Bylaws
Bylaws of The Church of Spiritualists, Inc.
ARTICLE I – NAME
The name of this organization shall be The Church of Spiritualists, Inc., a religious not-for-
profit corporation established under the laws of the State of Florida.
ARTICLE II – PURPOSE
The Church is organized exclusively for religious and charitable purposes. Its mission is to
teach spiritual self-sufficiency through the words of Jesus Christ, promote agricultural and
natural living practices, and support individuals in becoming more dependent on God and
less reliant on worldly systems.
As a bona fide church under IRS guidelines, The Church of Spiritualists, Inc. is automatically
considered tax-exempt and is not required to apply for or obtain 501(c)(3) status or file
annual informational returns (Form 990) with the IRS, as per Section 508(c)(1)(A) of the
Internal Revenue Code.
ARTICLE III – PRINCIPAL OFFICE
The principal office of the Church shall be located in Kenansville, Florida, or at such other
place as the Spiritual Steward Council may determine.
ARTICLE IV – GOVERNANCE
The affairs of the Church shall be managed by a Council of Spiritual Stewards. The Lead
Spiritual Steward (Minister) shall serve as chair unless otherwise appointed. Stewards may be added or removed by majority consensus of the Council. Family members may serve if spiritually qualified.
ARTICLE V – MEETINGS AND VOTING
Church decisions shall be made by consensus of the Spiritual Steward Council or by a
majority vote of members present at a meeting, whether in person or virtually. Members
shall be given at least 7 days' notice of any meeting requiring a vote.
ARTICLE VI – DISSOLUTION
Upon the dissolution of the Church, any remaining assets shall be distributed to one or more organizations that are tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, as determined by the Spiritual Steward Council, if returning to the original donor is not possible.
ARTICLE VII – AMENDMENTS
These bylaws may be amended by a two-thirds majority vote of the Spiritual Steward
Council, with at least 7 days’ notice to members. Amendments become effective upon
adoption.
