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 that replace God’s law with their own. 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.

Created by and for: The Church of Spiritualists, Inc. 

This is an official document of the Church. Any questions or clarification shall be directed to the following email address, which serves as the official email of the church: TheChurchofSpritualists@gmail.com