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Temple Of
Sedna By-Laws/Constitution
Temple
Keeper
Rev. Anna Rowe HP
The
Temple
Of
Sedna,
located in
Suffolk,
England,UK.
They submitted this
constitution on April 27th, Year 4 Aquarius.
Temple of Sedna received its Charter on May 7 year 4 Aquarius and is the oldest
Temple in the United Kingdom
Article I: Name and Purpose
Section 1.1 - The name of this
organisation shall be Temple Of Sedna, or as stated herein, the
Temple
Section 1.2
Temple
Of
Sedna
exists to provide a non-threatening, supportive environment for Pagans, nature
spiritualists, Goddess worshippers and others of a like or open mind in which to
exchange ideas and practices.
Section 1.3 Our primary mission is
to provide a safe, non-judgmental environment in which people can
meet, learn and to discuss their spirituality, regardless of what it may
involve, without the threat of ridicule or reprisals.
Section 1.4 We welcome anyone who
is willing to have an open mind and is willing to study the Correllian Nativist
Tradition of Wicca, and strive to give the best possible guidance.
Section 1.5 We provide
opportunities for group worship with an attempt to accommodate the spirituality
of each individual who participates.
Section 1.6 We will provide
information regarding our spirituality to any that ask, and attempt to correct
any misconceptions about our spirituality that we may encounter.
Section 1.7 We welcome all
individuals or groups who may be curious about our spirituality, and will
answer, to the best of our abilities, any questions openly and honestly.
Section 1.8 We do not engage in
proselytizing of any kind, as we feel that each individual must be allowed to
seek and find their path.
Section 1.9 We consider
discrimination based on race, creed, disability, nationality, sex, sexual
preference, or religious belief highly offensive.
Article II: Membership
Section 2.1 –
Temple
Of
Sedna
does not discriminate on the basis of age, colour, gender, handicapped status,
height, marital status, national origin, political persuasion, race, religion,
sexual orientation, veteran status, or weight.
Section 2.2 – If any persons
wishing to become a member of the Temple, and whom are under the age of
18,parental/guardians signature is needed
Section 2.3 - A member remains in
good standing by adhering to the rules of the Temple as stated in this
Constitution.
Section 2.4 - A member may be
asked to leave the Temple on the basis that they cause disruption and/or
defamation to the
Temple,
or to the Correllian Tradition and/or as stated in this Constitution.
Section 2.5 General Members
General members shall be any
qualifying person who wishes to join the
Temple
of
Sedna,
be it online or in person.
Section 2.5 Active Members
Active members shall be any
qualified person who attends the eight festivals [online rituals]
of the year, or who maintains a
presence on the group specific to the
Temple.
There are study groups
for the purposes of teaching
different subject which are open to all members.
Section 2.6 Membership Fees
There will be a small annual
membership fee, (due to the
United Kingdoms
tax laws and the constitutions of religious entities). All
members shall be eligible for membership of the Temple upon payment of the
membership fees. The Temple Membership Fee shall be payable, and shall be
determined by the Temple
Head,
provided that the fee shall be no less than the minimum set by the
Temple
and the Correllian Tradition of Wicca.
Section 2.7 Membership shall not
be limited by any factor other than the ability to study and discuss topics in
an open, non judgmental and polite manner. The membership
may include all members of the
Temple
Of
Sedna,
students and clergy members. Participants shall either be General Members, or
Active Members.
III. ADMINISTRATION AND OPERATION
A. Board of Directors: This body shall handle the ordinary business of the
Temple.
1. Membership in the board of Directors shall be at the invitation of the
existing Board. It may be granted to 2nd or 3rd degree members of the Temple.
Candidates for invitation to the Board must be sponsored by a Board member and
unanimously accepted by the remainder of the existing Board.
2. The Board shall discuss all matters of:
A. Program
planning and activities.
B.
Dedication, initiation, and membership generally.
C. Finance
and budget.
D. Outreach,
network, and affiliations.
3. Additional offices may exist within the Temple at the discretion of
the Board, to facilitate the smooth running of the Temple, but have no standing
on the Board in or of themselves. Such offices may include Maiden Priestess,
Scribe, Gatekeeper, etc...
4. Finances.
A. The temple income shall include donations, profits from fundraising
projects, class fees, and Dedicant, Member and guest contributions.
B. All required forms and reports shall be filed so as to maintain the
Temple's legal status.
Article IV: Leadership
Section 4.1 -
Temple
Of
Sedna
shall be directed by one elected Founder/Keeper/Head, chosen at the discretion
of the Tradition. The Temple Founder/Keeper/Head is the initiate/imperium/clergy
of the Correllian Nativist Tradition of Wicca.
Article V: Operating Procedures
Section 5.1 - Frequency of study
groups shall be as determined by the membership-at-large.
Section 5.2 -
Temple
Of
Sedna
has no standing committees. Ad hoc committees may be formed at the discretion of
the Tradition Head and/or the Temple Founder/Keeper/Head or
by the Temples Advisor. Committees shall cease to exist upon completion of the
assigned task, or at the discretion of the Tradition Head and/or the Temple
Founder/Keeper/Head or by the Temples Advisor.
Article VI: Rules of Order
Section 6.1 In situations not
covered by this document, the
Temple’s
by-laws and/or the Correllian By-Laws may be invoked. Any
member may do this, however it should be reserved for extreme cases.
Article
VII:
Alcohol and Drugs
Section 7.1 There will be NO
alcohol or illegal drug use permitted at any
Temple
hosted meeting, Sabbat, festival, or other event.
Section 7.2 Anyone who attends a
Temple
hosted event while obviously under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs
will be told to leave that event immediately. Clauses section 6.1 and 6.2 does
not pertain to private parties.
Section 7.3 ONLY EXCEPTION There
will be only one exception to this article, if the alcohol to consumed is for
ritual purposes only.
Article VIII: Amendments
Section 8.1 - Amendments to this
Constitution may be proposed by any active member in good standing, and may be
presented at any meeting.
Section 8.2 - Amendments to this
Constitution may be proposed by, or to the discretion of the Tradition Head
and/or the Temple Founder/Keeper/Head or by the Temples Advisor.
Section 8.3 The constitution and
by-laws of the
Temple
may be amended by the nominated High Priest/ess, or by the nominated designate
of the Correllian Tradition, or by the
Temple
Keeper.
All amendments and revisions shall be submitted to the Correllian so that the
agenda may be scheduled accordingly.
Temple
Keeper:
Rev. Anna Rowe HP
anna@templeofsedna.com
These are the Temple of Sedna By-Laws.
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
The Temple of Sedna exists to provide a place for people to learn about and
participate in the Wiccan religion, specifically the Correllian Tradition.
A. The Clerical Membership of the Temple of Sedna are dedicated to advancing the
Wiccan religion and community, particularly but not exclusively Correllian
Wicca.
B. The Temple will hold rituals on the Sabbats and Esbats and other special
occasions, in order to celebrate the seasons, work magic, recognize rites of
passage, and honour the Lord and the Lady.
C. The Temple will teach Correllian Wiccan beliefs and traditional skills to
members and students, both in the Craft and in kindred paths; and where
appropriate to educate the general public about Wicca.
2. The Temple of Sedna is a member of the Correllian Tradition, and gives
allegiance to that Tradition and its leadership.
COMMITMENT
A. All members of this Temple must have fully committed themselves to this
purpose in their beliefs, their actions, and their lives. Ours is an open
Temple, and people are welcome at our public ceremonies. It requires no great
commitment to attend and share the joy of the Lord and Lady. But to be a
clerical member of the Temple is more than this, and requires a full commitment.
B. Members Are Enjoined To;
1. Live in a manner which honours the Lord and Lady, following the Wiccan Rede;
Do as you will, but harm none.
2. Explore and practice Wiccan beliefs and traditions, with a primary focus on
the traditions of the High-Correll family.
3. Support one another within the Temple in our healing, growth, and
aspirations.
4. Honour the earth and all Her creatures as sacred, and work to heal and
protect the environment within our community, throughout our nation, and around
the world.
5. Respect our Pagan clergy, especially but not exclusively Correllian Wiccan
clergy.
MEMBERSHIP
A. Qualifications for Membership of the Temple of Sedna.
Membership in the clergy of the
Temple of Sedna is by invitation only and may be offered to qualified
individuals
by the Board of Directors upon the
recommendation of the Chief Priestess or Chief Priest.
The Board of Directors may, upon the
recommendation of the Chief Priestess or Chief Priest, recognize a
candidates existing training and or
Degree from another Tradition, but is in no wise bound to do so.
If a candidate possesses a Degree
from another Correllian Temple the Board of Directors must recognize the
Degree, but is not bound to accept
the Candidate. Should such a Candidate be accepted for membership, the
Board is free to impose whatever
additional requirements it may deem fit on an individual basis, such as remedial
study if it is judged needed, to
bring the candidate in line with the full requirements of this Temple.
No person shall be denied membership in the
Temple of Sedna because of gender, race, ethnic background,
sexual orientation, physical handicap,
previous religious association, or age (provided that they have attained the
age of legal majority). Candidates for
membership who have not attained the age of legal majority may be considered
for membership only at the request of their
parents or guardians. \par
B. Categories of Membership.
1. There shall be two categories of
membership in the Temple of Sedna; members of the Inner Court, and members
of the Outer Court. The Inner Court of the
Temple shall be composed of initiates who form its clergy and administrators,
and are expected to maintain an active and
on-going participation in the Temple. Members of the Outer Court shall be
composed of non-initiates who are welcome
to attend and take part in Temple functions, or who are training for initiation
into the clergy.
2. Degrees of Outer Court
Participation in the Temple of Sedna for non-initiates:
A. Outer Court Member: Persons who regularly attend the Temple of Sedna
functions and wish to maintain an official connection to the Temple, but do not
desire initiation into the clergy. Outer Court Members must attend at least 80%
of the Temples public rituals, and are not eligible to attend Inner Court
rituals. Outer Court status may be given only upon the recommendation of the
Chief Priestess and or Chief Priest and the approval of the Board of Directors.
B. Dedicants: Persons who have dedicated themselves to the Temple for a
period of one year and one day to study the path of Wicca and the Correllian
Tradition according to the requirements of the Temple. After the period of one
year and one day the Dedicant may apply for initiation into the clergy, or
withdraw from further study.
C. Friends of the Temple: Persons who are not initiates of the Temple of
Sedna, but who are welcome to attend Temple rituals normally reserved to
members. Friend of the Temple status is by invitation only, and may be given
only upon the recommendation of the Chief Priestess and or Chief Priest and the
approval of the Board of Directors.
3. Degrees of Inner Court Participation in the
Temple of Sedna for initiates of the Temple:
A. Initiates of the First Degree: Those persons who have met the criteria
for the lowest level of the clergy as defined by the Board of Directors, and
have been duly initiated by the Chief Priestess and or Chief Priest of the
Temple. These requirements shall normally include having been active in the
Temple for a minimum of one year and one day, and the successful completion of
First Degree classes or their equivalent as mandated by the Temple -however
neither of these accomplishments shall in and of themselves automatically
entitle a Candidate to initiation. Initiation into the First Degree clergy of
the Temple may be given only upon the recommendation of the Chief Priestess and
or Chief Priest and the approval of the Board of Directors.
B. Initiates of the Second Degree: Persons who have been active in Sedna
Temple as First Degree clergy for at least one year and one day, and who have
met all requirements for advancement to the Second Degree as defined by the
Board of Directors, and have been duly initiated by the Chief Priestess and or
Chief Priest of the Temple. These requirements may include successful completion
of classes for the Second Degree as mandated by the Temple, as well as
demonstrated proficiency and leadership in ritual and Temple activities -However
neither of these shall in and of themselves automatically entitle a Candidate to
Second Degree initiation. Initiation into the Second Degree clergy of the Temple
may be given only upon the recommendation of the Chief Priestess and or Chief
Priest and the approval of the Board of Directors.
C. Initiates of the Third Degree: The High Priestesses and High Priests
of the Temple. Those persons who, having been active in Sedna Temple as Second
Degree clergy for at least one year and one day, and who have met all
requirements for acclamation to the Third Degree as defined by the Board of
Directors, and have been duly initiated by the Chief Priestess and or Chief
Priest of the Temple. These requirements may include demonstrated proficiency in
ritual design and leadership, teaching, counselling, group process and
administration, but none of these in and of themselves guarantee initiation into
the Third Degree. Initiation into the Third Degree clergy of the Temple may be
given only upon the recommendation of the Chief Priestess and or Chief Priest
and the approval of the Board of Directors.
4. Guidelines for Conduct:
A. All Dedicants, members, and officers of the Temple shall be guided in
their conduct by the Wiccan Rede, the Law of Return, the Sedna Temple Rules, and
the Goddess and God within each person. It is expected that all persons involved
with the Temple shall conduct themselves in a manner which is a credit to Sedna
Temple and to the Correllian tradition.
B. Dedicants and initiates are expected to participate in Esbats,
Sabbats, and classes. If any attends fewer than 80% of these, their status shall
be subject to review by the Board.
5. Privacy of Members:
A. The addresses, phone numbers, and other confidential information of members
will not be disclosed without their express permission.
B. All reasonable precautions will be taken to ensure the privacy of
members. Sedna Temple is a public Temple, and people who are afraid to be
publicly identified as Wiccan may not be comfortable here. However if a member
so requests, we will be happy to identify them only by a Craft Name. But the
responsibility for maintaining this Craft Name must be understood to be on the
member, not on the Temple. Sedna clergy will use the designated craft name, but
it is up to the member to refrain from disclosing their given name to other
members or otherwise compromising their privacy. Sedna members are expressly NOT
forbidden to mention names, though they are expected to use common sense.
REVISING BY-LAWS:
A. Any part of these by-laws may be revised by the board of directors at any
time as they may deem fit.
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