It is a Philosophy, Science and Religion that is based on the belief of the continuous existence of the human soul after death, and the ability to communicate with those spirits.
Aspects of the Spiritualist Philosophy actually date right back to the very early ages. Modern Spiritualism which became a movement started with the Fox sisters Kate and Margaretta, at their family home in Hydesville on March 31st 1848. Their sister Leah helped to promote them with the media.
It is believed that they had contact from a man known to have died in the house. From this, many small groups gathered together, spreading across America, then quickly to England and Europe in 1852. It then came to the Australian goldfields in Victoria in the 1860’s. Today there are now countless churches, centres and groups that have been formed around the world.
The majority of Spiritualists are people who at some time were part of an orthodox religion, discovering that the knowledge presented was very limited, leaving many incomplete answers to questions. These people are of all ages, race and creed, who wish to have the freedom to explore their own understanding, which will assist them in having a better concept of life and its origin, without feeling restricted by the limited views of others. People are encouraged to be responsible for their own actions and to take control of their own life. Those given the chance to seek out truth and beliefs as they apply to themselves.
Modern Spiritualism is referred to as more than a religion, it is a ‘way of life’ with meaning and purpose.
Spiritualism has no dogma or creed. Every being is seen as an individual looking to expand their own awareness and understanding surrounding their role in life.
These principals are given as inspired guidelines and are open to interpretation to suit your own particular circumstances. They are:
- THE FATHERHOOD OF GOD
- THE BROTHERHOOD OF MAN
- THE COMMUNION OF SPIRITS AND THE MINISTRY OF ANGELS
- THE CONTINOUS EXISTENCE OF THE HUMAN SOUL
- PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY
- COMPENSATION AND RETRIBUTION HEREAFTER FOR ALL GOOD AND EVIL DEEDS DONE ON EARTH
- ETERNAL PROGRESS OPEN TO EVERY HUMAN SOUL
Spiritualists accept that there is a greater intelligence. Some call it the life force, the universe, an all knowing, ever present energy, ‘God’ that poured forth all of life, leaving within each of us a spark of itself. A source of love and good constantly available to each and every one of us. We believe that we all follow our own path at our own pace, discovering the god within and bringing us a greater knowledge of this divine source.
Our basic believe is in the continuation of life and that death is just a transition to another level of consciousness. We see life as eternal. We are a spirit co-existing in a physical body. After death, or the releasing of the physical, our spirit and personality in the form of our thoughts and emotions continue to live in the other form on a different plane of existence. Spiritualists recognise psychic faculties as a natural ability, perhaps latent however, but is another one of our senses.
Meditation is an important aspect used in the development and awareness of these areas, and is a natural progression toward spiritual unfoldment. As we experience many things on our journey through life, we find ourselves likening life to the classroom in which we learn many lessons.
Our services are similar in purpose but different in format to the traditional service. We have blessings of candles for our church and loved ones, an inspirational verse, prayers, an address based on our philosophies, and a meditation with healing. We sing uplifting songs, as we find that it brings our gathering together and raises our thoughts above everyday concerns. This creates and harmonises the vibrations, and links the physical life (incarnate) and the free spirits (discarnate), joining the two energies for stronger communication. We also give a demonstration of communication with the afterlife with our mediums. We call this ‘platform’ work, ‘overheads’, or a ‘demonstration of spirit’.
We hold Church Services at 6:30pm every 1st, 3rd and 5th Sunday night of the calendar month at 21 Bowen Street Toowoomba. You are welcome to share a cup of tea or coffee with us before Church service. In our Church, we try to create a friendly, fun, loving, relaxed and nurturing atmosphere, where you can truly discover your own Divinity. Prior to you coming, just give us a ring on our contact number below, so we can answer any questions that you may have. As our Reverends are very busy on the night of Church Service, if we know you are new to our Church and that you are coming, we will make sure that one of our friendly Reverends are available to meet and greet you and to show you around and welcome you into our Church.
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Our Church Resource Centre is opened every first, third and fifth Sunday of each month from 4.30 p.m. We have Spiritual books, incense, jewellery, gemstones, gifts, oils, oil burners, pendulums, candles, feng shui items, angel statues, Native American products, Relaxation and Meditation c.d.’s, Tarot cards, Egyptian statues and a lot more. Feel welcome to come in and browse through our Church Resource Centre.
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