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.
Features
Bahá’í Councils 2020-2021
On 25 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.
Fulfilling a Long-Pursued Goal: The Bethany Bahá’í Centre of Learning
Canada has achieved a goal to acquire a new property for Toronto and surrounding clusters.
Message from the Universal House of Justice to the Bahá’ís of the World – 25 November 2020
“It is against this background of furious storms lashing humanity that the ark of the Cause is about to embark upon a series of Plans that will carry it into the third century of the Bahá’í Era and significantly strengthen the Bahá’í community’s capacity for realizing the society-building powers of the Faith.”
Appointment of membership of Continental Boards of Counsellors
“[T]he appointment of Continental Counsellors for the next term beginning 25 November 2020.”
A Talk on Race Unity with Dr. Firaydoun Javaheri
Dr. Javaheri explores the forces in society that promote racism, subtle and overt, in light of the Bahá’í teachings and the current community-building work.
Message from the National Spiritual Assembly regarding pilgrimage – 14 October 2020
“‘…it has become necessary to extend the suspension of nine-day pilgrimage until the start of the 2021–2022 season in October 2021.'”
Message from the National Spiritual Assembly concerning details of Mr. Douglas Martin’s funeral
“We are writing in response to the many inquiries being received concerning details of Mr. Douglas Martin’s funeral, which will take place early Friday afternoon, 2 October 2020.”
Message from the National Spiritual Assembly regarding the passing of Douglas Martin
“[I]t was with grieving hearts that we learned of the passing, late on 28 September, of our dearly-loved friend, Douglas Martin. His singular contributions to the development of the Cause in Canada prompt us to add these words…”
The passing of Douglas Martin
“With mournful hearts already brimming with sorrow, we announce the passing of our much-loved, much-admired former colleague, Douglas Martin.”
The passing of Farzam Arbab
“With grief-stricken hearts we mourn the sudden passing of our former colleague, our dearly loved brother Farzam Arbab…”
