BYLAWS

OF
ULFSALHOLL MYSTIKOS CIRCLE
(A Virginia Nonstock Religious Corporation)

ARTICLE I

NAME

The name of the Corporation is Ulfsalholl Mystikos Circle (the “Corporation”).

ARTICLE II

IDENTITY & RELIGIOUS CHARACTER

Ulfsalholl Mystikos Circle is a religious organization primarily rooted in Norse Heathen and Hellenic polytheistic traditions.

The Corporation conducts worship, ritual practice, religious education, and pastoral care centered on these two traditions, including their Gods, cosmologies, ritual forms, ethical frameworks, and devotional practices.

The Corporation also welcomes participation by practitioners of other polytheistic Pagan traditions, where such participation is compatible with the Corporation’s core religious character, ethical standards, and ritual safety.

Ulfsalholl Mystikos Circle affirms orthopraxy (right practice) over enforced dogma and does not require uniform belief as a condition of participation. Inclusion does not obligate the Corporation to alter, rotate, or dilute its primary religious traditions.

ARTICLE III

NONMEMBER STRUCTURE

The Corporation shall have no statutory members as that term is defined under the Virginia Nonstock Corporation Act.

Participation in religious services, rituals, classes, or community life does not confer legal membership, voting rights, or governance authority.

ARTICLE IV

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Section 1. Authority

All corporate powers and fiduciary authority of the Corporation are vested in the Board of Directors (the “Board”).

The Board governs by:

• Establishing policy

• Safeguarding the religious mission

• Ensuring legal, ethical, and financial compliance

The Board does not manage day-to-day religious operations or prescribe theology.

Section 2. Composition

The Board shall consist of not fewer than three (3) and not more than seven (7) directors.

Directors:

• Are appointed by majority vote of the existing Board

• Serve staggered three-year terms

• Need not be residents of the Commonwealth of Virginia

Section 3. Removal

A director may be removed, with or without cause, by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the Board. The rationale for removal shall be documented in the minutes.

Section 4. Vacancies

Any vacancy on the Board may be filled by majority vote of the remaining directors.

ARTICLE V

OFFICERS

Section 1. Officers

The officers of the Corporation shall include, at minimum:

• President

• Treasurer

• Secretary

The Board may establish additional offices as needed.

Section 2. Duties

Officers serve administrative and fiduciary functions only and are accountable to the Board.

• President: Oversees corporate affairs and presides at Board meetings

• Treasurer: Oversees financial records, budgets, and reporting

• Secretary: Maintains minutes, records, and official documents

One individual may hold more than one office, except as restricted by Board policy.

ARTICLE VI

CLERGY & RELIGIOUS LEADERSHIP

Section 1. Recognition

The Board may recognize clergy, including but not limited to Goðar, Gydjur, priests, priestesses, ministers, or other religious leaders, based on demonstrated competence, trust, and ethical accountability.

Clergy recognition shall ordinarily reflect competency within the Norse Heathen or Hellenic traditions. The Board may also recognize clergy from other polytheistic Pagan traditions when such recognition supports the mission of the Corporation and does not conflict with its primary traditions.

Section 2. Authority

Recognized clergy are entrusted with:

• Leading religious rites and services

• Providing pastoral care and spiritual counsel

• Teaching and religious education

• Representing the religious mission of the Corporation

Clergy authority is religious in nature and does not include unilateral control of governance, finances, or disciplinary action beyond their religious role.

Section 3. Accountability

All clergy are subject to:

• The Clergy Code of Conduct & Ethics

• Oversight by the Board

• Suspension or removal of clergy recognition when necessary to protect the community or the integrity of the Corporation

Section 4. Contextual Resolution of Religious Practice

Where ritual norms, theological frameworks, or devotional practices differ between the Norse Heathen and Hellenic traditions, such differences shall be resolved contextually, based on the nature and purpose of the specific rite, service, or religious activity.

Primary responsibility for such determinations rests with the recognized clergy leading the activity, acting in good faith and in alignment with the religious mission, ethical standards, and safety policies of the Corporation.

The Board retains oversight authority to ensure consistency with organizational policy, legal obligations, and community protection, but shall not otherwise prescribe theology or ritual practice.

Nothing in this section limits the Board’s authority to enforce ethical, legal, or safety standards.

ARTICLE VII

ETHICS, INCLUSION & DISCIPLINE

The Corporation explicitly rejects:

• Folkism

• Racial or ethnic supremacy

• Blood-quantum ideology

• Discriminatory theology or practice

The Board may investigate misconduct and impose corrective action, including suspension or removal from leadership roles, when necessary to protect the community.

All disciplinary actions shall be documented, proportional, and guided by ethical and safety considerations.

ARTICLE VIII

ADVISORY & COMMUNITY BODIES

The Board may establish advisory councils, elders’ circles, or working groups to provide nonbinding guidance and support.

Such bodies:

• Possess no governance authority

• Shall not redefine the primary religious identity of the Corporation

• Exist at the discretion of the Board

ARTICLE IX

FINANCIAL & LEGAL SAFEGUARDS

The Corporation shall operate in accordance with:

• A Conflict of Interest Policy

• A Financial Controls & Safeguarding Policy

• Applicable state and federal law

No part of the net earnings of the Corporation shall inure to the benefit of any private individual.

ARTICLE X

AMENDMENTS

These Bylaws may be amended by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the Board of Directors, provided that any amendment remains consistent with:

• The Articles of Incorporation

• The religious mission of the Corporation

• Requirements applicable to organizations exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code

These Bylaws are subject to and governed by the Religious Mission of the Corporation, as adopted by the Board.

ADOPTION

These Bylaws were adopted by the Board of Directors of Ulfsalholl Mystikos Circle on the 10th_ day of January, 2026, and supersede any prior bylaws or governance documents.

Garret Roselius

Secretary of the Corporation