About

About the church

A Free Entheobotanical Original Christian church serving southwest Colorado, the Four Corners region, and a wider community.

Verbatim · previous website

The church’s own introduction

The “About our Church” section of the previous home page, preserved word for word. Statements about legal, tax or government standing are the church’s own and have not been verified for this website. Source: thechurchoftheonly.wixsite.com/website1

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About our Church

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The Church of the Only Begotten Son is a Free Entheobotanical Original Christian church. As a Free Church, we have no 501c(3) contract of incorporation. As such an organization We have been legally recognized and acknowledged by the I.R.S. and by the filler of the position of SECRETARY OF STATE of the corporate entity known as COLORADO STATE as a non profit religious organization with no 501c3 contract in place. are federrally protected under the 1st 5th and 14th amendment. We have been acknowledged and granted the Lakota-Rose Bud Tribe blessing and are in process of being inducted into the council of the 6 nations religiousu blessings blessing "as long as the waters flow and the trees grow" to practice the entheo ceremonies, by Joy Graves (ONAC) of Kautantowit's Mecautea (KM). one of the leading churches in the four corners area and the only church founded on Original Christian Principals, ceremonies and teachings. We are dedicated to serving the spiritual, educational, and cultural needs of the surrounding community. Our Church is deeply rooted in education, entheobotanical services & sacraments, community enhancement programs and global humanitarian efforts.  Our doors are always open to anyone who is looking for a safe place to build their own relationship with Christ.

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Added for this website · prepared from the church’s materials

Who we are

The Church of the Only Begotten Son describes itself as a Free Entheobotanical Original Christian church. It is based in Cahone, in Dolores County, Colorado, and serves southwest Colorado, the Four Corners region and people further afield. Its beliefs draw on the Bible, the Book of Mormon and other scripture, and on its own declarations of faith, which are summarized in the beliefs collection.

The church describes its purpose in terms of seeking truth, caring for its members and neighbours, and living out its faith through study, fellowship and its ministries.

Leadership

  • L. Dax Sant — Right Reverend Bishop (title as published on the previous website; current role awaiting confirmation)

Other roles referred to in the church’s documents, such as a caretaker, are not named here until the church confirms them.

Timeline

Timeline of the church, with the basis for each entry
DateEventBasis
December 12, 2018Founding of the churchStated by the church
2019A Lakota blessing from the Rosebud community, as described by the churchStated by the church; not independently confirmed
UndatedRelationships with other communities and confederations, which the church describes as in processStated by the church; not endorsements
November 1, 2026Church documents summarized for this new websiteWebsite record

For the church’s account of its spiritual and historical roots, read Historical foundations.

Status and records

The church’s previous website made statements about its standing with federal and state authorities. Those statements are being checked against the church’s records before they are republished here. This website does not make claims about tax deductibility, exemption from any law, or recognition by any government agency. Records requests and official questions can be sent through official inquiries.

Commerce and compensation

The church states that its commerce is non-profit in purpose and that its sales do not pay a salary to the Bishop or the Caretaker. Its fundraising products are listed on the shop page, which is under review.