100 Years

Brief Sketch of Early Spiritualism in New Zealand

In 1866, Mrs Harris-Roberts arrived in New Zealand from England and became one of the first pioneers of Spiritualism in this country. She began conducting meetings at which she presented the beliefs and philosophy of the Movement. About 1896, she settled in Auckland...

Spiritualism in the 1990s

In these times of change and transition, we hear of many people outside the Spiritualist Church becoming aware of spirit presence around them. We read of other mediums in New Zealand and other countries, both on new age noticeboards and in magazines such as the...

Spirited Visions

A Study of Spiritualism in New Zealand Settler Society, 1870-90 This was the topic of Shaun D. Broadley’s thesis which he submitted for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy of the University of Otago, Dunedin in February 2000. The abstract is reproduced here and you can...

Bonanza Stanza

Is anybody happier because you passed his way? Does anyone remember that you spoke to him today? This day is almost over, and its toiling time is through Is there anyone to utter now a friendly word for you? Can you say tonight in passing, with the day that slipped so...

SCNZ on Air

“At a dozen unadorned buildings around the country, small congregations gather regularly for church services. There are no altars, no images and no cross, except perhaps a square one in a circle with a fernleaf in the centre…” This was the introduction to a National...

Psychics’ powers turn scientists into believers

A unique scientific experiment has produced startling evidence that some “spirit mediums” may indeed have paranormal talents. Scientists involved in the study at the University of Arizona say that the findings are so extraordinary, they raise fundamental questions...

This Is My Story – Jordyn Skye

I woke up and was dressed in medieval clothes. I had a sash on across my heart. Somehow I knew that sash was so special. It was gold and just felt so wonderful. I could hardly walk. But I could manage alone. My arm was difficult. It had so much pain and I could not...

My Spiritual Journey – Jacqui Youle

It was with absolute surprise, pleasure, humbleness and pride that I accepted a position in the development circle at the Porirua Spiritualist Church this year. It was totally unexpected as I had no idea that they were even considering me. To start at the beginning …...

My Spiritual Journey – Beth Measures

As many of us know and understand things happen for a reason; situations occur as lessons to teach us something important for our Spiritual Journey; experiences take place for a purpose, helping us to move on spiritually as well as in the physical life. Since I was...

My Learning – Phyllis Henare-Butler

I am fortunate that some wonderful people shared their experiences of life with me. Many have passed over now but occasionally another person comes along who carries on where others have left off and I am enriched again. I was born in Kawakawa in the Bay of Islands...
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100 Years