Two members of the Universal House of Justice will retire

The Universal House of Justice wrote to all National Spiritual Assemblies on 7 November 2022:

Beloved Friends,

In view of the heavy burden of work borne by members of the Universal House of Justice, Mr. Stephen Birkland and Mr. Stephen Hall have, after prayerful consideration as to the best interests of the Cause and in light of their advanced ages, requested permission to relinquish their membership on the Universal House of Justice in accordance with Article V.2.(c) of its Constitution.

The House of Justice has, with deep regret, accepted the resignation of these dearly loved members, who were first elected to the Body in 2010. They will continue to serve on the institution until the date of the completion of the election of the Universal House of Justice at the Thirteenth International Bahá’í Convention to be held at Riḍván 2023.

[Signed: The Universal House of Justice]