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An American
Tradition...
 The first religious ceremonies held in
the Americas were conducted by the Holy Men of the
tribes that originally settled these lands as far back
as 10,000 years ago -- and perhaps even farther back in
time than that! The
traditions and culture of our ancestors are celebrated
today in the First Nation Church. With followers and
practitioners across North America and around the world, we can rightfully
claim to be the oldest traditional religious
organization in the Western Hemisphere, and the largest
membership-based Native American religious society in
the United States.
Followers of the First Nation believe in a simple creed of love, respect, freedom and tolerance. We
respect Nature and each other. We care for the land and the other living things around us. We believe that no one of us
succeeds unless we all succeed, and we believe that no one of us on Earth is greater than any other.
Cherokee: A People Or A Faith?
The principles of our Faith are derived from the traditions and culture of the
Kituwa Society (also known as Keetoowah or Kituwah)
and the Cherokee First Nations, whose beliefs in
Nature and its Creation form the foundation of our church.
To be part of the First Nation spiritual movement, you do not
have to be born Kituwa or Cherokee; along the same lines of not having to be born in Rome to be Catholic, or in Israel to be
Jewish, you do not have to be born Cherokee to embrace the faith and teachings of our people.
 Learn more about the Cherokee culture and our
church...
Embracing All Beliefs And Cultures
To be part of the First Nation spiritual movement, you do not have to abandon or alter your other beliefs. You can
believe in the teachings of Jesus Christ, Buddha or any other spiritual guide without compromising yourself.
Furthermore, First Nation Church followers embrace the spirituality of all Native American, First Canadian and Native
Mexican people, which share the same basic tenets, including variations upon a common Creation story, a deep and abiding
respect for all living things in Nature, and a strong sense of family and community.
Whether you are American or Canadian, German or Japanese, whether your tribe is from Georgia, North Carolina,
Texas or Oklahoma, whether you are Cherokee, Navajo, Apache or Powhatan, and regardless of the color of your skin, you
are warmly welcomed into the community of First Nation people around the world!
Is there a First Nation Church or Cherokee House center in your area? We are rapidly developing our
network of community centers across North America. At this time, many of our gatherings are being held at public
facilities or private homes. Wherever we gather is our Church, regardless of how many are present!
Find a First Nation Church or
Cherokee House in your community...
A Spiritual Union Based On Love, Not Law
It is our steadfast belief that Love, not law, is the basis
and the foundation of marriage. We also believe that no
government should be allowed to legislate for or against
any person based upon their gender, race, sexual
orientation or spiritual beliefs.
First Nation Church, its members and
ministers believe that marriage is a covenant between
two adults and their God — regardless of their God — and is based solely upon their love for one
another. We believe that love for each other, for Nature
and for all things created by God materializes from the
heart, not from legislative bodies.
This basic precept was
so important that the founding fathers established it as
the cornerstone of the United States Constitution,
guaranteed by the Bill of Rights: that "Congress shall
make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or
prohibiting the free exercise thereof."
Apply
for your Marriage License online...
First Nation Church invites all loving
couples to celebrate the joyous covenant of marriage within the
bounds of our church, regardless of their gender, race
or sexual orientation. To become a member of our church,
you are not required to undergo any religious training,
be subjected to any rituals, swear any oaths or
allegiances, or claim any beliefs other than those you
feel in your own heart and soul.
Your marriage must be solemnized by an Officiant who is authorized by
First Nation Church in the
ceremony of your choosing. You may designate the
Officiant of your choice, including a friend or family member. Under the bylaws of First Nation Church, any person can
serve as a ceremonial minister with the consent of the bridal couple and the approval of the Church's board. (For
additional information on the Ceremonial Minister ordination process,
please click here.)
The process for obtaining a Marriage
License through First Nation Church is simple, fast and
inexpensive.
You may complete the process online by entering the
basic information required in the secure and private
Marriage License Application
Form.
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