Extraordinary circumstances forced the Race Unity Speech Awards to go online this year. Participants responded with resolute hopes for the future of Aotearoa.
Declaration of the Báb celebrated in song
A delightful video by and for children, tells the story of the Declaration of the Báb.
Ascension of Bahá’u’lláh: ‘We behold you from Our realm of glory’
On this Holy Day, to be commemorated on 28 May, at 3.00 a.m., we remember the moment when, as Shoghi Effendi writes, Bahá’u’lláh’s “spirit, at long last released from the toils of a life crowded with tribulations, had winged its flight to His ‘other dominions…’”
Tasting the elixir of pioneering
The North Island Regional Bahá’í Council outlines the needs, and shares inspiring videos and stories about pioneering, desirous that friends will arise and consider home-front pioneering
Efforts to build community in the South Island
These stories from the South Island describe how, despite the health crisis, many Bahá’ís and collaborators have continued learning to contribute to the social and spiritual well-being of their communities.
Thoughts from the houses on Holland Ave
The North Island Regional Bahá’í Council presents some learning as shared by friends pioneering in Tamaki, Auckland
Declaration of the Báb: the moment a new world began
The Holy Day for the Declaration of the Báb falls on 22-23 May (8 ‘Aẓamat). Here are offered Sacred Writings and historical accounts to uplift the hearts of readers on this sacred day.
Annual Report describes a community united in action
This article offers a précis of the National Spiritual Assembly’s Annual Report for 176 B.E., which is available to the friends on request.
Kiwi arts initiatives receive global exposure
Our Aotearoa Bahá’í community has done well recently in expressing spiritual themes through the arts. Some of these have featured on the website of the bicentenary of the Birth of the Báb, and in a recent report from Bahá’í World News Service on artists giving service during the pandemic.
Bahá’í National Office services under Level 2
The National Office is not yet opening its doors (except by arrangement) but book sales from the BDS website have resumed. Find out more details in this article.
Race Unity Award speeches to be live-streamed 11-17 May
In the week from 11-17 May, Race Unity Speech Award semi-finalists and finalists are set to share their insights and demonstrate their eloquence to an appreciative online audience.
Counsellor addresses an historic online gathering
Delegates met online to hear the outcome of the National Spiritual Assembly election in which they had cast their votes online, and to hear stirring words of encouragement from Counsellor Tessa Scrine.
Shining lamps: celebrating our Local Spiritual Assemblies
Some notable anniversaries this year serve to remind us how precious are our Local Spiritual Assemblies and how wonderful are the sacrifices of the friends in supporting them.
Sparking constructive conversations on social media
How can we be positive and effective in our social media conversations? A brief compilation and relevant questions offer help with reflecting on themes and approaches.
National Assembly officers elected
Officers of the National Spiritual Assembly were elected at the first meeting of the National Assembly.