Psychic News Spiritualist of the year

The Spiritualist movement is full of amazing people. Outstanding orators, healers, mediums, teachers, circle leaders, church and centre members – all sorts of dedicated people who go the extra mile for Spiritualism, whatever the cost to themselves. Every year for decades Psychic News recognised the achievements of women and men who, in one way or another, had enhanced the progress and profile of Spiritualism by their dedication and the quality of their work. Geraldine Cummins, Grace Cooke, Gordon Higginson, Leslie Flint, Joe Benjamin, Doris Stokes and Doris Collins are just a few of the mediums who have won the award in the past. Healers Harry Edwards and George Chapman were also recipients, as was the psychic artist Coral Polge. Now, to celebrate the 80th anniversary of PN’s founding, we invite you to nominate the special person you think deserves to have the title ‘Psychic News Spiritualist of the Year 2012’. To make your nomination, just send us the name of your nominee, and tell us in no more than 50 words why you believe they deserve this special award. You can email us at spiritualistoftheyear@psychicnews.org.uk or write to ‘PN Spiritualist of the Year’, Suite 6, Thremhall Park, Start Hill, Bishops Stortford, Herts CM22 7WE.

What is Spiritualism?

Spiritualism means many things to many people to some it is a philosophy, to some a religion, to some the science behind mediumship and evidence of life after death along with the natural laws of cause and effect, to some it is the life long study and attainment of spiritual wisdom. Whatever Spiritualism may come to mean or to be defined as by any individual it is fundamentally a journey of unfolding ones own spirituality and its’ aim to bring about a transformation of the individuals spiritual qualities, morals and ethics for the betterment of self and to the benefit of all in this life. What the Spiritualists’ National Union (SNU) provides through its’ churches/centres, literature and education are opportunities for anyone to begin their investigation and study of Spiritualism and to consider its implications in all matters of the spirit here and now as well as the hereafter. In the United Kingdom the SNU is a registered religious body for Spiritualism. The SNU adopts a set of 7 Principles that form the basis for a study of spirituality through a philosophy, which its’ members and churches/centres support and promote. SNU Churches/Centres offer services which include mediumship to provide evidence of the existence of the Spirit within us all and the continuation of every individual soul beyond physical death, irrespective of nature or belief.

THURSDAY OPEN CIRCLE

OPEN CIRCLE. You are all welcome to attend Thursday nights circle at Park Grove. Whether you come for the energies, to develop your clairvoyance, to hopefully get some message or just to enjoy the company of like minded people the same as you. We look forward to seeing you and hopefully increase your link with the Spirit World. As always make sure you are at the church before 7pm as the door is shut promptly at this time. Only £2 per person for an hour well spent. See you there.

Wednesday Healing Sessions

Wednesday Healing. Two sessions afternoon and evening this Wednesday 1pm till 2pm and 7pm till 8pm. Healing is free but you can make a donation to the church which goes towards the upkeep of the church.

FLEDGELINGS DO WELL

A newish closed circle of the church this evening showed a large crowd what they had learned from Spirit. The circle, which is headed up by Pat Spillane and aided by husband Phil, gave themselves a good test.The circle consists of Pat, Rhian Smith , Holly Brinkworth, Mike Parsons, Mark Anderson and last but not least Phil Spillane. They gave many messages which most were taken by the recipients. There was laughter and giggles as the humour came out and when saddness creapt in, it was treated in a most sensitive manner by all. I can say without hesitation, that with people like these this evening, it will ensure, that the supply of Spiritual mediums will continue to come out of this lovely sanctuary, that we call PARK GROVE CHURCH.

SUNDAY SERVICES MAY 27th

On Sunday we have the one and only Grace West for the 11am service and for the 6pm service we have the ever popular Tony Leeson the well known allotment guy> Come along and get gardening tips as well as upliftment.

THEY ARE STILL GOING AROUND AND AROUND AND IT IS NOW 2012

SATURDAY HEALING

Saturday Healing. One session starting 10-30 and closing at 11-30. Please come along and see our experienced approved healers do their thing so to say. You will receive a welcome that is second to none. Healing is free, but if you wish you can make a donation toward the upkeep of the church.

Maurice Barbanell

Maurice Barbanell, without doubt is one of the most unsung hero's of Spiritualism to day. Maurice Barbanell was born on 3rd May 1902. He is probably more famous for his literary works within the spiritualist field than anything else. Even so, he was the founder of the Psychic News as well as being its Editor for many years. In this capacity he was invited to sit in many physical circles, which gave him considerable opportunity to watch and judge the mediumship of some of the greatest mediums of our by gone days. Through his literary works, he brought to the public, many, many books of a spiritual nature, and virtually and single handedly presented masses of unquestionable evidence of the survival of life after physical death, and at a time when mediumship was not taken seriously by 20th century media. He was supported by many famous and influential colleagues such as; Air Vice Marshall Lord Dowding, Arthur Findlay, Sir Oliver Lodge and Sir Arthur Conan-Doyle, who spread the word and teachings of spiritualism to millions all over the world. Maurice Barbanell was, in his own right, a first class Trance medium though which, and in Hannan Swaffer's home circle, the famous teaching of "Silver Birch" were channelled. Silver Birch was Maurice Barbanell's guide who worked with him for over 60 years before Maurice joined him in the spirit world in 1981. (Silver Birch passed to the spirit rhelms over three thousand years ago, a highly evolved soul who chose to come back to the earth plane as a native American Indian and give his wonderful teachings.) There are those who say, that if you have not read Silver Birch, then you are not educated in the ways of spirit. They were and still are wonderful books, educational, interesting and still available through the Psychic Press Bookshop at Stanstead Hall. Many of Maurice Barbanell's own books are a must for any budding medium.

THURSDAY OPEN CIRCLE

OPEN CIRCLE. You are all welcome to attend Thursday nights circle at Park Grove. Whether you come for the energies, to develop your clairvoyance, to hopefully get some message or just to enjoy the company of like minded people the same as you. We look forward to seeing you and hopefully increase your link with the Spirit World. As always make sure you are at the church before 7pm as the door is shut promptly at this time. Only £2 per person for an hour well spent. See you there.