Statement of Purpose

The Temple of Aphrodite encourages the growth and well-being of Aphrodisian worship by:

• promoting dialogue and cooperation among individuals, groups and organizations of paths related to Aphrodite, Venus and other Goddesses of love, beauty and sexuality through various projects and forums.
• providing contacts to Temple members through publications, correspondence, the Internet, e-mail, and telephone.
• publishing the annual Golden Rose Journal.
• publishing and distributing books, CDs, DVDs and other resources for spiritual development and practice via Asteria Books and other outlets.
• promoting the creation and sharing of rituals, meditations, music, images, dance and other spiritual art forms.
• providing ministerial services including teaching, facilitating festivals and rituals, and conducting rites of passage such as weddings, child blessings, funerals, etc.
• presenting workshops, demonstrations and classes at gatherings and independent facilities and churches.
• sponsoring Aphrodisian priest/ess training through the Temple’s online Lykeion.
• engaging in academic research and networking.
• promoting understanding and tolerance of sex-positive spirituality in mainstream society through public education, interfaith networking and public relations media contact.
• encouraging local and regional networking, ritual and study through the Cultoi Program.
• promoting patronage of services and goods offered by Temple members through the Agora Program.
• facilitating pilgrimages to sacred sites for purposes of study, worship and multicultural exchange and understanding.
• establishing physical sacred space by buying land and building a physical temple and retreat center.