What makes Iowaska Church a real Church?
As a non-traditional spiritual organization, we have encountered significant hurdles in securing official recognition as a 501C3 organization. While we have diligently pursued the submission of our 501C3 applications, we have found ourselves engaged in an ongoing effort to attain full acknowledgment as a church in accordance with the standards set forth by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
It is important to note that our journey to obtain official recognition as a church has been rooted in our unwavering commitment to upholding our First Amendment right to freely practice our faith. Our dedication to this cause is unwavering, and we continue to advocate for the full realization of our rights as a spiritual community.
We are resolute in our belief that our organization embodies the essential characteristics of a church, as outlined by the IRS, and we remain steadfast in our pursuit of the privileges and responsibilities that come with such recognition. Our commitment to practicing our faith with integrity and sincerity is unwavering, and we are dedicated to demonstrating that our spiritual community fully aligns with the principles and criteria that define a legitimate church entity.
Is Ayahuasca Legal?
Currently, in the United States, Ayahuasca is considered a controlled substance as it contains properties (incorrectly) considered hallucinogens. However, as a religious organization we have and are fighting for, our right to hold ceremony with the sacred Ayahuasca vine.
As such, we have courageously moved forward to take legal action against the IRS and DEA to bring the safe and incredibly healing properties of Ayahuasca legally to anyone seeking help. For five years ,we have been embroiled in a legal battle with the highest levels of the United States Government, to practice our faith and to shed light on the healing power of Ayahuasca, the sacred sacrament that connects us.
It is with great hope and excitement that we can share that we are close to the end of our battle. We have been summoned to share our church message and fight in-person for our rights to conduct sacred ceremony with Ayahuasca to the United States Court of Appeals in spring of 2024. This is an historic event that will undoubtedly pave the way for justice and truth. This summoning is a promising sign and we are hard at work preparing to open the doors of truth and wisdom at the heart of the United States of America.
When is the next Ayahuasca ceremony?
Because we refuse to let mother Ayahuasca hide in the darkness, we have taken both the DEA and IRS to court to battle for her rights and ours as a holy church to be established as a viable religion and approved for legal use of Ayahuasca. We are very positive we will be the first Ayahuasca church federally recognized and approved to safely administer the sacred Ayahuasca tea, enabling us to create the safest and most powerful Ayahuasca experience available anywhere.
We are extremely close to our victory for Ayahuasca, which will be a landmark decision and an historical motion for not only Iowaska Church of Healing, but for holistic truth, healing and spiritual enlightenment as well.
We expect to have achieved these goals in 2024 and fully open our doors for Ayahuasca ceremony at that time. If you would like to be considered to be amongst the first to participate in ceremony with us, please use the contact form below to connect with us.
We are funded entirely by donation at this point in time and, as such, are humbly grateful for your continued financial support as it gets us closer opening the doors to Ayahuasca ceremony sooner.
At this time, we do not recommend any other sources for Ayahuasca ceremony. It is difficult to prove efficacy or trust in the safety and security of international Ayahuasca centers. And anyone offering ceremony in the United States is doing so illegally. Iowaska Church of Healing, we are determined to become the safest and most effective, ethical provider of Ayahuasca ceremony, therefore we cannot recommend anyone else at this time in good conscience.
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What are the principles behind Iowaska Church?
We encourage people to read our book, The Wisdom of Iowaska, as well as keep up with Daily Awakening Posts to seek continual deepening of understanding of Iowaska Church of healing beliefs, traditions, values and practices. Please spend some time reading the information we have available here, then reach out to us with any additional questions you may have using the contact form link below.
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