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On the day of Naw-Rúz
In 1909, on the first Naw-Rúz celebrated by ‘Abdu’l-Bahá after His confinement, historic moments illuminated both the East and the West. The following excerpt from God Passes By describes what took place across the world that day.
Opening doors through the arts
The community of Victoria, B.C. had a resoundingly positive response to a play that presented concepts from the teachings of Bahá’u’lláh, reminiscent of the Shoghi Effendi’s statement that “Art can better awaken such noble sentiments than cold rationalizing, especially among the mass of the people.”
Ruhi Book 9 develops participants’ love for their Creator
An intensive study of Ruhi Book 9: Gaining an Historical Perspective has given nine friends a deeper understanding into their relationship with their Creator.
Insights gained from this year’s unit conventions
Four questions posed by the National Spiritual Assembly at this year’s unit conventions opened avenues for consultation across the country.
Spring 2018 Issue of Bahá’í Canada
Spring 2018 Issue of Bahá’í Canada: Celebrating the Bicentenary of the Birth of Bahá’u’lláh.
“Every choice… leaves a trace” – reflections from an Ontario seasonal school
A winter camp in Ontario brought together about 80 participants of all ages to unite around the Teachings of Bahá’u’lláh and guidance from the Universal House of Justice.
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.”
Bicentenary Stories: Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
A friend in Charlottetown shares how the special time of the bicentenary led him to meeting and inviting over 40 people to celebrate with him in his home.
Message from the National Spiritual Assembly to Unit Conventions, 24 January 2018
“By our closest count, at least 30,000 souls celebrated the Glory of God in a myriad intimate, creative, inspiring ways across Canada.”
Bicentenary stories: Ottawa, Ontario
A group of friends working in a neighbourhood in Ottawa used the opportunity of bicentenary to share how the teachings of Bahá’u’lláh were at the core of their community-building work.
