This article is about a Cannabis-based religious movement in Colorado. For similar organizations in Indiana and Michigan, see First Church of Cannabis and First Cannabis Church of Logic and Reason.
International Church of Cannabis
Church building in 2018
Type
Cannabis-based new religious movement
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Headquarters
Denver, Colorado
Origin
April 20, 2017 Denver
Congregations
1 (Washington Park, Denver)
Official website
elevationists.org
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The International Church of Cannabis is a religious organization in Denver that uses cannabis as a sacrament. Members claim the use of cannabis helps elevate people to a higher understanding of self.[1][2]
The chapel headquarters, a converted old church painted by contemporary artists, opened its doors on April 20, 2017.[3] No cannabis consumption is allowed during times the church is open to the public;[4][5] celebrations of the "sacrament of cannabis" are held for members only.[6][7]
^Jacey Fortin (April 20, 2017), "Marijuana on Religious Grounds? A Cannabis Church Opens in Denver", The New York Times
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^Zach Harris (April 13, 2017), "Denver's New "International Church of Cannabis" Will Open for Worship on 4/20", Merry Jane
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^Alex Pasquariello (April 21, 2017), "Denver cannabis church's debut doesn't go exactly as planned", The Cannabist, Denver Post
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