Read how a group of friends from the Manurewa neighbourhood began to plan and prepare for pilgrimage - eventually undertaking pilgrimage together. They are now working towards their goals for the bicentenary of the Birth of the Báb.
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Message from National Convention to the Universal House of Justice
“Aware of the significance of the time in which we live, drawing on the potency of The Word of God and emboldened by the spiritual destiny of our Pacific region, we look ahead with joy and confidence to fulfilling the goals of the Plan and making a worthy contribution to the closing of the first century of the Formative Age.”
Seeing in each person... a potential protagonist
Over the past year the friends in Invercargill have been focused on strengthening the process of expansion and consolidation that was stimulated by the bicentenary celebrations of the Birth of Bahá’u’lláh in 2017.
Efforts to expand the nucleus of friends in the Wesley neighbourhood
One of many examples where young people are dedicating their time and energy in reaching out in friendship to others.
What is my role in the process?
The South Island Council reflects on how the recent South Island Summer School highlighted the role of the individual in the Plan, demonstrated by the energy and initiative of a junior youth, the determined efforts of pioneers, and by the pledges of young and old to carry out acts of service.
"We were all committed to learning..."
For seven days in January youth from the communities of Waimakariri, Waitaki, Timaru, Dunedin and Invercargill gathered together to learn how we, as youth, can create true bonds of friendship and how, by working with younger youth, we can foster a spirit of unity and service in our own communities.
Three Billboards - Taranaki!
The story of how one family responded to the call for pioneering to a goal cluster after participating in the summer initiative (a campaign of learning, teaching and pioneering to help those clusters that need support to intensify their growth activities to meet the goals of the Five Year Plan).
Institutions working together
Representatives of the National Spiritual Assembly, Regional Baha’i Council, and Auxiliary Board met with the Local Spiritual Assembly of Timaru and their new believer.
Insights and friendship through study circles
Studying Book 9, Unit 1 “Gaining an Historical Perspective: The Eternal Covenant” has provided an opportunity to strengthen friendships and gain insights for participants in a study circle from the Coastal Otago cluster.
Twin Holy Days in the South Island
There was a diversity of celebrations held for the Twin Holy Days in the South Island with many focusing on artistic activities and performances.
Our newest pioneer to the West Coast
A new pioneer to the West Coast of the South Island has high hopes for this region “to take the Faith to next level”.
On the wings of spirit: a Southern odyssey
Glimpses of activities and local communities through the eyes of two Swedish Bahá'ís travelling in the South Island.
Programme for the Spiritual Education of Children - Update
It is with great excitement that the latest developments in the children's programme are being shared.
Devotions and dinner leave a lasting impression
Uplifting dinner and devotions create connections, spirituality and joy.
North Island pioneering map and goals
We need your help in accelerating the efforts to achieve intensive programmes of growth in every cluster of Aotearoa. Anyone can potentially arise as a pioneer.
A sense of community in the Waikato
After the North Island Regional Bahá'í Council set goals for the Waikato cluster to enable it to reach the third milestone by the end of the Plan, the Waikato District Spiritual Assembly took ownership of its share of goals.
Central North Island Ruhi wānanga
A group of youth, tutors and supporters attended a Ruhi wānanga at the Okataina Outdoor Education Centre near Rotorua. The purpose was to enable the participants to undergo a process of profound transformation through studying the Word of God and to raise their capacity to serve their communities.
One afternoon in Tikipunga, Whangarei
One afternoon in Tikipunga, Whangarei – a story about the effects of the institute process.
Letter from the South Island Regional Bahá’í Council
We are now almost midway between the two bicentenaries. The Council is calling for pioneers and encouraging all to support the regional goal of holding devotional gatherings in every Bahá’í home.
South Island pioneering map and goals
South Island pioneering map and goals