Sovereignty of Man
We hold that every individual is endowed by creation with moral agency, inward liberty of conscience, and the solemn duty to govern one's life in truth, peace, and mutual respect.
Unincorporated Harstine Island · Mason County, Washington
Sovereignty of Man — Divinity of Nature
Welcome to the Church of Veritas Maiestas Terrae (Covmt), a sanctuary of natural reverence, conscientious stewardship, and self-determined spiritual fellowship rooted along the Salish Sea on Harstine Island.
Foundational Pillars
Living in Harmony with Conscience and Creation
Our fellowship unites spiritual sovereignty with practical care for the forest, waters, and community of Harstine Island.
Divinity of Nature
The ancient Douglas firs, tidal shorelines, and seasonal rhythms of the Pacific Northwest are a living scripture calling us to humility, contemplation, and gratitude.
Covenant Stewardship
As a private free church under 26 U.S.C. § 508(c)(1)(A), our fellowship practices voluntary mutual aid, ecological preservation, and peaceful assembly.
Harstine Island Sanctuary
Rooted in the South Puget Sound
Situated in Unincorporated Harstine Island within Mason County, Washington, our sanctuary provides a quiet refuge for contemplative gatherings, seasonal observances, and land restoration.
Whether you are seeking quiet reflection among the evergreens, fellowship with neighbors committed to natural reverence, or ways to support sanctuary preservation, we invite you to connect with us.
Ecclesiastical Standing
The Church of Veritas Maiestas Terrae (Covmt) is established and operated exclusively for religious and spiritual purposes as a private church under 26 U.S.C. § 508(c)(1)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code.
All sanctuary programs, gatherings, and stewardship initiatives are governed by our ecclesiastical covenant in Unincorporated Harstine Island, Mason County, Washington.