction is approaching a new stage.
Supreme body mourns passing of ‘our dearly loved brother’
“Always insightful, always discerning, always attuned to spiritual reality, this man of exceptional vision lived a life shaped by the harmony between scientific truth and true religion.”
Violette Haake's ‘intrepid spirit’ leaves legacy of devoted service
Paying tribute to Mrs Violette Haake, who departed this life on 24 September, the Universal House of Justice writes that “she served the Cause of God with utter dedication over many decades”.
Statement asks great things of the United Nations
In a statement marking 75 years of the UN, the Bahá’í International Community envisages a path to a just global order. The UN Secretary General also comments on his vision for the UN.
Summer school goes online this year
Aotearoa will have an online summer school this year instead of the usual two summer schools. The friends are warmly invited to help make the new format an outstanding success.
Writings and prayers in te reo Māori
These Bahá’í literature resources in te Reo Māori enable our community to strengthen its practice of unity in diversity in the context of Aotearoa.
Local Spiritual Assemblies pool their wisdom
Recent online meetings between members of national, regional and local institutions enabled a sharing of insights, and gave a boost of encouragement to all for their herculean, resilient and agile efforts in serving their communities.
Kia kaha te reo Māori i te hapori Bahá’í
Te Wiki o te Reo Māori — Māori Language Week — provides a springboard for friends to begin or enhance engagement with te reo.
BDS offers printed version of ‘Social Action’ compilation
The compilation on social action issued by the Universal House of Justice on 10 August 2020 can now be ordered in the form of a printed A4 size booklet.
Message conveys support to co-workers in USA
A message of support to the American friends after Bosch Bahá'í School in California suffered considerable damage in wildfires also notes other major adversities currently unfolding in the United States.
Plans for next summer schools take shape
Distinguished keynote speaker at the North and South Island Summer Schools this year will be Mrs Alison Milston, who served as a member of the International Teaching Centre 2013-2018.
Guidance on referendums and civil elections this year
It is up to the private conscience of each believer to decide how to vote in the general election and the referendums to be held soon. Quotations are provided here to assist in reflecting on the issues involved.
Winter initiative strengthens community capacities
A ‘Winter Initiative’ in North Island goal clusters mobilised the friends and strengthened community capacities for growth.
New compilation gives greater insight into social action
“It is the hope of the House of Justice that this new compilation will enhance the friends’ understanding of the distinctive Bahá’í approach to this important field of endeavour.”
National Office moves to ‘remote’ mode for ‘lockdown’
The pandemic once again impacts work of the National Office.
Seeking heavenly aid for herculean effort
The National Spiritual Assembly calls for a national prayer campaign for the month of Kamál.
New portal for offering service at Bahá’í World Centre
Those who wish to offer a period of service at the Bahá’í World Centre may use a convenient new online portal, just launched.
Bahá’í studies conference starts 24 July
This year’s conference of the Association for Bahá’í Studies North America will be held online and is accessible to all. The 2020 conference will focus on correlating the Revelation of Bahá’u’lláh with lines of inquiry in various fields.
Community is prepared for herculean effort ahead
What are the most effective actions we can take in this historic final year of the current Five Year Plan? A video presentation from the National Spiritual Assembly answers this vital question.
The ‘Right of God’ bestows personal and social benefits
“In ordaining the mighty law of Ḥuqúqu’lláh, the Blessed Beauty has vouchsafed a favour unto His ardent lovers through which they can express their personal sense of devotion to God in a profoundly private act of conscience.”