Our Core Values

Everyone has the right and responsibility to exercise personal autonomy and define their own experiences, boundaries, and engagements.

Emphasizing explicit, informed, enthusiastic consent, captured by the FRIES model (Freely Given, Reversible, Informed, Enthusiastic, and Specific). Safety—physical, emotional, and psychological—is foundational.

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Actively welcoming and respecting all identities, orientations, gender expressions, and relationship structures (LGBTQIA+, polyamorous, diverse kink dynamics, etc.).

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Providing safe spaces for members to express themselves creatively, emotionally, and authentically; supporting exploration of alternative lifestyles, kink dynamics, and personal limits.

Commitment to clear, transparent governance, responsible leadership, thorough documentation, accountability in leadership and handling incidents, and adherence to defined procedures.

Operating with honesty, openness, and clear communication internally among leaders and externally with community members.

Building networks of support, reducing isolation, fostering mutual respect, camaraderie, and solidarity among community members.

Valuing empathy, understanding, kindness, and mutual respect in all interactions, especially when resolving conflicts or handling sensitive situations.

Ensuring The Cathedral is financially, socially, and structurally sustainable and stable for long-term viability and continued service to the community.