Web of Wyrd Kindred Rules

Web of Wyrd Kindred Rules

1. Hospitality: all guests shall receive hospitality, they may have refreshment, warm themselves, protection and friendship.

2. Meetings: visitors are allowed to sit in meetings to witness them and feel out if W.O.W is a suitable fit for them. Closed meetings are for Hall members only no exceptions and if called at an event, mind your own if not a member.

3. Frith and Grith:

1. Norse Term: Frith: It tends to mean peace within a group, family, close friends, and kindred. This is a peace with fewer limitations and more compassion to an extent. It is also an obligation upon all to uphold it.

2. Norse Term: Grith: It tends to mean peace among people outside of your inner Frith groups. Like kindreds that don’t get along, other pagan groups. It’s about calling a truce and extending hospitality. It’s a limited peace, if a outside group stirs the pot or violates the grith of hospitality. Show them the door and withdraw from any further activity with them.

3. Havamal is a most read, stanzas 60-69 focus on living wisely and honorably.

4. Personal Liability: no Hall member or guest shall cause damage or loss of another person’s property. If they do they are responsible for the replacement, a meeting will be held between the two and leadership.

5. Courtesy: all people that are members and guests of the kindred will conduct themselves with polite, courteous, and honorable manner. No one will cause physical or emotional harm. No one will cause embarrassment or discredit the kindred. If anyone acts outside of these guidelines for personal conduct they will be asked to leave and a meeting will be head to remove member or put of probation.

6. Families with kids: if your kids are out of control and you do not properly handle them you will be asked to leave. Your kids are your responsibility; we are not your personal babysitter. If your kids are disrupting rituals, disrupting meetings or damaging property you will be asked to leave, you will be liable for damaged property.

7. Alcohol: We do not supply Alcohol except for ritual; we expect other members to brew or buy a bottle to bring for Gebo purposes. When other kindreds visit we expect them to bring Gebo enough for their kindred and for the host. When we visit, we do the same. Know your limits PUBLIC DRUNKNESS WILL NOT BE TOLERATED ALONG WITH BELLIGERENT BEHAVIOUR, AT ANY TIME.

8. Drugs: if you are abusing medication, wacked out your mind or found to have hard core drugs on you will be asked to leave. Membership will be pending. We can find you help. Please be upfront and honest.

9. Off Limits: at gathering areas there are off limit areas that the host will tell you about, mind yourself and your kids if you are caught in those areas, you will be asked to leave.

10. Responsibility: you are always responsible for your guests and children, no exceptions. If you have any concerns about allergies, personal disabilities or other medical issues, please make in known to leadership and or host a head of time.

11. Contribution: if you are invited to a gathering you are expecting to contribute at least a bag of chips, unless other arrangements have been made. You are encouraged to help with keeping the gatherings functional. Help with wood, meeting setup etc.

12. Garb and Horns: are not mandatory but by all means, wear them and bring a horn if you want. Bring Comfy clothes if you want to change.

Web of Wyrd codes of conduct

Respect: Web of Wyrd respects others, ancestors, gods and goddesses, land wights, and Forn Sidr traditions. We as a whole treat each other with kindness and consideration, honoring the differences that make us individuals.

Safety: at all Web of Wyrd events we prioritize safety in all our gatherings and events. We do not tolerate intentionally unsafe acts, violence, harassment or discrimination of any kind.

Honesty: we value honesty and integrity in our interaction with each other. We also strive to be truthful and transparent and communicate openly and honesty.

Responsibility: we own up and take responsibility for our own actions and the impact they have on others. We take ownership and responsibility for our own mistakes.

Community: Web of Wyrd recognizes the importance of building and maintaining a strong community. We also have a strong sense of community within our Hall. We support each other in times of need and celebrate accomplishments.

Personal Growth: we understand the importance of building and maintaining a strong sense of self. To pursue your passions and hobbies, learn new skills and further your knowledge.

Stewardship: we strive to minimize our impact on the environment. Leaving Jord cleaner and better and honoring the Landvaetter, when we leave the space.

Tradition: we honor the traditions and customs of our ancestors. We also adapt and evolve our practices to modern society.

Confidentiality: we respect the privacy and confidentiality of our fellow kindred members. We do not share personal or confidential information without permission.

Consent: consent is huge in all interactions with each other. We do not engage in any activity that isn’t consensual. We respect each other’s boundaries and personal autonomy. You will be band, and your name spread through the pagan community, and have a filed police report. This goes for everyone.

Communication: communication requires active listening, and respect for others. We do not tolerate one sided thinking. We as a kindred give our full attention, understanding, and empathy on their perspective. We do not have to agree with it. Keep your dirty personal laundry at home.