“In these uncertain times, the friends turn with hope and longing to ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, that ‘shelter for all mankind’, ‘a shield unto all who are in heaven and on earth’, beseeching His assistance from the realms above as they endeavour to follow His example in the path of service.”
As centenary commemorations reach their apex, some resonant passages on the Master’s majestic legacy are offered for reflection and inspiration, along with news of commemorations in the Holy Land.
Representatives of Ngāti Kauwhata gathered with Baháʼís from nearby communities for a dedication of a carving at the Manawatu Baháʼí Centre.
The National Spiritual Assembly looks forward to maximum use being made of this precious film to share the Master’s legacy and prompt reflections on the Divine teachings He exemplified in word and deed.
The first local Bahá’í House of Worship in the Pacific has opened its doors. The Universal House of Justice marked the occasion with a message declaring: “This sacred edifice shines out as a beacon of light.”
The Bahá’í Distribution Service has new books for adults and children to explore the life, example and Writings of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá.
A heartwarming letter for the Twin Holy Birthdays was received from the National Catholic Committee for Interfaith Relations.
In adoration to the King of Glory, Bahá’u’lláh, we mark the second of the Twin Holy Birthdays.
We joyously mark the Anniversary of the Birth of the Báb, the first of the Twin Holy Birthdays.
The friends in the Tanna cluster of Vanuatu inaugurate their House of Worship on 13 November. The occasion will be live-streamed — details are given in the article.
A letter just received announces: “the House of Justice is happy to once again welcome pilgrims to the Holy Land starting from Monday, 17 January 2022.”
With this year’s special centenary occasions to honour the beloved Master just weeks away now, the friends are creating resources and planning activities that will lead to a radiant commemoration of His legacy.
This training course is intended to contribute to the development of the community as a whole and aims to raise consciousness about the challenges and opportunities which face young people in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Important details are shared about observing the Twin Holy Birthdays, the Day of the Covenant and the Centenary Anniversary of the Master’s Ascension, all of which occur in the month of November.
The North Island Bahá’í Council celebrates work communities are doing in the One Year Plan to honour ‘Abdu’l-Bahá and shares exciting plans for the Summer Initiative in January 2022.
Three changes have been made to the English translation in the set of prayers “Twenty-six Prayers Revealed by ‘Abdu’l-Bahá”.
Youth participants in these hui find their resilience strengthened through conversations about race, identity, diversity and unity.
In response to the Supreme Body’s call, preparations are underway for conferences to be held in Aotearoa in the early months of 2022.
The walls of the east and west sides of the plazas have now been completed, marking a new stage of construction.
Coromandel cluster passes the second milestone of growth, and the North Island Bahá’í Council is confident this victory will be the harbinger for more clusters to do the same in the second half of the One Year Plan.
