Dr Albert Lincoln and his wife Joan, will be a big drawcard at this year’s annual North Island Baha’i Summer School at Southwell School, December 26-31. The couple recently returned to the USA after four decades away, including 20 years at the Baha’i World Centre in Haifa, Israel, where Dr Lincoln served as secretary-general of the Baha’i International Community. In this capacity he represented the Baha’i community in international fora and interactions with government representatives, diplomas, high officials and leaders of thought from many parts of the world.
Before moving to Israel, the former Fulbright law lecturer practiced law in France and Africa. Dr Lincoln is a frequent speaker and presenter on diverse subjects including interfaith understanding and heritage preservation. He is fluent in English, French and Hebrew.
Mrs Lincoln has a masters degree in African ethnomusicology and has been actively involved in music all her life.
Bahá’í summer school consists of a series of talks, study and creative workshops, along with devotional and recreational aspects, and evening entertainment. It is open to the public. Children and youth are well catered for. This year’s theme is A Radiant Life. “Summer schools provide opportunities for educating ourselves, gaining a deeper understanding of the problems afflicting the world, and developing ways to promote the well-being of humanity, especially through community building,” says local organiser Katherine Ruiz.
For more information, phone 0210 254 0089.