Welcome to National Spiritual Day
22 September
Celebrating spiritual values
Join us to celebrate what it means to be a spiritual being living in a physical body on our earth plane.
National Spiritual Day is a celebration dedicated to promoting connection, community, inclusivity, curiosity, acceptance, and a peaceful future. It serves as a day for people to come together and connect at a deeper level with family, friends, and others in their community.
National Spiritual Day is brought to you by Spiritualism New Zealand, a national body that brings together those who identify as Spiritualists and promotes an understanding of the principles of Spiritualism. Our 2026 focus, Building Spiritual Community, is about exploring the aspects of community – leading, contributing, maintaining harmony, belonging, spiritual spaces, traditions, and celebrations.
Articles
Celebrating Spirit in Our Communities
Celebrating Spirit in our communities is both an ancient impulse and a modern necessity. For centuries, people have gathered in small rooms, halls, and homes seeking connection, meaning, and a sense of the unseen. In the 1800s, the early Theosophical Societies emerged...
The Individual within the Group
In spiritual communities, it’s easy to talk about being “the group with a collective purpose, and shared intention”. Yet the true power of communities begins with the individual, as it is each individual who makes up the group. Each person is like a small centre of...
Traditions
Traditions play an important role in life, offering a familiar framework that helps people feel grounded, connected, and guided. They act as a common reference point, giving shape to practices, celebrations, and rituals. Whether it’s a family custom passed down...
Did you know …
Each month we hold a discussion group which includes a free meditation. For details on how to join the next one, see Upcoming Events below.
Upcoming Events
Save the date now to join us as we come together to celebrate our shared humanity and cultivate a more peaceful and compassionate world.
Numerology
National Spiritual Day adds up to Destiny Number 7. This is no surprise because 7 is the number of SPIRITUALITY!!
For a fascinating exploration into the numbers behind National Spiritual Day and the 22 September, check out this document.
Latest Posts
🌳✨ Did you know… the Tree of Life is actually a tree! 🌿![]()
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The Tree of Life (Shajarat-al-Hayat) in Bahrain is a lone, 400+ year-old Prosopis cineraria tree standing in a barren area of the desert, around 40 km from Manama.![]()
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🌵 What makes it so remarkable? No one knows for certain how it survives. Bahrain receives little to no rain throughout much of the year, yet this incredible tree continues to thrive. Its roots reach around 50 metres deep, which may be enough to access underground moisture. 💧![]()
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🏺 In 2010, archaeologists unearthed 500-year-old pottery and other artefacts near the tree. Soil analysis concluded that the tree was planted around 1582.![]()
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📸 One of our committee members, Richard, has visited the Tree of Life, and the image shared here is his photograph.![]()
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🙏 We hope you will join us on 22 September to celebrate National Spiritual Day and honour the wisdom that is inherent in nature. 🌿✨![]()
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🌟 Spirit Is Not Separate From Us 🌟![]()
Spirit is not only found in special moments or sacred spaces.![]()
Spirit lives through us every day.![]()
It can be felt through:![]()
💛 Compassion![]()
💛 Creativity![]()
💛 Kindness![]()
💛 Love![]()
💛 Connection![]()
💛A smile shared with a stranger.![]()
💛A moment of gratitude.![]()
💛A helping hand.![]()
💛A quiet moment in nature.![]()
These simple experiences remind us that Spirit is woven through our everyday lives.![]()
To celebrate Spirit is to recognise the spark within ourselves and within each other.![]()
What everyday moment makes you feel connected to something greater?![]()
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✨ Creating Space to Explore Spirit ✨ ![]()
There was a time when many people were unable to openly explore spiritual ideas, practices, and experiences.![]()
The repeal of the Witchcraft Act in 1924 marked a significant shift, allowing greater freedom for spiritual exploration and expression.![]()
Over time, this helped create space for communities to gather openly — meditation circles, healing groups, spiritualist churches, and many other spiritual communities.![]()
Today, we continue to honour that freedom by creating spaces where people can come together to ask questions, share experiences, and explore what Spirit means to them.![]()
Spiritual communities are built on connection.![]()
They are places where people can feel:![]()
✨ Seen![]()
✨ Supported![]()
✨ Heard![]()
✨ Connected![]()
What makes a spiritual community feel welcoming to you?![]()
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Thank you for visiting National Spiritual Day. Together, let’s embrace the spiritual journey and foster a world of love, acceptance, and understanding.
