Messages

Compilation on the Institution of the Mashriq’l-Adhkár
“The compilation consists of eighty-six extracts from the Writings of Bahá’u’lláh and ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, the writings of Shoghi Effendi, and the letters of the Universal House of Justice. Twenty-two of these are newly translated and appear in English for the first time.”

National Spiritual Assembly by-election result
The following is the result of the National Spiritual Assembly’s by-election, held on 15 August, 2018, to fill one vacancy.

Message from the National Spiritual Assembly, 6 April 2018
“It is clear: a defining moment has arrived. This letter is penned with joyful admiration for all that has been achieved. It is also written in recognition of the urgency of the hour. It is a call to action.”

Message from the National Spiritual Assembly to Unit Conventions, 24 January 2018
“By our closest count, at least 30,000 souls celebrated the Glory of God in a myriad intimate, creative, inspiring ways across Canada.”

Passing of Hartmut Grossmann
A message dated 17 December, 2017 from the Universal House of Justice, announcing the passing of “dearly loved former colleague” Hartmut Grossmann.

Message from the National Spiritual Assembly, 20 November 2017
“Your reports of the celebration of the bicentenary of the Birth of Bahá’u’lláh continue to arrive, transporting us on the wings of inspiration from one part of the country to another, to settings of every kind.”

From the Universal House of Justice to the Bahá’ís of the World, 31 October 2017
“The outpouring of love and esteem for Bahá’u’lláh witnessed around the world at His bicentenary has moved us greatly.”

Message from the National Spiritual Assembly, 20 October 2017
“We are writing to you with a quick reminder of the thrilling arrangements made for a live broadcast of celebrations around the world…”

Message from the National Spiritual Assembly to the Bahá’ís of Canada, 12 October 2017
“Having introduced the Person of Bahá’u’lláh to an unprecedented number of friends and acquaintances representing a wide cross-section of society, how will the friends use the days and weeks following the Holy Days to deepen their love for Him?”

From the Universal House of Justice to all who celebrate the Glory of God, October 2017
“As the world now faces its most pressing challenges yet, we acclaim Bahá’u’lláh, born two hundred years ago…as the One Whose teachings will usher in that long-promised time when all humanity will live side by side in peace and unity.”