Temple Of Sedna By-Laws/Constitttion

 

Temple Keeper Rev. Anna Rowe

 

The Temple Of Sedna, located in Suffolk, England,UK.

They submitted this constitution on April 27th, Year 4 Aquarius.

 

Article I: Name and Purpose

 

Section 1.1 - The name of this organisation shall beTemple 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 exchangeideas 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 theTemple, 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 as stated in this Constitution.

 

Section 2.4 - A member may be asked to leave the 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 theTemple upon payment of the membership fees. The Temple Membership Fee shall be payable, and shall be determined by theTemple Head, provided that the fee shall be no less than the minimum set by the Temple and the CorrellianTradition 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, nonjudgmental 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.

 

 

Article IV: Leadership

 

Section 4.1 - Temple Of Sedna shall be directed by one elected Founder/Keeper/Head and one Advisor, chosen at the discretion of the Tradition. The Shrine 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 HPs

Shrine Advisor: Rev. Åsa "WolfCiara" Björkén

Tradition Head: Rev. Don Lewis-HighCorrel