In an atmosphere of loving unity, with hearts ablaze with a sense of mission, and with joyful and productive engagement, the 64th National Convention of Aotearoa New Zealand took place over the three-day 2021 ANZAC weekend.
Tablet of Ridván
At this Ridván period - the “King of Festivals”, the “Festival of God” - we share with you a Tablet revealed by Bahá’u’lláh for this time of “Supreme Felicity”, and wish you all a joyous Ridván.
Sacred House of ‘Abbúd has been restored and strengthened
“That haven of immeasurable sanctity and immensely significant history for all peoples, the House of ‘Abbúd … has now been restored to a standard that aims at preserving the building in a befitting condition for centuries to come.”
Young adults invited to ISGP seminar in Australia
Graduates and young professionals are invited to reflect on “discourse and transformation” at Yerrinbool, near Sydney, this summer in the Institute for Studies in Global Prosperity graduate seminar.
Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá: Completion of floor slab for main edifice marks major milestone
Baha’i World News Service brings us up to date in a pictorial report of latest developments in construction work for the Shrine.
Online space offers opportunity to study Books 7 and 8
The Regional Institute Board for the North Island is offering a “fitting way to honour the Beloved Master and Centre of the Covenant and deepen our love and understanding of what He achieved and set in motion.”
Inspiring Naw-Rúz message to the friends in the cradle of the Faith
A message of the Supreme Institution “To the friends of God in the sacred land of Iran” extolling the “devoted undertakings of the community of the valiant followers of the Ancient Beauty…”
National Convention will be adapted for pandemic safety
This year’s National Convention (assuming it is able to go ahead) will not be open to the generality of believers.
New translations of prayers issued at an auspicious time
A letter on behalf of the Universal House of Justice announces: "These new translations have been prepared by the Research Department at the request of the House of Justice to mark the forthcoming commemoration of the centenary of the Master’s passing."
The countdown begins — a month from today history will be made
On 11 April the process will begin for New Zealand’s first two-stage election of a Local Spiritual Assembly, when Auckland community holds nine electoral unit gatherings to elect delegates who will go on to elect the Local Spiritual Assembly of Auckland.
Eastern Bay of Plenty passes the second milestone of growth
Within three cycles of starting a programme of growth, Eastern Bay of Plenty reached the second milestone - that of having an intensive programme of growth.
Universal House of Justice: the central pivot of the people of Bahá
New compilation of guidance about this majestic and mighty edifice: “It is particularly befitting that the release of this compilation comes shortly before the one hundredth anniversary of the Ascension of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá and of the inauguration of the Administrative Order.”
Momentous centenary year promises to open new doors
Two letters, one from the Universal House of Justice, and one from the National Assembly, focus on the gifts we can offer in these historic moments relating to the centenary commemorations for ‘Abdu’l-Bahá and the close of the first century of the Formative Age of the Faith.
A summer school elevated by local initiative
Planning for the next summer school is drawing on the lessons learned from the recent decentralised event.
Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá : First steps taken to raise walls of central plaza
Remarkable progress continues to be made on this breathtaking project.
Muslim leaders and government officials denounce Iran's persecution of Bahá'ís
Muslim communities, government officials, and parliamentarians worldwide have joined a growing outcry at the unjust confiscation of properties owned by Bahá'ís in the farming village of Ivel, north Iran.
Unit conventions reflect community vigour
The dynamic spirit seen in the recent unit conventions reflects the community’s ability to draw on the power of unity.
Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá: Concrete bases for garden berms completed
Bahá’í World News Service provides an update as construction continues on the Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá.
Zoom talks offer support for local firesides
An individual initiative offers a series of monthly online information evenings to explore a Bahá’í perspective on key topics that relate to the life of the individual and society.
Unit convention: Your vote a sign of allegiance to the Cause
With unit conventions coming up on 7 February, this article is a reminder of the spiritual significance of voting in Bahá’í elections.