duties and function of clergy in ADF

The role of ancient Druids as far as we have learned from various writing over the years was to be an individual who covered a wide variety of roles. From care giver, teacher, mentor, leader and ritual practitioner, the Druid in a sense was a jack of all trades. ADF is an organization that looks at and uses Clergy in a unique way. “our theology does not require a priest to stand between the householder and the gods, but our priests are trained in such a way that they can stand between the householder and the gods for those who need it” (Dangler Chat). So while we as an organization have Clergy they are not required for members to reach out and seek their own connections with the gods and goddess but they are accessible if required. They are trained in a variety of situations and practises that may help benefit the general community in more ways than originally planned.

ADF Clergy have three jobs as determined by the Clergy Council: First, they “have an obligation to ensure that sacrifices are made at the proper times and in the proper way.” Second, they “have engaged in training, and provide training and service to others.” Third, they “can, through their training and dedication, aid members in developing and maintaining those relationships” with the Kindreds that they have established.