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The ELDC (East London District Council) is a local administrative branch of the Spiritualists’ National Union that supports affiliated churches and individual members in our area. At a recent ELDC Zoom meeting, Minister Simon Jones delivered a talk designed to be intentionally provocative. His goal was not to provide comfortable answers but to “stir up” […]

Every movement has its “Big Bang” moment. For some, it’s a political revolution; for others, a scientific breakthrough. For Spiritualists, it was a cold March night in 1848 in a humble cabin in Hydesville, New York, when two young sisters decided to talk back to the bumps in the night. March 31st marks Hydesville Day,

We stand at the threshold of the New Year—a concept as arbitrary as a border drawn in the desert, yet one that carries the immense weight of our collective hope and our deepest anxieties. To look back at the history of our species is to see a long procession of people attempting to bargain with

Stoicism, an ancient Greek school of philosophy, has experienced a remarkable resurgence in recent years. Its timeless wisdom offers a compelling antidote to the constant distractions of our digital age. Let’s explore the rich history of Stoicism and discover how its principles can help us navigate the challenges of modern life. The Birth of Stoicism

Automatic writing, a fascinating and uplifting practice, involves allowing one’s hand to move freely across the paper, guided by an unseen spiritual or subconscious force. This technique, often used for creative inspiration or spiritual communication, can lead to profound insights and personal revelations. Embracing automatic writing can be a deeply enriching experience, opening channels to

The last part of this blog has been rewritten with text kindly supplied by Paul Brett at Psychic News. Psychic News was a newspaper, and now a magazine that has been dedicated to the paranormal, spiritualism, and psychic phenomena since its inception. The newspaper was founded in London in 1932 by Maurice Barbanell and Arthur

I recently borrowed a book, ‘The Light Beyond’ from our Honorary Vice-President, Derek Pipe. Well, maybe not so recently. I have had a lot going on and it has made me into a bit of a slow reader! I have been fascinated by near-death experiences since I was a teenager and have read quite a

At every service in our church, we are conducting a scientific experiment to prove communication between us and the Spirit World. Our religion is not dogmatic or anti-science in any way. We believe that It is just the way the Universe is. All you can see is not all there is. In an age when

Don’t panic, I am not about to write an appraisal of Shakespeare’s Henry V. I just love that line. Saint Crispin will also not be featured. As it is April 23 I am going to do a few words about Saint George. The image I have used is of a painted cloth in Lalibela, Ethiopia.