SUNDAY SERVICES 28th APRIL

SUNDAY services at Park Grove. The morning service at 11am service will be taken by the VAL CROOT.The 6pm service will also be Val CROOT. We hope to see you at one of the services. This information was correct as of last Wednesday.We take no responsibility for any change in speakers.

HEALING ON SATURDAY

HEALING ON SATURDAY. You are welcome to come to healing at the Church this Saturday. It begins at 10-30 and ends at 11-30. The healing is free but if you wish a donation which will go to ward the upkeep of the church.you can make

OPEN CIRCLE THURSDAY

OPEN CIRCLE yes another week has gone by, we have the OPEN CIRCLE. Please be at the church before 7pm as the doors are locked and will not be opened until the circle has finished....... so dont knock it wont work. Still only £2 for a good 90 mins in the company of like minded folk.

WEDNESDAY HEALING.

WEDNESDAY HEALING. Healing on this evening from 7pm until 8pm. There is no charge for Spiritual Healing but you can make a donation which goes toward the up keep of the church

MONDAY NIGHT

MONDAY NIGHT The worker is CAROL THOMAS at Park Grove. We start at 7pm and the cost of admission is £4. This includes a raffle ticket and we look forward to see you . the church does not except any responsibility for any change to speakers. INFORMATION IS CORRECT AS OF WEDNESDAY last

SUNDAY SERVICES 21st APRIL

SUNDAY services at Park Grove. The morning service at 11am service will be taken by the lovely KIM ROGERS.The 6pm service will be KAREN NORTH I hope to see you at one of the services, a great opportunity to see great workers for Spirit. This information was correct as of last Wednesday.We take no responsibility for any change in speakers.

HEALING ON SATURDAY

HEALING ON SATURDAY. You are welcome to come to healing at the Church this Saturday. It begins at 10-30 and ends at 11-30. The healing is free but if you wish a donation which will go to ward the upkeep of the church.you can make

AWARENESS AND DISCUSSION GROUP

Carol Ellis invites you to the above event this Friday 19 April Start 7pm. Cost £2

OPEN CIRCLE THURSDAY

OPEN CIRCLE yes another week has gone by, we have the OPEN CIRCLE. Please be at the church before 7pm as the doors are locked and will not be opened until the circle has finished....... so dont knock it wont work. Still only £2 for a good 90 mins in the company of like minded folk.

WED NESDAY HEALING

WEDNESDAY HEALING. Healing on this evening from 7pm until 8pm. There is no charge for Spiritual Healing but you can make a donation which goes toward the up keep of the church.

AGM 16TH APRIL 2013

ALL MEMBERS PLEASE NOTE THAT THEIR PRESENCE IS REQUIRED AT THE CHURCH FOR THIS MEETING. 7PM START TO SEE HOW YOUR CHURCH IS DOING. PLEASE ATTEND IF POSSIBLE.

MONDAY NIGHT

The worker is BERNIE SCOTT at Park Grove. We start at 7pm and the cost of admission is £4. This includes a raffle ticket and we look forward to see you . the church does not except any responsibility for any change to speakers. INFORMATION IS CORRECT AS OF WEDNESDAY last

SUNDAYSERVICES 14th April

SUNDAY services at Park Grove. The morning service at 11am and the 6pm service will be taken by the lovely ANGELA McInnes. I hope to see you at one of the services, a great opportunity to see a great worker for Spirit. This information was correct as of last Wednesday.We take no responsibility for any change in speakers.

AWARENESS AND DISCUSSION GROUP

Carol Ellis invites you to the above event this Friday 12th April Start 7pm. Cost £3

HEALING ON SATURDAY

HEALING ON SATURDAY. You are welcome to come to healing at the Church this Saturday. It begins at 10-30 and ends at 11-30. The healing is free but if you wish a donation which will go to ward the upkeep of the church.you can make

Workshop SATURDAY 13th APRIL

KIM ROGERS will be taking a workshop entitled INTRODUCTION TO SPIRITUALISM/MEDIUMSHIP. It will begin @ 11am and finish around 4pm. Tea and coffee supplied but please bring your own lunch. MEMBERS £5 NON MEMBERS £6-50

OPEN CIRCLE THURSDAY

OPEN CIRCLE yes another week has gone by, we have the OPEN CIRCLE. Please be at the church before 7pm as the doors are locked and will not be opened until the circle has finished....... so dont knock it wont work. Still only £2 for a good 90 mins in the company of like minded folk.

WED NESDAY HEALING

WEDNESDAY HEALING. Healing on this evening from 7pm until 8pm. There is no charge for Spiritual Healing but you can make a donation which goes toward the up keep of the church.

MONDAY NIGHT

The workers are Les and Maureen at Park Grove. We start at 7pm and the cost of admission is £4. This includes a raffle ticket and we look forward to see you . the church does not except any responsibility for any change to speakers. INFORMATION IS CORRECT AS OF WEDNESDAY last

Sunday Services 7th April

SUNDAY services at Park Grove. The morning service at 11am will be taken by DAVID PINCH. The 6pm evening service will be taken by YASMIN THOMAS I hope to see you at one of the services. This information was correct as of last Wednesday.We take no responsibility for any change in speakers.

HEALING ON SATURDAY

HEALING ON SATURDAY. You are welcome to come to healing at the Church this Saturday. It begins at 10-30 and ends at 11-30. The healing is free but if you wish you can make a donation which will go to ward the upkeep of the church.

OPEN CIRCLE THURSDAY

OPEN CIRCLE yes another week has gone by, we have the OPEN CIRCLE. Please be at the church before 7pm as the doors are locked and will not be opened until the circle has finished....... so dont knock it wont work. Still only £2 for a good 90 mins in the company of like minded folk.

WEDNESDAY HEALING

WEDNESDAY HEALING. Healing on this evening from 7pm until 8pm. There is no charge for Spiritual Healing but you can make a donation which goes toward the up keep of the church.

WORKSHOP 13th April 2013

KIM ROGERS will be taking a workshop entitled INTRODUCTION TO SPIRITUALISM/MEDIUMSHIP. It will begin @ 11am and finish around 4pm. Tea and coffee supplied but please bring your own lunch. MEMBERS £5 NON MEMBERS £6-50

NO SERVICE MONDAY

Please be aware that there is no clairvoyance evening this bank holiday Monday.

Sunday Services

SUNDAY services at Park Grove. The morning service at 11am will be taken by EILEEN ROBERTS . The 6pm evening service will be taken by MARTIN HARRISON I hope to see you at one of the services. This information was correct as of last Wednesday.We take no responsibility for any change in speakers.

HEALING ON SATURDAY

HEALING ON SATURDAY. You are welcome to come to healing at the Church this Saturday. It begins at 10-30 and ends at 11-30. The healing is free but if you wish you can make a donation which will go to ward the upkeep of the church.

OPEN CIRCLE THURSDAY

OPEN CIRCLE yes another week has gone by, we have the OPEN CIRCLE. Please be at the church before 7pm as the doors are locked and will not be opened until the circle has finished....... so dont knock it wont work. Still only £2 for a good 90 mins in the company of like minded folk.

COMING SOON AT PARK GROVE

WORKSHOP entitled INTRODUCTION TO SPIRITUALISM/MEDIUMSHIP. This will take place on Saturday 13th April 2013. Starts at 11am and finishes approx 4pm. Tea and coffee supplied but please bring your own lunch. MMEMBERS £5, NON MEMBERS £6-50. TUTOR. KIM ROGERS

WEDNESDAY HEALING

WEDNESDAY HEALING. Healing on this evening from 7pm until 8pm. There is no charge for Spiritual Healing but you can make a donation which goes toward the up keep of the church.

MONDAY NIGHT

The workers are Phil and his Friends at Park Grove. We start at 7pm and the cost of admission is £4. This includes a raffle ticket and we look forward to see you . the church does not except any responsibility for any change to speakers. INFORMATION IS CORRECT AS OF WEDNESDAY last

HEALING ON SATURDAY

HEALING ON SATURDAY DUE TO ILLNESS AND HOLIDAYS THE HEALING SESSION ON THIS SATURDAY MORNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. THE CHURCH APOLOGIZES FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE CAUSED. NORMAL SERVICE WILL BE RESUMED ON WEDNESDAY.

Monday at Park Grove

The workers are Phil and his Friends at Park Grove. We start at 7pm and the cost of admission is £4. This includes a raffle ticket and we look forward to see you . the church does not except any responsibility for any change to speakers. INFORMATION IS CORRECT AS OF WEDNESDAY last

Sunday Services

Sunday Services SUNDAY services at Park Grove. The morning service at 11am will be taken by Darren Hembrow from Swansea. The 6pm evening service will be taken by Angela Porter I hope to see you at one of the services. This information was correct as of last Wednesday.We take no responsibility for any change in speakers.

HEALING ON SATURDAY

HEALING ON SATURDAY HEALING ON SATURDAY HEALING ON SATURDAY You are welcome to come to healing at the Church this Saturday. It begins at 10-30 and ends at 11-30. The healing is free but if you wish you can make a donation which will go to ward the upkeep of the church.

ANGELA McINNES

International medium Angela will be with us on 14th April for both Sunday Services. In addition to the services she is making time to do 5 half hour readings on Saturday 13th April, commencing at 6pm. Also she will do 5 half hour readings on Monday 15th commencing 10am. Please book your reading at the church and either leave a deposit or pay in full when you book. The cost is £30 per reading

ATTENTION MEMBERS

ALL MEMBERS PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU CAN ONLY NOMINATE OTHERS FOR COMMITTEE IF YOU ARE FULLY PAID UP.

OPEN CIRCLE THURSDAY

OPEN CIRCLE yes another week has gone by, we have the OPEN CIRCLE. Please be at the church before 7pm as the doors are locked and will not be opened until the circle has finished....... so dont knock it wont work. Still only £2 for a good 90 mins in the company of like minded folk.

WEDNESDAY HEALING

WEDNESDAY HEALING. Healing on this evening from 7pm until 8pm. There is no charge for Spiritual Healing but you can make a donation which goes toward the up keep of the church.

Monday at Park Grove

The worker is Mike Cronin no stranger to us at Park Grove. We start at 7pm and the cost of admission is £4. This includes a raffle ticket and we look forward to see you . the church does not except any responsibility for any change to speakers. INFORMATION IS CORRECT AS OF WEDNESDAY last

Sunday Services

Sunday Services SUNDAY services at Park Grove. The morning service at 11am will be taken by CAROL ELLIS and the 6pm evening service will be taken by MIKE AND JACKIE PHILLIPS. I hope to see you at one of the services. This information was correct as of last Wednesday.We take no responsibility for any change in speakers.

HEALING ON SATURDAY

HEALING ON SATURDAY HEALING ON SATURDAY You are welcome to come to healing at the Church this Saturday. It begins at 10-30 and ends at 11-30. The healing is free but if you wish you can make a donation which will go to ward the upkeep of the church.

Sunday Services

Sunday Services SUNDAY services at Park Grove. The morning service at 11am will be taken by CAROL ELLIS and the 6pm evening service will be taken by MIKE AND JACKIE PHILLIPS. I hope to see you at one of the services. This information was correct as of last Wednesday.We take no responsibility for any change in speakers.

OPEN CIRCLE THURSDAY

OPEN CIRCLE yes another week has gone by, we have the OPEN CIRCLE. Please be at the church before 7pm as the doors are locked and will not be opened until the circle has finished....... so dont knock it wont work. Still only £2 for a good 90 mins in the company of like minded folk.

WEDNESDAY HEALING

WEDNESDAY HEALING. Healing on this evening from 7pm until 8pm. There is no charge for Spiritual Healing but you can make a donation which goes toward the up keep of the church.

Psychic Artist

The Drawing of Spirit People by Mediums Introduction: Psychic art is perhaps one of the lesser known or practised of psychic skills, yet it remains one of the most fascinating. Mediumship has many forms where by some mediums 'see' spirit while others hear them or sense them, then there are some mediums who are able to draw them! Often the medium has no previous artistic talent, and perhaps it is this fact that makes these spirit portraits even more remarkable. How does it work? Psychic art is the reproduction of spirit people by drawing, painting, or non-conventional means. Many modern day mediums will offer to tape a private sitting for you to take away with you, but how many can offer you a drawing? Psychic artists will not only draw, with a considerable amount of accuracy, our relatives in spirit, but can also draw our spirit guides. For some people who are just developing their gifts, this can be most important. In essence there is room for all the psychic talents, and pictures are yet another way of proving the existence of life after death. A psychic artist is a medium, and just as in clairvoyance or other mediumship, it needs to be attuned to the spirit world. Many psychic artists are able to describe their communicators and may be able to pick up names and other details. Most psychic artists through the use of their mediumship skills, are able to create portraits of people in spirit, many use easels others just pads on their laps and the variety of things used to draw are non-ending, e.g. pencil, pastel, crayons, charcoal, water colour paints, acrylic paint and oil paint and in each of these items there are still more such as water colour pencils, different grades of pencil and charcoal even chalk can be used. Sometimes a combination of more than one item could be used. It all depends on what the medium feels drawn too and comfortable with. As you progress, early scribbles will become sketches and as the link becomes stronger things become easier and your work becomes better. What you must remember is that not everyone will get what they want. What quite often happens is that the spirit communicator will not always present themselves as they were around the time of their passing. Sometimes wishing to show a younger image of them selves, this can cause problems for the recipient of the drawing who may be unsure of whom the person portrayed is. Quite often the information given will only make sense later, just as happens in any clairvoyant or psychic reading, only with the artist you have a picture to follow up your enquiries when you get home among family and friends. For me the most famous psychic artists were the Bang sisters. The sisters Elizabeth S and May E Bangs came from Chicago, Illinois. Although most of their work would be placed under the banner of physical mediumship, it was unique in every aspect. In public demonstrations they never actually touched the canvas, only sat on each side of it with the chosen member of the audience sitting in front of the canvas. After a short while and in front of a full auditorium, all could see the formation of a picture taking place and when completed it would be a full colour portrait of a family member of the person sat in front of the canvas, who I might add, had been picked at random from the ticket number sold to them on entry. The portrait would have the texture, off that of a butterfly's wings. It has been said that these pictures actually change as time goes on, only slightly but change they do. (It must be like having a picture from Harry Potters School 'Hogwarts' hanging on the wall.) The Bang sisters were very gifted mediums whose mediumship included, independent writing in broad daylight, independent drawing and painting, all forms of fully developed clairvoyance, materialisation and independent direct voice. But their most wondrous and spectacular phenomena was that of precipitated spirit portraits in full colour. As with all forms of mediumship, psychic art is no different and can only work with those who are willing to take the time to practice and allow that spirit contact or control to teach and guide you. It's all a case of listening to your inner self.

MONDAY AT PARK GROVE

The worker is VANESSA FOLLETT no stranger to us at Park Grove. We start at 7pm and the cost of admission is £4. This includes a raffle ticket and we look forward to see you . the church does not except any responsibility for any change to speakers. .

Sunday Services

SUNDAY services at Park Grove. The morning service at 11am will be taken by SANDRA PENGILLEY and the 6pm evening service will also be taken by SANDRA. I hope to see you at one of the services. This information was correct as of last Wednesday.We take no responsibility for any change in speakers.

HEALING ON SATURDAY

HEALING ON SATURDAY You are welcome to come to healing at the Church this Saturday. It begins at 10-30 and ends at 11-30. The healing is free but if you wish you can make a donation which will go to ward the upkeep of the church.

OPEN CIRCLE THURSDAY

OPEN CIRCLE yes another week has gone by, we have the OPEN CIRCLE. Please be at the church before 7pm as the doors are locked and will not be opened until the circle has finished....... so dont knock it wont work. Still only £2 for a good 90 mins in the company of like minded folk.

WEDNESDAY HEALING

WEDNESDAY HEALING. Healing on this evening from 7pm until 8pm. There is no charge for Spiritual Healing but you can make a donation which goes toward the up keep of the church.

WEDNESDAY HEALING

WEDNESDAY HEALING WEDNESDAY HEALING WEDNESDAY HEALING. Healing on this evening from 7pm until 8pm. There is no charge for Spiritual Healing but you can make a donation which goes toward the up keep of the church.

MONDAY AT PARK GROVE (4th March)

The workers are ANDREJ DJORDJEVITCH no stranger to us at Park Grove. We start at 7pm and the cost of admission is £4. This includes a raffle ticket and we look forward to see you . the church does not except any responsibility for any change to speakers. INFORMATION IS CORRECT AS OF WEDNESDAY 27th February.

KATHERINE JENKINS AND RHYDDIAN

HEALING ON SATURDAY

HEALING ON SATURDAY You are welcome to come to healing at the Church this Saturday. It begins at 10-30 and ends at 11-30. The healing is free but if you wish you can make a donation which will go to ward the upkeep of the church.

DONT GIVE UP YOU ARE LIFE

MONDAY AT PARK GROVE (4th March)

The workers are ANDREJ DJORDJEVITCH no stranger to us at Park Grove. We start at 7pm and the cost of admission is £4. This includes a raffle ticket and we look forward to see you . the church does not except any responsibility for any change to speakers. INFORMATION IS CORRECT AS OF WEDNESDAY 27th February.

Sunday Services

SUNDAY services at Park Grove. The morning service at 11am will be taken by TONY LEESON and the 6pm evening service will be taken by MARGARET CHALLENGER. I hope to see you at one of the services. This information was correct as of last Wednesday.We take no responsibility for any change in speakers.

HEALING ON SATURDAY

You are welcome to come to healing at the Church this Saturday. It begins at 10-30 and ends at 11-30. The healing is free but if you wish you can make a donation which will go to ward the upkeep of the church.

DISCUSSION AND AWARENESS TONIGHT.

A discussion and awareness evening will take place at the church tonight.It will commence at 7pm and will cost £3 per person.The evening will have Carol Ellis taking the group. It should be an interesting evening.

OPEN CIRCLE THURSDAY

OPEN CIRCLE yes another week has gone by, we have the OPEN CIRCLE. Please be at the church before 7pm as the doors are locked and will not be opened until the circle has finished....... so dont knock it wont work. Still only £2 for a good 90 mins in the company of like minded folk.

WEDNESDAY HEALING

WEDNESDAY HEALING WEDNESDAY HEALING. Healing on this evening from 7pm until 8pm. There is no charge for Spiritual Healing but you can make a donation which goes toward the up keep of the church.

MARCH MEDIUMS

Friday 1st 7pm Awareness+Discussion. Sunday 3rd 11am Tony Leeson Sunday Service. Sunday 3rd 6pm Margaret Challenger Sunday Service. Monday 4th 7pm Andrej Djordjevitch DOM. Sunday 10th 11am Sandra Pengilley Sunday Service. Sunday 10th 6pm Ben+Ellie Robertson) Sunday Service. Monday 11th 7pm Vanessa Follett DOM. Sunday 17th 11am Carol Ellis Sunday Service. Sunday 17th 6pm Mike+Jackie Phillips Sunday Service. Monday 18th 7pm Bev Charles DOM. Sunday 24th 11am tba Sunday Service. Sunday 24th 6pm Darren Henbrow Sunday Service. Monday 25th 7pm Phil+friends DOM. Sunday 31st 11am Eileen Roberts Sunday Service. Sunday 31st 6pm Martin Harrison Sunday Service.

WEDNESDAY HEALING

WEDNESDAY HEALING. Healing on this evening from 7pm until 8pm. There is no charge for Spiritual Healing but you can make a donation which goes toward the up keep of the church.

MONDAY AT PARK GROVE

The worker is K HARDING KAY is no stranger to us at Park Grove and she uses all of her many years of medium experiences in all she does. We start at 7pm and the cost of admission is £4. This includes a raffle ticket and we look forward to see you . the church does not except any responsibility for any change to speakers. INFORMATION IS CORRECT AS OF WEDNESDAY 20th February

SNU PRESIDENTS FEBRUARY BLOG

MySNU Following the recent launch of MySNU on the website the NEC would like to see this service to members developed to enhance the membership experience. Paul Gaunt, the SNU Museum Curator, has offered to produce a new publication based upon 'Psypioneer', which would include material which was Union-specific. This was accepted and Paul was thanked for this offer. The new edition of the 'One Union' magazine will be published on MySNU shortly. Application for New Membership As part of a discussion on the current membership application process the concern was raised that membership seems to have stalled at the same level for some years. We are gaining new members but losing an equal number of old members, thus failing to produce growth. It was agreed to completely revamp the current four membership application forms, which were serving only to cause confusion, and establish a ‘one-form-fits-all’ approach. We will also scrap the requirement to provide sponsors for new members; the NEC sees this system as a barrier to membership and, frankly, as many sponsors do not really know the people they sponsor it does not serve any purpose to be sponsored. Education will also be asked to convert the Introductory course into a correspondence course, making it easier for people who do not belong to a Church to take the course. It was also reported that the current two-year probationary period was causing problems for head office and confusion for members, so this will be cut to one year, in which time the applicant must complete the Introductory course, have a district council interview and then move into full membership. It is aimed to create a flatter, more user-friendly system that actually encourages people to join the Union. Interfaith Ambassador Following the meeting at the House of Lords last November the NEC has agreed to appoint Minister David Hopkins as the Interfaith Ambassador. David will work with the National Interfaith network and try to establish contact with local groups, both to better represent the Union and Spiritualism and also to build closer links with other religions. E-Circulation The February circulation will be sent out in hard copy and e-version to everybody who has registered to receive electronic information from the Union. In future, anyone opting for e-circulation will receive all correspondence as an e-version with the exception of hard-copy material dictated by company law. Members can opt in or out of this new system by contacting Redwoods. SNU Legal Status Following a request from members for the NEC to review the future legal status of the Union as both a company limited by guarantee and a registered charity, advice has been received from Stone King, our solicitors, and this will be sent to members with the February circulation. Proofreaders The Union is appealing to its membership for anyone with proofreading skills to approach Head Office. The General Secretary has fulfilled this role in recent years but with the increased output of the Union through its multimedia channels of communication a little help would be greatly appreciated from someone with the right skills. Corporate Image Each department of the Union will be required to provide a hard copy of all stationery, leaflets, documents, publications, etc. which it issues as part of its day-to-day operations. Tim Smith will then review all documents with a view to creating a single image which will bring uniformity across the organisation. A manual will then be developed to be issued to departments and external stakeholders, which will detail how the logo and other Union graphics are to be used; this will include colour information, house style and content. Letter of Attendance/Completion AFC Stansted and AFC Stafford will be asked to look at providing students with letters of attendance to support continuous professional development (CPV), which many students are now taking part in. Platform Accreditation Scheme (PAS) A request had been received asking for foreign editions of PAS booklets; these were agreed and will be provided in German and Italian in the first instance. An annual renewal will also be introduced to PAS students of £5.00 per year. Registrations Office Following the move of the Registrations Office to new premises in Otley over twelve months ago and the success of moving Training & Awards and Education administration to Otley it was agreed that the costs and overheads of Otley will now be split as follows: Healing 65%, Education 30%, T&A 5%. This reflects usage and will be reviewed in six months to ensure that full cost recovery is achieved. Education Courses Paul Gaunt has completed considerable research into the history of the movement as reflected within the Union's course notes. Each course has been reviewed with a view to the historical accuracy of the information contained within it. The NEC has agreed that the courses can be updated to give a more realistic version of events, which means that some long-held beliefs will need to be revised; however, going forward, it was agreed necessary to reflect the ‘current’ state of knowledge to the greater benefit of students of the religion. E-books An audit of the Union's intellectual property rights is ongoing and it is hoped shortly to launch many publications belonging to the Union in an electronic version which can be supported by all the current e-readers on the market. The Union hopes shortly to launch an e-commerce stand-alone website, which will offer all the Union's current books and merchandise, together with an extended range which would be of interest to people within the movement. Science Day Final preparations are underway for the Science Day, which is to take place at AFC Stafford on Saturday 16th February 2013. The Centre will be open from 8.30 a.m. and refreshments will be available throughout the day. Anyone still wishing to attend or any Church that wishes to activate a complimentary ticket should contact AFC Stafford directly on 01785 615513 or tickets can be purchased via Ticketweb. Gordon Higginson Memorial Scholarship To date 30 people have applied to be considered for the scholarship; everybody will shortly receive an acknowledgement and instructions ahead of the planned selection weekends. Applications can still be made up until 31st March 2013 and details are available on the website. Safeguarding Policy Following the distribution of the new Safeguarding policy to all churches a copy will be placed, with the agreement of the Churches Child Protection Advisory Service, on to the MySNU section of the Union website so that members can access the policy quickly and easily. Rules for Churches The new edition of the Rules for Churches has been delayed slightly because of the need to include a new section on employment law for individuals within Churches. It has come to light that some Churches may be in breach of HMRC guidelines for the employment of staff and it was felt important to address this as part of the new issue. It is hoped that the new edition will be available in March or April this year. Church Returns The new format for Church Returns was issued in January and Church Secretaries are reminded that they need to return Part 1 of the Return by 14th February. This simply needs the membership numbers from 31st December 2012 and the fees due, based upon these figures. Part 2 returns will be posted out shortly and these should be returned after Church AGMs have been completed. Anyone needing help with the forms should contact Head Office. World Congress of Spiritualists This is planned for June 2014, to be held in Lilydale, USA. We are awaiting written confirmation from the board of Lilydale and the SNU has undertaken to organise this event in 2014. It is hoped to draw Spiritualists from every continent and make this a regular fixture every four years. SNU Leaflets Two new leaflets are due to be issued shortly, one promoting the Ministry and explaining in a clear flowchart the route to the Ministry and the second from the Philosophy & Ethics Committee, dealing with organ donations and transplants. The leaflet for Pioneer Centres is also to be reworked and updated. Writing a Thesis The Education Committee have now completed a useful guide on writing a thesis, which will support students through SNU Education courses, providing clear guidelines on how to produce an academic paper and present your work and arguments in a structured manner. Accommodation at AFC Stafford A business plan was presented, looking at the feasibility of providing accommodation as part of the Phase 2 development of the AFC Stafford. This was referred to the Finance Committee for further work and consideration. SNU Banners Designs for a new series of portable banners to promote Spiritualism and the Union were considered. It was agreed to purchase these in time for Open Week at the College but they will also be used at the AGM in Torquay and will be made available to any District who is either taking part in a publicity event or wishing to promote the work of the Union at a local level. AGM Torquay 2013 Design work has been signed off for all AGM paperwork and the minutes of the 2012 AGM will be posted out as part of the February circulation. The minutes are also available on the MySNU section of the Union website. South Western DC have already started work on organising this year's AGM and booking forms will be included in the February circulation. Paying your Subscription Members are reminded that the Direct Debit option is now available to take the hassle out of renewing your membership subscription. The form is downloadable from the website, it is printed in the next edition of the Pioneer and it is also available from Redwoods. Once you have competed the form your renewal is managed quickly and efficiently without the need to post a cheque, ring head office with your credit card or fill in any forms; your new card and Diary will be simply posted out. Churches under Supervision Minister June English reported that as at 9th February we have 10 Churches in Category One supervision, 27 Churches in Category Two and 14 Churches in Category Three, making a total of 51 Churches under supervision or 15% of the total. 500 Club The new year for the 500 Club draw starts shortly; anyone wishing to join the scheme with a chance to win some excellent cash prizes should contact Claire Shores at Head Office. The odds of winning a prize are 14 to 1, which is better than the National Lottery. Have your Say: As part of an ongoing policy of openness the NEC would welcome your views; please feel free to email your comments to me at president@snu.org.uk - Minister David Bruton

MONDAY AT PARK GROVE

The worker is K HARDING KAY is no stranger to us at Park Grove and she uses all of her many years of medium experiences in all she does. We start at 7pm and the cost of admission is £4. This includes a raffle ticket and we look forward to see you . the church does not except any responsibility for any change to speakers. INFORMATION IS CORRECT AS OF WEDNESDAY 20th February

Sunday Services

SUNDAY services at Park Grove. The morning service at 11am will be taken by Kim and friends and the 6pm evening service will be taken Val Croot. I hope to see you at one of the services. This infomation was correct as of last Wednesday.We take no responsibility for any change in speakers.

OPEN CIRCLE THURSDAY

OPEN CIRCLE yes another week has gone by, we have the OPEN CIRCLE. Please be at the church before 7pm as the doors are locked and will not be opened until the circle has finished....... so dont knock it wont work. Still only £2 for a good 90 mins in the company of like minded folk.

WEDNESDAY HEALING

WEDNESDAY HEALING. Healing on this evening from 7pm until 8pm. There is no charge for Spiritual Healing but you can make a donation which goes toward the up keep of the church.

THANKS TO ALL

A big thanks to all for your best wishes sent to me during this debilitating time. From today you will find that the blog will be kept up to date as I am feeling better and can face the computer once more. Once again, thanks to all who read the blog and would like you to carry on with your input. Hope to see you soon at the services in the church. Phil

NORMAL SERVICE WILL RESUME SH0RTLY

ATTENTION

As I will be indisposed for the rest of the week , I have decided to put all activities for the week in one post. Here goes. Wednesday, there is healing from 7pm to 8pm. Thursday, Open circle is held at 7pm. Saturday, healing from 10-30 until 11-30. Sunday , 11 am service with Leah Bond, 6pm service George Seaton. Monday , Dem of Mediumship with Jan Harris @ 7pm £4 entrance. Normal service will resume on this blog very soon

Sunday Services

SUNDAY services at Park Grove. The morning service at 11am and the 6pm evening service will be taken by ANDREJ & HELENA. I hope to see you at one of the services.

HEALING ON SATURDAY

You are welcome to come to healing at the Church this Saturday. It begins at 10-30 and ends at 11-30. The healing is free but if you wish you can make a donation which will go to ward the upkeep of the church.

ECHO WISH CAMPAIGN

It is a pleasure to tell you all that we had the amount of £149-32. Pat would like to thank all who collected the tokens which totaled 7380

OPEN CIRCLE THURSDAY

OPEN CIRCLE yes another week has gone by, we have the OPEN CIRCLE. Please be at the church before 7pm as the doors are locked and will not be opened until the circle has finished....... so dont knock it wont work. Still only £2 for a good 90 mins in the company of like minded folk.

WEDNESDAY HEALING

WEDNESDAY HEALING. Healing on this evening from 7pm until 8pm. There is no charge for Spiritual Healing but you can make a donation which goes toward the up keep of the church.

Sunday Services

SUNDAY services at Park Grove. The morning service at 11am will be taken by CHARLOTTE HOLIDAY AND GINA JENKINS.The 6pm service will be taken by LES JONES AND MAUREEN HOWELLS. I hope to see you at one of the services.

HEALING ON SATURDAY

You are welcome to come to healing at the Church this Saturday. It begins at 10-30 and ends at 11-30. The healing is free but if you wish you can make a donation which will go to ward the upkeep of the church.

CONGRATULATIONS ANDREJ

A BIG WELL DONE goes to Andrej Djordjevitch who is a member of the church healing group. Why, you may ask. Well Andrej has just been made Chairman of the S.N.U. healing committee. We at the church send all good thoughts your way and know that you will do a great job.

OPEN CIRCLE TONIGHT

OPEN CIRCLE TONIGHT yes another week has gone by, we have the OPEN CIRCLE. Please be at the church before 7pm as the doors are locked and will not be opened until the circle has finished....... so dont knock it wont work. Still only £2 for a good 90 mins in the company of like minded folk.

A WEEK IN THE LIFE OF CARDIFF FIRST

SUNDAY DIVINE SERVICES. 11am and 6pm OPEN TO ALL ( Freewill Collection). MONDAY DEMONSTRATION OF MEDIUMSHIP 7pm OPEN TO ALL (£4 per person) WEDNESDAY SPIRITUAL HEALING 7pm till 8pm OPEN TO ALL (Donation) THURSDAY OPEN CIRCLE OPEN TO ALL ( £2 per person) Doors close at 7pm prompt. SATURDAY SPIRITUAL HEALING 10-30 till 11-30 OPEN TO ALL (Donation). Special Events advertised in local Press and on the church blog cardifffirst.blogspot.com

OPEN CIRCLE

OPEN CIRCLE TONIGHT yes another week has gone by, we have the OPEN CIRCLE. Please be at the church before 7pm as the doors are locked and will not be opened until the circle has finished....... so dont knock it wont work. Still only £2 for a good 90 mins in the company of like minded folk.

MEMBERSHIP IS NOW DUE FOR 2013

MEMBERSHIP IS NOW DUE FOR 2013. All members and associate members are reminded that membership is now due . Renewal is needed for you to take part in any of the churches closed circles, and healing group. Can I also remind you that you as a paid up member will be entitled to a discount on all demonstrations which are conducted at the church.Example: Monday demonstration will be £1 of advertised entrance fee.

WEDNESDAY HEALING

Healing on this evening from 7pm until 8pm. There is no charge for Spiritual Healing but you can make a donation which goes toward the up keep of the church

WEDNESDAY HEALING

PLEASE LOOK AT THIS BLOG FOR NEWS OF WEDNESDAY HEALING.

WORDS OF WARNING!

If you have to go out in this white stuff, make sure you are careful and keep yourself self. You can then, when conditions allow come to the church. BE SAFE

BACK TO NORMAL FOR DEMONSTATION TONIGHT

It is green for go tonight at Park Grove for the Demonstration of Mediumship. We commence at 7pm and the admission charge is £4 (four pounds ). See you tonight. Karen North is the worker.

ATTENTION. ATTENTION.

ATTENTION. ATTENTION. ATTENTION. ATTENTION. DUE TO ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS BOTH SUNDAY SERVICES ARE CANCELLED.

ATTENTION. ATTENTION.

ATTENTION. ATTENTION. DUE TO ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS BOTH SUNDAY SERVICES ARE CANCELLED.

SAYURDAY MORNING HEALING

Due to adverse weather conditions tomorrow healing session has been cancelled

OPEN CIRCLE

TONIGHT yes another week has gone by, we have the OPEN CIRCLE. Please be at the church before 7pm as the doors are locked and will not be opened until the circle has finished....... so dont knock it wont work. Still only £2 for a good 90 mins in the company of like minded folk.

PHYSICAL MEDIUMSHIP

Physical Phenomenon?

What is Physical Phenomenon? In the context of Physical Mediumship, phenomena is the manipulation of matter by the spirit world sometimes involving the use of ectoplasm. There are many variations of this type of phenomena which is explained further in the topics below. Ectoplasm The word ectoplasm was formed from the Greek ‘ektos’ meaning ‘outside’ and ‘plasma’ meaning ‘something formed’. As with all things in our world, it is ‘born into darkness’ and is extremely sensitive to light (especially in the early days of the mediums development). It can be produced in the pancreas or in the adrenal glands of the medium, and exude from any of the body orifices including the navel. It has a damp, earthy, musty odour and resembles a delicate gossamer material. It is formed from white and red blood cells, sulphur, lining from the gut, skin, fabric from room, sitters vibration and energy from the spirit world. It is taken from the energy into the mediums body and is connected to their nervous system. It has to be de materialized before being returned to the mediums body in the form of vapour. This is why it can cause damage when returned to the body too quickly. The ectoplasm must never be touched unless invited to do so by the spirit communicator. On occasions sitters may be asked from which bodily orifice they would like to see the Ectoplasm produced. Teleplasm The same as Ectoplasm but devoid of life. Apports The spirit communicators may for example, scour the ocean floor for an old coin or small trinket that they can bring in to the Séance room by de materialization from its original location and then materialize it within the séance room. Direct Voice The Spirit team are able to create a voice box external to the mediums body made with ectoplasm. A communicator from the Spirit world is then able to mould the ectoplasm into a voice box similar to the one they would have used in their own physical body whilst on the earth. As this is completely independent of the medium it is true spirit communication and does not pass through the mediums mind. EVP (Electronic Voice Phenomenon) Where voices are heard on electronic recordings. These voices on the recordings would not be audible to sitters whilst the recordings were being made. Levitation Where objects are moved through the air without any physical contact. Quite often the medium whilst in the trance state will be raised from their seat or appear to float around the room. Matter through Matter It is possible for the mediums spirit team to manipulate matter and pass objects through objects. It is possible for the medium to be removed from his restraints and later be returned to them with no cutting or change to the restraints during the séance. Whilst the medium is producing ectoplasm it is easier for the physicists in the spirit world to de materialize parts of their body as explained by Magnus (through the mediumship of Colin Fry) in the following quote. "When the ectoplasmic substance is extracted from the body, my friends, the molecular structure of the body is more able to pass through matter, for it is after all, the ectoplasmic substance that binds physical matter". Materialization (or Manifestation) Where something is created or the appearance of matter from unknown sources. It is the transformation of something abstract or virtual into something concrete and tangible. Full materialization mediums have the ability to allow sitters loved ones to manifest from the ectoplasm and feel as real as they were when in this world. This is very rare phenomenon but without doubt the best. Transfiguration The ability of the mediums spirit team to build a mask from the ectoplasm over the mediums face. Normally within red light, spirit communicators are able to impress their facial features within the mask and be recognized by sitters. Some mediums have the ability to allow the communicator to also use their voice box to speak. Trumpet Phenomenon Séance trumpets are conical shaped objects usually marked with luminescent tape and open at each end. They are held at the smaller diameter end by the ectoplasm in a manner which resembles a clamp. Once the ectoplasm is attached the trumpet can be raised and moved around the room by the ectoplasm. The ectoplasm is always connected to the medium and the trumpet may touch any of the sitters, usually with an affectionate roll or tapping motion.

TONIGHT AT PARK GROVE

There is a change at the clairvoyance demonstration tonight at Park Grove. The worker is now Cardiff,s own MIKE CRONIN. Mike is no stranger to us at Park Grove and he uses all his 35 years of medium experiences in all he does. We start at 7pm and the cost of admission is £4. This includes a raffle ticket and we look forward to see you at the first demonstration of 2013.

SundayServices

Today sees the start of normal services at Park Grove The morning service at 11am will be taken by DARREN JONES followed at 6pm when the service will be taken by KIM ROGERS. I hope to see you at one of the services.

WEEKEND AT PARK GROVE

Saturday HEALING 10-30 until 11-30am. Sunday 11am DARREN JONES. 6pm KIM ROGERS. Monday 7pm MIKE CRONIN Admission £4 per person.

OPEN CIRCLE

YES THAT'S RIGHT, back TONIGHT at 7pm. Despite the rise in cost of utilities it is still only £2 each to take part. A good price for an hour in the energies of people with like minds. Come along,don't be shy, we won't bite. Make sure you are there before 7pm as the doors are shut promptly at that time. SEE YOU TONIGHT

A WEEK IN THE LIFE OF CARDIFF FIRST

Normal Services Resume on Jan !3th 2013 SUNDAY DIVINE SERVICES. 11am and 6pm OPEN TO ALL ( Freewill Collection). MONDAY DEMONSTRATION OF MEDIUMSHIP 7pm OPEN TO ALL (£4 per person) WEDNESDAY SPIRITUAL HEALING 7pm till 8pm OPEN TO ALL (Donation) THURSDAY OPEN CIRCLE OPEN TO ALL ( £2 per person) Doors close at 7pm prompt. SATURDAY SPIRITUAL HEALING 10-30 till 11-30 OPEN TO ALL (Donation). Special Events advertised in local Press and on the church blog cardifffirst.blogspot.com

MEMBERSHIP IS NOW DUE

MEMBERSHIP IS NOW DUE. Could all members please remember that this is membership renewal time. At the meeting held in November at the rearranged half yearly meeting it was passed to raise the subscription to £12. This amount applies to Associate membership as well and it is now due. Please note: If you belong in any closed group in the church you must be a a fully paid up member or Associate member for this current year ---- 2013

GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN

OPEN CIRCLE BACK ON THE 10TH JAN

YES THAT'S RIGHT, back on the 10th January at 7pm. Despite the rise of utilities it is still only £2 each to take part. A good price for an hour in the energies of people with like minds. Come along,don't be shy, we won't bite. Make sure you are there before 7pm as the doors are shut promptly at that time. SEE YOU THURSDAY