Dear Reader,
In 2013, the Conclave of the Craft was founded to provide a single lineage-holding entity for Traditional, Initiatory, Wiccan working groups descended from Naofa Tintean, a duly-recognized sister coven of First Temple of the Craft of W.I.C.A., and similar traditions. When we decided to become a public entity, being “out and proud” as Pagans was comparatively safe for our members. However, after many changes in the cultural and political environment, both in Missouri and in the United States in general, we convened to discuss the needs of our working groups in the year 2025. As a result of those conversations, we have decided to dissolve our organizational structure as a public benefit nonprofit corporation.
The Conclave has spent the last 12 years working for the good of the Pagan community in Mid-Missouri, but at this time, we feel the need to return to the time-honored and private tradition of covening for the safety and well-being of our members. This decision was made after long and careful consideration of our objectives in operating as a formal legal entity, and we feel it is the correct choice at this time.
Though the Conclave has ceased operations as a distinct not-for-profit corporation, our members and leadership remain active in the Pagan community, both locally and regionally, as private individuals who are voluntarily associated with a lineaged coven. We are grateful for the opportunity to have served as a charitable, educational, and outreach resource for our community, and we look forward to the possibility of doing so again in a brighter future.
May the Gods preserve the Craft!
In Service,
The Board of Directors of the Conclave of the Craft