Who We Are
The Godsring Fellowship of Heathens is an international faith organization dedicated to creating contemporary Germanic Pagan rituals, prayers, and practices for the modern world. We have a communalist philosophy, meaning that each member has an equal stake in guiding the direction of the group, and is encouraged to take an active role in building and leading rituals and forming local chapters of their own.
We specifically encourage, support, and affirm the interest and participation of those who are not of Northern European ancestry as well as those of queer, trans, and/or gender nonconforming experience.
What We Believe
- The Gods are real
- The Gods are distinct
- The Gods are innumerable
- Other faiths are legitimate
- There are multiple planes of reality
- Everything possesses a spirit
- There is no good or evil
- Historical sources are not divine in nature
- We can reach the Gods through ritual and prayer
Our Way of Life
We care for our fellow humans, regardless of their religious beliefs, political orientation, ancestry, ability, or any other factor. We do not evangelize, nor do we display any preference for Heathen people over others. Any services we provide for the community are without expectation of reward or reciprocation.
We are stewards of our Mother Earth, and we strive to minimize the harm done to Her by our human activities. We seek to inform ourselves and others about how these activities affect Her, and about practical ways of caring for Her.
We are an open community. We accept anyone who feels called to a spiritual way of living that honors the Gods and Goddesses of the historical Germanic traditions. We are not concerned with what our members can offer us, only with how we can be of service to our community.