First Spiritualist Temple of East Aurora

Classes

The following is a listing of ongoing classes at the First Spiritualist Temple.
The church also offers special workshops, which are listed on the EVENTS page.

Classes in BLUE below are informal classes with no prerequisites, and regular attendance is not generally required. Classes in GREEN are more formal and generally require regular attendance and commitment. Please see the instructor or a board member with any questions. 


THOUGHT EXCHANGE
First and third Mondays of the month at 7 p.m. Bring your questions for an open discussion of thoughts and ideas. 
Topics are decided each month. Check out the bulletin board in the dining hall for the list of topics. 

CHILDREN'S LYCEUM
The First Spiritualist Temple is proud to announce that Children’s Lyceum, our Sunday School, has returned. Carol Panzarella will lead Sunday School for children of all ages, on Sundays from 11-11:30 a.m., during the first portion of the worship service. Parents who have questions or would like additional information may contact Carol or any member of the Pastoral Committee.

NATURAL LAW AND PHILOSOPHY DISCUSSION GROUP
Thursdays at 7 p.m. Led by Gladys Kellerman. The class will soon discuss the Pioneers of Spiritualism.
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​SPIRITUALISM 101
This four- to six-week class is for those considering membership and who want to learn more about the religion and how the church and National Spiritualist Association of Churches operates. There is no obligation to become a member by taking the class. This class is required before taking healing or mediumship classes. Please ask about our next class, which will begin in September.

BEGINNER MEDIUMSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Led by The Rev. Jennifer Priel Neumann, NST. This class is open to those who have taken Spiritualism 101. The class is on break for the summer and will re-convene in the fall.

HOMILETICS
How to prepare and deliver a Spiritualist sermon, led by Jeanne Phoenix Laurel. This class will be offered when there is student interest.

HEALING
Cheryl Ziccardi will lead a healing class on Tuesday nights, from July 24 through August 28.