In 1717, the Ancient Order of Druids formed as the first fraternal druid organization and since then many other fraternal druid revivalist groups have formed. These groups use druid symbolism in their rites and ceremonies and often act as fraternal and charitable groups, similar to the Masons and other fraternal orders. Traditionally these groups have been all male, though some have had women’s auxilliary groups. There is no religious or magickal prerequesite for joining a fraternal druid group, as these organizations frequently focus as much on fraternal brotherhood as they do on druid symbolism. Other common types of druidism include reconstructionist druidism and neo-pagan druidism. Reconstructionist druids attempt to recreate ancient Celtic religion and druidism as accurately as possible based upon the historical documentation of the druid era. Neo-pagan druids are usually polytheistic and base their spiritual beliefs on the Celtic pantheon of gods, goddesses, ancestors, and nature spirits. Sometimes they merge Wicca and other Neo-pagan paths with their Celtic beliefs.

We’re open to druids of all types and backgrounds. You can also be of some other tradition, religion, or philosophy and just feel drawn to druid symbolism. There’s also room for individuals and groups who are more interested in the fraternal and social aspects of OSC.

Traditional revivalist druid orders were typically male fraternal organizations, but they often had women’s auxiliaries.  At OSC, we pride ourselves in offering a pluralistic form of diversity.  That doesn’t always mean having every demographic represented in a single grove.  We’ve decided to let individual groves determine how to structure themselves. There’s room for brotherhoods, sisterhoods, coed groups, and even triads of three. Women are welcome and encouraged to join and to participate at all levels. We’re also open to individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, politics, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Transgender individuals are welcome to join groves that best represent their gender identity. 

Please contact us letting us know who and where you are.

There are no prohibitions against members belonging to other Druid or other spiritual, religious, magickal, or fraternal organizations outside of OSC.

Yes.  If there is no existing grove of OSC in your area or if you prefer solitary membership, solitary membership is an option.  Solitary members must take an oath, undergo a self-initiation rite, and pay any required dues directly to the OSC High Council.  Even without a nearby grove, you can still participate in OSC through our online groups and forums and by contributing your knowledge and expertise to our blog and other projects.

If you’re a good writer, consider being a contributing author to our newsletter. If you’re good at research, consider contributing material to our online library by helping us locate public domain materials to include there. If you’ve got advanced computer skills, help us develop our online ritual space. If you’re good with organizing people, consider starting a chapter. If you have some other skill or knowledge that would be useful, then please by all means let us know. Things work best when people apply their knowledge and skills for the benefit of all.