This letter was composed on behalf of the Midwest Region at the Bahá’í inter-institutional gathering of January 22-27, 2026 for the United States, Alaska, and Bermuda. Each delegation to this gathering was asked to write a letter to the Universal House of Justice. In attendance were International and Continental Counselors, Auxiliary Boards, National Spiritual AssembliesContinue reading “Letter to the Universal House of Justice”
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Letter to the Universal House of Justice
On behalf of the Midwest Region of the United States
Composed at the inter-institutional gathering for the United States on April 9-10, 2022, of International and Continental Counselors, the Auxiliary Boards, the National Spiritual Assembly, Regional Councils, and Training Institute Coordinators.
First Steps Toward Building Capacity for the Nine Year Plan Conferences
Download this letter as a PDFView Q&A about the conferences 16 November 2021 / 14 Qudrat (Power) 178 B.E. Dearest Friends, The time to begin building capacity for the coming Nine Year Plan Conferences has arrived. During the past cycle, the Council has noted increased attention to preparations for the centenary celebrations for the AscensionContinue reading “First Steps Toward Building Capacity for the Nine Year Plan Conferences”
Regional Bahá’í Council Voting Period is Now Open
Members of Local Spiritual Assemblies are eligible to vote annually for the Regional Bahá’í Council.
The Universal House of Justice, in discussing service on Bahá’í institutions, notes both the “tremendous privilege” and the “responsibility” such service entails. For every Local Spiritual Assembly, “a channel through which the spirit of the Cause flows,” participation in the annual casting of ballots for its respective Regional Bahá’í Council must surely rank among the weightiest of its responsibilities.
Balloting Materials for the Election of the Regional Bahá’í Council
Members of Local Spiritual Assemblies are eligible to vote annually for the Regional Bahá’í Council.
The Universal House of Justice, in discussing service on Bahá’í institutions, notes both the “tremendous privilege” and the “responsibility” such service entails. For every Local Spiritual Assembly, “a channel through which the spirit of the Cause flows,” participation in the annual casting of ballots for its respective Regional Bahá’í Council must surely rank among the weightiest of its responsibilities.
COVID-19 Safety Guidelines for Bahá’í Community Activities
Dear Friends, The COVID-19 Learning Group which has been established by the Regional Bahá’í Council of the Midwest offers the following for members of the community who are engaged in community activities involving face-to-face contact under current conditions. Any updates or changes will be reflected on our website. The purpose of the COVID-19 learning groupContinue reading “COVID-19 Safety Guidelines for Bahá’í Community Activities”
2020 ISGP Online Gatherings
The National Spiritual Assembly is pleased to invite interested undergraduate students throughout the United States to participate in the first of a series of online gatherings offered by the Institute for Studies in Global Prosperity (ISGP) and taking place in association with the Bosch and Green Acre Bahá’í Schools in Santa Cruz, California, and Eliot, Maine, respectively.
Balloting Materials for the Regional Council
Local Assemblies will be voting for the Regional Baha’i Council in October — this year online voting and paper ballots are both options.
Instructions and guidance are linked.
Region-wide Devotional Meeting April 4
The Regional Council joyfully awaits your participation in the region-wide on-line devotional meeting Prayers and Reflections for Protection and Strength that we have scheduled for Saturday, April 4, at 2 p.m. EST.
The Regional Council would like to hear from you about how you are adapting
The Regional Council would like to hear from you about how you are adapting to carry on with teaching and Baha’i activities in light of this National Emergency involving corovirus and COVID – 19.