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Shrine of Universal Living Spirit Constitution and By-Laws:
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE The Shrine of Universal Living Spirit exists to honor and worship the One Power and Universal Spirit, and the many facets of Spirit in all of Its forms, all of Its manifestations, and all of Its cycles and seasons. The primary purpose of The Shrine of Universal Living Spirit is for education, worship, and community service, especially in accordance with the tenets of the Correllian Nativist Church, Wiccan and Pagan beliefs and history; to create and provide a place for all who seek Spirit to gather for study, worship and to honor Spirit and the Cycles of the Universe; to help promote and expand the Correllian Tradition, at all times striving toward better understanding and acceptance of the Pagan Community by helping to dispel misunderstandings and misconceptions still held by the general public through education, example, and helping those in need within the community.
· Honor and be a positive reflection of The Correllian Nativist Tradition. · Participate in the majority of discussions · Attend the majority of meetings, study groups and/or any online services. · Live in a manner that honors the Wiccan Rede- Do as you will, but harm none. · Support, encourage and help one another · Honor the Earth, Her Cycles and all Her creatures as sacred, and work to heal and protect the environment. · Respect all beings and the beliefs of each person, recognize and acknowledge that all paths lead to Spirit. · Refrain from disruptive behavior of any type during gatherings or study groups · Strive to be a positive example as one who seeks to walk a Spiritual Path and honors the tenets of The Correllian Tradition.
MEMBERSHIP
ADMINISTRATION/OPERATION Shrine Head / Shrine Keeper: responsible for all duties related to operation and development of shrine and all shrine business, within the guidelines set forth by the Correllian Tradition. EDUCATION
WORSHIP Members of The Shrine of Universal Living Spirit shall gather, especially for, but not limited to, the purpose of studying the tenets and teachings of The Correllian Tradition, to honor and celebrate all Sabbats and Esbats and for informal ritual and activities, energy work, healing, etc.
COMMUNITY SERVICE Members of The Shrine of Universal Living Spirit shall honor Spirit and The Correllian Tradition by helping those in need to the best of their abilities and capabilities, on an individual and/or group basis, when such need is brought to their attention. Such need includes, but is not limited to, helping any individual who may not have the basic necessities of life or having other special needs, healing and/or energy work meant to help or improve the lives and world around us, assisting in or forming projects which serve community needs as a whole, and such projects that serve to help the Earth and the World we live in, etc.
Note: Amendments may be made, and expected to be made, at a later date and as The Shrine of Universal Living Spirit should grow and further develop. |
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