As from the Jan 09 Induction Course.

INDUCTION COURSE FOR NEW OR ASSOCIATE MEMBERS OF A CHURCH

 

The purpose of the Induction Course is to provide some basic knowledge of Spiritualism for all new members.

This will be conducted by a member of the Church Committee, or a Church member who is conversant with the subject matter.

 

Please Note: This is not an exam, nor will any writing to be done. You will be provided with a leaflet, briefly explaining the Topics

 

This would be an enjoyable Evening; Tea/Cofee

 

For further details please enquire: at Whitefield & Prestwich Spiritualist Church

First Topic
What is Spiritualism?
Science.
Religion.
Philosophy.
Spiritualist terminology  (clairvoyance etc.)

Second Topic
The History of Modern Spiritualism.
Hydesville Knockings
Fox Sisters
Emma Hardinge Britten
Robert Owen
Andrew Jackson Davis, etc.

Third Topic
The Philosophy of Spiritualism.
The SNU Seven Principles of  Spiritualism. An explanation  of each.

Fourth Topic
What is your own understanding of 'life after death'.
Leader to give their interpretation, then ask each

attendee to give versions of their own understanding.

Fifth Topic
Types of communication.
Mental, physical, trance, teachings and psychic communication.

Sixth Topic
How the Church is run.
President, Committee, finances, meetings.

Naming, weddings and funerals.

Seventh Topic
SNU and your District Council.
Basic structure. What does the SNU and District Council provide for us. Our obligations to both.

Eighth Topic
Spiritual Healing.
Talk on healing followed by demonstration.

Ninth Topic
Education and Awards
Talk on the Education Scheme courses and how being a Class B member of the SNU can lead to gaining