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We welcome Pamela G. Senegal, Executive Director of the Charlotte YWCA. 

DID YOU KNOW?

The mission of the YWCA is the elimination of racism and the empowerment of women? Join us for a fascinating discussion and learn about more ways you can support this work in our community.

2:00-6:00pm at the Charlotte Bahá’í Center

“When women participate fully and equally in the affairs of the world, when they enter confidently and capably the great arena of life, and when they are fully recognized and empowered, then and only then will the basis for universal peace be established.” — 'Abdu'l-Bahá

Charlotte Bahá’í Center - 3514 Marvin Road

The Day of the Covenant is a Bahá’í holy day honoring the Covenant of Bahá’u’lláh and, in particular, ‘Abdu’l-Bahá (1844–1921) as the “Centre of the Covenant.” …the Covenant established by Bahá’u’lláh protects the Bahá’í religion from schism. In anticipation of his eventual passing, Bahá’u’lláh called on all Bahá’ís to turn to ‘Abdu’l-Bahá (Bahá’u’lláh’s eldest son) as successor (inerrant leader of the Bahá’í community), interpreter (authorized exponent of Bahá’u’lláh’s teachings), and exemplar (perfect embodiment of Bahá’í virtues and morality). This triple function has been as powerful in its influence on the future course and fortunes of the Bahá’í community as ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s station is conceptually and functionally distinctive, and remains so.

Beyond ‘Abdu’l-Bahá himself, the Bahá’í Covenant extends to Shoghi Effendi (1897–1957), Guardian of the Faith from 1921 until his passing in 1957, and subsequently to the Universal House of Justice, the Bahá’í international council, elected every five years by national representatives of Bahá’í communities worldwide since its establishment in April 1963.