https://www.jedichurch.org The Jedi Church promotes the religious philosophy that there is one all powerful force that binds the entire universe together. en-nz Jedi Church 30 Mon, 18 Jul 2022 15:51:04 +1200 daily 1 https://www.website.world https://www.jedichurch.org/blog/mtfbwy Sat, 4 May 2019 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.jedichurch.org/blog/mtfbwy https://www.jedichurch.org/blog/775100 The NZ Census takes place on March 6th (less than 28 days away). JEDI is now recognised as an official religion by the NZ Statistics Department. Previously the answer was out of scope, but last year a challenge through the Human Rights Commission acknowledged that a government department must protect an individuals right to religious belief. That change was hard won. Lets now stand together and be counted. May the Force be with you. Tue, 6 Feb 2018 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.jedichurch.org/blog/775100 https://www.jedichurch.org/blog/775098 Thanks to a refresh of religious classifications in the upcoming census, Kiwis who affiliate with being a Jedi will soon be able to know how many others do, too. So will those who affiliate with Maoism, Marxism, and Falun Gong. An update of the standard classification of religious affiliation means data collected in the 2018 Census of Population and Dwellings will more accurately reflect people's religious, philosophical, and spiritual beliefs. It is the first update to the classification since 1999. While Jedi and Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster are both on the list, most of the changes involve more denominations for religions such as Judaism and Islam. Sat, 25 Mar 2017 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.jedichurch.org/blog/775098 https://www.jedichurch.org/blog/return-of-the-jedi-statistics-nz-reconsiders-religion Those who identify as Jedis, Marxists, Taoists or Pastafarians may be officially registered as religious followers after the 2018 Census. Statistics New Zealand has proposed to amend the categories of religious affiliation, and the aforementioned are some of the beliefs being considered. Mon, 26 Sep 2016 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.jedichurch.org/blog/return-of-the-jedi-statistics-nz-reconsiders-religion https://www.jedichurch.org/blog/jedi-not-religious-enough-for-a-tax-break-in-new-zealand-says-department-of-internal-affairs The force is strong in New Zealand - but not strong enough for a tax break. The Department of Internal Affairs has rejected a request by the Jedi Society Incorporated to be recognised as a legitimate charitable endeavour, with all the tax-free benefits that entails. The society was established in April 2014, with an aim of acting as "guardians of peace" and keeping a particular eye on agents of the dark side of the force. As well as protecting the galaxy, the society said it would promote the Jedi religion, build a temple and try to grow the number of Jedi adherents in New Zealand. Mon, 28 Sep 2015 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.jedichurch.org/blog/jedi-not-religious-enough-for-a-tax-break-in-new-zealand-says-department-of-internal-affairs https://www.jedichurch.org/blog/610378 Statistics NZ want to hear your views about the content of the next census and invite you to take part in an online discussion forum. It will be open from 30 April to 10 June 2015. Specifically join the forum, and look for the religious affililation question.... https://2018census.loomio.org/d/pwmdML3I/religious-affiliation Mon, 4 May 2015 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.jedichurch.org/blog/610378 https://www.jedichurch.org/blog/610382 May the fourth be with you all. We are a fantastic group now 9395 strong. I wish you all peace and harmony, from NZ, the first to see the sun of a bright new day. Mon, 4 May 2015 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.jedichurch.org/blog/610382 https://www.jedichurch.org/blog/570257 Sorry we will not be printing any more Jedi certificates... We decided it was too hard to manage. Please remember you should look around and inside yourself to feel the force, you don't need a certificate on your wall to prove it. Thu, 21 Aug 2014 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.jedichurch.org/blog/570257 https://www.jedichurch.org/blog/MTFBWY-May-the-fourth-be-with-you.html This is a very special day in the Jedi Calendar Fri, 3 May 2013 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.jedichurch.org/blog/MTFBWY-May-the-fourth-be-with-you.html https://www.jedichurch.org/blog/424831 Our website gets 12000 - 20000 unique visitors every month. We now have over 5000 members on our facebook group too. Mon, 28 May 2012 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.jedichurch.org/blog/424831 https://www.jedichurch.org/blog/424821 Our website forum is now closed. There is so much more going on in our Facebook Group forum. Mon, 28 May 2012 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.jedichurch.org/blog/424821 https://www.jedichurch.org/blog/352528 Our website traffic quadrupled on this very special day. We got 2000 unique visitors for the day instead of the ordinary 500 per day. :-) MTFBWY Wed, 11 May 2011 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.jedichurch.org/blog/352528 https://www.jedichurch.org/blog/336695 Our hearts go out to all of those affected by the Feb 22nd Earthquake in Christchurch. This is a tragic tremor in the force! Tue, 22 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.jedichurch.org/blog/336695 https://www.jedichurch.org/blog/336449 Mon, 21 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.jedichurch.org/blog/336449 https://www.jedichurch.org/blog/336432 The International Jedi Church, based in New Zealand, are terminating discussions with the Libertarianz Party due to significant differences in opinion. Sun, 13 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.jedichurch.org/blog/336432 https://www.jedichurch.org/blog/328188 We have Jedi Stickers available for New Zealand residents only, promoting Jedi as an answer to the religion question in the 2011 census. UPDATE: ALL GONE NOW! Thu, 23 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.jedichurch.org/blog/328188 https://www.jedichurch.org/blog/328194 fyi everyone, it's only 3 months until the next Nz census. We need to spread the word and remind people the importance of answering Jedi for the religion question. Thu, 23 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.jedichurch.org/blog/328194 https://www.jedichurch.org/blog/204814 In the age group of 15-29 years of age, there are over 20% who answered Jedi in the Census. As a percentage of the total Nelson population was almost 7% and the next top region was Malborough. The Force is strong at the top of the South Island. Thu, 26 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.jedichurch.org/blog/204814 https://www.jedichurch.org/blog/204421 After a long debate with NZ Census over several years, and even after expressing a desire to pay for the information, it has been several months, here it is... Mon, 23 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.jedichurch.org/blog/204421 https://www.jedichurch.org/blog/202760 On January 12th 2009. The Government of Canada granted Order of the Jedi Inc. The worlds first Federally Incorporated Non-Profit Religious Entity. The Order of the Jedi Inc. will continue to move forward, now applying for recognition within each province, and also help to establish other Orders who have been fighting for so long with a letter of introduction to their governement. A Federally registered Corporation is also recognized globally. Wed, 11 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.jedichurch.org/blog/202760 https://www.jedichurch.org/blog/197196 Chairperson = Master Zen Yobi Secretary = Master Dale Akira Treasurer = Master Boo All nominated, seconded and accepted, all unupposed. Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.jedichurch.org/blog/197196 https://www.jedichurch.org/blog/196948 The results for the High Council Election Wed, 17 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.jedichurch.org/blog/196948 https://www.jedichurch.org/blog/190134 The Jedi Church are donating to the Special Childrens Christmas Party. May the force be strong with these little padewans Wed, 29 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.jedichurch.org/blog/190134 https://www.jedichurch.org/blog/181002 Below is an open letter to the NZ census, individual names/contact details have been removed. Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.jedichurch.org/blog/181002 https://www.jedichurch.org/blog/179108 Last month we had 21772 visitors to our website, and combined they visited over 27000 times. The Jedi Church movement is growing stronger around the world. Remember that the NZ and Ausi Census is only about 1-2 years away. Lets make sure our voice is heard this time. Wed, 2 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.jedichurch.org/blog/179108 https://www.jedichurch.org/blog/179109 The Jedi Church has had a sudden surge in visitors. Could this bbc news link be the reason? Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.jedichurch.org/blog/179109 https://www.jedichurch.org/blog/91347 An article is being considered fro deletion in accordance with Wikipedias deletion policy. Please review this and make your submissions. Mon, 1 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.jedichurch.org/blog/91347 https://www.jedichurch.org/blog/75125 The census seems happy to compile that our society has approximately 1000 satanists, 2000 witches, 192 druids, and has decided that Jedi, should be "outside scope". Tue, 23 Jan 2007 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.jedichurch.org/blog/75125 https://www.jedichurch.org/blog/179291 Sun, 5 Feb 2006 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.jedichurch.org/blog/179291 https://www.jedichurch.org/blog/53075 I note in the last census that some answers to the religion question were not counted as certain religions were not included in the official religions list. We feel it is extremely important that answers which are "recognised but not counted" shou Thu, 19 Jan 2006 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.jedichurch.org/blog/53075 https://www.jedichurch.org/blog/32309 By Lester Haines Posted: 28/01/2004 at 16:19 GMT Stay up to date wherever you are, with The Register Mobile Long, long ago, in a news galaxy some considerable distance from reality, we reported on attempts to get Jedi recognised as an official Thu, 5 Feb 2004 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.jedichurch.org/blog/32309 https://www.jedichurch.org/blog/32311 Tuesday, May 13, 2003 OTTAWA -- May the Force be with you. And also with you. Amen. An astonishing 20,000 Canadians declared themselves to be followers of the religion of Jedi, the guardians of peace and justice in the Star Wars flicks, Stati Thu, 5 Feb 2004 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.jedichurch.org/blog/32311 https://www.jedichurch.org/blog/32307 31.08.2002 By ALAN PERROTT More than 120,000 New Zealanders and Australians claim the Force is with them. The return of the Jedi who ruled a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away began with a tongue-in-cheek email campaign before the NZ Cens Thu, 5 Feb 2004 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.jedichurch.org/blog/32307 https://www.jedichurch.org/blog/204815 Seven people in every thousand in England and Wales gave their religion as 'Jedi' in the 2001 Census. Thu, 13 Feb 2003 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.jedichurch.org/blog/204815 https://www.jedichurch.org/blog/775096 More than 120,000 New Zealanders and Australians claim the Force is with them. The return of the Jedi who ruled a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away began with a tongue-in-cheek email campaign before the NZ Census in March last year. If 8000 New Zealanders stated they were disciples of Star Wars characters Yoda and Luke Skywalker, the email claimed, the Jedi Order would become a recognised religion. Despite only one week's notice, 53,715 people did just that - unofficially showing this country has more Jedi Knights than Buddhist, Baptists, Mormons, Hindu and Ratana Christians. Sat, 31 Aug 2002 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.jedichurch.org/blog/775096 https://www.jedichurch.org/blog/204816 Read the Wikipedia story Tue, 1 Jan 2002 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.jedichurch.org/blog/204816