Connection
Explore your relationship with yourself, with others, with nature, and with the greater living world.
Fellowship of the Golden Grove
Membership in the Golden Grove
A place to connect, learn, and grow. A community rooted in nature, shared responsibility, and the lifelong practice of becoming.
Find your place in the Grove
Golden Grove is a contemporary earth-based and animist religious community rooted in Nordic Pagan traditions. We gather around connection, transformation, and the responsibility to bring spiritual insight into everyday life.
Membership begins with sincere interest. Adults who share our beliefs, or who are interested in exploring whether this spiritual practice is right for them, are welcome to inquire. Membership and participation include a screening process.
Transformation
Approach your own growth with honesty, curiosity, and a willingness to examine how you live.
Integration
Carry reflection into daily choices, relationships, service, and care for the community.
How membership begins
Get to know the Grove
Read our beliefs, the Seven Roots, and our commitments to one another. Consider what brings you to this community.
Explore our foundationIntroduce yourself
Use the interest form below to share your name, email, and, if you wish, a little about what you hope to explore.
Complete the interest formContinue the conversation
Discuss your questions and the membership process with the Fellowship. Preparation and screening are required before sacramental participation.
Read our safety guidanceWhat we ask of one another
Membership is a relationship with the community. Our shared commitments guide how we learn, gather, and care for the Grove.
- Consent and boundariesRespect personal autonomy, spiritual boundaries, and consent that is informed, voluntary, and ongoing.
- Compassion and accountabilitySupport one another without coercion and take responsibility for the impact of your choices.
- Integrity and careBring honesty, preparation, and respect to community and sacramental practice.
- Stewardship and serviceHonor the natural world and contribute to the well-being of the communities around you.
Your first step
Let’s get acquainted
Tell us how to reach you and what draws you to the Golden Grove. We’ll use your details to respond to your membership inquiry.
Submitting an interest form does not confirm membership or eligibility for sacramental participation. Those next steps include conversation, preparation, and screening.
Questions? Contact the FellowshipMembership interest form
Please keep your introduction general. Do not include medical history or other sensitive information in this form.
Questions about membership
Do I need to share every belief already?
You may inquire if you agree with our doctrine or are sincerely interested in exploring whether this spiritual practice is right for you. Reading our beliefs is a useful place to begin.
Is sacramental consumption required for every gathering?
No. Consumption of the sacrament is not required for every gathering or aspect of community life. Sacramental ceremony has its own preparation and screening requirements.
Does this form make me a member?
This form expresses your interest and gives the Fellowship a way to contact you. Membership and participation are considered through the next steps described above.
Where can I learn about preparation and support?
Begin with our safety guidance and trip sitting toolkit, and bring any questions to your conversation with the Fellowship.
Safety & Guidelines Trip Sitting Toolkit