“Among the more salient objectives to be attained by the
local Spiritual Assembly in its process of development to full maturity are
- to act as a loving shepherd to the Bahá'í flock,
- promote unity and concord among the friends,
- direct the teaching work,
- protect the Cause of God,
- arrange for Feasts, Anniversaries and regular meetings of the community,
- familiarize the Bahá'ís with its plans,
- invite the community to offer its recommendations,
- promote the welfare of youth and children, and
- participate, as circumstances permit, in humanitarian activities.”
