Registration for National Convention now open
National Spiritual Assembly
26 February 2016
1 Ayyám-i-Há 172 B.E.
To all believers in the United Kingdom
Dearly loved Friends,
The National Spiritual Assembly is delighted to invite the dear friends in the Bahá’í community of the United Kingdom to attend the annual National Convention, which will be held at the Park Hall Hotel in Chorley, near Wigan (PR7 5LP) from Friday 22 to Sunday 24 April 2016. As this year’s Convention coincides with the pivotal moment of the launching of the new Five Year Plan of the Universal House of Justice, it will surely provide a unique and wonderful opportunity to both reflect on the victories won in the previous plan and deliberate on the endeavours the community will undertake over the next five years. The National Assembly hopes that you will be able to join for what promises to be a most significant and inspiring gathering!
Further information is now available through the website http://www.bahaievents.org.uk. Registration is now open, and your accommodation (if required) can be booked by contacting the hotel directly by telephone, as indicated on the Bahá’í events website. Please note that, unlike previous years, Convention will start at 19:00 (registration from 16:30) on 22 April will end at 16:00 on 24 April.
All Bahá’ís are welcome, but you are kindly reminded that only registered Bahá’ís are permitted to attend National Convention. In light of this, please be aware that this event is not one to which you should bring anyone over the age of 15 who is not a registered Bahá’í, including a family member and a person who is close to the Faith but has not declared.
Please ensure that you bring your credential card to Convention as this will be used as your identification throughout the event, including giving you access to the area of the delegates’ consultation. If you require a replacement credential card kindly request one, at your earliest opportunity, directly from the National Bahá’í Centre (records@bahai.org.uk or 0207 5842566).
If you are not able access the website, you may feel free to contact the Registrar at the email address: convention.registrar@bahaievents.org.uk or write to 27 Rutland Gate, London SW7 1PD to request all the necessary details concerning the convention and registration. If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact the Registrar at any time.
Please note however that any queries regarding the sale of goods should be directed towards Mrs. Erica Leith and Mrs. Margaret Appa, who are coordinating this aspect of the Convention. They may be contacted at erica@grbooks.com or margaretappa@gmail.com.
The National Assembly looks forward to welcoming you to the Convention!
With loving Bahá’í greetings,
Patrick O’Mara,
Secretary