Message regarding membership of the Universal House of Justice

8 November 2022 / 5 Power 179

All Local Spiritual Assemblies
All Regional Bahá’í Councils
All Registered Groups

Dear Bahá’í Friends,

We are writing to share with you the following message from the Universal House of Justice dated 7 November 2022, addressed to all National Spiritual Assemblies:

“In view of the heavy burden of work borne by members of the Universal House of Justice, Mr. Stephen Birkland and Mr. Stephen Hall have, after prayerful consideration as to the best interests of the Cause and in light of their advanced ages, requested permission to relinquish their membership on the Universal House of Justice in accordance with Article V.2.(c) of its Constitution.

“The House of Justice has, with deep regret, accepted the resignation of these dearly loved members, who were first elected to the Body in 2010. They will continue to serve on the institution until the date of the completion of the election of the Universal House of Justice at the Thirteenth International Bahá’í Convention to be held at Riḍván 2023.”

With loving Bahá’í greetings,
Karen McKye, Secretary