The Ruhi Institute has released a revised Book 5, and posted online the first five books of its main sequence of courses, “for anyone who wishes to participate in a global conversation taking place in Bahá’í communities everywhere about the betterment of the world”.
One of the sacred days in the Bahá’í calendar when work is suspended is the holy day to commemorate the Marytrdom of The Báb, which in 2022 starts at sunset on 9 July and ends at sunset on 10 July.
The Universal House of Justice has shared news regarding the construction of the Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, following the setback three months ago when an accidental fire on the site caused considerable damage.
Those who had the bounty of meeting Hands of the Cause of God may be able to contribute to this special project of historical preservation.
Mr Sione Tu’itahi has gained recognition from his professional peers, demonstrating the power of the Teachings to positively influence social discourse and action, when deeply imbibed and applied in one’s work.
Profound speeches on race unity offered by high school students have generated considerable public interest.
An exhibition of Dame Robin White’s art at Te Papa has thrown a spotlight on her passion for learning, anchored in her faith as a Bahá’í.
The Board of Deputy Trustees of Ḥuqúqu’lláh for Polynesia shares inspiration and information, including the announcement of an online study series, “12 Lessons on Ḥuqúqu’lláh”.
Last year we entered the third epoch of the Master’s Divine Plan. These reflections sketch out some of the implications for our work as a community in years to come.
The series of World Conferences in Aotearoa has blessed the community with signs of new capacity and vitality. A special online conference on 2 July will be the last — a Zoom link is provided in this article.
Those who have not been able to attend a World Conference in person will have the opportunity to partake in the programme on the afternoon of Saturday 2 July.
The spiritual energies generated by this country’s world conferences is palpable in this video slideshow.
Through engagement in exploration, conversation, arts and fellowship, conference participants discover new levels of unity, as these glimpses show.
Mrs Bev Watson was invested with the New Zealand Order of Merit on 28 May 2022, for services associated with her work for the Bahá’í Office of Public Affairs over many years.
Sunday 29 May at 3:00 am will be 130 years since the Blessed Beauty departed from His earthly life. Many communities are planning online commemoration services for the early hours of Sunday in Remembrance of this moment.
Participants describe conferences in terms such as “spiritually charged”, “happy”, “a great mix of discussion and creativity”, and “not to be forgotten”.
“Let your hearts be filled with joy, for the time of remoteness hath passed, and the spirit of certitude hath appeared, and the countenance of the celestial Youth hath beamed forth …”
“We yield thanks to the Blessed Beauty that our collective endeavours for the next nine years have been launched with so auspicious a start,” writes the North Island Regional Bahá’í Council.
The themes of the “world conferences” are striking a chord with souls all over the country.
The joyful, creative, energising and unifying activities of New Zealand’s first six conferences are a taste of more to follow.
