| 1. |
Provide a loving, supportive
spiritual home for Circle members |
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a. |
Utilize a structured system, including
policies for implementation and maintenance, which provides
the basis for sustaining a unified and dynamic group Circle |
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b. |
Develop an open and constructive
communication system that fosters positive dialog among all
Circle members |
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c. |
Offer opportunities for growth and
achievement within the Circle structure |
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| 2. |
Create a spiritual community within
which to celebrate the Divine |
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a. |
Hold open Full Moon rituals to celebrate
each Full Moon |
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i. |
The Full Moon rituals are to be open in
order to draw the wider pagan community together on a
regular basis in order to foster spiritual alliances |
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b. |
Hold closed Sabbat rituals to celebrate the
Wheel of the Year |
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i. |
The Sabbats are to be closed in order to
nurture closer personal and spiritual relationships between
Circle members |
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| 3. |
Provide opportunities for spiritual
education and growth |
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a. |
Sponsor a monthly open Study Group |
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i. |
The Study Group will consist of classes on
various pagan and New Age topics |
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b. |
Hold a series of open
classes for individuals who express an interest in learning
more about our tradition |
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c. |
Hold various workshops, retreats and
workings, some open, some closed, as necessary and/or
desired, to meet Circle and/or community needs |
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| 4. |
Provide religious support services
to our members and to the community at large |
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a. |
Obtain legal recognition and non-profit
status for the Circle |
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b. |
Provide State-recognized clergy services to
the community |
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c. |
Work in the wider community to raise
awareness of and tolerance for the practice of
earth-centered religions |
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d. |
Offer spiritual mentoring and counseling to
Circle members |
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| 5. |
Foster social responsibility by
performing volunteer work and/or providing charitable
services |
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a. |
Organize and/or sponsor volunteer groups
that work to support environmental and social
responsibility, both locally and in the wider community |
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b. |
Form relationships with local charities to
discern community needs |
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i. |
Collect and distribute donations of material goods to
local charities |
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c. |
Perform relational outreach services by
visiting the sick, elderly and/or prisoners |
