Meaning of Aikyam

A Sanskrit word which means oneness, unity, and harmony, especially the identity of the human soul or of the universe with Deity. (Practical Sanskrit-English Dictionary)

Our Church

We are a syncretic polytheist church based in the Missouri Ozarks. We hold services on the full and new moons. For health and accessibility reasons, all gatherings are livestreamed online. Check out events page for upcoming dates.

Our Beliefs

We have 9 covenants to our belief. While the shape of each individual’s spirituality may be different, all members and prospective members of our church should agree to these covenants.

  1. We believe everything is connected and everything is divine. Syncretic polytheism recognizes all things are part of a divine whole and that people may worship deities to better connect with aspects of themselves.
  2. As each individual is divine, they are free to choose how they express their spirituality, including which deities to worship and the method of this worship, always keeping in mind our desire for peaceful coexistence.
  3. Each individual’s body is sacred; therefore, they are the only authority over it.
  4. As each individual is divine, the struggle for justice is a necessary part of ensuring that everyone is held within the collective divinity of the universe.
  5. As everything is divine, then we revere the natural world and serve to protect its flora and fauna, restore its natural balance, and treat it with respect.
  6. While we recognize the responsibility of each individual for their own spiritual advancement, we seek to do so within a scholarly framework, always seeking to learn more about our divine universe and all its parts. Knowledge is sacred.
  7. We respect each individual’s right to seek knowledge and will not discriminate in our teachings on the basis of race, gender (including gender identity or gender expression), sex, pre-existing religion, or any other criteria, though we ask that all seekers respect our covenants.
  8. We seek to live in harmony with those of other faiths, understanding that each person is divine and on a spiritual journey of their own choosing.
  9. We seek to live without causing harm to another being or our planet; however, understanding that we are as much human as we are divine, we seek to rectify any harm if possible, and understand that each person must act within their own conscience, guided by compassion, wisdom, and justice.

About Reverend Kit

Kit Caelsto has been walking a polytheistic path for over thirty years, and obtained a bachelors in Religious Studies from Missouri State University. They are currently pursuing a master’s degree in Religious Studies from the same institution.