As 2021 came to an end, and with it the conclusion of the centenary of the passing of the Master, dedicated souls put into motion a summer initiative that drew a record number of 160 participants whose service and learning in action are a profound response to the call of 'Abdu’l-Baha.
“With a sense of joyous anticipation, we are happy to share with you details of the series of conferences that have been planned to take place throughout Aotearoa in response to the call of the Universal House of Justice.”
Unit conventions will be held on 5 February. Find out how you can contribute to building “the Bahá’í Administrative Order described by the Guardian “not only as the nucleus but the very pattern of the New World Order”,
This large collection of photographs captures some of the spirit of summer school around the motu.
The much awaited film, “Glimpses of a Hundred Years of Endeavour”, has been released. The Universal House of Justice has described its purpose as providing a glimpse of “the vantage point of the heights to which the Bahá’í community has climbed, and from where it can now gaze upon new horizons.”
The Bahá’í world has been the blessed recipient of four messages from the Universal House of Justice in this spiritually charged time, directing our gaze towards the aims of the Nine Year Plan and the means for implementing it.
With so many beautiful videos to watch and be informed and uplifted by, we can all feel a strong sense of connection with the World Centre of our beloved Faith.
A note of gratitude to friends who organised and participated in summer school gatherings, and a few impressions from around the country.
An inspiring summer school programme has been lined up for friends to engage in around the country, over four days, December 27-30. Here are the details.
A delightful sample of creative remembrances around the country to honour the Centenary of the Master’s Ascension are shared in this article.
Creative and artistic endeavours are being encouraged for the upcoming series of conferences.
Four blessed and intrepid representatives from Aotearoa braved global uncertainties to take our nation’s love to ‘Abdu’l-Baha and the Universal House of Justice in the Holy Land, and bring it back in greater measure.
The Universal House of Justice conveys its “sense of wonderment at the exalted character of what transpired” during the recent events marking the centenary of the Ascension of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá in the Holy Land.
The Universal House of Justice offers a compelling testimony to the Master’s significance as the Centre of the Covenant and the Exemplar of His Father’s Teachings.
The National Spiritual Assembly has provided guidance on issues relating to the pandemic and our duty as Bahá’ís to cooperate with public health measures.
Those friends who participate in the voting for delegates on Saturday 5 February 2022 will in effect be playing a role in the election of the Universal House of Justice.
Announcing the membership of the Regional Bahá’í Councils for this term, the National Spiritual Assembly “encourages every individual, community and cluster to offer wholehearted support to the vital work” done by these pivotal bodies.
A new 15-minute documentary explores aspects of the design and construction of the Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá.
“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.
