Spiritualist Church of Canada: Web Site Links & Suggested Reading



		Spiritualist Church Associations and Directories

		National Spiritualist Association of Churches United States
		(NSAC) This site offers a good directory and information on the oldest and largest organization related the Science, Philosophy and Religion of Modern Spiritualism.

		Spiritualist Churches in Canada
		This is a representative list of various Spiritualist Churches across Canada.

		Spiritualist National Union
		The SNU's main function is to promote the advancement and diffusion of the religious philosophy of Spiritualism, on the basis of the Seven Principles.

		The International Spiritualist Alliance
		Open directory listing spiritualist churches. Site hosted by the International Spiritualist Alliance.




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		Sites of Interest

		Lily Dale, N.Y.
		Lilydale is the largest spiritualist community in the world. The grounds include several Spiritualist churches, a museum, guest houses, and shops and offers a special education and information program during the summer months.

		Cassadaga Spiritualist Camp
		Cassadaga Spiritualist Camp is a hundred year old community of spiritually-minded people located in Central Florida.

		Bolton Spiritualist Church
		Affiliated sister church of the East Hamilton Spiritual Church that is located in Bolton, England.

		National Spiritual Alliance
		Located in Lake Pleasant, Massachusetts, was founded in 1913, and is an offshoot of the New England Spiritualist Campmeeting Association formed in 1874.

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		Spiritual Healing

		Harry Edwards
		Internet site for the celebrated British spiritual healer Harry Edwards.

		National Federation of Spiritual Healers
		National Federation of Spiritual Healers (NFSH) - healer referral service and healing development training & courses.

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		Spiritualist Writers and Education

		Helen Duncan
		The story of the life of British medium Helen Duncan.

		Andrew Jackson Davis
		Information on the life and teachings of Andrew Jackson Davis.

		Arthur Findlay College
		The Arthur Findlay College offers facilities where students can study Spiritualist philosophy and religious practice, Spiritualist healing and awareness, spiritual and psychic unfoldment.

		Arthur Findlay Society
		The Arthur Findlay Society promotes Findlay’s scientific approach and networks with other organisations that recognise that proving survival is based only on scientific experiments and personal experiences and not on belief, faith or superstition.

		The Fox Sisters
		The story of the Fox sisters and the Hydesville rappings.

		Franz Anton Mesmer
		Details on the life and influence of Franz Anton Mesmer.

		The Morris Pratt Institute
		The Morris Pratt Institute offers information and education courses on modern Spiritualism.

		Silver Birch
		The Silver Birch Teachings given through the mediumship of Maurice Barbanell.

		William Thomas Stead
		A web site on the life and career of William Thomas Stead a Victorian publisher who wrote several titles of note on Spiritualism.

		Emanuel Swedenborg
		A noted Swedish scientist, philosopher and theologian, best known for his writings, in which he presents ideas for a new spiritual era.

		White Eagle
		Information on White Eagle, a spirit who who worked through medium Grace Cooke.

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		Bookstores and Publications

		NSAC On-line Bookstore
		Books, supplies and lyceum information.

		SNU Free Downloadable Spiritualist Publications
		Books, supplies and lyceum information.

		Spirit Writings E-library
		On-line access to books on spirit, mediumship, teachings and related topics.

		Two Worlds Magazine
		Two Worlds magazine for Spiritualists was founded in 1887 by Emma Hardinge Britten

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		Suggested Reading

		Implications of Spiritualism Barbanell, Maurice. 1930. "Properly understood, Spiritualism will become one of the greatest forces for good in the world."

		Modern American Spiritualism Britten, Emma Hardinge. New York: 1870

		The History of Spiritualism Doyle, Sir Arthur Conan 1926 This book on Modern Spiritualism traces the history of spiritualism through the early 20th century, and includesprofiles of such prominent spiritualists as Emmanuel Swedenborg.

		The Vital Message Doyle, Sir Arthur Conan 1938 This, one of Doyle's most read volumes, contains a wealth of information relating to survival research, its prominent figures and how this exciting and ground-breaking research affects religion. Downloadable version

		Principles of Nature, Nature's Divine Revelation Davis, Andrew Jackson. A collection of 157 lectures dictated by Davis’ while in a elevated mental trance which he called “The Superior Condition.” While in this state he was able to visit the spiritual universe and relay his impressions. This work is generally accepted as the founding philosophy of Spiritualism; difficult to read but essential to an understanding of it. Downloadable Version

		The Great Harmonia Volumes 1 - 5 Davis, Andrew Jackson. .1850-1859 A series of 5 volumes written by Davis which expanded on the writings in “Principles of Nature” to give a more practical explanation and interpretation of the concepts. The Great Harmonia, Vol. 1, The Physician The Great Harmonia, Vol. 2, The Teacher The Great Harmonia, Vol. 3, The Seer The Great Harmonia, Vol. 4, The Reformer The Great Harmonia, Vol. 5, The Thinker Downloadable version

		The Survival of Man Lodge, Sir Oliver. London: 1909 The author's conviction of man's survival of bodily death - a conviction based on a large range of natural facts - is well known; and in this volume some idea can be gained as to the kind of foundation on which in the future he considers that this belief will in due course be scientifically established. Downloadable version

		Raymond: Life and Death Lodge, Sir Oliver. London: 1916 The account of his son’s death in the first World War in 1915. Part One of the book documents the life of Raymond and the events leading up to his death. Part Two documents the successful attempts of the family to make contact with the discarnate Raymond through mediumship. Part Three concerns Lodge’s beliefs about and philosophy of the After-life. Downloadable Version

		On the Edge of the Etheric Findlay, Arthur . 1930 Findlay offers scientific proof of life after death and the reason and purpose of our stay on earth.

		The Higher Spiritualism Leonard, John C. New York:1927 An objective analysis of the history, philosophy, and teachings of Spiritualism.

		After Death, Letters From Julia Stead, William Thomas 1909 A collection of messages, received through automatic writing from the spirit world. Downloadable Version

		The Blue Island Stead, Estelle. W. and Pardoe Woodman. 1922 April, 1912 The Titanic sank in mid-ocean. My father was a passenger on this ship and passed on to the next world. A fortnight after the disaster I saw my father’s face, and heard his voice just as distinctly as I heard it when he bade me good-bye before embarking on the Titanic. With help of a well known voice medium, Mrs. Etta Wriedt, I talked with my father for over twenty minutes. The Blue Island provides very definite proof of communication from the spirit world.

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