MUHJ63-86/415/Invitation to Participate in the Formulation of the Next Plan

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Messages from the Universal House of Justice, 1963-1986 Invitation to Participate in the Formulation of the Next Plan

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25 November 1984

To all National Spiritual Assemblies

Dear Bahá’í Friends,

415.1 At the Fifth International Convention held at Riḍván 1983, the delegates consulted on the challenging needs and opportunities of the Faith during the remaining years of this century. Since then, some National Spiritual Assemblies have continued this consultation within the framework of their respective communities. As the Seven Year Plan draws to a close, the Universal House of Justice, with the aid of the International Teaching Center, is beginning to consider the next stage in the development of the Bahá’í world community, and the results of your consultation on the subject carried over from the Convention will be valuable to the formulation of the objectives of the next Plan. The House of Justice therefore invites your participation in the process of formulating a new Plan, and we are asked to request each of your Assemblies to send it your comments on the following points in view of the prevailing situation in the area under your jurisdiction.

415.2 1. Current status and specific needs of the Bahá’í community. What distinctive strengths and weaknesses do you see in your community? Are there any unusual features of the condition of the Faith in your community which must be taken into account in the formulation of the next Plan?

415.3 2. Condition of the nation. Do the social, political and economic trends indicate any unusual opportunities or difficulties for the development of the Bahá’í community in the immediate years ahead?

415.4 The House of Justice would appreciate concise but adequate comments, which it would like to receive at your earliest convenience, but no later than[Page 649] 31 March 1985. Kindly send a copy of your comments to the Continental Board of Counselors.

415.5 The House of Justice anticipates with gratitude your cooperation in this matter.

With loving Bahá’í greetings,

DEPARTMENT OF THE SECRETARIAT