National Spiritual Assembly’s meeting schedule: 2018-2019
Here is the National Spiritual Assembly’s meeting schedule for the 2018-2019 administrative year, which includes the dates for the National Conventions.
Universal House of Justice
Universal House of Justice responds to the 2018 National Convention message
“Our hearts were moved by the longing of the friends gathered at your National Convention to fulfil the vital spiritual obligations entrusted to them.”
Election of the Universal House of Justice
The new members of the Universal House of Justice, elected at Ridvan, were announced on 30 April, 2018.
Riḍván 2018 message
The Riḍván 2018 message of the Universal House of Justice to the Bahá’ís of the world.
Letter written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice to several believers, 29 November 2017
“The Universal House of Justice has received your email letter of 21 June 2017 raising questions about the involvement of the Bahá’í community in addressing the issue of anthropogenic climate change.”
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.
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.
