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The New Year has brought bare trees, and the weather has been quite cold, with only endless rain to follow. If there is a pause, we look for something of colour in our natural landscape. Thank goodness for the evergreens. Some plants are blooming already, though. One in particular gives hope for the birds and animals in way of food during the cold, bleak days. Witch Hazel is in bloom with its spindly petals and either orange, yellow, or red colouring. Her name came from wych, an old English word for bend, as her flexible branches were used as water diviners.
She was imported from America in the 1700s, and appears in our woodlands and gardens blooming from December through to March, and did I mention she is healing? Wych hazel was certainly known during my youth, as she is anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial and a great antioxidant. Like essential oils, the tonic is extracted by steam distillation of the twigs and leaves. Gardeners love her. She is fragrant and gives us just that burst of colour to lift the spirit when all else is looking grey.
We gathered in Chawton last night for our first in-person gathering of the New Year. We were so glad to welcome Bob Baker!! We had a night of lifted spirits. Bob shared some lovely thoughts and then went on to bring some equally lovely messages. Thank you so much, Bob. What a lovely evening!! Our own Chris Shore chaired the evening proceedings beautifully. Thank you!
We thank those who offered prayers and readings. They always give us pause. Thank you to Lisa for running music. Thank you, Sue and Nerina, for helping with hospitality. Thank you to our healers on hand after the service. And as always, the set-up and breakdown are done diligently every evening we gather. Thank you.
Prayer of the week
Please pray for a calming of all the chaos in this world and a restoration of Peace.
Calendar up later.
Have a beautiful week, and don’t forget the bird seed!!
We held our first gathering of the New Year on Zoom on Wednesday evening. It was good to see everyone, hear the beautiful prayers and readings, and listen to the lovely music.
Thank you, everyone. We look forward to a fruitful year ahead!
PRAYER
Please pray for the Spirit and those shining ones who help to influence the leaders of this world. So much is unfolding, and the leaders of this world must step up and lead with compassion for all.
Bob Baker is with us on Sunday in Chawton. You don’t want to miss!!
Helping a family move an unwanted spirit on
Rob Harvey has brought another interesting insight into one of his latest encounters:
When unexplained disturbances began affecting a family home — objects breaking, pictures moving, and a growing sense of unease — the assumption was clear: the house must be haunted. Yet after decades of working with spirit removal, this case revealed something far more unusual. There was no spiritual presence attached to the property at all.
What followed uncovered a hidden connection, formed years earlier, and highlighted the crucial role of free will, spiritual awareness, and the support of loved ones on the other side. This powerful real-life case shows how misunderstanding a situation can allow fear to grow — and how clarity and the right guidance can restore peace.
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Time to put away the tinsel. We are back!!
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We gathered last night on the longest night of the year, on our Winter Solstice, for our Christmas Divine Service in Chawton. It was a beautiful service of readings, prayers, the singing of carols, and the lighting of the Advent candle for LOVE by Malcolm. We also had special readings, which were beautiful.
We thanked many people last night for their service and help throughout this year. Sue and Carole both received bouquets for their wonderful hospitality and baking. They have taken things to a whole other level. This was so well deserved. We have been spoilt!
We thank Graeme, who sets up the chairs and generally helps with the setup for our gatherings and also takes our offerings. Of course, Julie and Lisa both run our music. Thank you so much. We thank Nerina, who does so much behind the scenes with membership and many other things. We also thank Alison for booking our mediums and managing our social media. We thank Chris Elliot for working as our Treasurer, and both Steve Lidett Williams and Nerina Dannat for their roles of Vice Presidents.
We thank the chair rotation team also, as they lead proceedings and help keep us in line. We thank our wonderful healers, who were on hand again last night to help. Thank you to our committee members, who are all actively involved in the smooth-running of this church. We cannot forget to say a huge thank you to our visiting mediums. Their dedication to working with spirit helps so many. We are so glad to welcome them to our little church, and we thank our President, Rob Harvey, who runs and oversees our church and the events connected. Rob also runs two clairvoyant/healing circles in addition.
We are a family, a Spiritual family, imperfect but passionate about our community and the community beyond.
Prayer of the week.
Please pray with gratitude for those with lighter bodies, the angels, the helpers, and the healers. They understand our plight. They are our champions. We understand they work tirelessly to help us along our path, while not interfering with our gift of freewill. May they be blessed for all that they do.
This Christmas will see many with their families, but some alone. Some with the sting of fresh loss, some further along that path. Some with illness, worry, and loneliness. Many in this world are suffering right now. Many other kinds in this world also suffer along with us. This experience is not always for the faint-hearted, yet we have a gift, a boy child who brings us goodness, light, understanding, and healing. May we focus on the very real reason for this season of joy. So, among the tinsel and mince pies, pause and remember your loved ones are closer than you think, and all is well, so allow your heart to be filled with Love from Above. We are on a journey together. Alton Christian Spiritualist Church wishes you a Happy and blessed Christmas of Joy and Love, and a Peaceful and very Hopeful and Happy New Year
We will reconvene on Wednesday, 7th January, on Zoom, and in Chawton on the 11th January.
Watch our calendar.
We gathered on Wednesday evening on Zoom for what would be our last Zoom service of 2025. What a beautiful online community of Spirit-centred souls. We enjoyed lovely prayers, readings, and music to lift our Christmas spirits. Thank you, everyone, for your energy, good thoughts, prayers, and healing this year.
Have a beautiful Christmas and a safe New Year. We will see you back on Zoom on the 7th January.
It is our Christmas Divine Service in Chawton on Sunday. See some of you there! All are welcome!
