Why do people from the Steering Committee ask for donations after ritual? What does the money that people donate go towards?
Running a public temple costs money the rent is the biggest expense, at least for those temples that have a permanent temple space, but candles, wine, incense and other supplies also need to be purchased. In addition, each member temple contributes a certain amount each year towards a contingency fund used for legal costs incurred in the process of getting legal recognition. While it’s contrary to Wiccan tradition to actually charge for rituals or classes, voluntary donations are always welcome, and in fact are essential if we want to be able to keep on offering public events. No one is ever under any obligation to make a donation, but if people can, it’s very much appreciated. The donations we receive at circles and classes in fact usually don’t cover our costs, so we often hold other fundraising events as well, like parties, auctions, etc.
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