The Charter and Constitution of Oak and Mistletoe

The Circle of Oak and Mistletoe is a teaching coven in the tradition of Inclusive Wicca and is the founding  coven of the Community Church of Inclusive Wicca We offer both face to face and online learning opportunities for seekers in a supportive, caring and ethical environment. 


Its purpose is to respect and honour the Gods and Goddesses, our planet and all living beings as divine. Through a shared journey of friendship and mutual support, we endeavour to strengthen our personal connections with the Divine and achieve our spiritual goals.


 


Student (Outer Court) membership is open to persons who wish to learn and work through the Inclusive Wiccan "Toward First Degree" teachings of Oak and Mistletoe and who would like to attend any online or face to face rituals or activities held or create their own. Membership of the Inner Court of the coven is open to all persons who have completed the Outer Court-Toward First Degree program of Oak and Mistletoe or another approved method.


 


No person will be denied access to either Inner or Outer Court on the basis of race, gender, ethnic background, sexual preference, physical impairment or age, providing they have reached the age of eighteen years.


 


Online student members are expected to attend at least four Sabbats of a local Inclusive Wiccan coven (where possible) or create their own celebrations, engage with online activities and complete all Toward First Degree lessons before seeking Inner Court membership.


 


Online Inner Court members are expected to attend at least six Sabbats of a local Inclusive Wiccan coven (where possible) or create their own celebrations each year. In addition, they must conduct at least seven Full Moon Esbats in any given year.


 


Face to face student  members are expected to attend at least four Sabbats held by the coven and complete all Toward First Degree lessons before seeking Inner Court membership.


 


Face to face Inner Court members are expected to attend at least six Sabbats held by the coven each year plus at least seven Full Moon Esbats.  Face to face rituals, Sabbats, Esbats and meetings will be held at the Covenstead, currently in Adelaide, South Australia.


 


In the event we do not have any contact from a member for three months, membership may be revoked. The Coven Council has the right to terminate membership where it is deemed such membership is detrimental to the wellbeing of the group.


 


The leadership of the coven and school will remain with the founder of Oak and Mistletoe but such leadership will be conducted in conjunction with the Coven Council. The Council will consist of nine positions. Councillors can remain in their positions for longer than a year where that is approved by the Coven Council and the coven membership (except for the Online Junior Representatives and the Chairperson).


 


The Circle of Oak and Mistletoe encourages membership from people who are mature, dedicated to exploring their spiritual path, prepared to contribute to coven activities and who follow the fundamental tenets of Wicca and Oak and Mistletoe. This coven aims to provide an environment where learning is valued, where all members feel safe and nurtured and where we can all share in the fun and joy of embracing Wicca.