1) Apple Oak Grove - ATC does hereby state that all events and activities are rated PG-13 because some material discussed at our gatherings may be deemed unsuitable by some parents with children under the age of 13. We cannot censure the language of others at our gatherings and feel parents should be aware that graphic language and conversations do occur and we cannot guarantee your child may not overhear a word or conversation.

2) We DO NOT allow illegal drugs at any Church function directed or sanctioned by this Church. We DO NOT allow anyone on strong prescription or non-prescription medication to participate in rituals.

3) We DO NOT allow alcohol to be used before any ritual, and only the ritual mead, ales, or wines approved by the Elders / Clergy are to be used in any ceremonies conducted by this Church. If you have one drink prior to ritual you will not be allowed in ritual.

4) We DO NOT allow drunkenness before, during, or after rituals, classes, gatherings, festivals or events. Drinking responsibly and in moderation (when approved) is allowed, but excess will not be tolerated! If you have more than one drink you must relinquish your keys to a Church Elder / Clergy and they will not be given back to you until the Elder / Clergy determines that you are sober. We do not allow under age drinking.

5) We DO NOT allow anyone to attend our rituals, classes, festivals or events stoned or high. Illegal drugs or strong prescription medication should not be used during our activities. If you must partake of these things please respect the Church and do not attend. Anyone showing up for an event WILL be asked to leave and may not be invited back.

6) We DO NOT tolerate any physical violence or harmful actions, in any form, toward anyone or any concept at any of our functions. Anyone choosing to violate this rule will be put on sabbatical or may be excommunicated.

7) We DO NOT allow firearms or other implements of war or harm at any Church function. Ritual blades, bows and such are allowed to be carried by persons over the age of 12.

8) We DO NOT allow performance of group sky clad (nude) ritual at any Church function. It is to be understood that we do not condemn the practice, but rather we do not practice it here.

9) We DO NOT allow open sexual rites, orgies or under aged sexual activities at any Church function.

10) We WILL NOT tolerate theft or other illegal/criminal activities within or without the Church events or places where Church functions are held.

11) Children are welcome at rituals and other Church functions; however, they are to be under the supervision of their respective parents/guardians. Your children are under your ultimate supervision and we EXPECT you to uphold this responsibility. It is your responsibility to clean up after yourselves and your children. If your children make a mess clean it up! If you bring it in with you then take it out with you...or throw it away!

12) All media and press releases will be done strictly with the permission of the Founders ONLY!

13) Delegation of authority and/or instruction by the Church Elders, Clergy, Board of Directors shall be followed as given.

14) We DO NOT discriminate against race, sex, creed, or sexual orientation. All people shall be treated with respect at all times.

15) We expect all students, visitors and family to uphold the laws of the land as well as the rules, etiquette of the Wiccan / Pagan community.

16) We DO NOT allow gossip, backbiting, backstabbing, slander or defamation of character. If you choose to behave in these ways you will be put on sabbatical until you can deal with the issues and change your habits. If you are not a student of the Church you will be asked to leave and not return.

17) Above all else, LOVE IS THE LAW!

When in doubt, ask an Church Elder , Clergy, or The Board of Directors! These rules are set down so that all may express themselves freely and without infringing upon the rights of others.