Association for Bahá’í Studies specialized seminars
In the days leading up to its annual conference, the Association will hold a number of specialized two-day seminars.
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Reflections from a “Granimator”
Recognizing and responding to the needs of your community can take many forms, like offering space or rides, to help outreach or to facilitate an activity. This grandmother in Calgary had to quickly learn to arise and take on any role that was being asked of her, including that of a junior youth animator.
From the Universal House of Justice to the Baha’is of the World – 18 January 2019
“The unification of humanity is unstoppable by any human force; the promises made by the prophets of old and by the Author of the Cause of God Himself testify to this truth.”
In memoriam 2018
Death proffereth unto every confident believer the cup that is life indeed. It bestoweth joy, and is the bearer of gladness. It conferreth the gift of everlasting life. – Bahá’u’lláh
Building a Temple on the foundation of unity
Laura Friedmann and Kyle Schmalenberg share the impact it had on them to travel from Canada to Colombia to film the completion of the House of Worship in Norte del Cauca, Colombia, built with the love and united efforts of an entire community.
Chinese-subtitled “A Widening Embrace” now available
The film “A Widening Embrace” is now available with Chinese subtitles to open the way for more friends to enjoy, and learn from, the stories in the video from around the world.
Stories from across Canada: Summer Campaigns
Friends from across Canada share their stories and some of what was learned during the summer intensive campaigns, lending inspiration to future endeavours to teach the Cause.
Dr. Firaydoun Javaheri’s talks encourage love for the Universal House of Justice
Galen Humber shares what he learned from listening to the talks of Dr. Firaydoun Javaheri, a former member of the Universal House of Justice, while he was visiting the friends in British Columbia.
From the National Spiritual Assembly concerning the Payam-i-Bahá’í Persian-language periodical – 3 December 2018
“…the National Assembly of France noted that: ‘Payám-i-Bahá’í has enabled Persian-speaking friends all over the world to regularly deepen themselves in the teachings and history of the Faith…'”
Bahá’í Councils 2018 – 2019
On 26 November, the Day of the Covenant, a new term of service began for Regional Bahá’í Councils in Canada. Councils are institutions that were brought into being by the Universal House of Justice to carry forward the teaching work and minister to the needs of a rapidly growing Bahá’í community.
From the Universal House of Justice to the Bahá’ís of the World – 26 November 2018
“…every Bahá’í heart is stirred by remembrance of Him Who is the Mystery of God, the Centre of Bahá’u’lláh’s impregnable Covenant, the Mainspring of the Oneness of Humanity, the embodiment of every Bahá’í ideal, the Most Mighty Branch of God where under all can find shelter”
