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.
National Spiritual Assembly
Compilation on the Universal House of Justice
“We are very happy to share with you the attached compilation on the Universal House of Justice… A French version will be circulated as soon as one is available.”
Message from the National Spiritual Assembly regarding progress on the Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá
“‘Certain important milestones…have been reached, making it possible now to estimate with confidence that this endeavour will require around seventy-five million dollars.'”
Message from the National Spiritual Assembly regarding pilgrimage – 14 January 2021
“We have been asked to inform the friends that the pilgrimage programme will therefore be suspended from 22 November to 1 December 2021 and from 3 to 11 January 2022.”
Appointment of new Board of Trustees of Ḥuqúqu’lláh
“We are pleased to share with you news of the appointment of the Board of Trustees of Ḥuqúqu’lláh for Canada and Saint Pierre and Miquelon.”
Appointment of membership of Continental Boards of Counsellors
“[T]he appointment of Continental Counsellors for the next term beginning 25 November 2020.”
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…”
Compilation on social action
“The compilation, prepared by the Research Department at the request of the House of Justice, contains 253 extracts, thematically arranged, several of which appear in English translation for the first time.”
New “Offering to Serve” online portal
“A new ‘Offering to Serve’ online portal, replacing the previous website, is now active and accessible at service.bwc.org.”
