Messages

Process of selection of architect and design of Canada’s Temple
“We are now ready for the next stage.”

Message regarding release of compilation on the National Spiritual Assembly
At the request of the Universal House of Justice, the Research Department prepared this compilation “to assist the friends in acquiring a deeper understanding of the central role the National Spiritual Assembly plays in the World Order of Bahá’u’lláh…”

Message regarding the current situation in the Holy Land
“The operation of the World Centre has been maintained; naturally, however, it is not possible to host pilgrims and visitors in the current circumstances.”

Message regarding release of compilation on marriage
“The compilation contains twenty-three newly translated selections from the Bahá’í Writings, three revealed by Bahá’u’lláh and twenty revealed by ‘Abdu’l-Bahá…”

Message regarding changes in the flow of literature
“Following a series of consultations exploring the needs for literature, the National Spiritual Assembly has made several decisions to help strengthen its flow.”

Prime Minister’s Ridván Greetings
“We are pleased to convey to you a public statement by the Right Honourable Justin P. J. Trudeau, P.C., M.P., Prime Minister of Canada, on the occasion of Ridván.”

Message regarding membership of the National Spiritual Assembly
“Recently, two members of the National Spiritual Assembly, Ms. Deloria Bighorn and Ms. Élizabeth Wright, asked to be permitted to relinquish their membership on the National Assembly…”

Message to unit conventions
“[W]e urge your reflection on what is needed to strengthen a culture of home visits where meaningful conversations unfold…”

Message regarding development of the Bahá’í National Centre property
“Recently, the National Spiritual Assembly submitted to the City of Markham a request to re-zone the lands surrounding the Bahá’í National Centre…”

Message regarding travel to the Holy Land
“…it has become necessary, for a period of time, to ask all Bahá’ís who have resided in or visited the cradle of the Faith, even briefly, not to come to Israel for any reason until at least five years have elapsed since their last visit to Iran…”