The Spiritual Assembly of the Baha’is of Holdfastbay Incorporated
The Spiritual Assembly of the Baha’is of Holdfastbay Incorporated is a registered nonprofit organization (ABN: 72632427353RR0001) affiliated with the Australian Baha’i community, part of a global religious network adhering to the principles of the Baha’i Faith. As a local Spiritual Assembly, it operates under the administrative framework of the Baha’i Faith, which emphasizes community-building activities, spiritual education, and social cohesion.

Structure and Purpose
Local Spiritual Assemblies, such as the Holdfastbay entity, are democratically elected bodies responsible for guiding the affairs of the Baha’i community in their respective regions. These assemblies organize devotional gatherings, educational programs for children and youth, and study circles aimed at fostering spiritual and moral development. They operate in accordance with Baha’i administrative principles, which prioritize consultation, collective decision-making, and service to society[^1^][^2^][^3^].

Activities and Community Engagement
The assembly facilitates activities open to all community members, regardless of religious background, focusing on universal principles such as unity, justice, and the equality of women and men. Common initiatives include prayer meetings, discussion groups on spiritual and social themes, and collaborative projects addressing local needs. These efforts align with the broader Australian Baha’i community’s focus on contributing to societal well-being through grassroots participation[^4^][^5^].

Administrative Affiliation
The Holdfastbay assembly is part of a national network overseen by the National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha’is of Australia, which coordinates intercommunity activities and represents the faith at the national level. Local assemblies like Holdfastbay’s operate autonomously in managing their activities while adhering to the guidance of national and international Baha’i institutions[^2^][^5^].

[^1^]: Modeled on common Baha’i administrative structures described by the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) profiles.
[^2^]: Reflects functions of similar Baha’i Spiritual Assemblies, such as the Melville Incorporated group’s community programs[^3^].
[^3^]: Aligns with the Gold Coast community’s focus on collective action and moral empowerment[^4^].
[^4^]: Activities mirror those highlighted in narratives of Australian Baha’i community-building efforts[^4^][^5^].
[^5^]: Operational principles consistent with the Baha’i Blog’s depiction of grassroots initiatives in Australia[^5^].

(Note: Specific details about the Holdfastbay assembly’s founding date or unique local initiatives are not publicly documented in the provided sources. This article synthesizes standard Baha’i organizational practices and comparable Australian assemblies’ activities.)

[1] https://bahai.org.au [2] https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/charities/44b6ccfd-38af-e811-a960-000d3ad24282/profile [3] https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/charities/054b023d-38af-e811-a963-000d3ad24077 [4] https://horizons.bahai.org.au/community-stories/share-their-joys-and-sorrows-building-a-community-founded-on-love-and-friendship/ [5] https://www.bahaiblog.net/about-bahai-blog/