Purpose:
The A.T.U. Member ID is the official credential that confirms a person’s membership, standing, and function within the jurisdiction of Alchemia Templi Universale (A.T.U.). It is issued by the Office of Records under the authority of the O.S.H.A. and the Table of 12.
 

What it is:

• A secure card (physical + digital) with a QR code linked to the holder’s current status page.

• Signed and sealed by A.T.U. (Temple seal + cryptographic signature for the digital pass).

• Recognized across House Churches, Lodges, and Embassy sites.

“Identification is service to order—clarity for the member, trust for the community.”
 

ID Types & Insignia

Each ID displays one of the sacred emblems to denote the holder’s current function.

• Member — General communion & learning pathways.

• Ordained Member — Initiated service, licensed to officiate sacraments.

• House Church Steward — Custody of a House Trust / local circle.

• Academy Fellow — Certified teaching/research within a Faculty.

• Minister / Council Officer — Governance role in a Ministry.

• Embassy Emissary — Diplomatic function, site-specific mandate.

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What Appears on the Card

• Full Name (as enrolled)

• Member ID Number (unique alphanumeric)

• Role/Standing (e.g., Member, Ordained, Steward, Minister)

• Issue Date & Valid-Through Date

• QR Code (status & verification page)

• Temple Seal & Authorizing Signature

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Verification:

• Scan the QR on the card to view a live verification page with:

  • Name & ID, current standing, valid-through date, and a green/red validity badge.

  • A.T.U. seal + hash/signature for authenticity.

• Manual checks via records@atu.world (or your chosen email).

Note: Third parties may verify member standing only with the member’s consent. See Privacy section below.
 

Issuance Process

1. Apply via the Join Us page (Application Form + The Personal Journey + Journey Map).

2. Review & Acceptance by the Membership Office.

3. Submit Photo (passport-style), name as enrolled, and mailing address.

4. Donation (as applicable) and membership pledge complete.

5. Card Issued: digital pass first (1–3 business days), physical card (shipping times vary).

Normal validity: 2 years (Members) · 3 years (Ordained/Steward) · role-based for
Ministers/Emissaries.
Renewal window: 60 days before expiry.
 

Member Privileges with ID

• Access to House Church services & rites

• Admission to Academy pathways, fellowships & research labs

• Entrance to Embassy sites and A.T.U. events (where applicable)

• Eligibility for community programs and member pricing

• Ability to hold internal offices where invited/qualified

Note: Some services require a specific standing (e.g., Ordained, Steward, Fellow).
 

Care, Replacement & Revocation

• Lost/Stolen: report immediately to records@atu.world. Digital pass will be revoked and re-issued; physical reprint fee may apply.

• Change of Role/Status: your QR page updates instantly; a new card may be issued.

• Revocation/Suspension: per Codex of Ecclesiastical Law and Temple Decrees; revoked cards show INVALID when scanned.
   

Privacy & Data Use

• We store the minimum data required to identify and verify membership (name, image, ID, role, validity).

• Verification data is view-only and non-editable outside the Office of Records.

• We do not sell data or share it with third parties except where required by law or with the member’s consent.

• Full policy: Privacy & Records Governance (link).