Welcome to our sacraments page, where we honor the transformative and spiritual power of entheogenic medicines. Our organization currently offers facilitated ceremonies with Huachuma, Psilocybin, Kambô, Hapé, Cacao, Mapacho, and Sananga, all guided by trained facilitators who have undergone thorough training with experienced mentors and in ceremony with the medicines themselves. These medicines are used to deepen spiritual connection, promote healing, and facilitate personal growth. We hold deep respect and reverence for all forms of entheogenic medicine and see them as essential tools in the spiritual practices of our church. As we grow, we are committed to welcoming more facilitators to share their wisdom and guide individuals on their sacred journeys. Our facilitators are dedicated to creating a safe and meaningful environment, ensuring that each ceremony is held with integrity and reverence. Learn more about our facilitators at the link below.
In the silence between breaths, the medicines of the earth awaken the soul, guiding us back to our true essence and the divine within.
Huachuma
San Pedro, also known as wachuma, huachuma, or grandfather, is a sacred cactus revered by indigenous people of the Americas for its transformative and healing properties. The name "San Pedro" means "to be without a head," symbolizing the act of cutting away ego and rational thought, allowing one to connect with higher spiritual realms. San Pedro (Echinopsis pachanoi) belongs to the Trichocereus family, with 47 species in total, most originating in South America.
San Pedro has been used for centuries by indigenous tribes as a powerful agent for healing and spiritual growth. It is often called one of the five sacred plants that help individuals connect with the masculine energies of the universe, those beyond ordinary perception. Through a San Pedro ceremony, individuals embark on an inward journey that fosters self-expansion, enhances creativity, and dissolves preconceptions of reality. The main active compound in San Pedro is mescaline, which is known to promote compassion, alleviate psychological disorders such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, and addiction.
About 1-2 hours after consuming San Pedro, the effects begin, lasting 8-15 hours. The experience includes heightened sensitivity to light, vivid visuals, and emotional insights. Memories may resurface, and one may gain a deep understanding of interpersonal relationships, increasing emotional fluency and empathy. This journey facilitates the release of suppressed emotions and helps individuals connect with others on a universal level.
Psilocybin
Sananga
Sananga is a powerful plant medicine derived from the roots and bark of the Tabernaemontana undulata shrub, native to the Amazon rainforest. It has been used for centuries by indigenous tribes, including the Yanomami and Huni Kuin, for its healing and spiritual properties. Typically applied as eye drops, Sananga is known for its ability to purify both the physical and energetic bodies.
The intense burning sensation it induces is believed to be part of the purifying process, clearing emotional blockages, trauma, and negative energies. It is said to sharpen vision—both physical and spiritual—and enhance perception, allowing individuals to gain deeper insights and connect with the spirit world. Sananga is often used before ceremonies like Ayahuasca to open the senses and prepare participants for a deeper experience.
In addition to its ceremonial use, Sananga is regarded as a protective medicine, used by shamans to cleanse individuals and create a clean space for healing. It is considered a sacred gift from the plant spirits, and its application is done with great respect. Through its profound effects, Sananga helps to strengthen the connection between individuals and the natural world, promoting clarity and spiritual insight.
Cacao
Psilocybin mushrooms are among the most ancient and sacred plant medicines on Earth. It is believed that these mushrooms have been used for tens of thousands of years, allowing early humans to commune with the spiritual realm and receive vital information for survival and community building. Psilocybin mushrooms have been found on nearly every continent, transcending time, geography, and culture.
The compounds in psilocybin mushrooms, namely psilocybin and psilocyn, have mind-altering effects similar to mescaline and DMT. These substances share a chemical structure similar to serotonin, a key neurotransmitter in the brain, which allows psilocyn to bind to serotonin receptors and produce psychedelic effects. Despite being classified as a hallucinogenic, the therapeutic and healing potential of psilocybin is undeniable. It has shown promise in treating conditions like depression, PTSD, addiction, and cluster headaches.
Psilocybin is known to induce what is termed a “mystical experience,” in which the user has direct communion with the spiritual realm. Researchers have not fully explained the nature of this experience, but it is widely accepted as an altered state that allows for profound insights and spiritual connection. In a ceremonial setting, psilocybin can facilitate healing and bring clarity, allowing participants to explore the deeper aspects of themselves and the universe.
Kambo
Mapacho, also known as Nicotiana rustica, is a potent and sacred plant that has been utilized for centuries by indigenous cultures in the Amazon Basin and other parts of South America. It is a type of wild tobacco, distinct from the more commonly known Nicotiana tabacum, and is known for its strong and earthy aroma, as well as its intense effects when smoked or used in ritualistic practices.
In many indigenous traditions, Mapacho is considered a powerful teacher plant, deeply connected to the spirit world. It is often used in shamanic ceremonies and rituals to facilitate spiritual journeys, offering protection, clarity, and connection with the divine. Shamans and healers use Mapacho to purify spaces, communicate with spirits, and promote deep healing during plant medicine ceremonies, particularly in the context of Ayahuasca or other entheogenic experiences.
Spiritually, Mapacho is believed to have the power to ward off negative energies and entities, creating a protective barrier around the participants of a ceremony. It is often smoked in a ceremonial pipe or blown into the air as part of ritual purification, and can also be used to cleanse individuals of physical or energetic blockages. The ritual use of Mapacho is deeply entwined with the concept of reciprocity and respect for nature, as it is regarded not only as a tool for spiritual insight but also as a way to honor and communicate with the plant spirits.
Culturally, Mapacho plays an important role in daily life for many indigenous communities. Beyond its ceremonial use, it is sometimes consumed for its stimulant properties, offering energy and mental clarity. However, its significance goes beyond the physical effects it produces—Mapacho is revered as a sacred gift from the earth, symbolizing the interconnectedness of all living beings and the wisdom of nature.
In short, Mapacho is not merely a substance; it is a bridge to the spiritual realm, a teacher, and a protector. Its use transcends simple consumption, embodying the respect and reverence that indigenous cultures place on their relationship with the natural world.
Hapé
Hapé (pronounced "ha-peh") is a traditional snuff made from a blend of powdered medicinal plants, seeds, and ash, typically from the Amazon rainforest. It is used by indigenous tribes, such as the Huni Kuin, Kaxinawá, and other Amazonian peoples, as part of their spiritual, healing, and ritual practices. The mixture is applied to the nose through a blowpipe, delivering the powder directly into the nasal passages.
Culturally, Hapé is considered a powerful medicine for cleansing the mind, body, and spirit. It is used to purge negative energy, clear emotional blockages, and enhance mental clarity. The powerful, grounding effects of Hapé help users to connect deeply with the present moment, strengthen their intuition, and sharpen their spiritual awareness. Often used in ceremonies, Hapé is said to open the mind and prepare individuals for deeper plant medicine work or journeys like Ayahuasca.
Beyond its ceremonial use, Hapé is also valued for its ability to clear physical congestion and balance the energy flow within the body. Shamans and healers often use it to assist in their work, as it helps to align the individual with the natural world and the spirit realm. Each tribe may have its own specific blend of plants, each chosen for its unique healing properties.
Hapé is regarded as a sacred medicine, requiring respect and reverence. It is not just a tool for healing but also a way to honor the connection between humans and the natural world, offering spiritual protection, focus, and grounding.
Kambô is the secretion of the Giant Green Monkey Tree Frog, traditionally used by various indigenous tribes in the Upper Amazon region. It is a powerful cleanser of the body, mind, and subtle energetic bodies, detoxifying deeply at a cellular level and rejuvenating the entire being.
Through its cleansing and transformative powers, this medicine helps clear old, limiting energetic ties and cellular dissonance that may be held within. It removes stagnancy, creating a healthy space that becomes fertile ground for growth, empowerment, and the free flow of abundance.
The Kambô process begins with the practitioner applying small burns to the participant’s skin, where the frog secretion is then placed. Once applied, the medicine quickly enters the body, often causing intense sensations like heat, nausea, and purging through sweating or vomiting. This purging is seen as a release of toxins and emotional blockages. The experience typically lasts 20 to 45 minutes, after which the participant feels lighter, more grounded, and rejuvenated. Rest and hydration are recommended afterward to help integrate the healing.
Mapacho
Cacao, derived from the beans of the Theobroma cacao tree, has been revered for centuries by indigenous cultures in Central and South America, particularly by the Mayans and Aztecs. Known as the "food of the gods," cacao holds deep spiritual and cultural significance, both as a sacred medicine and as a symbol of abundance, love, and vitality.
In traditional ceremonial use, cacao is prepared as a rich, bitter drink and consumed in sacred rituals to open the heart, enhance emotional clarity, and connect deeply with the spirit world. It is often used in group ceremonies to promote healing, bonding, and spiritual growth. Cacao is believed to contain powerful compounds that stimulate the release of endorphins and serotonin, promoting feelings of well-being and joy. It is also known for its ability to clear energetic blockages and elevate consciousness, allowing participants to experience deeper levels of meditation and introspection.
Culturally, cacao was a sacred offering in ancient rituals, symbolizing life force, creativity, and connection to the divine. The Mayans and Aztecs used cacao as a currency, as well as in ceremonies to honor gods and celebrate important life events. The plant’s association with love and fertility is a central aspect of its spiritual significance, with cacao believed to open the heart and promote deep emotional healing.
Today, cacao continues to be used in both traditional and modern ceremonial contexts, offering a pathway to emotional release, spiritual insight, and connection with the natural world. It is regarded as a gentle, yet powerful, medicine that fosters love, healing, and balance, and its consumption is an invitation to honor the wisdom of the earth and the interconnectedness of all beings.
Bufo Alvarius 5-MEO-DMT
5-MeO-DMT, commonly referred to as Bufo, is a powerful psychoactive substance found in plants like Anadenanthera peregrina and Virola theiodora, as well as in the venom of the Colorado River toad (Bufo alvarius). This substance is known for inducing intense, transcendent experiences. The most profound of these experiences often leads individuals to feel a deep connection with the universe or a divine source. The Bufo experience is considered one of the most sacred entheogenic journeys, allowing for deep spiritual cleansing and emotional healing.
Bufo ceremonies typically involve inhaling the smoke of the substance, after which the participant enters an intense and often transformative state. This experience allows individuals to cleanse themselves of negative emotional attachments, with a lasting opening of the crown chakra. Following a Bufo ceremony, participants should be mindful of avoiding negative energies to maximize their integration and healing.
Ayahuasca
Ayahuasca is a mixture of Amazonian herbs that induces altered states of consciousness, typically lasting 4 to 8 hours after ingestion. The experience can range from mild stimulation to extreme visions. Traditionally, Ayahuasca is used as a medicine and in shamanic communication during ceremonies, usually under the guidance of an experienced teacher or shaman. The main ingredient is a climbing vine called cipó mariri (Banisteriopsis caapi), with secondary ingredients like chacruna (Psychotria viridis) or chagropanga (Diplopterys cabrerana), which contain a high level of the psychedelic substance DMT (Dimethyltryptamine).
The first known Western contact with Ayahuasca occurred in 1851 through Richard Spruce, an ethnobotanist. Archaeological evidence suggests that the consumption of Ayahuasca dates back at least two millennia. The unique effect of Ayahuasca depends on the mixture of two plants, cipó mariri and chacruna or chagropanga, and its discovery by indigenous peoples remains a mystery. The active ingredient in chacruna and chagropanga, DMT, is a neurotransmitter found in the human body, especially in the pineal gland, often referred to as the "third eye" in esoteric traditions.
The use of Ayahuasca in religious and spiritual practices among indigenous peoples of South America has been ongoing for thousands of years. It plays a central role in religious ceremonies, shamanic healings, and therapeutic practices. These rituals are grounded in deep connections with divine beings and natural forces such as the sun, moon, and stars. The ceremonies often carry messages of peace, fraternity, and love, promoting a universal spiritual understanding.
Our experience shows that the sacramental use of Ayahuasca, when approached in the right spiritual context, promotes healing, evolution, and consciousness expansion, rather than being dissociative or harmful. It is a positive activity for spiritual growth.