Temple of Lylyth's organizational structure

For a long time, the Temple of Lylyth has been a local organization, dedicated to providing a spiritual and social support network for people within the South Central Wisconsin area. However, the interest people have in our unique blend of "Wicca" and "Satanism" has attracted the interest of people who wouldn't normally be able to attend "Temple Activities".

Additionally, the Temple of Lylyth has never been about spiritual progress. Progress is a Christian concept deeply rooted in the desire to transcend sin. It has infected Western culture. This is not to say that the Temple of Lylyth is some Luddite band of hunter-gatherers living wildly on the open tundra of Wisconsin, tipping wild cows and drinking unfermented beer. We think that a human being should not so much strive towards "progress" as much as take responsibility for our growth.

The Temple of Lylyth has grown beyond its original confines, and its members have grown along with it. This is why we are adding a new degree of structure to our Temple.

On the local level, we have Covens. These are assemblages of people based on proximity, and bound together by their connection to Lylyth. Any member of the Temple of Lylyth can start a coven. If you register with the Temple of Lylyth as a coven host, we will facilitate contact with new members. To be a coven host requires not only commitment and dedication, but also space and supplies.  Coven hosts are free to set fees.  Please be aware, however, the Temple of Lylyth has chosen not to pursue tax exempt status, on the basis that our infrastructure needs to evolve naturally before fitting itself to federal standards.  Covens who wish to operate as religious organizations should consider the Universal Life Church’s “Ministry in a Box.”  Coven hosts may hold Covenants, but their first loyalty should be to their Coven.

On the global level, there are Covenants. The definition of a "Covenant," is a usually formal, solemn, and binding agreement. It is a promise between two entities.  We use the term “Covenant” to describe the goals that the particular branch of the Temple is working for, as well as the branch itself.  As a general rule, Covenants are focused on the individual, and perform internal, solitary work such as traditional magical initiation and training.  However, there is no rule that says a covenant cannot be dedicated to an external issue, such as fund raising.  The only thing that a Covenant should never be is a fan club.  Within a covenant, the structure is determined completely by the founder or leader.  If the founder does decide to go with a ranking system, the Temple itself will not acknowledge your rank beyond the fact that you have it.  In order to found a Covenant, please submit a detailed proposal, including your own qualifications to serve as a teacher.  Below is an example Covenant.   (While Covens are self-explanatory, Covenants merit concrete examples).  The Logos Covenant was conceived as an actual working Covenant of the Temple.  However, Kaiden Fox came to realize his efforts were best spent as the administrator for the Temple, and author of the Book of the Black Flame.

Currently, the Temple of Lylyth is in the process of growth and definition, (keeping in mind the Temple was founded 1999 as a purely local venture, and reformed Midsummer 2001 as the spearhead of “Michelet Diabolism”).  As such, the Covens and Covenants are still in the process of forming.

 

Covens of the Temple

Covenants of the Temple

 

Logos Covenant (Example)