Aye, we be here!
Fer those thinking that because we don’t post blather regularly that we are lost at sea…NOT SO! We haven’t had a lot to say what with everyone else taking up the airspace.
The Prime Ministeroni is the Chief Office Bearer of the Church of the FSM in NZ. Ministeroni is the title given to approved marriage celebrants.
Fer those thinking that because we don’t post blather regularly that we are lost at sea…NOT SO! We haven’t had a lot to say what with everyone else taking up the airspace.
Most Unusual wedding
Russians marry in NZ CFSM
Pastafarian Kiwi Citizenship Sworn using Arr Church’s Wholly Text
Pastafarian Communities Ahoy Mateys! The above link (if it works) will take you to a spreadsheet showing all the Pastafarian Communities around this planet. Special Thanks to Jakob Farian Krarup for pulling this together! Ramen
Why does every religion assign masculine gender identity to its gods (except a few polytheist religions which also have feminine deities though fewer alongside the more powerful masculine ones)? The Greek and Roman gods were reported to be having sexual relations with each other and with humans (and a few animals). Excepting those, why does … More Masculine gods? No!
Statistics New Zealand is now undertaking public consultation on refreshing the Standard Classification for Religious Affiliation to better reflect contemporary New Zealand society. You are invited to make comment recognising that Statistics New Zealand has already been considering the inclusion of the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster. The media release can be found here: http://www.stats.govt.nz/tools_and_services/media-centre/additional-releases/review-religious-affiln-standard.aspx … More Put ‘Pastafarian’ on the Census!
Membership CFSM
“I have no belief in (or desire for) any postmortem existence, other than in the memories of friends and the hope that some of my books may still ‘speak’ to people after my death.” 2015
http://churchandstate.org.uk/2016/04/10-myths-and-10-truths-about-atheism/ Critical thinking is Pastafarianism.This article is GREAT! It explains many underlying Pastafarian principles. Ramen.
Every couple wants a unique wedding ceremony. This Noodly Couple has graciously allowed us to share their ceremony (except the very personal vows bit). This is NOT ‘standard’ – there is no ‘standard’ but this is illustrative. Welcome to the nuptial noodle knotting of Bucatini and Cappelletti. We’re here to witness them make a commitment … More One Noodly Couple’s Ceremony
“Do not believe in anything simply because you have heard it. Do not believe in anything simply because it is spoken and rumored by many. Do not believe in anything simply because it is found written in your religious books. Do not believe in anything merely on the authority of your teachers and elders. Do … More Wise Words
Holy Macaroni Pirate Matrimony!
Just for the record, without a doubt, our religion deals with “deep and imponderable” matters and takes a position on the existence and importance of a supreme being. Just because we advocate critical thinking – that is, we encourage our crew members to challenge the credibility and plausibility of all claims by religions and sciences … More What makes a religion a religion?
Ramen Recipes
A thoughttp://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2016/apr/19/pastafarian-nebraska-ruling-religion-belief-ritual?CMP=share_btn_fb#_=_htful article
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Michigan, USA are talking about our Kiwi Pastafarian Wedding
German News about Kiwi Church
Holy Macaroni Pirate Matrimony!
Paul Henry interviews Best Mates to Wed
World’s first Pastafarian Church wedding this week!
The Church believes that all religions are equally plausible and deserve the same respect. Atheists deserve the same respect for they look beyond blind faith and have the courage of their convictions. We are all sentient beings and our greatest challenge is to respect all sentient life equally and never to impose (for that contains … More All religions deserve the same respect
Our pasta who are in colander, draining be your noodles. Thy noodle come, thy sauce be yum, on our forks, mouths and tums. Give us this day our garlic bread, and forgive us our bad gases as we forgive those who gas us. And lead us not into eating sentient beings, but deliver us … More Pastafarian Kiwi Toast
The world’s first legal wedding under the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster (FSM) will take place on a commandeered pirate ship in historic Akaroa Saturday 16 April 2016. The Pastafarian couple will be married by the “Ministeroni” (the world’s first legal Pastafarian marriage celebrant) on the ship with all attendees in full pirate regalia. … More WORLD FIRST LEGAL PASTAFARIAN WEDDING
Ministeroni Ready to Tie Knots
Avast and ahoy and Arrrrrr! We have a legally, officially, approved New Zealand Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster marriage celebrant – in our parley a Ministeroni! Arrr! We be celebratin’ with a big bowl of pasta and a judicious glass of red vino – join us! Give thanks to Its noodliness and the … More Marriage Celebrant Approved!
Kiwi-resident volunteers needed: If you are a qualified (that means recognised by a professional organisation) accountant, lawyer, medical doctor, philosopher, chef, or scientist, and a believer in the Doctrine of the Kiwi Pastafarian Church, and you would like to give up to four (4) hours a month toward the Church, please contact the Top Ramen … More What does the Church need now?
The good folks at Stonehenge Aotearoa have made their fabulous site available for Pastafarian weddings. Stonehenge Aotearoa is located in Carterton, just an hour and a half drive north of Wellington. See our Marriage page for guidance on enjoying a Pastafarian nuptial day at this Southern Hemisphere delight. R’Amen!
Ahoy Mateys! Welcome to our long-awaited website serving the New Zealand Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster. We are the first of what we hope will be many Pastafarian Churches in New Zealand – each with its own flavours and special doctrines, just like other religions. If you were unaware, we already have an international … More Welcome to our website!
Counting the days! As you all know, the New Zealand government approved our application to be a recognised church able to nominate Pastafarians to be approved as marriage celebrants (Ministeronis in our parlance). After a long arduous process (see the Frequently Asked Questions page for a full description) over many months, our first Ministeroni has … More Ahoy there Mateys!
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