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Our Autumn weather is definitely keeping us guessing.  One minute, bright blue skies and sunshine illuminate all those colours, and then heavy rain and large puddles.  The ducks will be happy in any case.  The migratory ducks have come in from parts of Europe for our milder climate at this time.  Teals, Pintails, Shovelers, and more make the UK their winter home.

The relatives of our modern ducks existed at the time of some dinosaurs, approximately 66 million years ago, towards the end of the Cretaceous period.  They survived the mass extinction around this time and continued to evolve into our modern-day ducks. Those vibrant colours of most males dull down like the females out of breeding season, so they are well camouflaged, but then return to catch the ladies’ eyes when the need arises.

And did you know that our modern ‘quackers’ can sleep with one eye open and switch half of the brain off, and so a flock can have an early alarm system, of one eyed sleeping ducks!  In any case, there is something quite lovely about the sight and sound of wing flapping, bottom waddling, quacking ducks. They definitely lift the spirits.

We felt our spirits lift yesterday at our In House Divine Service.  Rob Harvey led an evening of ‘Creating a Circle Experience’ within the church.  A ‘Circle’ is a clairvoyant, prayerful healing group who are sensing and developing spiritual gifts.  Rob explained about ‘Circle’ and about the kinds of experiences encountered.

Working with Spirit, the atmosphere and energy of the room shifted, so that there was an opportunity for our Family to sense at a deeper level.  There was also a demonstration of healing and Rob and some who sat in Circle, shared what they were sensing.  It was a very special evening.  Thank you Rob for leading this.

We thank our beautiful readers and prayer people. (Nerina just  ‘slayed’ us with her closing prayer.)  We thank Sue for hospitality, Lisa for music, and Carole for her baking talent.  We of course thank our healers standing by after the service.  Thank you to all those who set up, break down and wash up.

Prayer of the week.

Please pray for Jamaica.  On so many levels they are all suffering. May they receive the help and assistance they need quickly.

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Have a beautiful week! 

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We enjoyed an extra hour on Sunday, as we ‘fell back’ and gained a little more shut-eye, and welcomed the wintertime officially. The days will naturally be shortening and the nights lengthening all the way to Yule on the 21st December.

Daylight Saving Time was proposed as far back as 1907 and was finally implemented on May 21st, 1916, to create later sunsets in the summer and earlier sunrises in the winter. During the Second World War, there was even double summertime, when the time changed by two hours to really help the war effort in terms of productivity.

Of course, there are ramifications and effects from everything we do. The wild animals are also affected, having to contend with more traffic in the wintertime at dusk, and there is always a spike in accidents and animal fatalities. Awareness and extra caution are needed during the darker evenings, when unsuspecting animals are out and about, and sometimes at great risk near busy roads. Let us take note.

Last night was a little chilly as we headed into Chawton, but we were looking forward to welcoming two mediums to our Divine Service. Lorraine Francois and Alan Salmon came to visit. Alan shared an inspired address about his journey, and they both brought some lovely messages for us, along with much laughter. Thank you so much. Our own Sarah Dorgan chaired the evening brilliantly. A wonderful evening for everyone to enjoy!

We thank the family for the lovely readings and prayers. Carole’s chocolate cake was a hit. No surprise there. Thank you, Chris, for the hospitality, Julie, for the music. Thanks to our healers. And for those who set up, break down, and wash up every single week.

Prayer of the week

Please pray for those all over this world who are lost and in despair.

Pray that they might find the way back to joy, hope, and healing.

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Have a beautiful week.

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As the rain pours down and the grey skies creep in, nature counteracts the dim skies with the leaves coming into their own right now.  Who needs flowers at this time of the year?  The leaves are truly starting their own festival of colours.

The silver birch is especially striking. This ‘Lady of the Woods’ is a graceful and elegant sighting in our woodlands.  Her triangular shaped leaves turn to a signature yellow gold, and with her silvery white bark she inspires so many faux decorations.

She is a healing lady also, known for her anti-inflammatory, cleansing, and diuretic attributes.  The Native Americans used her bark for wound healing, and also as a painkiller, very similar to willow, which they also used and was marketed, with additions, as aspirin.

Her symbolism is one of protection as well as fertility, and in days long ago birch twigs were given to lovers as some form of encouragement!!. Most importantly in many different ancient cultures, she was known as a clear connection between the physical and the spiritual realms.

Well, that is what we are about every time we gather.  Last night we welcomed the lovely Haylie Fox to Chawton.  Haylie gave us her beautiful energy and such an inspired address, and then went on to bring our lovely messages. Thank you so much, Haylie. We loved having you! Alison Keogh chaired our evening.

We say thanks to the family for their beautiful readings and prayers.  Thank you to Sue for the hospitality, Carole for the cake, and Lisa for running our music.  We thank our wonderful Healers on hand afterwards and everyone who sets up, breaks down, and washes up each and every week!!

Prayer of the week

Please pray for a wave of radical prayer in this world, so that we do not just hope when we ask, but believe with our whole being that what we ask spiritually for others as well as ourselves, has already been received.  Jesus said it first.  May this give us a radical faith and knowing that we can share with others.

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So what if it rains…Look at those colours!

Have a beautiful week!

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As we move through autumn and the turning of leaves and absolutely stunning sunsets, I am curious as to why I am getting a sudden influx of chaffinches at my bird table. Usually, the blue tits and a robin are the only smaller birds, but suddenly, chaffinches galore, so there must have been some little ones born in the summer and boldly going to new places.

They are the perfect autumnal bird, as with their colouring, they can blend into the background quite easily, especially when on the ground, until they take flight, that is, when there is a flash of that white on their wings, which could be bad news when the likes of sparrowhawks are around.

Named because they sort through the chaff in search of grain when a farmer harvests his crops, the male is brighter and more gorgeous than the female, but although they do not mate for life, their bonds can last through many breeding seasons. In some folklore, their song is thought to be a song of prophecy, and they are also regarded as messengers from the spirit world.

We had an abundance of messages from the spirit world last night in Chawton. Our dear friend Jeanette Foote was in the house, and we had such a lovely time with so much laughter!! Jeanette gave an address on some of the history of mediumship, reminding us how difficult it was for the pioneers, who were often thought to be witches. So interesting, and then Jeanette worked so hard to bring through as many lovely messages as she was able. Thank you so much, Jeanette!! We loved having you!!

Steve Lidgett Williams chaired our evening, and we know that with Steve, we are always going to have fun. He also read out the names of the prior Presidents of the church, as it was, in fact, our founders’ service. Thanks so much, Steve.

Thanks to our readers! Thanks to Julie for the music. Carole made a cake creation that did not last long, and Sue worked our hospitality. Thank you to our wonderful healers on hand as always, and thank you to those who set up, break down, and wash up afterwards.

Prayer of the week.

We are delighted that there seems to be a ceasefire in Gaza, and Hamas has released the hostages. Thank you for your prayers! Please continue to pray that the way forward is smooth.

Please also pray for all those caught up in natural disasters. How terrifying. Please pray for the victims and their families.

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Enjoy those sunsets!

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Happy Autumn, Everyone!.  What a wonderful time of year this is.  The Autumnal Equinox occurs today at 7.19pm GMT, the  22nd September 2025. The hours of sunlight have been receding since the summer solstice on the 21st June, and now the days and nights have become of equal length.  The Latin Equi Nox, that is  Equal Night, brings us  the Equinox.
This change of season will bring out the stunning colours of the trees and plants.  The animals are already scurrying around in preparation for the colder months. The early morning and night air becomes brisk with a slight bite, causing us to wrap up and put an extra blanket on the bed.   And as our nearest star, the sun, distinctly melts into a warm golden glow as she sets, maybe it’s time to steal a moment for tea and thoughts of gratitude, for the spiritual symbolism of this time reminds us that there is only a continuing cycle of life.
The lovely Sarah McLaughlan was in the house last night in Chawton!!  It was so good to see her as she shared an ‘inspired’ address and gave some absolutely wonderful messages.  Thank you so much, Sarah, for being with us.  Everyone enjoyed the evening so much!!  Our own delightful Chris Elliot chaired the proceedings.  Thank you both!!
Thank you for beautiful prayers, readings, and music.  Thank you, Lisa, for our music.  Thank you to our hospitality gal, Sue, and our cake maker, Carole, for yet another creation.  Thank you to our wonderful healers and all those who set up, break down, and wash up each week!!

Prayer of the week
Please pray for ALL the animals of the world. Their paths are not always easy.  They need our care and consideration.  We all indeed have the same breath.

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Have a beautiful week!
Pause, and relish the emerging season.

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As August prepares to shut up shop and the nights become darker sooner, we know that a change of season is on the horizon.  The late summer days and nights bring the hedgehogs and hoglets scurrying to forage and become strong before the colder temperatures arrive. This quirky little fellow is active mainly at night but can be seen before dusk.

The European Hedgehog is the native hedgehog of the UK.  After finding sanctuary in some of our gardens, and spending the summer dodging the strimmers and lawnmowers, he is now looking for shelter.  Leaves, log piles, and debris, will catch his eye and look like a good place for a long nap.   A little cat or dog food, but no milk, will give him a little help to gather his strength and get ready for what is to come.  Let us all enjoy the last hurrah of summer.  It has been quite spectacular.

We headed to Chawton last night, and after a beautiful day, we had quite a spectacular night.  John Morrow was in the house, and we had such a wonderful time as John shared his journey to mediumship and brought so many lovely messages.  Thank you so much, John!  We loved having you!  Steve Lidgett Williams chaired the evening, so between both of them, you know, there was plenty of humour.  Thank you, Steve!!

Our family held up the energy with their prayers and readings.  Thank you so much, everyone!! There was yet another cake.  Thank you, Carole!  Thanks, Sue, for our hospitality.  Thank you, Julie, for our music.  Thank you to our diligent healers and all those who set up, break down, and wash up!!

Prayer of the week.

Please pray for all those in our world who have no faith of any kind.  We sometimes forget what that was like or could be like.  Faith inspires us and makes our experiences richer with understanding and love for all.

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It’s going to be a beautiful week!

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My relentless nettles have brought this magical creature back. I thought it was early for them but this Brown Hawker female is usually out and about at this time and will be active till October. She is a dragonfly, and her rust coloured wings caught my eye. These intricate wings of a dragonfly or damselfly are like stain glass windows, and her silhouette looks like a nature spirit. A stream runs nearby, and I am sure this makes things perfect for her in ways of laying eggs and hunting. She is a symbol of transformation, joy and lightness of being amongst many other things depending on where you live..

What a weekend!! There was plenty of lightness of being down in Chawton Saturday morning as we hosted our Clairvoyance, Healing and Coffee Morning.! Huge thanks to our visiting mediums- Lesley Knight and Lorraine Francois! Thank you for all your hard work!!

Our House mediums were not dawdling either. Sarah, Nerina, Rob, Virginia and Chris worked their tails off. There were thirty nine readings in all in about two hours. Healing was on hand from Ken and Barbara and Alison and Jane, and we did not stop but to gulp some coffee down quickly!! Others healed also to try and fill the demand. Julie coordinated with Chris Shore, as we yet again enjoyed baked goods divine from Carole and Sue. A very busy and joyful morning for all. Apologies if I have forgotten anyone, we were that busy.. The set up and the flowers were lovely also. Thank you!

Sunday in Chawton did not disappoint. Nerina took the service and brought a lovely address about nature spirits and then brought our messages. Thank you so much Nerina! What a lovely evening chaired by the equally lovely Chris Shore. Thank you for readings and prayers everyone and plenty of ‘tasties’ from Saturday to enjoy!! Healing was on hand as always after the service!!

Prayer of the week

Please pray for our Emergency Services. We are reminded of their role with the recent tragedy in Bicester, in the fire that claimed three lives, two of them firefighters. Please hold their families and friends in your prayers.

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Have a beautiful week. Get outside and enjoy!!

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April showers bring May flowers! Well I don’t know about showers but we had a few downpours breaking this glorious spring weather, but I see the sky is blue with fluffy clouds this morning. April is known to be unpredictable, and so we cannot delude ourselves to the fact anything can and does happen in April. Most of the old sayings stem from farmers in those older days trying to predict the weather concerning their crops and animals Weather lore is littered with these sayings- ‘The louder the frog, the more the rain.’ ‘If the oak is out before the ash , then we are in for a splash, but if the ash is out before the oak, we are in for a soak.’ Mr Shackleton reminded as we set off to church ‘Never cast a clout till May is out.’ That means don’t discard all your ‘woolies’ just yet until the May flower blooms. Now that’s wisdom!

We had wisdom and plenty of laughter last evening as we had Jenny Docherty to visit with us again. Jenny gave an inspired address and brought beautiful messages for us. Thank you so much Jenny!! What a lovely night! Steve chaired the evening beautifully for us. We started our Easter week as it was Palm Sunday yesterday. We thank those who said prayers and gave readings. We thank the Julie and Lisa team on music. Carole and her smorgasbord of baked goods, our hospitality, our healers, and all those who set up and break down each week.

Prayer of the week

Please pray for our leaders, that they would receive guidance and act in the interests of all those they lead.

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‘There’s no such thing as bad weather, just unsuitable clothing’

Alfred Wainwright.

Have a beautiful week!

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The pollinators are well and truly out in this gorgeous spring weather around these parts, and the emergence of beloved butterflies fluttering around on their maiden voyage is a sight to behold. The beautiful Orange tip male with his stunning orange wing tips and the not so gorgeous white female may have come into view. They can be found in your gardens if you are near meadows or on the edge of woodlands in the UK, Europe, and also some parts of Asia and have even been spotted in the US. Butterflies are the ultimate symbol of growth transformation and freedom. How apt as we near close to Easter.

What a weekend!! Rob Harvey headed a non church event in Chawton on Saturday bringing information and a demonstration of clairvoyance to those who may not come inside a church. He took questions and was joined by Virginia Gordon and Sarah Dorgan bringing the messages. It was a lovely evening!! Thank you to hospitality on that night.

Sunday in Chawton was our In House gathering. Chris Shore kept us in line chairing the evening beautifully, as we heard readings and prayers and an address on Forgiveness by Alison Keogh, followed by clairvoyance from Rob Harvey, Chris Elliot and Steve Lidgett Williams. A warm family night, beautiful messages and plenty of laughter. Spoilt again with cake and baked goods divine, we thank Carole, Julie on music, our healers and all those who set up and break down each week!!

*Les was in church!! It was so good for everyone to see him and I know he enjoyed the evening!

The AGM was last Thursday on zoom. and no one was fired:)

Prayer of the week.

Let us pray for each other, that we would all send prayers and healing to help mend our fractured world

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Have a glorious week!! However busy you are, find time to enjoy this season where nature’s beauty lifts the soul!!

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I was rather dismayed as I went to the birdfeeder this morning to find my five huge dandelions had disappeared, but of course that is impossible. What they had wisely done was close their petals in the still chilly morn and chilly dew to protect their pollen and their seeds. This ‘weed’ is such a gorgeous sunny plant with amazing healing properties of all kinds. No wonder she is symbolically aligned with transformation, renewal, and hope. She also lifts the spirits with her many slim and beautiful petals and her cheery colour.

We were feeling quite cheery last night in Chawton. Even after losing an hours sleep and springing forward, we were in good spirits. It was Mothers Day and it was a glorious spring day with beautiful blue skies and plenty of sun. We also had Stephen Rowlands coming to visit to give a completely inspired address when he shared his own experiences. and then went on to bring our messages. Thank you so much Stephen. It was a lovely evening! Alison Keogh chaired.

Thank you to our readers, our hospitality, Julie and Lisa make a great team alternating on running our music each week. Hospitality talent never disappoints. Lovely cake and baked goods, Thank you Carole et al. Thank you Nerina and Sue for hospitality help. Thank you to our healers of course, and all who set up and break down.

*And for all who know this wonderful man………LES IS HOME!

Prayer of the week.

Please pray for the victims of Myanmar and the earthquake. There have been miracles being pulled from the rubble. May we hold the thought that there can be many more stories of hope, Please think of all the victims and their families, and include them in your prayers.

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Have a beautiful week!! It is Spring!!