This year’s New Year Honours list included Professor Helen Danesh-Meyer, a member of the Bahá’í community distinguished for her contributions to the field of ophthalmology.
Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá: Work begins on ‘Akká Visitors’ Centre
Work has now begun on the ‘Akká Visitors’ Centre, which will welcome pilgrims and visitors to the Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá and the Riḍván Garden.
Arts Foundation honours Dame Robin White as ‘Icon’
Insights emanating from her work as an artist have caused this dear friend to be recognised in distinguished company.
Return to Rāwhitiroa Marae attracts blessings
Relationships with tangata whenua were further strengthened during a Holy Day event and noho marae in Waipa.
2023 unit conventions — an exciting privilege!
For the voter, unit conventions provide a significant opportunity to partake in the development of the Bahá’í Administrative Order as a refuge for humankind.
Summer school resources now available
A fuller preview of this year’s programme is now available on the summer school website.
South Island summer initiative orientation
A South Island summer initiative provides an opportunity for individuals and families to learn together and act with confidence in putting this learning into practice.
Tairawhiti climbs past the second milestone
Tairawhiti (comprising Gisborne and Wairoa localities) reaches the second milestone in the cluster’s trajectory of progress.
Orientation for pioneering and neighbourhood service
Registration is open for orientation events in January, where participants will build capacity for service in their own communities or to serve as short term pioneers in clusters that need support.
Unit conventions in Auckland take a new configuration
A change in unit convention arrangements will divide Auckland into a number of units instead of being treated as a single large unit.
‘A flawless example of how life can be lived’
The Ascension of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá is commemorated at 2.00 a.m. on 28 November.
The Day of the Covenant affirms the bedrock of our unity
“Today no power can conserve the oneness of the Bahá’í world save the Covenant of God” — ‘Abdu’l-Bahá
Ḥuqúqu’lláh Representatives are available to assist
Please contact the Ḥuqúqu’lláh Representative in your area if you wish to join a study of the 12 Lessons on Ḥuqúqu’lláh.
Regional Councils gathering generates fresh energy
Energy, joy and constructive consultation bloomed in this year’s gathering of Regional Councils, National Assembly and our esteemed Counsellor.
Summer school offers a rich programme of learning
‘Paving the path to human upliftment’ is the theme of this year’s summer schools - opportunities for learning together about the transformative power of the Faith.
Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá: Base layer of west berm nearing completion
Construction work continues on the Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, with the concrete base layer of the west berm nearly done.
New stock in the Bahá’í Bookshop
Bahá’í authors continue to supply us with mind-expanding new works.
Two members of the Universal House of Justice will retire
The Supreme Institution has granted permission for two of its members to retire from serving on the House of Justice at Riḍván 2023.
Regional Bahá'í Council members for 2022-2023 term
Announcing the membership of the Regional Bahá’í Councils for this term, the National Spiritual Assembly encourages the friends “to joyfully and wholeheartedly collaborate with the Councils in our collective efforts to extend the embrace of the Faith”.
Birth of Baháʼu'lláh 179 B.E.
The Birth of Baháʼu'lláh is celebrated this year from sunset Wednesday 26 October to sunset Thursday 27 October. “The Birthday Festival is come, and He Who is the Beauty of God, the All-Powerful, the All-Compelling, the All-Loving, hath ascended His throne.”