Church of Veritas Maiestas Terrae (Covmt) translates from the Latin as the Church of the Truth and Majesty of the Earth. Our fellowship gathers in recognition that the natural world is a primary revelation of sacred order, and that every human being possesses an inviolable inward conscience.
Established in Unincorporated Harstine Island, Mason County, Washington, our sanctuary honors the quiet majesty of the Pacific Northwest forests and Salish Sea waters while cultivating self-reliance, truth-seeking, and charitable mutual aid.
Understanding our ecclesiastical governance and 26 U.S.C. § 508(c)(1)(A) recognition.
The Church of Veritas Maiestas Terrae is organized and operated exclusively for religious and ecclesiastical purposes as a private church under 26 U.S.C. § 508(c)(1)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Under federal law, churches, their integrated auxiliaries, and conventions or associations of churches are automatically tax-exempt by right of religious exercise and are excepted from filing formal IRS recognition applications.
Our sanctuary and ecclesiastical seat are located on Unincorporated Harstine Island in Mason County, Washington. All seasonal observances, councils, and stewardship activities operate on Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles).
We welcome inquiries from respectful seekers and neighbors who share our commitment to the Sovereignty of Man and the Divinity of Nature.
