Feb 21, 2017

Local Spiritual Assemblies – “nerve centres of the Bahá'í communities”

Great attention should be paid to the strengthening of local Spiritual Assemblies which must act as the nerve centres of the Bahá'í communities in the towns and villages, promote Bahá'í education of the youth and children, and increase cooperation and participation of the believers in Bahá'í community life. Travelling teachers and all who are actively engaged in spreading the Message should rededicate themselves to their vital work and set out with renewed enthusiasm. They should aim at assisting as large a number as possible of Bahá'í communities to stand on their own feet and become capable of carrying out the thrilling tasks which they are called upon to discharge in the Vineyard of God in this Day. 
- The Universal House of Justice  (From a letter dated 8 February 1972 to the National Spiritual Assembly of India, section, "Visiting Teachers -- What They Are Supposed to Do"; compilation: 'Lights of Guidance'