Local Membership

NOTE: We are Not an official OTO group, although, working towards forming an encampment in the local area.

Dues and Fees

  • Donations accepted.
  • Occasional charge for at-cost materials for opt-in special events.

Three types of Membership:

  1. Local: Live in Central Virginia or within 100 miles of 23233
  2. Extended: Live in Virginia but not Local
  3. Distance: Live out of State

Three types of Non-Member Association:

  1. Visitor: For those who belong to other OTO local bodies
  2. Friend of Thelema:  For those who are a kindred spirit but for whatever reason do not want to hold membership
  3. Guest: You are checking out the group.

Requesting Membership:
You are expected to read and familiarize yourself with the Newcomer Material before applying.

  • To apply, Register.  (You can elect to add your Discord Name to your Profile at a later date if you desire.)
  • Fill out the encrypted Email Vetting Form on the Profile.
  • To become fully-vetted, please attend some events or request a phone call or in-person meeting.
  • Membership is only complete after becoming fully-vetted.

What you get with Non-Vetted Online Registration:

  • Access to the Periodic Email Communication.
  • Access to the Discord Link and any other information available in the Member Access section.
  • Note (Added 9/17/2022) : The Newsletter has moved to the AEON .

What you get with your Membership or Non-Member Association:

  • Access to in-person Events at Private Locations. (COVID Limitations 1, Screening Required2)
  • Access to the annual campout at a Private Campground. (COVID Limitations 1, Screening Required2
  • Ride the Thelema RVA Bus (COVID Limitations 1)
  • Request Initiation. (COVID Limitations 1. We have previously hosted Minerval 0* Initiations.).
  • Attend Initiation (COVID Limitations 1. If you are an initiate of that degree and are dues current with Grand Lodge).

What you can do as a Non Member / Non-Registration.

  • Attend online events which are open to the public.
  • Attend in-person public events at public locations (COVID Limitations 1).

Type of Group for Legal Purposes:

  • We are classified as a “Bible Study”.

Footnotes:

  1. COVID Limitations:  The rules do change frequently.  As of September 7, 2022, Thelema RVA is doing FVP-Only events.  Refer to COVID Policy for latest updates.

Last updated September 21, 2022.