Association of Cymry Wiccae

PURPOSE

The Association of Cymry Wiccae has a official U.S. I.R.S. tax exemption which is transferable to its member groups. Members of the Association will receive:

A certificate of membership.

Information on the Legal Ordination Program furnishing ministerial credentials to qualified persons.

Information about how to receive a Church Charter.

Reduced Festival and Gathering fees.

The Association of Cymry Wiccae was originally created to promote interest in Celtic Earth religions, increase cooperation among Earth Religion Groups and secure legal protection for members of Earth religion churches and covens which is enjoyed by other religions. We have been recognized as a non-profit religious tax exempt organization by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service.

We co-publish the Sword of Dynion Mwyn on-line newsletter 8 times a year, co-host The Gathering of the Tribes in Georgia around the Spring and Fall Equinox and encourage networking nationally through local networks. Members are Earth Religion Churches (Covens and Groves), Dynion Mwyn Churches (Covens and Groves) and Y Tylwyth Teg Churches (Covens and Groves) associate membership is available for individuals who are working together toward building and maintaining a New Earth Religion Community. Back to the top.

HOW WE ARE ORGANIZED

The Association of Cymry Wiccae, Inc. (ACW) is a confederation of Earth Religion Churches and Religion organizations of various Celtic or Welsh traditions, who share in the worship of the Goddess and the Gods and subscribe to a traditional code of ethics.

Major decisions are made through consensus at an annual Council Meeting. A facilitator, who acts with the authority of a council and carries on the day-to-day operation of the Association. We are organized as a Celtic Family. Within the body of the Association there are committees that work on different functions such as a Newsletter, Gathering, Ritual Planning, etc. Consensus is attempted within each Committee and then presented at Council meetings (open to the entire body of the Association). The Council is accountable for what we do and decide as a Association, therefore, Council membership is only open to those who express interest and commitment.

Conflict resolution is handled through mediation. If there is a personal conflict within the group (Association Body, Committee, or Council) the conflict is identified and named by the facilitator who appoints a mediator. The mediator speaks with all parties involved in the dispute and sets a time agreeable to all to work out the grievance. If the grievance is not settled after the second attempt to resolve the issues, the facilitator will immediately stand within the Sacred Space of the Council Circle where all who are involved will have the opportunity to speak their personal truth regarding the matter. The Council will then arbitrate a settlement of the conflict. Our intent is that this will lead to resolution of the conflict and the evolution of the group as a whole.Back to the top.

WHY SHOULD YOUR COVEN BECOME "LEGAL"?

We are not lawyers and cannot give you legal advice. In fact we suggest that the first thing you do after joining the Association is to consult an attorney. If you will click HERE, you will be taken to a section which will give you an outline of the requirements to become "legal" as required by the bylaws of the Association of Cymry Wiccae.

We recommend that all Eart Religion churches become incorporated because we want our religion to be recognized by local, state and federal governments. Not only is it much easier to be recognized as a legal religious body when you are legally incorporated, but it reduces the amount of official religious persecution that would otherwise be present.

HOW DO YOU JOIN

The Association has limited membership. A Earth Religion church, grove, coven, or temple which follows the Celtic Path can be eligible for membership in the Association, if the following criteria is met:

The group must focus on religion, ritual, etc., around the worship of the Gods.

The group must agree to the Statement of Beliefs as it appears in the Bylaws of the Association.

The group must follow a code of ethics compatible with that of the Association.

The group must have been meeting regularly for at least six months.

The group must have two or more members who have been formally accepted into the clergy.

The group must be a cohesive, self perpetuating group.

Those groups accepted as members may then appoint a representative to attend the meetings of the Association. The membership donation is $75 per year. All inquiries into membership should be sent to:

National Coordinator
Association of Cymry Wiccae, Inc.
P.O. Box 672125
Marietta, GA 30006

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