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Tuatha De Brighid is organized like a Clann, so, like any Clann, we have friends, extended family and immediate family.

If you like what you see on this site, and are interested in our path and our community, please feel free to join us - we welcome all open-minded seekers.

The first step is to join us as a Friend.  A TDB Friend is simply someone who is interested and well-disposed towards us, and wants to spend time with us on more or less regular basis. There are no strings attached - just an attitude of friendship.

The initiated members of the TDB Clann are called Kinfolk - these are the members who make a decision to include our path and our community into their life.

There are two paths within Kinfolk:  Kin and Folk. Kin are like an extended family who focus mostly on the spiritual path within the Clann, while Folk are fully committed members who function as an administrative Council.

Before you join the Kinfolk of TDB, we ask that you take a short course, called KERs (Kinfolk Educational Requirements), to familiarize yourself with our Tradition, and give yourself time to become comfortable (or not, as the case may be) with our path and our people.

To become a Tuatha De Brighid Clann Friend, please complete our Friend Application Form.

You can do this by filling our an on-line form, or by answering the questions in plain text and sending us an email with your answers.

The relevant article from our Customs is given below:

MEMBERSHIP:

Persons under the age of 18 must have written, notarized parental consent to be considered for any membership category in Tuatha de Brighid, a Druid Clann.

Tuatha De Brighid has three categories of membership:  Friend, Kin, and Folk.

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FRIEND:

A TDB Friend is a member of Tuatha De Brighid Community.

A Friend, as the name implies, is someone who has chosen to declare her/him-self as a Friend of Tuatha De Brighid Clann.

Requirements for becoming a TDB Friend:

• TDB Friend application, submitted to any of the TDB Officers.

TDB Friends have a right to:

• participate in the KERs (Kinfolk Educational Requirements) program.

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KINFOLK:

Kinfolk are members of Tuatha De Brighid Clann, and are Initiated members of TDB Tradition.  All Kinfolk members have a right to append the Clann Name "Brighte" (of Brighid)

to their name if they so choose.

There are two paths within Kinfolk:  Kin and Folk.

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KIN:

Kin are members of the Clann who choose to walk in harmony with TDB Tradition as a significant part of their personal spiritual path. The Kin members are focused on spiritual Kinship with TDB.

It is expected that Kin will show interest and participate in the spiritual life of the Clann, as well as take part in our Community life.

Requirements for becoming TDB Clann Kin:

• completion of KERs (Kinfolk Educational Requirements);
• Friend membership status for three consecutive months;
• an Initiation Rite which includes an Oath of Kinship, performed in consultation with the Spirit Chief:

The Kinship Oath will include, at a minimum:

• a commitment to include practice in harmony with TDB Druidry as a significant part of one's spiritual path;
• a commitment to respect the Customs of TDB;
• a commitment to cultivate an attitude of spiritual Kinship towards TDB.

A TDB Kin member has the right to:

• participate in all TDB education programs;
• found a TDB Hearth;
• hold an appointed office within TDB;
• be informed of, and consulted on, all matters of Tradition and organization within TDB.

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FOLK:

Folk are members of the Clann who choose to make a serious spiritual and practical commitment towards TDB, our Tradition, and our organization.  The Folk membership is a path of service towards TDB, and our members. The Folk focus on Kinship with TDB in all aspects, tangible and intangible.

It is expected that the Folk work for TDB to the best of their ability, contributing skill, enthusiasm and energy towards the welfare of the Clann as needed and as possible.

Folk status is not meant to be transitory, but rather a deep and abiding commitment. We consider Kinship to be sacred, and thus every perspective Folk member is expected to meditate on this, and take it into consideration before deciding to take this step.

The Folk function as the governing Council of TDB.

Requirements for becoming TDB Clann Folk:

• Kin membership status for three consecutive months;
• a contribution project approved by one of the Chiefs;
• lack of objection by the Folk (in case of a substantive objection, a formal vote will be held);
• an Adoption Rite including an Oath of the Folk, written and performed in consultation with the Spirit Chief:

Oath of the Folk shall include at least the following:

• a commitment to practice Kinship, including loyalty, steadfastness, and good will towards TDB;
• a commitment to contribute to the welfare of TDB to the best of one's ability;
• a commitment to cultivate one's personal Honor and the Honor of TDB in private and in public.

A TDB Clann Folk member has all the rights of a Kin member and:

• the right to vote;
• the right to hold an elected Office in TDB.