a) Application for Membership.
A written application for membership shall be placed with the Scribe of the Executive Council. Applications need only state the name by which the member wishes to be known and acceptance of the constitution, by-laws, and canon of the sanctuary.
b) Transfer of Membership.
Applicants from other Wiccan churches shall submit letters of transfer when available, to the Scribe of the Executive Council, who shall act upon the application according to the requirements of paragraph a) of this section.
c) Reception of New Members.
New members of the sanctuary shall be welcomed at the next ritual of the sanctuary and shall make public confession of their acceptance of the law of Universal Harmony as a guide to live by.
d) Classes of Membership.
Officers and members of the Executive Council of this sanctuary or any congregation of this sanctuary will be known as Elders. Elders of the Sanctuary are charged with the overall business management of the church under the leadership of the Arch-Druid. The spiritual and educational needs of the membership are attended by the Clergy known as Arch-Druid, the Senior Druid and the Preceptor (if ordained), who is ordained in accord with the laws of the state of South Carolina. The Arch-Druid, The Senior Druid and the Preceptor, are known as the senior clergy, each equally responsible for the spiritual and educational needs of the church and community. All other members, accepted by the council for membership and in good standing will be known as initiates. Initiates may ascend to any office of the church in accord with the provisions of the by-laws.
Section 2. Children of Members.
Children of the members of the sanctuary and its constituency shall be nurtured under its spiritual care when so desired by the child's parents.
Section 2.1 Novice Sanctuary Membership.
Any person desiring an association with the church yet not wishing to be a full member, make application in the manner of Section 1; a) above for Novice Membership. Novice Members are granted all rights and privileges of members with the sole exception that they may not vote in elections or policy decisions, ascend to the clergy and may not hold office in the Sanctuary.
Section 2.2 National Member ADF (Ár nDraiocht Féin)or other National or International Druidic Order
Defined as a person who is current with their National donations to the ADF (or other such recognized Order), but not a member of the Sanctuary.
Section 3. Responsibility of Membership.
All members accept responsibility for their own actions as they reflect upon the name of the sanctuary. Members are responsible for living life in a manner that inspires respect for the sanctuary. Members respect the faith of all people and the right of all to choose a path that is correct for them.
Section 4. Discipline.
a) Negligent Members.
The council as outlined in Section 3 above shall admonish members who willfully neglect their duties. If this admonition is not heeded, they shall be dealt with as erring members.
b) Erring Members.
Any member known to err in conduct, which brings discredit on the sanctuary, shall be counseled. If he or she does not heed this counsel, the matter shall be brought to the attention of the Executive Council. If he or she fails to heed the counsel of the council, the error shall be brought before a sanctuary business meeting. Discipline shall then be administered with due regard for the welfare of the individual as well as the sanctuary.
c) Dismissal of Members.
Dismissal of a member under paragraphs a) and b) of this section must be acted on by the sanctuary, which alone has the authority. A two-thirds vote of those present and voting at a sanctuary business meeting is necessary for such action.
d) Forfeiture of Rights.
A member who has been properly dismissed from the church, or has withdrawn membership, has forfeited all rights and privileges of membership in the sanctuary.
e) Non-active Members.
The Executive Council shall have the responsibility of contacting non-active members prior to each annual meeting to determine their intention with regard to membership. Further action may be taken at the annual meeting. All members of the sanctuary are required to have contact with the sanctuary at least once each year.
Section 5. Transfer of Members.
Members who move to another community should soon thereafter identify themselves with the local Pagan community. Application for transfer of membership shall be made in writing to the Scribe, who shall issue the transfer to the church with which a member is joining. Withdrawal of such membership shall be reported through the council to the next sanctuary business meeting, where it shall be made a matter of record.
Section 6. Removal of Membership.
Request for withdrawal from membership in the sanctuary shall be made in writing to the Scribe or the Executive council. All requests for removal from membership of any member will be verified with the member and will be so honored. Membership may also be withdrawn from non-active members who have not had contact with the sanctuary for a period greater than one year, per Section 4e above.
Section 7. Non-member Friends.
The sanctuary as a part of its total constituency shall enroll nonmember friends. The sanctuary and its clergy shall serve them in their entire spiritual needs, and they shall be encouraged to consider this as their spiritual home. They shall be kept informed of the activities of the sanctuary.
Membership also requires financial support of the Sanctuary. This is accomplished by a Twenty-five dollar ($25.00) application fee and monthly tithing of at least Ten dollars ($10.00) per month, or an amount you feel comfortable with. These monies will be used to purchase the needed supplies for Rituals, office supplies and printing costs, and foodstuffs for the Feasts. Other fees may be requested for class supplies, if the member is a student in that class, or for other official acts that may cause the officiant to incur expense. Clergy services are free to members. Clergy services, other than counseling, are available to non-members for a nominal fee.
