International Church of Cannabis

International Church of Cannabis
Church building in 2018
TypeCannabis-based new religious movement
RegionUnited States
HeadquartersDenver, Colorado
OriginApril 20, 2017
Denver
Congregations1 (Washington Park, Denver)
Official websiteelevationists.org

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]

  1. ^ Jacey Fortin (April 20, 2017), "Marijuana on Religious Grounds? A Cannabis Church Opens in Denver", The New York Times
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  3. ^ 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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  7. ^ Alex Pasquariello (April 21, 2017), "Denver cannabis church's debut doesn't go exactly as planned", The Cannabist, Denver Post