Upcoming Friends of Persian Culture conference
This year’s event will be held from August 28th to August 31st in Chicago.
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National institutional meeting fosters a collective vision for growth
A national gathering brought regional institutions together to share experience and deliberate on strategies to win the goals of the Five Year Plan.
“Remember My days”
Conditions being imposed on people across the globe bring to mind Bahá’u’lláh’s counsel to “Remember My days during thy days…”
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.”
Election of the National Spiritual Assembly
“It is with joy and gratitude to Bahá’u’lláh for His unfailing assistance that we share the results of the election of the National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of Canada this year, under circumstances that may well never be repeated.”
The format of the Association for Bahá’í Studies Conference
“In lieu of the in-person Annual Conference, the Association has started planning for a robust alternative, with the aim of providing various opportunities for online engagement to serve a range of interests and areas of study”.
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.”
Resilience in times of crisis
Three friends share how their neighbourhood teams have adapted their activities in response to physical distancing guidelines during the current global health crisis.
Message from the National Spiritual Assembly – 23 March 2020
“Many friends have been inquiring about how to make contributions to the funds of the Faith, as well as payments to the Right of God, since the Feast, as one way to contribute, is not being celebrated face to face in many communities.”
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.”
Message from the National Spiritual Assembly to the Bahá’ís of Canada – 16 March 2020
“The National Assembly has been receiving many inquiries about the measures that should be taken by the Bahá’í community to limit the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)…”
