After the Party Feeling

Well after round 1 I hope you will all be recovered for round 2 which as you know will see 2011 in.
Can I on behalf of our members wish you all a prospereous new year

Gordon Higginson

Gordon Higginson is generally acknowledged as one of the greatest mediums of the last century and he was known as "Mr Mediumship". Gordon referred to Estelle Roberts as the “perfect medium” due to the variety of different types of mediumship she demonstrated to the highest standards. Gordon gifts of mediumship paralleled those of Estelle’s and were equally as wide-ranging in nature as well as being of the highest quality. They comprised mental mediumship, trance control, physical mediumship and spiritual healing.

Gordon was trained from a very early age to be a platform medium and to demonstrate at large venues in front of capacity crowds. His mother paid for him to have elocution lessons and he commenced working in public at the youthful age of 12. He was known as the "the boy wonder" in his early years and he continued to demonstrate his gift of mental mediumship on the platform for another 63 years until the day before he passed to spirit. Gordon was renowned for the accuracy of his platform mediumship and his evidence often included full names, addresses and telephone numbers. Gordon was a master of his craft and would often set up several links amongst a large audience and work the links simultaneously. Gordon worked with many of the well known mediums from yesteryear including Estelle Roberts, Helen Hughes, Bertha Harris and Nan Mackenzie and he demonstrated at many of the largest venues in the UK including the Royal Albert Hall on many occasions. Some videos of Gordon demonstrating can be found on the “Video Recordings” page.

Gordon was also a fine and eloquent speaker and his addresses contained his trademark style and charisma. His addresses also demonstrated his love and passion for the spirit and a video recording with part of an address can be found on the “Video Recordings” page.

Gordon was a fine trance medium and many have witnessed the various guides and mentors who worked with Gordon. His prinicipal guide Choo Chow provided spiritual words of wisdom, whilst his childhood friend Cuckoo and his Irish guide Paddy provided gentle fun and humour, as well as Paddy providing clairvoyance in the trance state. Gordon also had another guide called Light who would make predictions and who only come through once per year usually during the trance address at the Christmas morning service at Longton church. It is hoped that audio recordings of all of the above guides will be uploaded on the “Audio Recordings” page over the coming months.

Gordon was also an excellent physical medium and produced a wide range of physical phenomena including materialisation, transfiguration, independent voice and apports. He regularly demonstrated his physical mediumship in the Library at the Arthur Findlay College to large audiences of 90 or so people. Despite receiving several injuries over the years due to inappropriate acts from sitters, he was not deterred and continued to demonstrate in public. Because of his desire that this remarkable form of mediumship be shared with the public, perhaps more people have been able to witness physical mediumship with Gordon than with any other medium. Gordon is also one of the few physical mediums to demonstrate physical mediumship publicly to an audience of 300 people at the Glasgow Association of Spiritualists. Despite his results, this was one area of his mediumship where Gordon felt there was room for improvement since he felt that he could have achieved better results were he able to sit more regularly.

Although well known for his platform work and physical séances, Gordon was also an accomplished spiritual healer. Together with his healing guide Dr John, Gordon was able to diagnose and provide healing for a wide range of ailments. Up until the time of his passing in 1993, queues regularly formed outside Longton Spiritualist Church when he was holding spiritual healing sessions. In addition, Gordon practised spiritual healing on animals and vets supported claims of a number of miracle cures with cases where all hope appeared lost

HEALING

I have been told that the session of healing tomorrow Wednesday 22nd December at 1pm will go ahead.
That will be the last service open to the public for this year.

Carol Service

Due to adverse weather conditions it has been neccessary to cancel the Carol service on Sunday 19th.
The safety of the Public was paramount in the decison process.


There is at the moment healing on Wednesday 22nd at 1pm till 2pm, but this could change. Please watch this blog or phone 02920377630 for updates

After Wednesday the church will be closed until January 6th for Open Circle then on Saturday 8th morning healing. Divine Services begin on the 9th January at 11am, and the evening service at 6pm.
The Committee of Park Grove wish everyone the COMPLIMENTS OF THE SEASON.

Bad Weather News

Please Ring the church for update of services etc.
02920377630 or 07758562708

Open Circle Thursday

Come along to possibly the Last one of this year. Judging by last week come early as the parking is very bad , it must be Christmas or something. Phil and Pat will be there to greet you and shut the gate, so don't be late.

Mediums List 2011

The mediums list for January to March can be foundon the right hand side of the blog in the link column. Just click on the link and follow the instructions, it is so simple and painless.

The mediums list for Open Circle ia also available in the link section .

Wednesday Healing Sessions

Take advantage, it is getting nearer to Christmas, so come along to these last two sessions in afternoon and evening. Next Wednesdy there is only one session in the afternoon, and then all closed until Sat the 8th of January 2011

Christmas Special Tonight

Well at 7pm tonight is the start time for our special with 4, yes 4 working mediums on the rostrom.
The workers are in no particular order, Val Croot, Kay Harding, Carol Ellis and Kim Rogers.

The entrance payable on the door is £5 and includes refreshments . There will also be a raffle

Sunday Services 12th December

The 11am service sees the return of Val Croot who kindley stood in last week when the advertised worker could not make it due to the adverse weather conditions.

The 6pm service see the bubbly Jan Lloyd doing her thing at P G . Jan could not make it the last time so people are eagerly waitng for her return.

History of the Spiritualist National Union History - Modern Spiritualism

A family who moved to a homestead in Hydesville, New York State, USA were disturbed by noises, knockings, movements of objects and other unusual phenomena.

The two children Catherine and Margaretta discovered that if they spoke out then the mysterious noises seemed to respond and it became clear that the phenomena were not just random manifestations of energy but were under the control of some invisible intelligence. In a world where such happenings were feared and where religion labelled them as evil, these happenings soon gained the attention of neighbours and family friends. The news of these happenings spread far and wide, at times many bystanders came to marvel at the unexplained knockings and noises.

On March 31, 1848, the two sisters, Margaretta and Catherine Fox, established intelligent, two way communication with a spirit person who was responsible for producing the phenomena.
Farmstead of the Fox Family
A committee of investigation was formed and communicated with the spirit who had been harassing the Fox family. The committee listened out for the response signal knocks and they established that the communicator was Charles Rosna, who had been murdered and buried beneath the cellar of the homestead. An excavation of the cellar later proved that there was indeed the remains of a body buried there.

The publicity which these events aroused and the investigations carried out at the time led to mediumship being discussed openly. The Fox family suffered scorn, ridicule, and persecution but because of them advice came from spirit people as to how to encourage spirit communication. The printing press, cheaper newspapers and books, the improved literacy amongst the people, the rail road and improved postal service meant that many learned about this new spiritual phenomena and how it could be achieved. In many homes, groups of people met and, following the advice, were successful in obtaining spirit communication for themselves. And, once communication was established, the spirit people could direct the process and give specific guidance to further help the process.

It became clear that certain people were naturally mediumistic and the new forms of communication enabled strikingly accurate and detailed information to be communicated. Spiritual phenomena flowed from the many Spiritualist groups which provided, time after time, personal joyful evidence confirming the existence of a spirit world that could communicate with those still on earth. In just a few years many groups of Spiritualists formed in America to seek psychic phenomena and to consider the religious implications which lay behind the teaching received from spirit.

In time, both the phenomena and the teachings attracted the attention of eminent scientists and intellectuals in America and Britain. A Mrs Hayden brought the new knowledge to England and openly demonstrated mediumship here. She was persecuted and insulted by the press and by some in the established Christian church, however her mediumship was defended by public figures, such as Robert Owen, who embraced Spiritualism after witnessing successful spirit communications with her.

In 1853 the first Spiritualist Church was established in the Britain at Keighley in Yorkshire, and the first Spiritualist newspaper, The Yorkshire Spiritual Telegraph, was published in 1855. By the 1870s there were numerous Spiritualist societies and churches throughout the country.

Today, Spiritualism allows all people to witness, and learn for themselves, communication with the spirit world. Before, information about such practices was banned and considered dangerous and evil. However, by the events at Hydesville, ignorance and fear concerning the spirit world is passing away and all people can benefit from the love, guidance, and wisdom from those who have gone before who are now progressing in the spirit world

Saturday Healing.

The weather seems to be warmer ,so come alog to Park Grove and get your Christmas healing.
The healers are waiting so come on you know it makes sense.

Healing starts at 10-30am.

Open Circle Thursday

Well it's that time again, IF IT IS A THURSDAY IT MUST BE OPEN CIRCLE AT PARK GROVE !!


Never mind the cold, it is warm at P G

Weekend at Park Grove

Sunday Services 12th DEC 2010

11am Val Croot and 6pm Jan Lloyd

Monday 13th December 2010 “XMAS SPECIAL”

4 Mediums; Carol Ellis, Kay Harding, Kim Rogers and

Sharon Fry £5 pp including refreshments. Start 7pm.

Monday Demonstration

Tonight at Park Grove is a lady who has been with us on a number of occassions and has always given a good night (no pressure ) . All the way from Bridgend, well it is in this weather! It's a welcome for Dianne Jeal.

So Come on venture out, Iknow it is cold out there, but warm and friendly in the church, and you will be made very welcome.
Only £3 to come in, cheap as chips !!!

Sunday Services

This morning Val Croot is stepping in to fill the place of someone who cannot make the morning service at 11am. I am sure that Val will please all who attend.

The evening service is a return for the lovely lady from Swansea with a beautiful name, Moya O'Dwyer. This lady made a big impact when she came last summer to Park Grove and we have been eagerly awaiting her return.

So come on and brave the cold as it is lovely and warm in the church. The evening starts at 6pm

Saturday Healing.

Come along our healers are waiting to help you.

Healing is free, but you may make a donation that goes towards the upkeep of the church.

OPEN CIRCLE

Well does'nt time pass quickly when you are kept busy.

Tonight is that Thursday night feeling again as the doors open at the church for Open Circle.

This time it's the turn of Phil and Pat to keep the peace and they both hope that you all are going to attemd .

You know how it works , just come along before 7 and sit in a beautiful energy that will help ypur development , or just come along and sit , either way you will be most welcome.

Make sure that it is before 7 because if you are late we hut the gate .

Times and Events for December

CARDIFF (1^ST) SPIRITUALIST CHURCH, PARK GROVE, CARDIFF

CHRISTMAS EVENTS & OPENING TIMES

DATE EVENT TIMES

SUNDAY 12th DECEMBER SUNDAY SERVICE 11.00 AM 6.00 PM

MONDAY 13th DECEMBER Clairvoyance SPECIAL 7pm

WEDNESDAY 15^th DECEMBER SPIRITUAL HEALING 1 – 2 PM

7 – 8 PM

THURSDAY 16^th DECEMBER OPEN CIRCLE NO ENTRY AFTER 7PM

SATURDAY 18^th DECEMBER SPIRITUAL HEALING 10-30 – 11-30

SUNDAY 19 DECEMBER NO MORNING SERVICE

SUNDAY 19 DECEMBER CANDLELIT CAROL SERVICE 6.00 PM

WEDNESDAY 22^nd DECEMBER SPIRITUAL HEALING 1-2PM/

Then Healing closed until

SATURDAY 8^th January SPIRITUAL HEALING 10-30 - 11-30

NORMAL SERVICES COMMENCE SUNDAY 9th JAN 2011 at 11am

Bad Weather News

If the winter weather gets worse and any of our services seem threatened, please ring the church telephone number and you will be directed to someone who can advise you of the conditions and whether the services are still going ahead

Tel : 02920 377630

Monday Demonstration

Tonight at Park Grove sees the return of Les Jones and Maureen Howells. Both are members of the church and have served it for many years.

Dont go and spend loads of money at the Winter Wonderland, spend just £3 at our place and spend an hour and a quarter in a loveiy warm place with a great atmosphere and unique energies.

You know it makes sense. Come along and feel the spirit.

Sunday Services

Well let us hope that the snow keeps away. This week the services are being taken by Maria Newman and Linda Walker.

The mornimg service (11am) is Maria Newman, the evening service (6pm) with Linda Walker.

Inside the church is lovely and warm, so come along and join in with others in a beautiful atmosphere.

Open Circle Thursday

Well it's that time again, IF IT IS A THURSDAY IT MUST BE OPEN CIRCLE AT PARK GROVE !!

You are so right ! This evening it is the turn of Carol Ellis to do the medium tasks and Chris Jenkins to do his chairing bit. The rest of you just turn up and see what happens, and remember........." In here before 7 and you are in heaven , dont come late cos we shut the gate!!!!!!!!!! "


ONLY £2 per person

Wednesday Healing Sessions

Well if you are feeling the change in the weather go and have some Spiritual Healing at the Park Grove Spiritualist Church.
There are two sessions on Wednesdays+++ one at 1pm - 2pm, and in the evening from 7pm -8pm.
The church will be warm and the healers will make you feel better, what else can you ask for.

Healing is free but you can make a donation if you wish which will go to the upkeep of the church

Monday Demonstration

KAY HARDING is the worker tonight and it is always great to see her at Park Grove. Let us hope that all of you out there will come to see Kay work in what can only be described as her unique way. There are smiles and laughter throughout and the evidence of survival she brings is spot on the mark.

Come along , only £3 per person . CHEAP AS CHIPS !!!!!!!!!!!!

Sunday Services

Just off the press is the news that SANDRA PENGILLY a member of the churcrh will be taking the service on Sunday morning at 11am.
Sandra has conducted several services at Park Grove in the past and I for one is looking forward to her visit.

The 6pm service sees the return of Cardiff City fan CHRIS HAWKER. This will be his second service and his relaxed style went very well with the Park Grove faithfull.

You are all welcome to come along and feel the energies created and the ones that are already in the church.

OPEN CIRCLE

Mr Les Jones is the medium this evening and hopes that you will come and join in the antics.

You know the rules so come before 7pm, because after that you wont be allowed in. Only £2 per person.

Wednesday Healing Sessions

After the exitement of the weekend comes the calm of the healing sessions at Park Grove.
You can always rely on our experienced healers to ease you through both sessions on Wednesday.
Don't let a little rain stop you come along and feel the healing energy

Healing is free but you can if you wish make donation which then goes toward the upkeep of the church.

ANGELA MCINNES WEEKEND PART 5

Well she did it again and drew a big crowd at Park Grove last night and did not disappoint.
Angela and guides gave the people excellent evidence of loved ones survival after physical death in every message.
Angela is definately one to come and see,and will be back next year. That will certainly be a date to look forward to.

ANGELA MCINNES WEEKEND PART 3 and 4

Another great Park Grove day. Angela gave two fantastic services with geat philosophy and extrodinary survival evidence.

Roll on tomorrow evening for more of the same

ANGELA MCINNES WEEKEND PART 2

Saturday night saw Angela give a demonstration of mediumship which would be fitting to see on any stage. Angelas way of working with her softly spoken scottish accent gave excellent survival evidence.

One message in particular was very evidential to the point that when received, their were shrieks of laughter and gasps of amazment. They then explained that they had been discussing the fact in the car coming to the service that very night.

To appreciate it fully you would have had to be at Park Grove.

ANGELA MCINNES WEEKEND PART 1

Very good workshop indeed. I personally would like to thank all 15 who participated and gave Angela the respect that they did.
It was interesting to see a lady with so much to give to willing students work with sincerity and over whealming love for the Spirit World.

Thank you so much Angela

OPEN CIRCLE

Yes doesnt time fly when you are having fun.

Thurday night is "come before seven and be in heaven, it is not very nice to come late, cos we close that gate" night"
Thats right it is open circle. Only £2 to participate. The worker is Valerie Croot.

Wednesday Healing Sessions

Come along and see Phil Williams who will be waiting to see you at Park Grove.

In the evening one of the Healers Mr Ken Stephenson will be using all his years of healing experience on the people who attend. It is open from 7pm until 8pm

ANGELA MCINNES OSNU

Officiant of The Spiritualists' National Union SNU Certificates of Recognition for: Demonstrating (Evidential Mediumship) Public Speaking Angela McInnes is a Scottish Medium Her work spans from Sweden in the north to Spain and Gibralter in the south of Europe, Australia, and the whole of the British Isles and includes such diverse subjects as encouragement and training of mediumistic students from absolute beginners to advanced students and the history and philosophy of spiritualism. She has also run courses on the Celtic way of life which included their background, their ceremonies and their spiritual beliefs. She is an award holder and qualified as a speaker and demonstrator, is an Officiant of the Spiritualists National Union and acts as a fully fledged celebrant according to the laws of Scotland. This qualification allows her to carry out marriages in Scotland, as well as funerals, namings and all aspects related to spiritual advice. Another important aspect of her work includes the Arthur Findlay College in Essex, England. This College is attended by students from all over the world and at this College she is not only a tutor, but an organiser of courses, which includes exploration of self-awareness and sensitivity, psychic and mediumistic development of spiritual gifts. Angela is very close to her family and is proud to be a mother and grandmother. Angela is with us at Park Grove on the 13th of November for the following course and services. Sat 13 November: Course (all levels) Mediumship Supported cost £10. Time 10am until approx 4-30 pm Sat 13 November : Demonstration Of Mediumship cost £5 Start 7pm Sunday14th November: Divine Services @ 11am and 6pm Monday 15th : Demonstration of Mediumship cost £5 Start 7pm

Monday Demonstration

Peter Bevan returns tonight for another demonstration of clairvoyance at Park grove.

The show starts at &pm and it only costs £3 per person .

Come along and meet like minded people in an atmosphere in my opinion second to none

Sunday Services

The two services will be taken by Grace west from Little Mill. Grace has served Park Grove on many occassions, and has given many years in the service of Spirit.

The morning service is at 11am and the evening service at 6pm.

Saturday Healing.

Yes you know the time they are there. Just watch out for the rugby crowd

Open Circle Thursday

Sharon Fry will be circling Thursday and will be with her buddy Kim Rogers who did some sterling work over the last two sessions.

Come on you know what is said.

COME BEFORE SEVEN AND BE IN HEAVEN............. DON'T COME LATE COS WE CLOSE THE GATE.

ONLY £2 Per PERSON BARGAIN!!!!!!!!!

IMPOSTERS

Just a little warning to our friends out there. There seems to be a lady going around giving readings and saying that she holds workshops at Park Grove.
The lady who passed on this was not sure of the name, but described her as having long blond hair.

If any of you are approached by a lady fitting the description please phone the church and listen to the answer phone message. Your help would be appreciated in this matter

Wednesday Healing

They are waiting for you!!!!

You know where!!!!

You know the times!!!!

You know it is free!!!!

YOU KNOW IT MAKES SENSE!!!!!!!!!!!

Monday Demonstration

Margaret Challenger takes the demonstration on Monday 1st November. It will start at 7pm and will cost you £3 at the door.
Margaret has served our church on many occassions and has recently started to bring her development group to our open circle so her group can be challenged more, excuse the pun.

I look forward in seeing the regulars and also new faces , you are always assured a great welcome at Park Grove.

Val Croot Day

Well it is 31st of October, and at the church we have a day of Val Croot. She is taking both services, 11am and this evening at 6pm.
Always a a good service when Val is around, so come along and see what I mean!

Open Circle Thursday

Another chance for our friend Kimroy to take charge and do some of our heads in .
Only joking, Kim did a great job last Thursday and a good night was had by all. Same again tomorrow night only £2 in an age of rising prices.

HEALING

Spiritual healing is a natural energy that flows through the healer to the subject being healed. You do not have to believe in it for it to work and -although we believe it comes from SPIRIT- no religious faith is required. It is a natural energy that most people have to some extent and which can be used alongside conventional medicine."

Our heakers at the church are all qualified healers with the SNU and have years of experience.

Two sessions today 1pm - 2pm and 7pm - 8pm.

Healing is free, but you can donate something which goes to the running costs of the church

The Seven Principles Explained

1. The Fatherhood of God.
2. The Brotherhood of Man.
3. The Communion of Spirits and the Ministry of Angels.
4. The Continuous Existence of the human soul.
5. Personal Responsibility.
6. Compensation and Retribution hereafter for all the good and evil deeds done on earth.
7. Eternal Progress open to every human soul. The Principles were not intended to be binding rules or the basis of a dogma but to provide a moral and ethical framework upon which people can base their lives.

1. The Fatherhood of God.
The core belief of the religious philosophy of Spiritualism is the acceptance of a Divine Energy. This force, whatever name given to it, has created all there is and sustains all its creation.
The ‘Spirit of God’ exists within and around everything. It is within all of us: we are all children of God so are part of one family. We acknowledge God as our Father.

2. The Brotherhood of Man.
We are all part of the universal creative force and therefore one family in God. The operation of true Brotherhood throughout the word would create betterment to the lives of many, bringing equality, security and peace. Spiritualists try to understand the needs of others and help all people regardless of race, colour or creed

3. The Communion of Spirits and the Ministry of Angels.
Communion with divine energy is a natural and essential part of existence. Communication between Spirit itself and its creations is an inbuilt ability. Spiritualists use this ability for communication directly, or via a medium, between those in the spirit world and ourselves. This is not supernatural; it is a normal activity. The main purpose of communication with the spirit world is to provide the evidence which supports our philosophy. The Ministry of Angels brings enhanced wisdom to enlighten the individual, society and the world in which we live. This includes those who are dedicated to the welfare and service of mankind bringing inspiration guidance and healing.

4. The Continuous Existence of the human soul.
Spirit is part of the ‘Creative Force’ and thus indestructible. Energy cannot be destroyed; it can only change its form. After death the physical body is left behind whilst the soul continues to exist in a different dimension that we call the spirit world. The individual personality continues unchanged by the event we call ‘death’.

5. Personal Responsibility.
In His wisdom, God has given us enormous potential; we can use that potential to improve our own lives and the lives of others. We have the ability to make decisions throughout our lives as we see fit. What each of us makes of our life is our Personal Responsibility no one can replace or override that right. No other person or influence can put right our wrong doings.

6. Compensation and Retribution hereafter for all the good and evil deeds done on earth.
This Principle expresses the natural law of ‘cause and effect’. This law operates now, on earth, as well as in the spirit world. As we move through life making choices, the outcome of those choices affects our soul growth. When we leave this earthly life there will be no divine judgement. We will have the opportunity to reassess, take stock and decide what might have been done differently.

7. Eternal Progress open to every human soul.
Eternity does not begin at death; Progress is open to all now! Any action, or intent to change, to promote soul growth and progression, creates a positive reaction. There will always be the opportunity to develop and move forward, no one is ever deprived of the all embracing love of God.

Monday Demonstration

A return to PG by Vanessa Follett tonight. She is being accompanied by a lady who she works with on many occassions, Diane Jeale.
There might be frost on your cars this morning but you are assured of a warm welcome in the church. So come along, you know it works, and there could be a message for you!!!!

Only £3 per person.

Sunday Services

Well a big welcome for our own Kim Rogers this morning. Not only is she the medium for the service she is also church secretary and does sterling work from both the rostrum and the committee meetings .

In the evening we have another hard working pair. Andrew and Lynne Ryan. These two lovely people are from Ystlefera and are officers of the South Wales District Council.

Saturday Healing.

You know who will be at Park Grove on Saturday morning, yes ,that's right the healers.

They are waiting, so come along and enjoy. Doors open at 10-30

SNU Spiritualism

Spiritualism is a religion that gives an understanding of God and encourages us to act with a high sense of duty towards others. Spiritualism stimulates spiritual growth and prepares us for eternal existence in the spirit-world.

Spiritualism is a science because it is based upon proven facts that can be demonstrated and scientifically classified. Spiritualism is the science of life as it encourages the search for truth in every department of existence, in nature and in human psychology.

Spiritualism is a philosophy that attempts to understand people, their physical, intellectual, moral, and spiritual being. As Spirit is the moving force of the Universe, so Spiritualist philosophy embraces the whole realm of nature.

OPen Circle tonight

Tonight it's the turn of Kim Rogers ( Roy ) to her friends to put her mark on precedings this evening. Kim is also the secretary of the church so she will be very good in getting into your messages. The chairperson is Pat Spillane.

So as we say " Don't come late cos we shut the gate" and you will enjoy the coming together of like minds.
It is well worth the £2 entrance charge.

Healing

Wednesday sessions of healing at the usual times will be held today.

AFTERNOON 1pm - 2pm

EVENING 7pm - 8pm

We are pleased to welcome back from a long absence healer Ken Stephenson. Ken should be refreshed and ready to help you with his healing energies.

Half-Yearly Meeting

Thanks to all who attended tonight. it is important for the members to have a voice in what the church plans to do . Here to the next 6months and hope that it is just as successful or should i say more successfull in the future

Global Oneness Day

Oneness is More than a Beautiful Word...

Science increasingly shows it is our true nature and

All Threads of Spirituality have Known this to be A Truth;

Life is a Unified Whole with Multiple Dimensions,

Each Complimenting the Other.

Beyond that, Oneness is the Key to Peace.

"Peace efforts will continue to fail until people embrace humanity’s Oneness" veteran U.N. envoy Anwarul K. Chowdhury, the leading emissary of the U.N. Culture of Peace initiative said on May 20th 2010, when receiving a worldwide appeal to the world body to declare an annual Global Oneness Day recognizing humanity’s inner unity, originally conceived by Humanity’s Team.

“I believe that unless we have that sense of solidarity among the peoples of the world, all our efforts of peace and security will go nowhere,”

Chowdhury encouraged Humanity’s Team, who delivered the petition to the United Nations and sees Oneness as embracing God and all of life, to work together with other groups to declare a Global Oneness Day, even before the United Nations takes action.

Which is why we declared 24 October 2010 as the first Global Oneness Day – a day intended to inspire awareness, appreciation and celebration of life’s underlying Oneness in the same way that Earth Day is intended to inspire awareness, appreciation and celebration of the earth’s natural environment. And like Earth Day, Global Oneness Day invites people to bring Oneness into their lives in practical ways, not just conceptually.

These practical demonstrations of Oneness will give people tangible, experiential proof that living in Oneness works. This will, in turn, encourage us all to expand our hopes, beliefs and behaviors so that, a generation from now, humanity will finally realize a dream it has had since time immemorial of a world living in peace, harmony and happiness.

Everything you need to participate in the first ever Global Oneness Day can be found in the sub-menus of Global Oneness Day on this site. Humanitys team have also partnered with supporters across the world to make this day, this declaration of Oneness, indeed Global... Click here for Global Events

Monday Demonstration

Tonight Park Grove sees the return of the bubbly lady Jan Lloyd. She has been to us on many occassions and never lets herself or her guides and helpers down.

So come along to see this lovely lady work. 7pm start and £3 to get in.

BARGAIN

Sunday Services

Angela Porter was on form this morning at PG. Although a small congregation the service was very evidential in the survival demonstration . Angelas philosphy was delelivered in a very soft voice which she explained was due to a cold that has crept up on her . At this point I must mention the Chairperson pat Spillane who not only gave her usual professional performance as chair , but also read a small reading before the philosphy. Well done

Tonight sees the return of Sheila Withers to our little church. We hope that the numbers are the same as last week .

Healing

Saturday morning session is on for tomorrow at 10-30. The healers will be waiting for you .

Remember Healing is Free, but a donation towards the upkeep of the church is fine and up to you.

Have you seen this person

We can expect to see at least one witch in this part of the year,but have you spotted anyone who might fit this picture.


All suggestions on the blog please. There will be a prize for the winner

Open Circle Thursday

Andrej Djordjevitch takes his turn for the open circle on Thursday this week. Andrej will encourage you to "give what you get". It this be emphasised that anyone who comes should not feel that they must give a message. You come for a variety of reasons and you should take what you feel you want to take from the experience.

The only pressure that you will be put under is that you must get to Park Grove by 7pm as that is the time we close the doors, and once closed will not be opened until the end of the circle

Wednesday Healing

Back to normal tomorrow as we have two sessions of healing at the church.
Afternoon session at 1pm- 2pm and the evening session at 7pm -8pm. Healing as you know is FREE but you can make a donation to the church which goes towards its upkeep. our healers are looking forward to seeing there.

Weekend at Park Grove

Saturday kicks off with the usual healing energies from our excellent healers. Session starts 10-30 ends at 11-30am.

Sunday Sevices are with 11am Angela Porter and at 6pm its a Park Grove welcome for Carol Ellis.

Mondays demo is Mr George Seaton. 7pm start and it is only £3 entry.

Open Circle Thursday

Les Jones is the worker and is accompanied as chairperson by Pat Spillane. So all come along and get some practice and learn something off a very experienced medium Les.

You know the rule ----- DON'T COME COS WE CLOSE THE GATE .
COME BEFORE 7 AND ITS JUST LIKE HEAVEN.

YOU KNOW IT MAKES SENSE !!!!!!!! £2 per person

Wednesday Healing Session 1pm till 2pm

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE ABOVE SESSION HAS HAD TO BE CANCELLED

The evening session will take place as usual.

Sorry for the inconvience

Sue Clements (Healing Leader)

Monday Demonstration

This is to tell all who read the Echo that the medium mentioned is wrong for the Monday 4th demonstration. IT SHOULD READ TOM DODDS. The echo have been informed of their mistake , and I am awaiting a phonecall on Monday.

Weekend at Park Grove

Starts as always with healing on Sat Morning. The times are 10-30until 11-30.

Sunday Services are with Lew Jenkins for the 11am and Wayne Pooley will take the 6pm.
There is an opprotunity for begineers to give some messages after the service in what we call an Open Mike opportunity.

The monday Demonstration brings Tom Dodds back to the church for what will be an enjoyable evening. It starts at 7pm and costs £3

Open Circle Thursday

You know the drill, so come and bring your engeries to Park Grove for the open circle. You will not be put under any pressure, just sit and have an open mind

The doors are shut at 7pm

Healers are Waiting

On Wednesday the healers are waiting to meet your needs. 2 sessions on this day. One in the afternoon and 1 in the evening
Saturday morning is another session for healing.

Come along and see how good it will be for you

Monday Demonstration

Tonight at Park Grove sees the one and only Mike Cronin. I say one and only as the mould was broken when he was born and you will not see another like him.

Come along and watch him work. It starts at &pm and will cost you only £3 to get in.
You will get a lovely welcome so spend 2 hours in the company of like minded people and of course Spirit.

Sunday Services

This Sunday sees the return of Vanessa Follett for the morning service . Vanessa is always welcome at Park grove and always works hard for Spirit.

The 6pm service is with a gentleman named Patrick Heggett.
In my time at the church I have not had the pleasure of seeing Patrick work, in fact he may be making his debut so to speak.

Come along and see what can be done with the energies.

Open Circle Thursday

Mike Cronin is the medium aided and abetted by church treasurer Pat Spillane who will keep all of you in line so to speak. Bring laughter and happiness with you and it will help with the energies.
The cost is only £2 per person and you don't get much for that amount on a night out.

If you are coming, be here before 7pm as the doors are shut promptly at that time.

See you all at the Church

Healing

What Is Spiritual Healing

In this page we explain what Spiritual Healing is, how it is administered, and what you may or may not experience, so that you know what to expect at a Healing session, and afterwards.

Spiritual Healing is complementary to orthodox medicine; it must not be considered as an alternative. When you are unwell, you need to get assistance from the doctor. If you receive Spiritual Healing, this will complement your treatment, the two will work together to assist in your recovery.

When we mention Healing of any sort, many people think immediately of making a person well due to a physical problem. This is true in part, but it is not the whole picture.

When we mention “Spiritual”, many people immediately think of religion. With Spiritual Healing, this is not so. The Spiritual nature of mankind is all of those parts that are non – physical such as mind, emotions and the “life force”. Spiritual Healing can be administered to a person of any religious denomination or none at all. Religion and Faith take no part in a Spiritual Healing session and will not be discussed with you. Remember that the purpose of your visit is to receive Spiritual Healing, if you have a question, the Spiritual Healer will gladly answer it, but being brief may be necessary
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When Spiritual Healing is administered, it can assist a person on any or all of those levels of self, thus treating the whole person.

No faith is required, that is true. Spiritual Healing is administered to babies, young children and animals. It is perhaps an obvious statement to make, that they are not going to know about faith, yet they can benefit from the Healing. Nothing is expected from the patient, except perhaps openness to what may happen, and a degree of trust in the Healer. An acceptance for the need for change and the will to do so will also help.

It may surprise you to know that the patient has a great influence on the level of recovery because it is the patient’s positive attitude in wanting to feel well again that works with both medical treatment and Spiritual Healing.

When attending for Spiritual Healing, you will be asked

• if you want to remove an “outside” coat and hat for your comfort,
• to remove your spectacles, if you wear them,
• to remove or switch off a hearing aid, if you use one,
• to sit on a chair or lay on a couch, wheelchair users can be treated where they are.

None of the above has anything to do with the Spiritual Healing itself, just common sense so that you are comfortable.

When you receive Spiritual Healing it will be explained to you how the Healer will work with you. Having explained the procedure for working and asked if you feel comfortable, the Spiritual Healer will ask you if you wish to continue. With your agreement, the session will continue.

The Healer, with your permission, will place their hands on you, this is “contact healing”, or may work with their hands close to you but not touching, this is “near to the body healing”. Both work equally well, but each Healer has their own way of working. Healers are aware of where they may and may not place their hands, in respect to “sensitive areas”, they work to a Code of Conduct issued by their organisation to which they must adhere – it is compulsory.

The duration of the healing session varies from person to person, and is usually between ten and twenty minutes. During the healing session, you will be asked to relax and quieten your mind; you may close your eyes to assist this process. As healing proceeds, you may feel a little warmer, a little cooler, or no change at all – just relax and enjoy the session. Equally, don’t try to detect what is happening, just RELAX.

The Spiritual Healer will complete a record card each time you visit. It is strictly confidential, however, you are allowed to see your record card.
In accordance with “NHS Choices”, your Doctor has the right to refer you for Spiritual Healing if he feels it would be beneficial. You also have the right to request Spiritual Healing.

The Healer will always encourage you to remain in touch with your Doctor. As previously mentioned, Spiritual Healing is complementary to medical treatment, so do tell your Doctor of any benefits that you may feel.

The Doctor will always remain in control of your medical care.

Please ask if there will be any cost for additional sessions. Depending on where these are held, and whether they are on a private appointment basis or arranged by a Spiritual Healing organisation may influence the cost, it may also be free.

We hope that your Spiritual Healing sessions are a pleasant experience for you, and that you will receive some benefit from them.

Healing Times at Park Grove are ----- Saturday @ 10-30 to 11-30
Wednesday @ 1pm to 2pm --- 7pm to 8pm

Monday Demonstration

Monday sees the return of Sheila Withers, who has worked this church many times in the past few years.
Kim Rogers again will be the chair and guide us through what will be I have no doubt a good evening . It is only £3 entrance and it starts at 7pm.
See you there

There will also be a Meditation class in the back room run by Chris Jenkins . This takes place in the back room and it is £2 entrance.

Sunday Services 19th September

Morning service is being taken by Paul Challenger, who will have Kim Rogers in the chairpersons role. The service stars at 11am.
Evening service sees the return of Jan Lloyd. Her chairperson will be Pat Spillane and the sevice starts at 6pm.

Workshop Saturday 18th September

Come and joinothers like minded people for this workshop at Park Grove on Saturday.
It starts at around 10-30am and will finish at about 4-30. Tea and coffee is supplied but you will have to bring your own lunch. the cost is a small £5, really good value.
The course is being run by Sharon Fry and Kim Rogers.

The title of the course is "An Introduction To Spiritualism" which also includes an " Introduction To Mediumship".
This course has been very successful and is bound to be popular, so come along and join in the energies.

Open Circle Thursday

The workers on thursday are Sharon Fry and direct from her Tunisian break Kim Rogers.
Always worth a visit when these two are in charge

Remember to get there before 7pm as the doors are closed prompt. Only £2 per person

The Seven Principles

Philosophy - The Seven Principles

Introduction:
1. The Fatherhood of God.
2. The Brotherhood of Man.
3. The Communion of Spirits and the Ministry of Angels.
4. The Continuous Existence of the human soul.
5. Personal Responsibility.
6. Compensation and Retribution hereafter for all the good and evil deeds done on earth.
7. Eternal Progress open to every human soul.

The Principles were not intended to be binding rules or the basis of a dogma but to provide a moral and ethical framework upon which people can base their lives.

1. The Fatherhood of God.
The core belief of the religious philosophy of Spiritualism is the acceptance of a Divine Energy. This force, whatever name given to it, has created all there is and sustains all its creation.
The ‘Spirit of God’ exists within and around everything. It is within all of us: we are all children of God so are part of one family. We acknowledge God as our Father.

2. The Brotherhood of Man.
We are all part of the universal creative force and therefore one family in God. The operation of true Brotherhood throughout the word would create betterment to the lives of many, bringing equality, security and peace. Spiritualists try to understand the needs of others and help all people regardless of race, colour or creed

3. The Communion of Spirits and the Ministry of Angels.
Communion with divine energy is a natural and essential part of existence. Communication between Spirit itself and its creations is an inbuilt ability. Spiritualists use this ability for communication directly, or via a medium, between those in the spirit world and ourselves. This is not supernatural; it is a normal activity. The main purpose of communication with the spirit world is to provide the evidence which supports our philosophy. The Ministry of Angels brings enhanced wisdom to enlighten the individual, society and the world in which we live. This includes those who are dedicated to the welfare and service of mankind bringing inspiration guidance and healing.

4. The Continuous Existence of the human soul.
Spirit is part of the ‘Creative Force’ and thus indestructible. Energy cannot be destroyed; it can only change its form. After death the physical body is left behind whilst the soul continues to exist in a different dimension that we call the spirit world. The individual personality continues unchanged by the event we call ‘death’.

5. Personal Responsibility.
In His wisdom, God has given us enormous potential; we can use that potential to improve our own lives and the lives of others. We have the ability to make decisions throughout our lives as we see fit. What each of us makes of our life is our Personal Responsibility no one can replace or override that right. No other person or influence can put right our wrong doings.

6. Compensation and Retribution hereafter for all the good and evil deeds done on earth.
This Principle expresses the natural law of ‘cause and effect’. This law operates now, on earth, as well as in the spirit world. As we move through life making choices, the outcome of those choices affects our soul growth. When we leave this earthly life there will be no divine judgement. We will have the opportunity to reassess, take stock and decide what might have been done differently.

7. Eternal Progress open to every human soul.
Eternity does not begin at death; Progress is open to all now! Any action, or intent to change, to promote soul growth and progression, creates a positive reaction. There will always be the opportunity to develop and move forward, no one is ever deprived of the all embracing love of God.

Monday Demonstration

Bubbly Jan Lloyd will be with us tomorrow for the demonstration of Mediumship.
Jan has worked the church on m,any occassion and is always welcome.

7pm and it is only £3 per person.

See you at PG

Sunday Services

Both services this Sunday will be taken by Bob Sutton. This gentleman has served the church before and we are looking forward to seeing him again .

The morning service starts at 11am and the evening starts at 6pm.

All are welcome .
After the 6pm service there is a chance for you to chat over tea, coffee and biscuits. These are free of charge

Wednesday Healing

Healing as usual on Wednesday at Park Grove. so come along as all are welcome. Healing is free but if you wish you can make a donation which goes toward the upkeep of the church.

Afternoon Session 1pm ---- 2pm
Evening Session 7pm ------ 8pm

Monday Demonstration

Mike Davies makes a return visit to us tomorrow at PG.
We start at 7pm and it costs £3 per person.

Come along and see the show!!!!!!

That Thursday Open feeling

Don't come late cos we shut the gate!!!!!! We are waiting at PG for you. Last week proved that quality beats quantity but we would like all to make an effort to attend.

See you on Thursday

Wednesday Healing

Healing as usual on Wednesday at Park Grove. so come along as all are welcome. Healing is free but if you wish you can make a donation which goes toward the upkeep of the church.

Afternoon Session 1pm ---- 2pm
Evening Session 7pm ------ 8pm

An Apology

I am sorry that i have not kept the blog fully up to date. This is due to me being very busy and not being able to do two things at once (Apparently all men are the same) according to my wife , who is the reason I am so so busy. Things should get back to normal in the week as she gets a little better.

Normal service will be resumed as soon as possible as the BBC say

Basic Week Information

NO SERVICE ON MONDAY

Please note that this Bank Holiday Monday 30th August, there is no meditation or Demonstration.

Charity Night

The Church was packed out this evening for the HELP FOR HEROES charity night. The night consisted of a demonstration of mediumship and a curry and rice meal with afters and drinks.

The demonstration was performed by Sharon Fry and Kim Rogers closed group. They are Heidi Friis, Debbie Kirk. Elaine Toft, Chris Jenkins, Lisa Connelly, Julie Dix and last but not least Sarah Mc Nish. They all did very well as they have only just begun their journey with Spirit.

The food was supplied by Geraldine Martin, Dolores Harrington, Kath Harris and Sandra Palmer. The food was and is always brilliant. Thank you girls.

Thanks go to the people who came and supported the evening and helped to raise the grand total of £450 .

Tickets All Sold

ALL SOLD OUT FOR TONIGHTS EVENT !!!!!!!!!!!

Sunday Services

This Sunday we have the usual services and you are all welcome to attend.

The 11am service will be taken by Paul Challenger who has worked at Park Grove several times.
The 6pm service is with Mike and Jackie Phillips who have not been to us for some years I gather ,but will be made very welcome.

After the service in the evening, after tea and coffee there will be an opportunity for the fledglings or any person who feels that they may be able to give a message, to climb the rostrum and give it a go.

Saturday Healing.

Never mind the weather, come along and come to the place with the best atmosphere for miles around.
The Healers will be waiting for you at Park Grove from 10=30 till 11-30.

Healing is free, but a donation will go to the upkeep of the church

Open Circle Thursday

Don't come late cos we shut the gate!!!!!! We are waiting at PG for you. Last week proved that quality beats quantity but we would like all to make an effort to attend.

See you on Thursday

Parking in Park Grove

As you all know you have to pay to park outside the church.

After 6pm Monday to Saturday you do not need to pay .

Also on Sunday after 5pm you do not have to pay.

Please could you check that when you park you do not obstruct any driveways of other premises .

By doing this it will ensure that we do not have distubances and interuptions when services are in progress.

Thanks for your co-operation.

Healing

Healing as usual on Wednesday at Park Grove. so come along as all are welcome. Healing is free but if you wish you can make a donation which goes toward the upkeep of the church.

Afternoon Session 1pm ---- 2pm
Evening Session 7pm ------ 8pm

Weekend at Park Grove

The weekend starts on Saturday morning with the healers at 10-30am. On the Sunday , as you know there are two Divine Services. Back at PG is Jan Luke who will take the 11am service. Husband and wife team, Jackie and Arthur Dandy will be taking the 6pm service, they are both lovely people who have worked in P G several times.
Monday sees the one and only Mike ( can I be more direct ) Cronin return to the rostrum at the church. The action starts at 7pm and will cost is a meagre £3.

CHARITY NIGHT AT PARK GROVE

THE EVENT BELOW IS ALL SOLD OUT.

THE EVENT BELOW IS ALL SOLD OUT.

Healing

Don't forget that there are two sessions on Wednesday. In the afternoon 1pm until 2pm and in the evening from 7pm until 8pm.
The church Healers are very dedicated and wil be waiting for you.

Remember healing is free, but if you want to you can make a donation that goes toward the upkeep of the church.

Tickets All Sold

Breaking News
All tickets have been sold for the Charity Night.
We are now waiting for any returns. If you want to be considered for any ticket ,please leave your name and number at the church.
We will then let the lucky ones know as soon as we can.

Phil Spillane

Monday Demonstration

Tonight it's the turn of Des Price to take the rostrum at Park Grove.
Des has worked here once before and we look forward to seeing him again.

You know the time it starts ----- 7pm, and the price to see Mr Price is £3 per person

See you there.

Sunday Services

Well Sunday 8th August is a busy day with 2 services taking place.

The morning service starts at 11am and will be taken by Tony Leeson

The evening service will commence at 6pm and will be taken by Lynne and Andrew Ryan.
Hope to see you there .

CHARITY NIGHT AT PARK GROVE

Monday 23rd of August is a date for your diaries people. We at Park Grove are holding a night of food and Mediumship.

The Food is CURRY AND RICE ( also a veggie option). A DESSERT( cheese cake assorted flavours) DRINK will have to be of the non -alcoholic kind ).

The Mediumship will be supplied by members of Sharon Fry and Kim Rogers development group located at Park Grove.

THE PRICE £5 Yes that 's all a FIVER. Really good value.

ONLY 60 tickets available, so dont miss out. Tickets available from the church, and must be paid in full when bought You can leave a non refundable deposit .

There will also be a raffle. ALL PROCEEDS WILL GO TO THE HELP THE HEROES CHARITY

THE TIME ALL THIS STARTS IS 7pm on 23rd AUGUST

Open Circle Thursday

Don't come late cos we shut the gate!!!!!! We are waiting at PG for you. Last week proved that quality beats quantity but we would like all to make an effort to attend.

See you tonight

Open Circle Thursday

The weeks go so quickly dont they? IT is that time again !!!!!!!!!!!

Healers are Waiting

You know it makes sense, so come along to the sessions of healing that will be held today. Afternoon session 1pm till 2pm and evening 7pm till 8pm.

Weekend at Park Grove

The weekend starts on Saturday morning with the healers at 10-30am. On the Sunday , asyou know there are two Divine Services. Back from her Monday demonstration is the lovely Angela Porter, who will take the 11am service. Vanessa Follett wil be taking the 6pm service, another who has worked in P G several times.
Monday sees George and Jackie Brown return to the rostrum at the church. The action starts at 7pm and will cost you less than the the big weekend.

That Thursday Open feeling

Yes you know what day it is, and you know where to go! So as Delia Smith once said " Lets be Having You" to the fans of her football club at Norwich, I will say what Leslie Crowther said "Come ome On Down" to Park Grove tonight and join in the atmosphere that is there and see if you have any abilities .

Dont forget to get there before 7pm or you will be locked out. £2 per person.

CHARITY NIGHT AT PARK GROVE

Monday 23rd of August is a date for your diaries people. We at Park Grove are holding a night of food and Mediumship.

The Food is CURRY AND RICE ( also a veggie option). A DESSERT( cheese cake assorted flavours) DRINK will have to be of the non -alcoholic kind ).

The Mediumship will be supplied by members of Sharon Fry and Kim Rogers development group located at Park Grove.

THE PRICE £5 Yes that 's all a FIVER. Really good value.

ONLY 60 tickets available, so dont miss out. Tickets available from the church, and must be paid in full when bought You can leave a non refundable deposit .

There will also be a raffle. ALL PROCEEDS WILL GO TO THE HELP THE HEROES CHARITY

THE TIME ALL THIS STARTS IS 7pm on 23rd AUGUST

Healing

Don't forget that there are two sessions on Wednesday. In the afternoon 1pm until 2pm and in the evening from 7pm until 8pm.
The church Healers are very dedicated and wil be waiting for you.

Remember healing is free, but if you want to you can make a donation that goes toward the upkeep of the church.

Monday Demonstration

Tonights dem at PG is with Angela Porter.
Angela has worked Park Grove many times and it is always a great pleasure to see her at the church.
The service starts at 7pm and it is £3 per person entrance.

Sunday Services

Well Sunday is our busy day with 2 services taking place.

The morning service starts at 11am and will be taken by George Seaton

The evening service will commence at 6pm and will be taken by Les Jones and Maureen Howells.
Hope to see you there .

Saturday Healing.

Come along to the healing session tomorrow at 10-30. Make the most of the hour in the envigorating energies which have been created over the many years in the church.

Healing is free,but you can make a donation toward the upkeep of the church.

The Week to Come

Well dont know how tonight went as Only just got back from the conference held in Blackpool.

At Park Grove we hope to supply first class service to both members and visitors. Please let us know how we do by putting a comment on this blog.
I will only publish comments which do not contain any bad language or are derogatory to any person or persons who belong to the church

New President of the Union

Presidents of the SNU

On Sunday July 18th 2010, at the close of the SNU AGM, Minister Duncan Gascoyne President of the SNU handed over the honour of serving the Union to the newly elected President Mr David Bruton (pictured left) formerly the Unions Finance Director. Minister Gascoyne had honourably served the Union for ten years and was the second longest serving president in the history of the Spiritualists' National Union.

Presidents of the Spiritualists' National Union
1901 - W. Johnson 1903 - J.J. Parr 1905 - J. Adams 1907 - G.P. Young 1909 - F. Hepworth 1910 - A.W. Wilkinson 1911 - G.P. Young 1912 - G. Taylor Gwinn 1915 - E.W. Oaten 1920 - G.F. Berry 1922 - E.W. Oaten 1923 - Mrs J. Greenwood 1925 - R.A. Owen 1928 - E.A. Keeling 1930 - J.B. McIndoe	1938 - F.T. Blake 1941 - J.M. Stewart 1943 - A.H.L. Vigurs 1948 - W.L. Haig 1950 - P. Wilson 1953 - H. Dawson 1958 - C.I. Quastel 1965 - Dr. J. Winning 1968 - C.I. Quastel 1970 - G.M. Higginson 1993 - E.L. Hatton 1996 - Mrs J.J. Seaman 2000 - D.P. Gascoyne 2010 - D.R. Bruton

The Weekend coming up

Saturday we have the morning session of healing starting at 10-30am.
Sunday the services will be taken by Val Croot (11am) and Carol Ellis (6pm) both members of the church for many years.
Monday demonstration is with Ron May another who has worked for Spirit for many years.
Come along to the church for another great weekend.

Gordon Higginson

Gordon Higginson was one of the finest mediums of the last century and an excellent medium, speaker and teacher. He was known as "Mr Mediumship" since his gifts of mediumship were wide ranging and he was a man of great charisma. Gordon said that "Spiritual giants have always moved among the nations of the world" and Gordon himself can rightly be called a "Spiritual Giant" owing to his accomplishments, his influence and his dedicated work for Spirit.

Gordon's birth was pre-ordained by Spirit when his mother was just 14 years old and she was given a remarkable message at Longton Spiriualist Church. The medium told Fanny Higginson that since leaving home and coming to the church, her mother had passed to spirit and that Fanny would herself serve as a medium, as would her son, and together their name would be linked with Longton church for over 100 years. Fanny remained a medium at Longton church for 70 years until her passing in 1978.
Her son, Gordon Mons Higginson was born on 17th November 1918 in Longton, Stoke-on-Trent. He began developing his spiritual gifts at a very early age under the careful supervision of his mother Fanny, who was also an excellent medium. Gordon began sitting in his mother's circle from the tender age of 3 but was only permitted to pass on spirit communications to other members of the circle when he was 10 years old. He first publicly demonstrated his mediumship at Longton Spiritualist Church on his twelfth birthday at which point he embarked on his career as a medium known as the "the boy wonder". He continued to work the platform for another 63 years until the day before he passed to spirit.

Gordon was renowned for the accuracy of his platform mediumship and his evidence often included full names, addresses and telephone numbers. Gordon was also an excellent physical medium and produced the rare phenomena of materialization and direct voice. He was one of the few physical mediums to demonstrate these unique and precious gifts publicly to audiences of up to 300 people.

Gordon was appointed as the President of Longton Spiritualist Church in 1946 at the young age of 28 and he continued to hold this position for the next 47 years until his passing. Longton remained his spiritual home throughout his life and, together with his mother, the prophecy of 100 years of combined service to the church as mediums came true.

Gordon became President of the Spiritualist's National Union (SNU) in 1970 at a time when the Union was in severe financial difficulties and had been given less than two years to survive. In addition, the crippling debt owing on Stansted Hall meant that the Union had no option but to sell it unless a miracle could be performed. Under Gordon's energetic and determined Presidency, the Union was saved from bankruptcy and the debt owed by Stansted Hall was cleared. We have so much to thank Gordon for in saving the SNU and the Arthur Findlay College and preserving them for future generations.

Gordon remains the longest serving President of the Spiritualists National Union, serving for an exceptional 23 years from 1970 until his passing in 1993. He was also a Minister of the SNU and officiated at many namings, weddings and funerals.

Gordon had a detailed understanding of mediumship and he was a fine teacher, much in demand across the country. He taught on the very first Summer School at the Arthur Findlay College at Stansted Hall in 1965 and continued to teach there for a period of 28 years. Gordon was the Principal of the College from 1979 to 1993. Stansted Hall was always very dear to his heart and a place where many came from far and wide to hear his lectures and see his demonstrations, and for a special few to witness his demonstrations of physical mediumship in the college Library.

Above all else, Gordon was a dedicated spiritualist, an outstanding servant of the Spirit and devoted his entire life to the movement. He routinely traveled the length and breadth of the country demonstrating his wonderful gifts of mediumship as well as undertaking presidential engagements. He gave so much of himself and expected such little in return since he did not even charge fees for his spiritual work. His unrelenting workload often affected his health and in one year he undertook some 300 large publicity meetings. Few have worked so tirelessly in promoting Spiritualism.

Gordon suffered a couple of strokes during 1990 following the SNU Centenary celebrations at Wembley. Following his strokes, he feared he had lost his remarkable gift of mediumship but he did recover and continued his unrelenting work for spirit until the day before his passing. He took his transition to spirit at his home on 18th January 1993 after returning home from serving Blackpool Spiritualist Church, one of his favourite churches.

Gordon Higginson was not only an exceptional medium and teacher, but a man of great warmth, humour and charisma and he is still very much missed by many today despite it being some 16 years since his passing. Men of his spiritual stature and charisma are few and far between and we are only graced with a few every century.