The warm and sunny spells are mixing with rain, showing us that we are very much in the new season now. The fullness of this Harvest Moon was witnessed last Friday and she has been a steady, luminous lamp in the sky ever since. It is no wonder she has been called by that name. In days gone by, that lamp in the sky was such a great help to farmers finishing their work, particularly as the moon appears earlier in the night sky at this time of year due to her angle and path close to the equinox.

I am reminded daily that the hedgehog house sitting on my kitchen table, as I pour my coffee each morning, really does need to be organised! The time for hedgehog hibernation is coming quickly, and I will have to find a safe place and some extra debris to cover it.

A few neighbourhood cats continue to frequent my extension to watch the birds in relative comfort and, let’s face it, get a bit of fuss! The mallow has gone wild in my garden. Where did that come from? And did you know that autumnal babies have a higher chance of becoming a centenarian?

Although the moon is starting to wane, she remains a reminder of gratitude, even during trying times. We all have so much that we take for granted. Her symbolism is most obviously that of harvest, gratitude and completion. This autumn will give us time to reflect and evaluate everything in our lives. Being pensive doesn’t mean being sad. Quieter times feel very good when they are needed, and they help to recharge the spirit.

If you are fortunate enough to see this still-bright moon near the horizon, without cloud cover, you may witness a wonderful trick of the light. You can enjoy not only the illusion of a larger moon, but also her beautiful amber hues.

Last night, there was no waning in Chawton! Unfortunately, Pink Sarah was unable to be with us, but our own Sarah Dorgan stepped in as our medium, and what a lovely night we had. Sarah brought inspired thoughts to us, reminding us about kindness even when faced with more difficult people, and then went on to bring so many messages for family. Thank you, Sarah, and well done!

Our beautiful Nerina chaired the evening with her usual grace. Thank you. With prayers and readings to lift us from the family, the energy was high. Julie ran our music, thank you. And thank you again to Carole for another delicious cake! And our healers stood by after the service for anyone in need. And as always, a special thank you to everyone who sets up and breaks down each Sunday evening.

PRAYER OF THE WEEK

Please pray for the children of this world, who are in such challenging situations in different regions. So many do not have access to medical help, and simple illnesses and conditions that could be solved easily cause such suffering. These children of impoverished countries suffer in so many different ways, which can affect them for their whole lives.

Calendar will be up tomorrow.

Pause. In the moments, we are all just spirit having a very human experience.

Have a beautiful week!

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As we enter another week, we prepare to step into Autumn.

This Wednesday at 1.05am we officially welcome Autumn in the Northern Hemisphere, and the Southern Hemisphere welcomes Spring, as we cross the Equinox. Even with our wacky, unpredictable weather, the feel of Autumn is upon us. Sunday night, returning from Chawton, it was decidedly chilly and warranted a really hot drink before retiring.

I must confess, it is my favourite time of all. I love all the seasons, but there is something about this shift of seasons, even before the leaves have started their glorified colour show. One of the local cats stole through my old cat door into my extension whilst I was sipping my coffee this morning. She stayed for a while, and we enjoyed the moments together, until she heard it was time for breakfast next door, and she was off like a shot!

We have an expected heatwave this week, but I am sure it will be the last blast, giving us hope before we travel through the colder months. But make no mistake, nature waits for no one. All of the natural world knows it and is already busying itself for the season ahead. So, ‘Hello, Autumn.’ After some of the scorching days we have experienced this summer, we’ve been waiting for you!

Sunday night, we welcomed Eve Cowell, and Eve brought us some lovely thoughts concerning her own experiences in Lourdes, and then went on to bring some beautiful messages. Our own Steve chaired the evening and kept us well in line. Thank you! Our family offered readings and prayers to lift us, and we thank everyone, including our music team, Julie and Lisa.

A huge thank you to our hospitality team, Sue and Carole, and, of course, for another gorgeous cake, enjoyed by all! We also thank our healers for bringing the healing through after the service. And, as always, a massive thank you to everyone who helps with the setting up and breaking down afterwards. So many step in to help, and it makes it such quick, light work.

PRAYER OF THE WEEK

Please pray for our little church, that we can always rise to meet the needs of those who come through the door, and that our church doors remain forever open to all.

Our calendar will be posted later.

Have a beautiful week.

Take a moment.

“Delicious Autumn. My very soul is wedded to it.”

George Eliot

A heartfelt testimonial from Pali

Rob regularly receives messages from people who have found comfort and reassurance through his work in helping to remove what they experience as nuisance spirit attachments. With Pali’s permission, he wanted to share her words below.

Hi Rob,

I just want to say thank you from the bottom of my heart for helping me when I was at such a low point.

I truly believe my mum, dad, husband and sister in the spirit world guided me to you. I had been struggling for a long time, feeling scared, emotional and overwhelmed. I had reached out to so many people and spent so much money desperately looking for help, only to be disappointed. Being so vulnerable they took advantage of this. 

After asking my spirit team to guide me to the right person to help me, you appeared on my TikTok the very next day. I immediately felt that I was meant to find you.

What you told me after seeing my pictures resonated with me so deeply. When you spoke about my sister and the memory of us dancing together, it touched me in a way I can’t explain — especially because I have a photo on my phone of us dancing together.

You gave me something I desperately needed: hope, comfort and reassurance. You encouraged me to trust my spirit team and allow the love of my family to come closer.

It’s only been a few days, but I genuinely feel so much lighter, more positive and full of energy. I feel blessed and hopeful about moving forward.

After my past experiences with people who took so much money from me, your kindness and genuine willingness to help meant more than you know. I would encourage anyone who is struggling or searching for answers to reach out to you, and to be very careful of people who take advantage of vulnerable people.

Thank you, Rob, for your time, compassion and kindness. I will never forget the comfort and hope you have given me.

From the bottom of my heart, thank you. ❤️

With heartfelt thanks,
Pali

*Rob does not take any remuneration for this service. His intention is simply to offer his time, compassion and spiritual support to those who feel they need it.

Living on the edge of woodlands, I am treated, on a regular basis, to rare sights that perhaps a garden with a more suburban backdrop might not enjoy. The birds that visit me don’t come because of a fantastical bird table, or gourmet treats (for mine is a simple table within a dead Camellia tree, and some suet crumbles that seem to suffice,) but simply because of location, location, location! My glasses, alongside my coffee, are needed to be sure of exactly who does turn up at the 7 o’clock hour.

Hawfinches are very rare to see, and although I was unable to get a picture, I do know that it is absolutely possible to spot them near woodlands. He has an unmistakable large beak for his size, a very handy tool for crushing cherry stones and tree seeds. He is the largest finch in the UK, but sadly he is Red-listed, meaning that he is becoming increasingly rare, probably because of the loss of his habitat.

They are very shy birds, preferring to keep high in the canopy of trees, and their numbers increase slightly in winter as their European cousins arrive, giving us a better chance of seeing them.

His symbolism is often linked to that wonderfully powerful beak. In old England, he was known by names such as ‘Cherry Chopper ‘ for his ability to break open those hard cherry stones with ease. That strength of jaw and beak has come to represent inner strength and breakthroughs, a reminder that maybe we do have the ability to crack open what seem to be the impossible problems and reach the truth hidden within.

He’s also something of a mystery, usually unseen amongst the trees, with a simple, sharp call and an almost ghostly presence. I will choose to believe I did see him, face whatever obstacles arrive in my day with a little more strength, and a determined confidence.

Last night in Chawton, we welcomed Lorraine Francois and Catherine Whitbread. Between them, they shared a beautiful, thoughtful address and brought our lovely messages. Thank you so much, Ladies!! A lovely evening. Our own lovely Chris Elliot chaired the evening beautifully. We always thank our family for their readings and prayers, as well as our Music Team, with Julie running the music last night. Thank you for the yummy cake, Carole, and thank you to Sue for hospitality.

We are ever grateful for our diligent healers, ever ready after the service, as well as everyone who not only sets up but also breaks down the evening, and makes it quick, light work.

PRAYER OF THE WEEK.

Please pray for our Natural World. This earth and her inhabitants are going through it. With so many natural disasters occurring, as well as our interference with the ways of nature, we must remember that all of creation is affected, not just us.

Calendar up later.

Have a beautiful week.

Pause and enjoy the change of seasons.

Picture credit: Gary Jones Wildlife Photography

Healing Evening 7th June

This video shows three mediums all working, sharing short messages.

Last Sunday, we had three mediums delivering short messages while Rob provided insightful explanations about how these messages were being conveyed and what the mediums were sensing around them. This is something we plan to bring beyond the Church setting soon. We’re looking to host events where Rob can discuss topics like ghosts, spiritualism, life after death, and answer questions from the audience. The second part of the evening will feature live demonstrations, similar to what you see in this video.

Rob Harvey’s Latest Blog Updates

Hello everyone and welcome back to another post about Rob Harvey’s latest blog posts. This week we bring you two new blog post, the first delves into the topic of do our loved ones pass immediately to the next world while the other talks about communication with those who have passed on. Keep reading for a little snippet of each blog and if you want to read the full post be sure to click the buttons which will take you to Rob’s Website – Life After Death.

‘Do Our Loved Ones Immediately Pass to the Next World?’

‘This is a question I get asked often, and I’ve encountered many situations that can help shed some light on it. When people lose their loved ones, they often sense their presence nearby. But they’re left wondering—are they really there, or is it just their imagination? What is actually happening?’

‘We are all spiritual beings, temporarily housed in a physical body. When we take our last breath, our suffering disappears, and we return to our true nature—spiritual beings. During this transition, the soul becomes light and free from pain, watching over their loved ones and sensing what they are going through. This period, before moving on to the next world, can last for a few weeks.’

‘Communication with those who have passed’

‘As a medium, I am deeply fascinated by the various ways we can communicate with those who have passed. Some, like clairvoyance, are common forms of communication that many people can practice regularly. However, when you’re actually giving a message, you’re entering a certain state of mind and relaying what you sense. Sometimes, it’s easy—you can clearly feel the presence of the person who has passed, and the information flows naturally. Other times, when someone comes to you for a reading, you may have no idea what will come until they sit down in front of you. In these instances, you can only pass on what comes into your mind at that moment. It can be frustrating because you want to provide more precise details, but you can only share what’s being communicated to you at the time.’