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A technicolor place of worship for Elevationists.

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A Lutheran church has stood at 400 S Logan Street in Denver since the early 1900s, but on April 20th of 2017, the church was reopened as a place of worship for the followers of a brand new religion: “Elevationism,” dedicated to the spirituality of cannabis.

It’s only fitting that the home of the International Church of Cannabis is in Denver, a city that is literally a mile high. The church’s antiquated exterior is in striking contrast to its flamboyant technicolor interior, full of vintage Americana, dozens of classic arcade games, and a neon rainbow mural on the ceiling, which was painted by world-famous Spanish artist Okuda San Miguel. 

The church is open to the public every day and is home to the BEYOND Laser Light Show, a 360-degree, audio-visual immersive experience. It begins with a seven-minute guided meditation and contemplative journey through the wisdom of the ages, followed by a 30-minute psychedelic light show set to classic rock-and-roll songs.

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BEYOND is a family-friendly show that takes place at 20 minutes past the hour, every hour. Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for students, and $10 for children.

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400 S Logan St
Denver, Colorado
United States
39.709144, -104.982318
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