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No. 111 BAHA'I YEAR 124 MAY 1967

All Baha'is Requested to Respond to Appeal from Universal House of Justice

The National Spiritual Assembly calls attention to the communication from the Universal House of Justice of March 7, 1967 published in this issue of B d ' i NEWS, page 1. A copy of the letter was sent to all local Spiritual Assemblies immediately following the March meeting of the National Spiritual Assembly, to be shared with the believers at a special meeting to be called by the local Assemblies for the sole purpose of consulting on the local budget and especially on the support that can be given by each community to the National Baha'i Fund for the year 1967-1968. Inasmuch as the Universal House of Justice called for a report not later than April 21 as to how much the National Spiritual Assembly could allocate to the International Fund in its budget for the coming year, the local Assemblies were requested to telegraph to the National Spiritual Assembly the amount it could expect during the coming fiscal year. It is anticipated that all Assem- blies will have sent this information to the National Spiritual Assembly before this letter from the Universal House of Justice reaches the individual believers.

In writing the National Spiritual Assembly some weeks earlier on the subject of the Fund, the Universal House of Justice stated: "The National Assembly should neither feel embarrassed nor ashamed in turn- ing to the friends, continuously appealing to them to exemplify their faith and devotion to the Cause by sacrificing for it, and pointing out to them that they will grow spiritually through their acts of self-abnegation, that the fear of poverty should not deter them from sacrificing for the Fund, and that the assistance and bounty of the Source of all good and of all wealth are unfailing and assured."

The budget adopted by the National Convention will be announced promptly to the friends and will be published in some detail very soon thereafter.

Annual Reports Represent Vital Link

Between NSA and Individual Baha'is

With this issue of B A H ~ ' ~ NEWS each BahP'i will receive a copy of the annual reports to the American Baha'is from the National Spiritual Assembly and its committees. Since the National Spiritual Assembly is obligated to render to the delegates to the National Convention reports of its own activities and those car- ried on by its committees during the past year, and since these are too voluminous to be read at the

Rate Unity Day June 11, 1967

A Special Event for Proclaiming the BahL'i Faith to the Public

Theme: God Created One Mankind

Suggested Materials: News and Radio releases, RUD Poster; Man One Family; Ebony Reprint. Order Literature from Bah5'i Publishing Trust, 110 Linden Ave., Wilmette, Illinois 60091. Order Posters from BahP'i Distribution and Service Department, 112 Linden Ave., Wilmette, Illinois 60091.

Reports: Good photographs and reports of outstanding observances should be mailed to the PUBLIC INFORMATION DEPARTMENT, 112 Linden Ave., Wilmette, Illinois 60091 prior to June 20.

Convention it has been the practice for many years to have them published for distribution to the delegates prior to the Convention and to all other Baha'is as soon as possible thereafter. Each report is an accounting to the American BahP'i community of the manner in which the National Spiritual Assembly and its committees carry out their functions, and what has been accomplished during the year. They do not routinely include an accounting of special ad hoc or standing committees appointed by the National Spiritual Assem- bly to make special studies or perform special services for the National Spiritual Assembly as may be required from time to time.

Since these reports represent a vital communication to the American Baha'i community and are costly and time consuming to produce, we trust that all believers will read them carefully and keep them at hand for reference throughout the year as 'to the functions and services performed by a large number of self-sacrificing believers for the expansion and development of the Faith in the United States.

Index to U.S. Supplement Enclosed with this issue of the U.S. Supplement is an

index of major items published in the Supplements for the year 1966. Secretaries of local Spiritual Assemblies as well as individuals will wish to file it for ready reference to recent communications from the National Spiritual Assembly.

2 MAY 1967

Now i s the Time Now if ever is the time to tread the path which Baha'is and the State Goals Committee, and help create

the daum-breakers of a previous age have so mag- the spiritual fire of attraction that will ignite the home- nificently trodden. Now is the time to carry out, front. in the spirit and in the letter, the fervent wish so Not all who apply can be used in the Victory Corps pathetically voiced by 'Abdu'l-Bahk, Who longed, because their skills may not match employment op- as attested in the Tablets of the Divine Plan to portunities in goal areas. However, those not qualify- "travel though on foot and in the utmost poverty" ing for the Victory Corps will be considered for assign- and raise "in cities, villages, mountains, deserts ments in other areas where help is needed. and oceans" "the call Yk-Baha'u'bAbhh!" The entire Baha'i World looks to the American Ba-

Shoghi Effendi, p. 131, Citadel of Faith ha'i Community. Shoghi Effendi has told us this over The National Spiritual Assembly, as announced at and over again:

the National Convention, has now provided a new area This challenge, so severe and insistent, and yet of action to which the individual can gear his time and so glorious, faces no doubt primarily the individual talents in service to the Faith on the homefront. believer on whom, in the last resort, depends the

ENLIST IN THE BAHA'f VICTORY CORPS! This fate of the entire community . . . is the challenge. "Without his support, at once whole-hearted,

Volunteers are now needed for goals in nine states: continuous and generous, every measure adopted, Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky, Rhode Island, South Da- and every plan formulated . . . is foredoomed to kota, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia and Wyoming. failure. The World Center of the Faith itself is Dedicated families, mature students who can handle paralyzed if such a support on th'e part of the their school work and assist in BahL'i Community life rank and file of the community is denied it . . . and teaching, returning servicemen seeking an area of The unseen legions, standing rank upon rank, Bahl'i service, successful fireside teachers, those seek- and eager to pour forth from the Kingdom on high ing to disperse from functioning communities, spirit- the full measure of their celestial strength . . . ually mature Baha'is possessing either independent in- are powerless unless and until each potential cru- come or the skills or profession which will make them sader decides for himself, and perseveres in his self-supporting in a new locality - these are urged to determination, to rush into the arena of service prayerfully consider enlisting in the Baha'i Victory ready to sarifice his all for the Cause he is called Corps for a minimum of two years of service on the upon to champion. homefront. Applicants will be assigned to corps of pp. 130-131, Citadel of Faith from two to five persons, and orientation for their new Beloved friends, if after prayerful deliberation you place of service will be arranged through the State are inspired to action, write or submit a Home Front Goals Committees. Each corps will go to a goal area Settler Application. These applications are available on the homefront, where they will take up residence, from the DEPARTMENT OF NATIONAL TEACHING, 112 LINDEN secure employment, establish rapport with the resident AvE., WILMETTE, ILLINOIS. 60091

National Spiritual Assembly Inaugurates Data Processing System Imagine the day when the prediction that people

would come into the Faith in troops is fulfilled in the United States! What would happen to the primary means of communication between the National Spiritu- al Assembly and the believers, the BAHA'~ NEWS? Pres- ently the mailing list is maintained manually. Unfor- tunately, manual procedures are not adequate even with the current size of our mailing list, with its many changes due in part to the mobility of Bahi'is.

To cope with the mounting volume of mail, the Post Office now requires all mass mailings to be delivered and bundled in zip code order. An extension has been obtained from the January 1 deadline to July 1. At the time that the extension was granted, the National Spiritual Assembly called for a study to determine the best way to maintain the mailing list and still be acceptable to the Post Office under the new zip code requirements. A system was wanted that could keep pace with the rapid expansion of the needs of the Faith. The one method considered feasible for meeting all of these needs was the application of electronic data processing. It was learned that it was not necessary to purchase or even lease a computer because of the availability of outside computer services in the metro-

politan Chicago area at a relatively nominal cost. Baha'is with skills in data processing have already volunteered their time and experience so that some of the necessary planning and programming has been accomplished at a considerable reduction in cost.

In addition to solving the problem of zip coding and future flexibility, a computer system will also be able to prepare the state convention voting lists, up-to-date Bahb'i directories for the national offices, membership rolls for state goals committees, and statistics that will enable the National Spiritual Assembly periodically to evaluate progress toward national goals. Special mailings to certain groups of Baha'is can easily be accomplished (such as all Baha'is in college).

During the period of transition, the cooperation and forebearance of each Bahi'i and institution is necessary. In the near future, a simplified questionnaire will be sent to every Bahi'i in the national community to obtain information on talents and interests. As soon as these questionnaires are ,properly completed and re- turned to the national offices, the necessary data can be compiled which will make it possible to more fully utilize our human resources in achieving the goals set for the present phase of The Divine Plan.

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THE HOUSE OF WORSHIP

A Shelter for Many Activities

Serving at t h e Temple - Guiding "Pardon me, Miss, but what is Baha'i?" "Oh, it's so

beautiful! Is this a religion?" "Can anyone come in here? Even me?" asked a tired looking bus driver of a large tour bus. "Tell me about your Faith! I've been driving by your Temple for ten years and this is the first time I stopped in!"

These are some of the remarks that people visiting the Mother Temple of the West make as they enter the beautiful Auditorium, receiving from the guide at the door their explanatory pamphlet.

Every year the volunteer guides at our most Holy House of Worship talk with thousands of people from all over the world. Every year the number of visitors increases; in 1966 the number increased by almost 10,000 from the previous year and the scheduled tours more than doubled. The more than 450 tour groups last year came from churches, synagogues, schools, community service groups, garden clubs, architectural organizations, and youth organizations. Many of these individuals knew nothing of the Faith before they came, but left with a hightened interest, stimulated by many factors, not the least being the volunteer guides who greet them and answer their inquiries.

As the number of visitors increase each month more guides are needed in order to help make our Mother Temple the great silent Teacher 'Abdu'l-Baha called it. This is especially true in the summer months when the gardens are blooming, the fountains splashing and the skies are very blue.

Guiding is a good way to learn how to teach the Faith. It is a fascinating experience and a beautiful one. "It is next best to being at the Shrines in the Holy Land all of the time, to be a regular guide at the most holy House of Worship!" one guide remarked. "It is so wonderful," said one faithful guide, "not to have to go out and find seekers, as pioneers do. When we guide at the Temple the seekers come to us. Each one is like a gift from BahL'u'llih!"

The qualifications for guiding are the same as the qualifications for being a Baha'i teacher anywhere. The Temple Guides Committee assists all volunteers by supplying each with a manual which contains much of the pertinent information he might need to know, and the committee sponsors periodic workshops for deepen- ing. Most visitors at the House of Worship ask no difficult questions. It is important also for guides to manifest the quality of friendliness above all other qualities -the friendliness we would express toward any guest in our own home.

The beloved Guardian has told us that it is important for guides to "attract the hearts of the people through their spirit as well as their words."

In a tablet to Hand of the Cause, Corinne True, 'Abdu'l-Baha said: "Whosoever arises for the service of

this building shall be assisted with a great power from His Supreme Kingdom and upon him spiritual and heavenly blessings shall descend, which shall fill his heart with wonderful consolation and enlighten his eyes by beholding the Glorious and Eternal God."

Volunteering as a guide throughout the year, or perha,ps during your summer vacation, is clearly service to this institution -this most precious Mother Temple of the West.

American Baha'is Requested to Furnish

Address if Stationed in Germany

American Baha'is who are already stationed in Ger- many or who expect to be stationed there in the future, are requested to contact the National Spiritual Assem- bly of Germany promptly so that it will know of their presence in the country and will be able to put them in touch with the nearest Baha'i community. This is an appeal to those who have not already taken this step.

The American Baha'is, whether in the Armed Forces themselves or as dependents or as others who will remain in Germany for some length of time, should inform the National Spiritual Assembly of the United States of their whereabouts and should request the name and address of the secretary of the National Spiritual Assembly of Germany. The opportunity to know the Baha'is in Germany and to take part in their efforts to proclaim and teach the Faith is a very rewarding experience which no one should overlook.

4 MAY 1967

This Faith is for All Mankind That the Faith of BahP'u'llAh brings a message of

great moment and meaning to each soul in the world of creation, BahP'is realize and proclaim joyfully. When the impact of the Creative Word is shown as an influ- ence on those whose lives take a very different pattern from most of us, we are shown more clearly than ever that this Message is, in truth, the healing medicine meant for all mankind. The following excerpts from a letter to a Baha'i written by an inmate of a prison illustrate this truth.

"During the period of fasting it is incumbent upon each BahP'i to search his consciousness, his heart, and his benevolent feelings to promulgate the teachings of BahP'u'llPh. Knowing and not teaching is as much a sin as violating (is) a cardinal sin. Speaking as an outsid- er, I feel that I must call to the attention of those who have made their declaration, the dangers of apathy, self-complacency, or egotistical wishes. To frame these dangers in another context: 'To belong, has its merits of nobility, but to labor has its divine rewards.'

"BahP'u'llPh speaks of changes in our human nature when we yield to the influences of the truth. We are filled with love, faith, and enthusiasm; we can over- come the thoughts of bitterness or vindictiveness against our oppressors. Speaking from the bitter fruits of my personal experience, I know how the thorns of bitterness and vindictiveness can encompass our whole make-up .if we allow it to take control of us.

"Within my own frame of existence I have grown into a sense of unity for His Cause. I have made adjust- ments that will bring me closer to my declarations and eventual union into the community of Baha'i. This is no small task on my part. . . My pursuit of the Phony, the . .

negative, and the neon society has to be purged forever from my moral makeup. I have come to the fork in the road of life, where I must decide which path I must travel to maintain an equal balance of social and economic security.

"As Paul said, 'When I was a child, I thought as a child, but now that I am a man, I must put away childish things.' I must gain the fruits of an honest endeavor, the wages of earnest labor, and the peace of mind in the service of Baha'uYllPh. What shall it profit a man if he should gain the whole world, and lose his

I own soul? Any gain must be a gain for the Faith, an example for those who must follow me. I am begging to

I see the value of the words, 'The tree of truth cannot be felled by an .material axe.'

"Let me say before I close that I again enjoyed your visit, and I hope that you and your wife will continue to bring the message to those who are deprived of the opportunity to search for themselves. " '0 thou who are waiting, tarry no longer, for He is

come. Behold His Tabernacle and His Glory dwelling therein. It is the Ancient Glory with a new Manifesta- tion.' "

Good Reading - Garden Show Paves Way Recommended by Baha'i C o m m i t t e d r the United ~ a t i 6 n s /A\

Conflicts, violence of man's records of h James Avery Joyce, ~erficial account of real sequence in the

universal whole.

The Story of International Cooperation, by James Avery Joyce, 257 pages, $2.45; published 1964 by Franklin Watts, Inc., 574 Lexington Ave., New York 22, N.Y.

for Proclamation in Youngstown By human standards the proposal that Youngstown,

Ohio BahP'is proclaim the Faith with a booth a t the Mahoning Valley Home and Garden Show seemed an impractical idea. With prayer, hard work, careful planning and the cooperation of believers in Youngstown and other areas the undertaking was a success, showing once again that BahP'is are never alone, for with the assistance of Baha'u'llah all things are possible.

The exhibit represented one segment of the Temple gardens at Wilmette, planted with flowers and flanked by evergreen shrubbery, the focal point being a real fountain with a large illuminated mural of the House of Worship at the rear. The beauty of this display was enjoyed by the 34 thousand visitors to the show during the week of March 14 to 20, and many stopped at the

I Baha'i booth to ask questions and take literature. I

Among the tangible results were: generous newspaper coverage, including pictures; announcements and two interviews with BahP'is on television; over sixty sig- natures at the booth; good attendance at the public meeting held on Naw-RGz, the day after the closing of the show.

Mr. Wyatt Cooper, superintendent of building and grounds of the House of Worship in Wilmette, advised throughout the planning and came the day before to help set up the exhibit. A young man from Shaker Heights, Ohio came to help for three days. Howard Tangler of Berea, Ohio was present for an interview on television and Dr. William Hatcher of Toledo, Ohio

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spoke at the public meeting and was interviewed on television. To these and to many others who assisted at every step of the largest proclamation effort thus far in Youngstown, the believers are grateful. As was remarked during the memorable week "Can anyone ever limit the Power of Baha'u'llih?"

Special Event Days 1967-1 968 In this issue of the U.S. SUPPLEMENT a calendar of the

Special Event Days for the 1967-1968 time period is provided. This calendar should be kept for reference and to aid in planning these events.

Experience with these events has shown that advance planning at the local level is a major factor in the suc-

I cess of these days. In particular, the material for these days, such as posters and literature, should be ordered

I months in advance of the .particular special event. Although intercommunity observances of the Special

Event Days for small communities may be desirable and advisable, the National Spiritual Assembly urges each community, including groups and individuals, to utilize these days to proclaim the Faith and to widen the circle in their own towns or cities.

In the comments included with the calendar, it is pointed out that United Nations Day ,and Human Rights Day are official United Nations-sponsored observances. Co-sponsorship or cooperation with other local organizations is encouraged where appropriate.

Information on the local observances of the Cen- tenary of Bahi'u'llPh's Proclamation to the Kings will be provided at a later date. These observances will be after the Inter-Continental Conference in observance of the Centenary which will be held in Chicago, October 5- 8, 1967.

The calendar this time lists Naw-RGz as a special

Thousand NATIONAL BAHA'I FUND

140 $ Mbnthly Income: 1966-1967

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event day. Experience this past year has shown that it offers an excellent opportunity for local publicity and making new contacts.

The Public Information Department will provide Public Information Kits for each of the Special Event Days well in advance of the days to allow for adequate local planning. Included in each kit are instructions for types of observances, newspaper, radio and television news releases, proclamations and other appropriate material.

During the past year, the Special Event Days re- ceived an increased amount of publicity in the press and on radio. In particular, there have been more and more feature stories published in connection with these days. In order to compile accurate data on the special event days this year each community will be supplied a report form with each special event public information kit which is to be completed after each event.

Millersylvania Youth Conference Announced

"Beacons in the Darkness" is the theme for the Millersylvania Bahi'i Youth Conference at the Miller- sylvania Youth Camp in Millersylvania Park, Washing- ton. It will be held from August 25-28. Classes will be planned for families but the greatest focus will be on youth. Since the camp is rustic there are no accommo- dations for children under three.

A registration fee of $1.00 per person (not refundable) will apply toward the total cost of $5.00 per person, with family rates of $20.00 for four or more. Reservations must be made no later than August 15. The camp can accommodate only 150 persons. The registrar is: MISS ALDA SPELL, 11606 PAWNEE DRIVE, S.W., TACOMA, WASH- INGTON 98499.

Local Assemblies Contributing Each Month

Regular contributions

Special contributions 61 Miscellaneous

Estates

6 MAY 1967

BAHA'I DIRECTORY CHANGES ASSEMBLY SECRETARIES STATE GOALS COMMITTEES

Arizona Kansas Glendale: Mr. Calvin Thur, Chr., 6549 W. Medlock Dr., Delete n a m e of: Mrs. Marjorie Preuss 85301 Minnesota

Northern California Delete name of: Mrs. Norma Cameron Fa i r Oaks J.D.: Mrs. Margaret Sprattling, 9519 Golden Dr., Add name of: Mrs. RosaIee Skrenes, Secretary, 2515 - 18th Orangevale 95662 Ave., N.W., Rochester, Minn. 55901 Menlo Park: Mr. Philip Kurokawa, Chr., 300 Santa Monica Montana Ave. Monterey-Carmel J.D.: Mrs. Joyce Dahl, P.O. Box 566,

Delete name of: Mrs. Marion White

Pebble Beach 93953 Add new address for secretary: Mrs. Betty Bennett, Secty.,

Southern California Dist. #1 2127 Garrison, Butte 59701

Burbank: Mrs. Joan Bulkin, 551 S. Parish Pl., 91508 Add names of: Mr. William Musler . Santa Monica: Mrs. Arleen Wiley, 2721 Washington Ave., Mr. Jack K. Saunders 90403 Nevada West Hollywood: Mr. Albert Reed, P.O. Box 46093, zip code Add name of: Mrs. Jane Klump 90046 Tennessee

Oregon Add names of: Mr. Orian M. Henderson Eugene: Mrs. J o An Pflueger, P.O. Box 5129, zip code 97403

South Dakota Mrs. Dorothy C. Henderson

Sioux Falls: Mrs. Lauretta Ogdie, 1000 North Cliff, 57103 Mr. Thomas Irvin

Eastern Washington Western Washington Walla Walla: Mrs. Emmalu McCandless, pro-tem, P.O. Box Add new address for secretary: Mrs. Joyce Eklund, Secty., 421, zip code 99362 716 Sunset Way, Issaquah 98027

Baha'i Marriages Compton, Calif.: Mrs. Cecile Neron to Ray H. Edwards on

March 1, 1967 Boise, Idaho: Miss Albra J. Watkins to John R. Hartpence on

March 21, 1967 Boston, Mass.: Miss Willie Mae Ellis to Verne D. Phillips on

March 2, 1967 Cambridge, Mass.: Miss Patricia Ann Gardner t o Keivan

Towfigh on January 22, 1967 Detroit, Mich.: Miss Carol Reynolds to Joseph McMullin on

March 24, 1967 Rochester, Minn. : Miss Dorothy D. Hoffman to Amos Mitchell

on March 15, 1967 Reno, Nevada: Mrs. Beverly O'Connor t o Richard William

Brown on February 8, 1967 New York, N.Y.: Miss Margaret Ann R i l l i p s t o Fanaollah

Sobhani on February 19, 1967 New York, N.Y.: Miss Parivash Laghaifar to Nematullah

Fakhry-Yazdi on March 18, 1967 Washington Co., Ore.: Mrs. Betty M. Dempster to Hugh E.

Carter on March 5, 1967 Houston, Texas: Mrs. Cherry Fern King to Daniel Hughes on

February 25, 1967 Seattle, Wash.: Miss Rae Marie Bohn to Alfred D. Applegreen

on February 17, 1967 Walla Walla, Wash.: Mrs. Carol J. Mason to N. Wallace Mc-

Donald on March 11, 1967

Calendar of Evenfs FEASTS

May 17 - ' h a m a t (Grandeur)

June 5 - Nur (Light)

June 24 - Rahmat (Mercy)

HOLY DAYS May 23 - Declaration of the BQb (May 22, about two hours after sunset)

May 29 -Ascension of BahA'u'llAh (3:30 a.m.)

PROCLAMAT1,ON EVENT June 11 - Race Unity Day

Baha'i House of Worship Daily Visiting Hours

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (until May 15) 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. (after May 15)

Yakima, Wash.: Miss Mary Lynn Hinchey to J e r r y W. Meckel- Sunday Devotions son on January 14, 1967

Wauwatosa. Wisc.: Mrs. Romance Bove to Gar1 F. Christensen 3:30 to (through 14) on March 25, 1967 3 to 3:30 p.m. (after May 14)

In Memoriam Sunday Public Meetings 4:15 p.m. (through May 14)

Mrs. Jeanette Ruhanguiz Miss Feny E. Paulson Bolles Sarasota, Florida 3:45 p.m. (after May 14)

Washington, Connecticut March 13, 1967 March 17, 1967 Mrs. Amy G. Raubitschek

Mrs. Nayan Cobb Santa Clara, Galif. Chevy Chase, Maryland February 23, 1967 CORRECTION

March 11, 1967 Milford E. Whitehead Mrs. Coretha F. Lovell Paciflca, Calif.

U.S. SUPPLEMENT for March 1967 is number 109 and

Concord, North Carolina March 6, 1967 for April is 110. Please correct your individual copies March 1, 1967 accordingly.

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1967-1968 Special Events* For Proclaiming the Baha'i Faith to the Public

Date and Event Theme Baha'i Material Recommended

September 17, 1967 Many Nations- WPD Public Information Kit World Peace Day One World WPD Poster Kit

Pattern for Future Society Destiny of America One God, One Truth,

One People

October 24, 1967 A United World- Material Suggested by United Nations Day Emerging Reality U. N. Committee

Poster Kit A Pattern for Future

Society One Universal Faith Bahci'i Peace Program

November 12, 1967 ~ahh'u'llAh- is Call to Public Information Kit Birth of BahA'u'116h the Nations Poster Kit

The Faith of Bahci'u'llcih Bahci'i Teachings for a

World Faith Basic Fac ts of the

Baha'i Faith Bahci'i Answers

December 10, 1967 Human Rights- Material Suggested by Human Rights Day Bond of Humanity U. N. Committee

Poster Kit Tomorrow and Tomorrow One World One Family Bah6'i Declaration of

Human Rights

January 21, 1968 Many Paths--One God WRD Public Information Kit World Religion Day Poster Kit

The God Who Walks With Men

Bahci'i: World Faith for Modern Man

One Universal Faith The Future of Mankind

March 21, 1968 Justice for All Peoples Public Information Kit Naw-RGz Faith for Freedom

June 9, 1968 Many Colors--One Pattern for Future Society Race Unity Day Mankind Public Information Kit

RUD Poster Kit Man One Family Ebony Reprint

Order literature from Bahii'i Publishing Trust, 110 Linden Ave.,Wilmette, Ill. 60091 Order posters from BahA'i Distribution & Services Department,

112 Linden Ave., Wilmette, 111. 60091 *Information on the local observance of the Centenary of BaM'u'llith's Proclamation to the Kings will be supplied at a later date. These observances will be after the Interccontinental conference being held in Chicago. October 5-8, 1967.

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Proclaiming the Faith to the Public

The EVENTS listed on the other side represent the minimum which the Na- tional Spiritual Assembly desires every Bahb'i locality-assembly, group and individual to use in proclaiming the Faith to the public and in establishing relations with a larger circle of contacts. All such events should be directly sponsored, announced and conducted under Bahb'i auspices, and their Bahb'i identity is not to be submerged in an interorganizational arrangement; ex- ceptions to this are United Nations Day and Human Rights Day which are officially sponsored by the United Nations and co-sponsorship or cooperation with other local organizations is encouraged where appropriate. As in the past, many localities will also use occasions other than those listed to proclaim the Faith in their communities.

Good photographs and reports of outstanding observances should be sent immediately to the Public Information Department, National Bahb'i Headquar- ters, 112 Linden Avenue, Wilmette, Ill. 60091. Preserve and refer to this sheet so that all events can be carefully planned and material ordered well in advance. In addition to the materials listed, the U. S. SUPPLEMENT to BA- HA'f NEWS and the PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWSLETTER will carry ad- ditional information from time to time.

- NATIONAL SPIRITUAL ASSEMBLY May, 1967

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