A Shamanic Ministers' Rights

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Shamanic Ministers and members of the Shamanic Ministers’ Global Network, are legally ordained by Venus Rising, a 501c3 tax exempt church recognized as such by the Internal Revenue Service of the United States. Ministers ordained through Venus Rising have the full and just authority to perform all usual ministerial duties expected of said ecclesiastical office, such as: Baptism, Consecration, Marriage, Healing the Sick, Spiritual Counseling, Ministering to the Distressed and Dying, Transition, Conducting Church Meetings, and Teaching Spiritual Concepts. Shamanic Ministers ordained through Venus Rising are rightfully entitled to all privileges and respect usually granted to one so ordained.

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Venus Rising is headquartered in Whittier, NC and subject to the laws and regulations of North Carolina. While most states recognize ordained ministers regardless of the location of church headquarters, there are some exceptions. Some states have additional requirements that ministers must meet before being allowed to perform ministerial duties within that state. This is particularly important when one is asked to officiate at a wedding ceremony. Please check with the appropriate agency within your own state to determine their requirements.

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The following websites provide a good start for this research:​