Is this really free?

Yes, becoming ordained with the First Church of Atheism is entirely free of charge.

Why is this free?

We believe that everyone should have the right to preach what they believe, to start a congregation, and to perform ceremonies. This is usually reserved for members of traditional religious sects. We have started a church of our own, based on our beliefs, and will provide our service of ordainment free to anyone who shares our beliefs.

Will I be a minister in the eyes of the law?

Yes, you will be a legally ordained minister. You will be able to perform every task that a clergy member can perform.

How do I prove I am an ordained minister?

Visit the store to purchase an Ordainment Certificate, which comes with a free identification card.

*Be sure to get ordained for free HERE before purchasing anything

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A LEGAL certificate of ordination, plus a FREE wallet sized I.D. mailed to you.

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$14.95

Full Name & Email
Date of Ordination

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A LEGAL certificate of ordination, plus a FREE wallet sized I.D. ready to print.

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$9.95

Full Name & Email
Date of Ordination

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Listing on our “Atheist Minister in Your Area” And a blog post announcing your listing!

so people may contact you to perform their ceremony.

$6.95

Full Name & Email
City & State or Country

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3-Pack Marriage Certificates

Perfect for performing weddings. Adds a professional touch.
Most couples request a Certificate of Marriage

$9.95

You may buy more than one pack with free shipping on the additional packs. Choose quantity at checkout.

This is where atheists around the world can find an atheist minister to perform their wedding, or any other ceremony. The price for services is negotiated between the individual parties, but the average fee is $150US.

Australia

• Melbourne

  • Rev. John Botha - Melbourne

Canada

• British Columbia

  • Rev. Sidney Schneider - Vancouver

• Ontario

  • Rev. Kelin Nott - Toronto

China

• Beijing

  • Rev. John Scott Johnson

Switzerland

• Montreux

  • Rev. Andrei Placinta

United Kingdom

• West Yorkshire

  • Rev. Simon Rochell

United States

• Alabama

  • Rev. James G. Artis - Albertville

• Arizona

  • Rev. Rebecca T. Barber - Mesa

• California

  • Rev. Amir Karkouti - San Diego

• Colorado

  • Rev. Jessica Sideways - Denver

• Connecticut

  • Rev. Keith Culkin - Southbury

• Florida

  • Rev. Alexander McMaster - St.Petersburg

• Georgia

  • Rev. Reginald V. Finley Sr. - Atlanta
  • Rev. Michael Wideman - Statesboro
  • Rev. Per Kok Jensen - Warrenton

How we got started.

• The First Church of Atheism was born out of necessity. Created by Paul and Jacki McMaster, the FCA is the first society of its kind. Dedicated solely to ordaining atheists so that they too may perform ceremonies previously performed by religious men. When Paul and Jacki were wed, they hired a non-denominational minister to perform the ceremony. They requested that the ceremony be entirely faith neutral, as they were both devout atheists. To their dismay, the ceremony that the minister submitted for their approval was littered with references to, and direct statements about, god. They pulled out a red pen and started editing, paring down the ceremony into a 2 minute long affair.

  For the next year, they would laugh about that story, telling their friends about the “non-denominational” minister who read them their vows in a Friar Tuck shirt, complete with collar. While funny, this also says something tragic about the state of our society when it comes to atheists. Non-denominational means generally Christian. For atheists, this is impossible to accept.

  So the couple decided to form a society to provide others with what they did not get for their wedding.

With the First Church of Atheism you can become ordained quickly, easily, and at no cost.

As a legally ordained minister, you will be able to perform weddings, funerals, commitment ceremonies, and other functions that are reserved for members of clergy.

Since its inception, the First Church of Atheism has amassed quite a following around the world. FCA ministers come from all walks of life. They are every race, ethnicity, age, and creed. The one thing binding every FCA minister is his or her belief in science, reason, and reality.



The First Church of Atheism wants you to pursue and cherish your realistic beliefs without interference from any outside agency, including government or church authority. We provide our service for free, as we believe it is every atheists right to perform these clergy functions.

You may become a legally ordained minister for life, without cost, and without question.