Association for Bahá’í Studies Conference registrations open
The 48th annual conference will be held 2-4 August in Atlanta, Georgia.
Universal House of Justice
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.'”
The passing of Douglas Martin
“With mournful hearts already brimming with sorrow, we announce the passing of our much-loved, much-admired former colleague, Douglas Martin.”
The passing of Farzam Arbab
“With grief-stricken hearts we mourn the sudden passing of our former colleague, our dearly loved brother Farzam Arbab…”
Message from the Universal House of Justice regarding racial prejudice
“The truths in this message about the nature of prejudice and how change is accomplished are as applicable to the Canadian context of cultural and racial prejudice as they are to conditions in our sister community of the United States.”
Letter from the Universal House of Justice to all National Spiritual Assemblies – 9 May 2020
“It is essential, then, that the steps being taken to learn how to apply the Plan’s framework for action to the current circumstances of the world continue in earnest…”
Letter written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice regarding the application of Bahá’í burial law in light of the health crisis
“Although Bahá’í law concerning the burial of the dead is clear, yet in case of serious and contagious diseases, whatever advice the health authorities provide must be followed.”
Ridván 2020 message
“The first reality is the growing consciousness around the world of the looming and appalling dangers carried by the coronavirus pandemic…The second reality, one that is daily more apparent, is the resilience and undiminished vitality of the Bahá’í world in the face of a challenge which has no likeness in living memory.”
Message from the Universal House of Justice to the Bahá’ís of the World – Naw-Rúz 177
“Seldom has it been more evident that society’s collective strength is dependent on the unity it can manifest in action…and we know that you are giving your support to the essential efforts being made in this regard to protect the health and welfare of all.”
