Local Spiritual Assembly

A Local Spiritual Assembly is a community-organized governing body in the Bahá’í Faith, typically comprising nine elected members. It oversees the spiritual and administrative affairs of the local Bahá’í community, including gathering for prayer, study, service, and decision-making. Elected annually without nominations or campaigning, it functions as a collective leadership that guides activities, promotes unity, and supports individual growth. The Assembly emphasizes consultation, inclusiveness, and service, fostering spiritual development and community cohesion. It operates independently of government or political structures, focused on fostering the principles of unity, justice, and service within the local context.