by Amanda Cartridge | 29 Jul 2024 | People, Places
People On Episode 13 – Spiritualism, Community & Evidence, host Kerry-Marie talks to the Milford’s Spiritual Centre’s president Zane Smith. Zane discusses his journey that lead him to Spiritualism and the importance of the evidential aspects of...
by Amanda Cartridge | 29 Jul 2024 | People
William Charles Nation was born in Sydney, Australia, on 18 February 1840, the eldest child of William Nation, a printer, and his wife, Mary Jenkin Howe. In 1857 the family moved to Nelson, New Zealand. On arrival William junior began work as a printer for...
by Amanda Cartridge | 28 Jul 2024 | People
Emma Hardinge Britten is, perhaps, the most renowned and the most respected advocate and proponent in the early modern spiritualist movement. She was born in London and from an early age showed an interest in and excelled in singing and as a musician. She was somewhat...
by Amanda Cartridge | 4 Jun 2024 | Places
The Church of the Golden Light was founded on the 4th April 1931 by Mrs Fanny Philpott. The first service was held in a rented building in Belgium Street – now Upper Queen Street. However following much fundraising, they purchased their own property in 1935 at 100...
by Amanda Cartridge | 4 Jun 2024 | Places
We are deeply indebted to the notes left by the late Harvey Fitton – he had a connection with the church for over 60 years. He served on committees, was Vice President and a Trustee for many years. As well as being a very able speaker, he did do a lot of...
