Upcoming Friends of Persian Culture conference
This year’s event will be held from August 28th to August 31st in Chicago.
Institutions
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.”
Message from the National Spiritual Assembly to the Bahá’ís of Canada, 22 September 2017
“Careful thought is being given to how all who celebrate together will deepen their relationship with the Faith in the months following the bicentenary.”
Letter from the Board of Trustees Huqúqu’lláh to the 2017 National Convention
From the Board of Trustees of Huqúqu’lláh in Canada to the delegates of the National Convention, 27 April 2017.
From the Universal House of Justice to the Friends Gathered in Battambang, Cambodia, for the Dedication of the House of Worship, 1 September 2017
“[A] new dawn is breaking in the development of the institution of the Mashriqu’l-Adhkár.”
Message from the National Spiritual Assembly to the Bahá’ís of Canada, 6 September 2017
“At this Feast, we are delighted to share with you further information about the film commissioned by the Universal House of Justice to commemorate the bicentenary of the Birth of Bahá’u’lláh…”
Message from the National Spiritual Assembly to the Bahá’ís of Canada, 21 August 2017
“It is the National Assembly’s hope that the steps that have been taken by the Universal House of Justice to provide access to the experience of pilgrimage to a greater number and diversity of believers will encourage many more friends to partake of this sacred experience and share it with others.”
Letter written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice to all National Spiritual Assemblies, regarding pilgrimage
“The Universal House of Justice has had occasion to review the matter of pilgrimage to the Holy Land and has directed us to share with you measures it has taken over the years and more recently to make pilgrimage more accessible to a greater number and diversity of believers.”
Message from the National Spiritual Assembly to the Bahá’ís of Canada, 16 August 2017
“One soul, they found, can open the door to dozens of others and therefore the task of bringing large numbers into the life of the community and to the Holy Day celebrations changes from daunting to achievable.”
Passing of Dr. Muhammad Afnan
A message dated 8 August, 2017 from the Universal House of Justice, announcing the passing of “devoted servant of the Ancient Beauty and an esteemed scion of the noble family of the Blessed Báb” Dr. Muhammad Afnan.
Message from the National Spiritual Assembly to the Bahá’ís of Canada, 11 July 2017
“Since the National Spiritual Assembly wrote to you on 19 June 2017, word has reached us of the momentum building towards the celebration of the bicentenary of the Birth of Bahá’u’lláh in communities of every size.”
