The First Spiritualist Temple
East Aurora, New York

Classes

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

SPRING 2021 UPDATE:  New Spiritualism 101, Pre-development and Homiletics classes have begun or will begin shortly, with dates and times to be determined. Mediumship development class is slated to resume in the autumn. Prospective students are requested to show their interest by signing up on the sheets in the dining hall or by emailing pastoral@firstspiritualisttemple.com.

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. Led by Jeanne Phoenix Laurel.
Bring your questions for an open discussion of thoughts and ideas. Topics are decided each month. 
​Currently held via Zoom. Please see the current bulletin for instructions.



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THE PHILISOPHY OF SPIRITUALISM
Led by Darlene Feskun. Dates and times to be determined. Sign-up sheets are available after Sunday services.

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​SPIRITUALISM 101
This 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. New class began April 11 before Sunday services and is closed to new students. However, please inquire about our next class!


HEALING CLASS
Led by Cheryl Ziccardi. Prerequisites: Spiritualism 101 and church membership.

 
HOMILETICS
The art of writing and presenting a Spiritualist sermon. Led by Jeanne Phoenix Laurel. Please email president@firstspiritualisttemple.com for more information. Next class will begin mid-June.Sign-up sheets are available after Sunday services.

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MEDIUMSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Prerequisites: Spiritualism 101 and church membership. Next class will begin Wednesday, Sept 8, and will be held Wednesday evenings beginning at 7 p.m. Sign-up sheets are available after Sunday services.


ANGELS
Upcoming workshop led by Andrew Bozeman. Dates and times to be determined. Sign-up sheets are available after Sunday services.


MORRIS PRATT STUDY GROUP
For those currently enrolled or who have questions about the Morris Pratt Course of study. Dates and times to be determined. 
Sign-up sheets are available after Sunday services.