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LADIES AID SOCIETY, LLC

PINE GROVE

SPIRITUALIST CAMP

LOCATED ON NIANTIC BAY

34 S. PINE STREET (Physical address)

P. O. Box 405 (Mailing address)

NIANTIC CT 06357

Telephone: 860 739 2157

www.pinegrovespiritualistcamp.net

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SUMMER SEASON PROGRAM

JUN 14 TO AUG 23, 2014

132 years of inspiration

Casual setting, shorts and summer attire is acceptable

WELCOME TO

Pine Grove Spiritualist Camp

2014 OUR 132 nd SEASON

We are excited as we enter our 132nd season here at the Pine Grove Spiritualist Camp. As you look through this booklet, you will see familiar names as well as new ones. It is all part of our effort to bring to you, our members and patrons, a variety of mediums, workshops and concerts that will help to ground you in Spiritualism and let you grow as you explore new modalities. And of course, to have FUN! If you’ve never been to the camp—I urge you to come and experience the peace and healing of Pine Grove. Become a member, take a workshop, enjoy one of the concerts or come to a Mediums Day! We look forward to seeing you this summer. Peace and Blessings, Maureen Caswell, Secretary

The 2014 Board of Trustees

OPEN POSITION, President

Darlene Melillo, Vice President

Maureen Caswell, Secretary

Beth Nagorsky, Treasurer

Rev. Barney Thomas, Trustee

Sandra Morse, Trustee

Charlotte Mariani, Trustee

“As the sunflower turns its face to the light of the sun,

so Spiritualism turns the face of humanity to the light of truth”

Brochure created by Virginia Worrell, Associate Member LAS

LAS Pine Grove Spiritualist Camp is not responsible for

any pictorial or typographical errors supplied in this guide

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2014 WEEKLY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS SUN: 2:30 to 4:00 pm - Temple Service 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm Private reading appointments MON: 9:00 - noon /1 to 5:00 pm - Private readings ** 7:30 to 9:00 pm - Medium’s workshop - Cost $20.00 TUES: 9:00 - noon /1 to 5:00 pm - Private readings 7:30 to 9:00 pm - Temple Service WED: 9:00 - noon /1 to 5:00 pm - Private readings 7:30 to 9:00 pm - Message Circle - $20.00 (no discount) THUR: 9:00 - noon /1 to 5:00 pm - Private readings 7:30 to 9:00 pm - Temple Service FRI: 9:00 - noon /1 to 5:00 pm - Private readings ** 7:30 to 9:00 pm - Medium’s workshop - $20.00 SAT: 7:30 to 9:00 pm - Message Circle - $20.00 (no discount) OR AS SCHEDULED - 7:30 to 9:00 pm - Specialty Event/Concert ($20.00 - each concert per person - no discount)

Saturday June 14th concert by Transportal—Phil Jones and Frank Evans

Saturday, July 19th concert

Quartz Crystal Bowl concert by Randeane Tetu XX half day and all day workshops are held at the Temple

** Member Discount applies

Any questions or concerns about the brochure listings, please contact Treasurer, Beth Nagorsky 860 667 9496

AGAIN THIS YEAR: The Mediums visiting Pine Grove Spiritualist Camp are again arriving on Sunday noon and working through Saturday night. This is a change from the previous years. We are delighted to let you know that throughout this season, Saturdays are now available all day for private readings. You can call the Cottage to arrange for your private reading at 860 739 2157.

CHILDREN When bringing children to Pine Grove Spiritualist Camp or activities, please take care to monitor them at all times. No children under the age of 16 are allowed at

workshops not specified for children.

MEDIUM’S DAY Saturday, July 5th - 1 PM to 4 PM

We will hold one (1) medium’s day at the Temple this year. For Information about Medium’s Day and to make an appointment, please contact Barney Thomas at

203 215 1438; $25 for 20 minutes. www.pinegrovespiritualistcamp.net

FACEBOOK PAGE Look for the Pine Grove Spiritualist Camp on Face Book

SATURDAY WORKSHOPS These exciting morning, afternoon and all day workshops with the presenters offer opportunities to begin and to expand learning and development of one’s spiritual nature and knowledge. Workshop prices vary. Walk-ins are welcome, however, it is preferred and requested that these workshops are to be signed up for and paid

in advance. See each listing for details, contact and information.

PLEASE NOTE: The opinions expressed by the SATURDAY workshop leaders or speakers are not necessarily those of the LAS of the Pine Grove Spiritualist Camp, Niantic CT, or the

Religion of Spiritualism, but are being presented for informational purposes.

PINE GROVE DONATIONS Please consider a donation to help the present and ensure the future. We invite

you to be part of the physical support needed to maintain the spiritual growth of the LAS, Pine Grove Spiritualist Camp. Your tax deductible gift to our organization will

benefit the LAS for centuries to come. Your donations are greatly appreciated. .

LOCATION / DIRECTIONS LADIES AID SOCIETY

PINE GROVE SPIRITUALIST CAMP, NIANTIC, CT. 06357

www.pinegrovespiritualistcamp.net

Pine Grove is easily reachable located behind Camp Niantic (formerly Camp Rell) in the southeastern part of Connecticut in the shoreline Town of Niantic. From 95 take Exit 74, Turn right off the ramp onto Rt 161 toward Niantic. Travel approximately 3.3 miles to the Town Hall and Camp Niantic (Formerly Camp Rell) sign on right. Take 2nd left onto Smith St. Take 2nd left onto Pine Grove Road. At stop sign, turn left onto Broadway. Take 5th left onto S. Pine. From New London & Waterford Cross Niantic Bridge and turn right at Dad's. Turn left at end of the road and then right onto Pine Grove Road. At stop sign, turn left onto Broadway. Take 5th left onto S. Pine St.

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132nd SEASON PROGRAM - JUNE 14TH SATURDAY OPENING DAY MEETING

4:00 to 5:00 pm: Meeting is open to all and welcomes present and former

members/associate members, old and new friends: 5:00 to 6:30 pm: pot luck—bring your favorite dish to share

7:00 pm: Concert by Transportal: Phil Jones and Frank Evans:

See detailed information on page 5 in this program regarding the music and the two very interesting and talented men that are “Transportal”.

SPECIALTY CONCERTS

Sat: June 14 - $20.00 per person @ 7:00 pm

TRANSPORTAL Phil Jones/Frank Evans

(no discount) TRANSPORTAL is a two man band whose goal is to awaken the inner mind and move

the soul. To see a musical performance by Transportal is to experience the combination of spiritual awareness and expanded consciousness with the vibration of Sound and

Music infused with healing intention. A performance by Transportal is a participation in the expression of unconditional love and creative energy. Those in

attendance will sing, dance, and meditate. Join in the collective consciousness while Transportal shares their love of Music and Spirituality.

”The Angel Quartet” Sun: July 6th @ 2:30 to 4:00 pm during the Temple Service

with Ron O’Berry there will be special music by the “Angel Quartet”. Singing together for over three years they will be adding their voices in song to raise the vibration. These

ladies come from Massachusetts. Amy, Celeste, Betty and Dorice.

Randeane Tetu SAT: July 20 - $20.00 per person @ 7:30 pm

(no discount) Sound used with intention can shift the energy in and around your body to help reestablish physical, emotional, mental and spiritual health and well being. In a

holographic sound healing concert, vibrational sound assists your body’s natural healing ability, nourishes the emotional self and nurtures your soul’s highest purpose.

Randeane uses voice toning and quartz crystal bowl to help you release outworn patterning, balance the energy centers of your body and stimulate all levels of healing.

JUNE 14, 2014

SATURDAY NIGHT CONCERT Featuring

TRANSPORTAL

7:00 pm

Healing service

$20.00 per person

Phil Jones and Frank Evans

Phil "Shiva" Jones is an internationally known vocalist/musician that has performed esteemed venues at The Royal Albert Hall and Glastonbury festivals of England. Phil is passionate about music and his Spirituality. He studied extensively with an enlightened guru (teacher) for many years and is well versed in eastern philosophy. In his home country of Australia he would further deepen his connectedness to music and spirituality. His Aboriginal teacher taught him the secrets of the primordial sound instrument the Didgeridoo where spiritual practice and sound healing join together. Phil’s knowledge, passion and talents are guaranteed to bring joy and inspire your commitment to your spiritual practice. Frank Evans is a local musician that attended Berklee College of Music in Boston. Frank is currently a member of the First Spiritualist Church of Onset in Massachusetts and is also a student of Mediumship there. Frank’s spiritual path has brought together his love of music and spirituality in a way that is refreshing and inspiring.

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WEEK 1 (continued)

**SATURDAY WORKSHOP - JUNE 21

PAST LIFE REGRESSION:

ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUESTED JUNE 21: 10 am to 1 pm Presenter: Stephanie Borrelli 860 301-0204 COST: $40.00

In this interactive workshop Stephanie will cover a wide range of topics with many exercises and meditations to provide practical means of developing one’s natural intuitive and psychic gifts. Stephanie is Owner/Operator of CT Psychic Development Workshops in Middletown CT, Stephanie teaches all aspects of psychic development. Her heightened intuition has developed psychic and medium abilities to be of service to others. Stephanie is a psychic, Reiki healer for both people and animals. For more info or to contact Stephanie her email is [email protected] OR website www.ctpsychicdevelopmentworkshops.com. PLEASE NOTE: The opinions expressed by the SATURDAY workshop leaders or speakers are not necessarily those of the Ladies Aid Society of the Pine Grove Spiritualist Camp, Niantic CT, or the Religion of Spiritualism, but are being presented for informational purposes.


WEEK 2

SUN JUNE 22 thru SAT JUNE 28

REVS. BARNEY AND BARBARA THOMAS

Revs. Barbara and Barney Thomas have been Spiritualist Ministers for over 30 years. Until recently, they served as Pastor and Secretary for the New London Spiritualist Church. Spiritualism has been their guiding light and they are pleased to share their experiences. SUN: 6/22 2:30 to 4:00 pm - Temple Service MON: 6/23 7:30 to 9:00 pm - $20.00 Medium’s workshop entitled:

** SELF HEALTH CARE THROUGH TRIGGER POINT THERAPY:

Learn at-home-techniques to promote healing of body musculature and symptoms resulting from muscular disturbances. The last portion of the workshop will be “hands on”.

TUE: 6/24 7:30 to 9:00 pm - Temple Service WED: 6/25 7:30 to 9:00 pm - Message Circle - $20.00– no discount THU: 6/26 7:30 to 9:00 pm - Temple Service

WEEK 1 SUN JUNE 15 thru SAT JUNE 21

REV. JACKIE RANDALL

Rev. Jackie is a National Spiritualist Teacher (NST) and Ordained Minister since June of 2006. She is a member of the National Spiritualist Church in Norwich, CT since 1997 and is currently serving as President and Pastor of the church. She has also served churches throughout New England and conducts development classes, workshops and is active in volunteer community service. Rev. Jackie was elected to a 2nd term in October 2013 as a trustee on the NSAC Board of Trustees and serves as Secretary on the Connecticut State Spiritualist Association (CSSA). SUN: 6/15 2:30 to 4:00 pm Temple Service MON: 6/16 7:30 to 9:00 pm - $20.00 - Medium’s workshop entitled: ** NATURAL LAW AND MEDIUMSHIP:

Join Rev. Jackie as she brings together the Natural Law of how life transpires together with mediumship. In this workshop everyone will experience how Natural Law helps us reach our life’s desires with Spirit guiding us.

TUE: 6/17 7:30 to 9:00 pm - Temple Service WED: 6/18 7:30 to 9:00 pm - Message Circle - $20.00 – no discount THU: 6/19 7:30 to 9:00 pm - Temple Service FRI: 6 /20 7:30 to 9:00 pm - $20.00 - Medium’s workshop entitled: ** NATIVE AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE HEALING

TECHNIQUES: Jackie will be joined by Patricia Sebastian this evening. Please see August 9th workshop on page 19 for some details on this

workshop. SAT: 6/21 7:30 to 9:00 pm - Message Circle - $20.00 - no discount


PRIVATE READINGS: are available at the cottage with all visiting mediums. By appointment is best and suggested. Readings are done Monday through Saturday between 9 a.m. and noon, and 1 to 5 pm; $40 for 1/2 hour. Call the cottage phone (860 ) 739 2157 to schedule an appointment.

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WEEK 3 SUN JUN 29 thru SAT JUL 5

RED BASKET

Red Basket is a Daughter of the Earth, a Granddaughter of my Ancestors and a Child of the Creator. Her heritage is Abenaki, Black Foot, Onandega, French-Canadian, English and Welch. Red Basket, whose name was given to her by a Narragansett elder, is a clan mother who has served Pine Grove Spiritualist Camp for over 10 years. Red Basket and has been holding circles for over 15 years and is an ordained Bishop of the Madonna Ministry, a Reiki Master teacher and also known as “Keeper of the circles”, a Blessing given to her by her grandmother Doris for hold-ing women circles. She is a ceremonialist, creating and holding sacred space to give blessings back to the Earth Mother and all powers that be. She has been to Peru three times in which she received the name “Red Eagle” from a Shaman named Wyra. She has received initiations from Master Ombyaye and Master Fufinio and Master Packy. She has recently been invited as a guest speaker at the Curandero Conference in Ascope and the Shaman Conference in Carmajaca. She speaks with much respect that she is a Pipe Carrier, and with much LOVE from her heart to yours…….”I am of service to help heal this world”. SUN: 6/29 2:30 to 4:00 pm - Temple Service MON: 6/30 7:30 to 9:00 pm - $20.00 Medium’s workshop entitled: ** CREATE YOUR OWN MESA: A “Mesa” is a “medium bundle”, a

table of blessings. You will create your own through “power objects” of your own choosing. Bring with you stones, feathers, pictures, statues, etc. of that which has meaning to you spiritually. It must fit into your mesa—so you will be able to carry this!! Please contact me as to where you can purchase your mesa cloth and ties before the workshop (410-787-0479). You can choose your colors. Remember this is your “fire” of the heart. This calls for much respect and know that once created it will be connected to all mesas all over the world. A powerful and sacred workshop.

TUE: 7/1 7:30 to 9:00 pm - Temple Service WED: 7/2 7:30 to 9:00 pm - Message Circle - $20.00 – no discount THU: 7/3 7:30 to 9:00 pm - Temple Service FRI: 7/4 7:30 to 9:00 pm - $20.00 - Medium’s workshop entitled:

** DRUMMING CIRCLE: I will be bringing the “mother drum” a powerful intent will be drummed for peace upon this earth. Come and step up and honor this drum…...she will be waiting for you to sit before her. Please bring your drums, rattles and love.

SAT: 7/5 7:30 to 9:00 pm - Message Circle - $20.00 - no discount



WEEK 2 (continued) REVS. BARNEY AND BARBARA THOMAS

SUN JUNE 22 thru SAT JUNE 28

FRI: 6/27 7:30 to 9:00 pm - $20.00 Medium’s workshop entitled:

** REALIZING YOUR REALITY: Barney Thomas will explain 3 steps to living in

the Higher Consciousness; the ”I Am” consciousness. We will do practical exercises and emphasize ways to make these exercises into habits. Be prepared to take notes, laugh and feel joy.

SAT: 6/28 7:30 to 9:00 pm - Message Circle - $20 - no discount


** SATURDAY WORKSHOP - JUNE 28 ADELE McDOWELL

THE DIVINE FEMININE EXPERIENCE:

ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUESTED JUNE 28: 10 am to 4 pm

Presenter: Adele McDowell 203-542-5775 COST: $66.00

Mother Mary, Kwan Yin, Isis, Mary Magdelena, Pele, Sophia, Mother Nature and the like cry out for our attention and connection. The world desperately needs to call in these frequencies. Let us gather together to understand the Divine Feminine and what we can do to strengthen our connection, understand “soft power”, and heighten our intuition (truly, the divine feminine at work) especially, vis-à-vis our connection with our Divine Feminine Allies. This workshop will include meditation, channeling, blessings, creativity, and ritual. You are encouraged to bring your own symbol of the Divine Feminine with you. Adele Ryan McDowell, Ph.D., is a psychologist, shaman, intuitive and channel. She is the author of Balancing Act: Reflections, Meditations and Coping Strategies for Today’s Fast-Paced Whirl and Making Peace with Suicide: A Book of Hope, Understanding, and Comfort (2014). She is a contributor to the best-selling Shift Awareness anthologies; 2012: Creating Your On Shift and The Sacred Shift as well as the Australian Adventures in Manifesting book: Love and Oneness. For more Information and to contact Adele, her website is www.AdeleRyanMcDowell.com

PLEASE NOTE: The opinions expressed by the SATURDAY workshop leaders or speakers are not necessarily those of the Ladies Aid Society of the Pine Grove Spiritualist Camp, Niantic CT, or the Religion of Spiritualism, but are being presented for informational purposes.


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WEEK 3 (continued)

SUN JUN 29 thru SAT JUL 5 JULY 5

MEDIUM’S DAY

1 pm to 4 pm - For information about Medium’s Day and to schedule an appointment, Call Barney Thomas at 203 215 4138; www.pinegrovespiritualistcamp.net;

$25 for 20 minutes;

WEEK 4 SUN JULY 6 thru SAT JULY 12

RON “SEARCHING HAWK” O’BERRY

Ron comes from New Bedford MA as a medium and a healer. He draws on his Native American heritage for his teachings. As an advanced spiritual healer he has the ability to heal the whole self (mind, body, and spirit) and recognizes that his spirit guides are the driving force in the healing sessions.

SUN: 7/6 2:30 to 4:00 pm Temple Service - ”The Angel Quartet”

There will be special music at this service by the “Angel Quartet”. Singing together for over three years they will be adding their voices in song to raise the vibration. These ladies come from Massachusetts. Amy, Celeste, Betty and Dorice.

MON: 7/7 7:30 to 9:00 pm - $20.00 Medium’s workshop entitled: ** MEDIUMSHIP DEVELOPMENT; Join in for this class to obtain a variety of ways to enhance our intuition and spiritual development.

TUE: 7/8 7:30 to 9:00 pm - Temple Service WED: 7/9 7:30 to 9:00 pm - Message Circle -$20.00 - no discount THU: 7/10 7:30 to 9:00 pm - Temple Service FRI 7/11 7:30 to 9:00 pm - $20.00 Medium’s workshop entitled:

** HEALING AT A NEW LEVEL: Tonight join Ron for his special bit

of information regarding how we can heal at a new level. SAT: 7/12 7:30 to 9:00 pm - Message Circle - $20.00 - no discount

** Member Discount applies PRIVATE READINGS: are available at the cottage with all visiting mediums. By appointment is

best and suggested. Readings are done Monday through Saturday between 9 a.m. and noon, and 1 to 5 pm; $40 for 1/2 hour. Call the cottage phone (860 ) 739 2157 to schedule an appointment.

WEEK 4 (continued)

** SATURDAY WORKSHOP - JULY 12

PAST LIFE RECALL WORKSHOP:

ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUESTED JULY 12: 1 to 4 pm

Presenter: Louise Olivi 203-542-5775 COST: $25.00

Exploring Your Past Lives: Join Louise in this experiential workshop that is designed to assist participants in recalling their past lives through regression techniques, discussion and group sharing. The purpose of this inner exploration is to discover past life themes” that may be influencing current life events. Emotional and/or physical woundings can be healed and released as they come to conscious awareness. Louise will assist group participants with energy healing techniques as needed to bring clarity and releasement of those issues that may be impeding the participants’ spiritual growth and awareness. We may also explore talents and positive qualities that contribute to an overall sense of spiritual well-being. Louise Olivi, M.S.: Louise is an intuitive/spiritual counselor, past life regression therapist and energy healer located in New Haven, Connecticut. An ordained Spiritualist minister, she has facilitated metaphysical workshops for the past 26 years throughout the U.S., and the U.S. Virgin Islands, England, Egypt and Turkey. Since 1993, Louise has researched the crop circles phenomenon in England and conducts tours to the crop formations and ancient sacred sights (Stonehenge, Avebury stone circle complex and Glastonbury) in England. Louise sponsors metaphysical tours to the ancient sites of Egypt and to sacred lands of Arizona, including Sedona, Hopi Land, the Grand Canyon and Grand Canyon de Chelly. Louise is a voice channel for the Hopi Deity, Maasaw who gave the Hopi their prophecies. Maasaw presented himself to Louise 26 years ago while she was attending a Katrina Raphaell crystal healing workshop in Taos, New Mexico. Together they serve many in remembering the power of their true nature as spiritual beings. For more information and to contact Louise, she can be reached at her web site www.spiritweaving.com. PLEASE NOTE: The opinions expressed by the SATURDAY workshop leaders or speakers are not necessarily those of the Ladies Aid Society of the Pine Grove Spiritualist Camp, Niantic CT, or the Religion of Spiritualism, but are being presented for informational purposes.


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July 19, 2014

SATURDAY NIGHT CONCERT 7:30 pm

Featuring RANDEANE TETU

Healing service

$20.00 per person

With Quartz Crystal Bowl and voice toning, Randeane brings Hathor, Tibetan, Japanese, and Melchizedek healing energies to her work. Experience how sound

used with intention can shift the energy in and around your body to help re-establish physical, emotional, mental and spiritual health and well being. Holographic Sound healing can help you release outworn patterning, balance the energy centers of your

body and stimulate healing at a very deep level.

WEEK 5 SUN JULY 13 thru SAT JULY 19

RANDEANE TETU

Nationally recognized speaker and author, Randeane Tetu, has received numerous awards for writing, including listing in Best American Short Stories. She has read stories from her short fiction collections to audiences at the national Museum of Woman in the Arts, Boston Public Library, and for National Public Radio. Her inspirational books bring aspects of healing into the hands of her readers. Randeane offers writing workshops and healing circles, teaches holographic sound healing, Reiki, Karuna and offers private sessions in these modalities. With Quartz Crystal Bowl and voice toning, Randeane brings Hathor, Tibetan, Japanese, and Melchizedek healing energies to her work. Experience how sound used with intention can shift the energy in and around your body to help re-establish physical, emotional, mental and spiritual health and well being. Holographic Sound healing can help you release outworn patterning, balance the energy centers of your body and stimulate healing at a very deep level. SUN: 7/13 2:30 to 4:00 pm - Temple Service MON: 7/14 7:30 to 9:00 pm - $20.00 Medium’s workshop entitled:

** WRITING WORKSHOP: All levels, beginner through advanced. Learn

techniques to put your words into story, poem or memoir as author Randeane Tetu helps you access the writer-inside-you. Bring a pen and paper.

TUE: 7/15 7:30 to 9:00 pm - Temple Service WED: 7/16 7:30 to 9:00 pm - Message Circle - $20.00 - no discount THU: 7/17 7:30 to 9:00 pm - Temple Service FRI: 7/18 7:30 to 9:00 pm - $20.00 Medium’s workshop entitled:

** DANCE AS PRAYER AND MEDITATION; In this workshop, sacred dancing moves us out of the mind to awaken, restore, and celebrate the connection of Heaven and Earth, Spirit and Nature, clearing the self to offer prayer and receive insight. Feel the vibrancy as you align with your higher self, raise your frequency and experience your spiritual well-being through guided and free-flow dance moments. No dance experience necessary.

SAT: 7/19 - 7:30 to 9:00 pm -SPECIALTY CONCERT $20.00 (no discount) Sound used with intention can shift the energy in and around your body to

help reestablish physical, emotional, mental and spiritual health and well being. In a holographic sound healing concert, vibrational sound assists your body’s

natural healing ability, nourishes the emotional self and nurtures your soul’s highest purpose. Randeane uses voice toning and quartz crystal bowl to help you release outworn patterning, balance the energy centers of your body and stimulate all levels of healing.


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WEEK 5 (continued)

SUN JULY 13 thru SAT JULY 19

** SATURDAY WORKSHOP - JULY 19 PENDULUM WORKSHOP:

ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUESTED JULY 19: 1:30 - 3:30 pm Presenter: Elyse Sgandurra (203) 698-2778 COST: $35.00 Dowsing for health, healing and divination. Leaning to use a pendulum can give you intuition at an instant and further connect you to your subconscious mind. We will be learning the basics of dowsing along with some of its many uses including locating lost objects, animal communication and working with charts. Some advanced techniques for self and long distance healing, chakra balancing, removal of blockages and diag-nostics will also be explored. This class will be informative for all levels of experience. Bring questions. Pendulums will be supplied. Elyse Sgandurra is an intuitive spiritual counselor, metaphysical teacher/healer, and visionary fine artist who began connecting with her spiritual gifts at the age of 16. Her soul portraits are a reflection of some of the visual messages she has received. As an intuitive reader she often uses a pendulum to be more grounded and receive greater clarity in a reading. By connecting with the archangels, ascended masters and her spirit guides, she brings through information that offers new ways of working through individual challenges, modifying emotions, behaviors and attitudes. This allows a further connection to one’s soul’s purpose by being more aware and in the flow of their life’s unfolding process. Elyse is a Reiki Master offering Reiki classes and workshops on metaphysical themes and spiritual dowsing. She is also available for private sessions, readings and soul portraits. Email: [email protected]; web site is www.elysesgandurra.com



WEEK 6

SUN JULY 20 thru SAT JULY 26

REV. JOYCE ORCUTT

Joyce has been aware of Spirit being part of her life since she was 3 years old. Joyce is the pastor and member of the First Spiritualist Church of Willimantic, CT for 37 years. Joyce is a certified Medium and a Commissioned Healer. She offers readings, workshops, classes, circles, is a teacher and lecturer. Joyce has worked on the platform since 1976 and also at all of the Connecticut churches throughout her years of teaching as well as served churches in other states. She has traveled extensively for Spiritualism teaching her students for over 32 years. SUN: 7/20 2:30 to 4:00 pm - Temple Service

MON: 7/21 7:30 to 9:00 pm - $20.00 Medium’s workshop entitled:

** MEDIUM’S CIRCLE OF EXPERIENCE: This workshop will be a medium’s circle of experiencing, learning and sharing class of and for each other and spirit.

TUE: 7/22 7:30 to 9:00 pm - Temple Service

WED: 7/23 7:30 to 9:00 pm - Message Circle - $20.00 - no discount

THU: 7/24 7:30 to 9:00 pm - Temple Service

FRI: 7/25 7:30 to 9:00 pm - $20.00 - Medium’s workshop entitled: **DRUM CIRCLE: Tonight join Joyce for her annual drum circle. Feel free to bring your drums, rattles etc. If you do not have any, come anyway as we have a few folks that usually bring many extras for you to use. Some also bring beautiful drums to buy if wanted. This will be a happy sacred gathering of drumming joy, and a drumming connection of who you are.

SAT: 7/26 7:30 to 9:00 pm - Message Circle - $20.00 - no discount



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WEEK 6 (continued) SUN JULY 20 thru SAT JULY 26

** SATURDAY WORKSHOP - JULY 26 HEALTHY SELF ESTEEM:

ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUESTED JULY 26: 12 NOON to 3 pm

Presenter: Priscilla Keresy 203-542-5775 COST: $40.00 Are you finally ready to accept yourself for who you are, and to let go of past disappointments? If so, this is the last workshop on confidence-building you’ll ever need to attend! Those with low self-esteem can find themselves to be defensive, angry, fearful, jealous, addicted, ill, overextended, anxious, in debt and co-dependent. They are unsettled emotionally, mentally and physically. When you fully understand and agree that it is natural and acceptable to love yourself, your mental, emotional and physical health improves. With a healthy self-esteem you’ll be able to navigate any environment -inner or outer-with grace, calm and a sense of control. In this workshop you’ll learn about and practice multiple tools to change your self-esteem set-point. We’ll demonstrate and use: Regression, Hypnosis, NLP anchor technique, forgiveness technique

Exercises to recognize how Spirit helps and guides you Tools to determine and follow your own values (not someone else’s)

How to set and reinforce clear boundaries Workshop Leader Priscilla Keresy, CH is certified as an Advance Clinical Hypnotist, certified to facilitate Past Life Regression, has a Master’s degree in Divinity from the Beloved Community Seminary and is an ordained Minister of Peace. She is a certified member of the National Guild of Hypnotists, and a certified practitioner of EFT, a form of energy medicine. Priscilla is the author of the Live & Learn Guides series of self-help books and self-hypnosis audio files, as well as “It Will All Make Sense When You’re Dead, Messages From Our Beloved One in the Spirit World.” You can read more about Priscilla from her website which is www.apracticalpsychic.com.


WEEK 7 SUN JULY 27 thru SAT AUG 2

VERLINE ELDRIDGE

Verline is a popular worker who serves many churches. She is a great story teller, a very well known certified medium and a teacher who brings humor to her teaching, lectures and spirit messages.

SUN: 7/28 2:30 to 4:00 pm - Temple Service

MON: 7/29 7:30 to 9:00 pm - $20.00 - Medium’s workshop entitled:

** EXPANDING YOUR AWARENESS: Connect with those from the other

side and with each other.


WED: 7/31 7:30 to 9:00 pm - Message Circle - $20.00 no discount



** EXPANDING OUR CONSCIOUS AND IMAGINATION CENTERS:

Learn to understand the many ways to read.

SAT: 8/3 7:30 to 9:00 pm - Message Circle - $20.00 no discount



CSSA/LAS SUMMER FAIR ** SATURDAY, AUGUST 2

The Connecticut State Spiritualist Association consists of six churches; Albertson Memorial Church (Old Greenwich), Church of the Infinite Spirit (Newington), First Spiritualist Church of Willimantic, (Willimantic), National Spiritualist Norwich Church (Norwich), New London Spiritualist Church (New London), Spiritualist Church of Peace Spirit and Light (Mystic) and the Ladies Aid Society Pine Grove Spiritualist Camp (Niantic). Today all will come together to celebrate Spiritualism. Please join us for an afternoon of fun and entertainment. There will be a variety of readers from which you can choose a favorite modality or try something new. We have vendors coming to make this a festive occasion. The Connecticut State Spiritualist Association and Ladies Aid Society Pine Grove Spiritualist Camp are joining together to bring their best together for an afternoon. For further details and more information please call 203 524 5775.

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WEEK 8 SUN AUG 3 thru SAT AUG 9

PAMELA EDMUNDS

Pamela Marie Edmunds is a Certified Medium through the Morris Pratt Institute (MPI) and a member of the Summerland Church of Light, NSAC in Hauppage, NY. She travels to many spiritualist Churches and Healing centers, where she teaches, practices Mediumship and various types of healing. Pamela maintains her own office in Bristol, RI. She is also known internationally as she hosts two online radio shows “The Pamela Marie Edmunds Show - Tools for Personal Healing” and “Bridge Between Two Worlds” which air online at Blog Talk Radio Network. SUN: 8/3 2:30 to 4: 00 pm - Temple Service MON: 8/4 7:30 to 9:00 pm - $20.00 Medium’s workshop entitled:

** MESSAGES FROM OUR MASTER TEACHERS AND GUIDES: Join us for

an evening of Trance Mediumship as Pamela goes into a trance state and allows herself to be a vehicle for communication from Spiritual Teachers and Guides in the higher dimensions. This experience will be an opportunity for you to not only receive answers to your personal questions, but to also experience transfiguration, spiritual knowledge and healing energy. Be sure to bring along with you some questions to ask them.

TUE: 8/5 7:30 to 9:00 pm - Temple Service WED: 8/6 7:30 to 9:00 pm - Message Circle -$20.00 - no discount THU: 8/7 7:30 to 9:00 pm - Temple Service FRI: 8/8 7:30 to 9:00 pm - $20.00 Medium’s workshop entitled:

** LEARN HOW TO DO TRANCE MEDIUMSHIP: Would you like to learn how

to do Trance Mediumship and to practice it yourself? During tonight’s class you will understand more fully what trance is, some dos and don’ts for practicing it, be able to observe others doing it, and practice it yourself. Pamela will work with one student at a time using a simple process to assist students into the trance state.

SAT: 8/9 7:30 to 9:00 pm - Message Circle $20.00 - no discount



WEEK 8 (continued) SUN AUG 3 thru SAT AUG 9

** SATURDAY WORKSHOP - AUG 9 NATIVE AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE HEALING TECHNIQUES:

ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUESTED: AUGUST 9: 1 to 3 pm

Presenter: Patricia Sebastian 203-542-5775 COST: $25.00

In this workshop, you will experience a healing as well as learn what Patricia defines as “the Energy of Life”. Patricia walks both worlds of medicine—traditional and Alternative; you will learn techniques to aid your path of healing for your body and soul. Patricia is a Native American Practitioner and Director of the Tribal Health Center at the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Health Clinic. She also works on the Federal and State levels offering alternative therapies from babies to adults.

PLEASE NOTE: The opinions expressed by the SATURDAY workshop leaders or speakers are not necessarily those of the Ladies Aid Society of the Pine Grove Spiritualist Camp, Nian-tic CT, or the Religion of Spiritualism, but are being presented for informational purposes.

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WEEK 9 SUN AUG 10 thru SAT AUG 16

REV. KATHLEEN HOFFMAN

Rev. Kathleen is a nationally ordained minister, and is pastor of the 1st Spiritualist Church in Onset, MA. She is a certified medium, teacher and healer, a Reiki Master teacher/Magnified Healing, certified hypnotherapist, attuned to the Marconic healing frequencies, Feng Shui consultant, certified to access the Akashic Records through the pathway prayer process and a graduate of Radiant Healing School. She is well known as a spirit artist, with gifts of clairvoyance, clairaudience and transfiguration. She has been interviewed and her spiritual work has been featured in many Newspapers, radio and TV shows (Awake in the Dream with Penelope Chatterton) throughout New England and other states. Rev. Kathleen has served on church and camp boards, including positions of assistant pastor. SUN: 8/10 2:30 to 4:00 pm - Temple Service MON: 8/11 7:30 to 9:00 pm - $20.00 Medium’s workshop entitled:

** THE AKASHIC RECORDS: In this class you will learn what the Akashic records are, the purpose of accessing the Library of your soul, the rules and regulations of the Akashic records and a guided meditation into your Akashic records. Come join us into the glorious world of our many lives and lessons.

TUE: 8/12 7:30 to 9:00 pm - Temple Service WED: 8/13 7:30 to 9:00 pm - Message Circle - $20.00 - no discount THU: 8/14 7:30 to 9:00 pm - Temple Service FRI: 8/15 7:30 to 9:00 pm - $20.00 Medium’s workshop entitled:

** THE DIFFERENT TOOLS TO DEVELOP FOR MEDIUMSHIP: This class

is for the beginner or advanced student. All are welcome! There are human tools to connect with spirit and in this class we will practice various ways to develop your gifts. This is fun and interactive. SAT: 8/16 7:30 to 9:00 pm - Message Circle -$20.00 - no discount




SATURDAY WORKSHOP - AUG 16 DREAMS AND SPIRIT COMMUNICATION:

ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUESTED AUG 16: 9 am TO 12 pm Presenter: Rev. Elaine Kuzmeskus 860 668 0373 COST: $25.00 In today’s workshop, Elaine reveals how dreams are a safe easy method to reach the other side. In the dream state everyone is psychic! Learn how to remember your dreams, what are the three types of dreams, how to have more psychic dreams, what do dream symbols mean, plus how to communicate with your loved ones, guides and angels in dreams.

DREAMS AND ASTRAL TRAVEL ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUESTED : AUG 16: 1 pm TO 4 pm Presenter: Rev. Elaine Kuzmeskus 860 668 0373 COST: $25.00 Lean how to empower yourself, make positive decisions and predict your future through dreams. In this seminar, Rev. Elaine will focus on dream interpretation, astral projection, and Tibetan techniques to travel the time line. In the final exercise each participant will have the opportunity to access their Akashic records. The ancients believe these sacred books of life exist and can be opened by those with a pure heart. Seminar include the following topics: Esoteric anatomy and the astral body; yogic exercises to open the third eye; history of astral travel; projection through dream control; seven Tibetan practices; guided hypnosis exercise to read your sacred book of life. Rev. Kuzmeskus is a nationally recognized Spiritualist medium who is the founder and Director of the New England School of Metaphysics in Suffield, CT. She is also the author of three books on mediumship. During her career, Elaine has conducted many notable séances including the Official Houdini Séance and was recently featured on the PBS special “Things That Go Bump in the Night”. Rev. Elaine has been a presenter at Lily Dale Assembly in New York and the Leaning Annex in New York City.


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WEEK 10

SUN AUG 17 thru SAT AUG 23

REV. THOMAS KEARNS

Author and Professor, Rev. Thomas, BS,MA is an ordained Spiritualist Minister,

Certified Psychic Medium and Commissioned Healer. He has been a student, teacher and practitioner in the study of Astrology for over 35 years. He holds a BS degree in Psychology and MA in Philosophy and has taught World Religions at the University of Albany. He is the author of The Art of the Mystic, The Dove, and In the Palm of the Hand of God. He developed Linear Astrology ™ and produced Fundamentals of Astrology (2 DVD set) and Predicting the Future (4 DVD set). He has promoted Spiritualism, the Psychic and Astrology in the media and served many Spiritualist Camps and Churches. He is a YouTube Revenue Sharing Partner and has produced over 750 videos for YouTube (see Pine Grove Spiritualist Camp web site for a video Tom has so kindly done for us), and has produced over 1,000 videos on his YouTube Channel 333Magic9 that has over 1.8 million views. He also produces FREE monthly predictions on YouTube and his website is http://ProfessorAstrology.com

SUN: 8/17 2:30 to 4:00 pm Temple Service

MON: 8/18 7:30 to 9:00 pm - $20.00 Medium’s workshop entitled:

**THE POWER OF CHALLENGE, THE POWER OF CHANGE: We are still

under incredible pressure from now through 2015. The planetary alignments will change again bringing opportunity and challenge. A big shift in energy has

occurred and another is coming this year. In this one-on-one group class

everyone will receive personal insight and information to help take advantage of the opportunities that are coming your way.


WED: 8/20 7:30 to 9:00 pm - Message Circle –$20.00 - no discount



** RED LIGHT SÉANCE AND CLASS MANIFESTATION OF SPIRITS:

The purpose of the Red Light Séance and Class is to demonstrate spirit manifestation and how the imagination can be used as the doorway to the

world of spirit. Each participant will be given the opportunity to be the focus of the red light if they desire to allow spirit to manifest around them. This Red Light Séance and Class will help:

1) empower your ability to see and sense spirit guides and loved ones using the power of your imagination; 2) open the power of your intuition and understanding to new possibilities and 3) enhance your Spiritual and Psychic gifts by giving you a proven process to help you make spirit contact. SAT: 8/23 7:30 to 9:00 pm - Message Circle - $20 - no discount



SATURDAY AUG 23 CLOSING DAY 10:00 - Closing day meeting

Meeting to spend with members, associate members, and new friends 12 noon - Pot Luck

Bring your favorite dish to share—then stay for awhile to enjoy the grounds 7:00 to 9:00 pm Message Circle

With Rev. Thomas Kearns

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DECLARATIONS OF PRINCIPLES

1. We believe in Infinite Intelligence.

2. We believe that the phenomena of Nature, both physical and spiritual, are the expression of Infinite Intelligence.

3. We affirm that a correct understanding of such expression and living in

accordance therewith, constitute true religion.

4. We affirm that the existence and personal identity of the individual continue

after the change called death.

5. We affirm that communication with the so-called dead is a fact, scientifically

proven by the phenomena of Spiritualism.

6. We believe that the highest morality is contained in the Golden Rule: “Do

unto others as you would have them do unto you”.

7. We affirm the moral responsibility of individuals, and that we make our own

happiness or unhappiness as we obey or disobey nature’s physical and

spiritual laws.

8. We affirm that the doorway to reformation is never closed against any soul

here or hereafter.

9. We affirm that the precepts of Prophecy and healing are Divine attributes

proven through mediumship.

HEALING PRAYER The Spiritualist Healing prayer is utilized in our church services during the healing portion of our service. We encourage you to use it at home for yourself and your family.

I ask the great unseen healing force to remove all obstructions from my mind and body and to restore me to perfect health, I ask this in all sincerity and honesty, and I will do my part.

I ask this great unseen healing force to help both present and absent ones who are in need of help and to restore them to perfect health. I put my trust in the love and power of God.

Application for Membership

www.pinegrovespiritualistcamp.net Ladies Aid Society, Pine Grove Spiritualist Camp

34 South Pine Street, Niantic, CT 06357

860-739-2157

( ) Is at least 18 years of age.

( ) Voting Member – Is a member of an NSAC Church.

Name of Church:

( ) Non-Voting Member – Associate Member – Not a

member of an NSAC Church but supports the belief of

Spiritualism and the activities of this camp.

Name: _____________________________________

Address:____________________________________

City:________________________________________

State, Zip: ___________________________________

Telephone: __________________________________

e-mail: _____________________________________

Signature:___________________________________

Date: ______________________________________ Make check for $20.00 (Annual Dues) payable to

The Ladies Aid Society

and mail to:

Sandra Morse, LAS Membership, P. O. Box 405, Niantic Ct 06357

Membership year is 6/1/14 to 5/31/15

Members and Associate Members receive a $5.00 discount per

person on each Monday, Friday, Saturday (day time) workshops.

Bring a friend to join or experience

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.CONNECTICUT SPIRITUALIST CHURCHES We’d like to invite you to visit us……………For a chance to learn about the Science, Philosophy and Religion of Spiritualism. Attend programs that are designed to inspire your spiritual growth awaken your connection to those loved ones and guides in the spirit world learn about spiritual healing and how

it works as a complement to medical treatments, whether it is physical,

emotional or spiritual.

Each church offers Fellowship & refreshments after services Niantic: New London Spiritualist church Old Greenwich:Albertson Memorial [email protected]: www.nlspiritualist.com Spiritualist Church 203-637-4615 Visit our web site for directions, speaker 293 Sound Beach Ave schedule, and more…….. www.albertsonchurch.org Service: Sundays 10:30 am Services: Sundays 11am National Spiritualist Norwich Church Newington: The Church of the 29 Park St. Services: Sundays:10:30 am Infinite Spirit - 80 Walsh Ave 860-886-8522— www.nscnorwich.com (860) 646-5976

Facebook: Nsc Norwich Services: 2nd & 4th Sundays 10:30 am www.newingtonspiritualistchurch.org Mystic: Spiritualist Church of Peace and Light - 860-442-1709 Willimantic: First Spiritualist church Hyatt Place, 224 Greenmanville Ave. of Willimantic - 268 High Street Services: Sundays 10:30 am 860-423-5774-Services: Sundays 10 am www.scpeacelight.net www.firstspiritualistchurch.org Pine Grove Spiritualist Camp; summer only; 860-739-2157; 34 South Pine Street,

Niantic, CT; www.pinegrovespiritualistcamp.net

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The First Spiritualist Church of Willimantic 268 High Street, Willimantic, CT 06226

860-423-5776

email: [email protected]

www.firstspiritualistchurch.org also “Like Us” on Facebook Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m.

Workshops, Development Classes, Drum Circles, Mediums’ Days,

and other events

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Full Line of Aveda Haircare Products

30 Pennsylvania Ave. Niantic, CT 06357

Open 6 days a week 860 691-8377

http://www.firstspiritualistchurch.org

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Angel Quartet Musical Ministry

Contact us for your church, weddings, renewal of vows, holiday events or any time our singing

can lift your spirits YOUR ANGELS: DORICE, CELESTE, AMY & BETTY

may be contacted at 508 273 6058 or by email to doricealine!comcast.net

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The Reverend Jacquelyn W. Randall, NST

“Walking in the Light with Spirit”

Pastor National Spiritualist Church of Norwich

29 Park Street, Norwich, CT 06360

Phone: 860-887-0068

E-mail: [email protected]

THE NATIONAL SPIRITUALIST CHURCH 29 PARK STREET

NORWICH, CT 06360 Sunday Services 10:30 AM

Development Classes Offered Website : www.nscnorwich.com

Facebook: Nsc Norwich President: William Keith, Jr.

Secretary: Marita Decozio-Wiley Pastor: The Reverend Jacquelyn Randall,NST

Church Phone (860) 886-8522 Pastor’s Phone (860) 887-0068


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