In addition to being a fantastic weekend focused on showcasing the wide variety of practice and belief in our community, The Troth is sharing several significant outcomes from Wintermoot 2026. These outcomes reflect ongoing work to strengthen member-led governance, accountability, conflict resolution, and broad participation in the future of the organization.

During Wintermoot 2026, members approved two new organizational policies.

Troth Frithstead Policy

The first, the Troth Frithstead Policy, establishes standards regarding weapons at Troth-sponsored events, rooted in the Heathen understanding that holy space should be kept safe and free from violence.

Member Information Privacy Policy

The second, the Member Information Privacy Policy, clarifies how member information is collected, handled, and protected. Among other provisions, the policy formalizes The Troth’s longstanding “neither confirm nor deny” approach to individual membership status for outside parties and sets clearer expectations around confidentiality, access, retention, and disclosure.

Wintermoot 2026 also marked the opening of elections, continuing The Troth’s democratic processes and inviting member participation in shaping the organization’s future.

Bylaws Working Group

In addition, Wintermoot established a 2026 Bylaws Working Group charged with developing recommendations on conflict resolution, policy accountability, and bylaw review. As part of that work, the group will examine any structural barriers to leadership participation and consider changes intended to support broader access to leadership, including for women, BIPOC members, and LGBTQIA+ members. This work is part of  The Troth’s commitment to building fairer, clearer, and more participatory structures for community life and leadership.

The Future of Declaration 127

The Troth is also pleased to share that its Community Relations Committee is nearing release of a new working draft of Declaration 127, updating the document to address present-day challenges facing Heathen communities. The revision has been shaped by both Troth members and coalition partners, including The Asatru Community, Fellowship of Fire and Ice, Heathens Against Hate, and Urglaawe International.

Once released, the working draft will be opened for community comment and further revision so that the document’s future development can be informed by broader community input. By inviting feedback from both members and the wider community, The Troth hopes to ensure that Declaration 127 continues to develop as a collaborative document shaped through participation and shared responsibility.

These policies and initiatives all represent concrete steps toward clearer governance, better member protections, wider participation in leadership, and a more transparent and collaborative approach to the challenges facing Heathen organizations today.