Tag: First Spiritualist Church of Erie
Bullying Beyond Belief: Identifying and Confronting Toxic Behavior in Church
It often surprises people that there is toxic behavior in Spiritualist Churches. In the realm of spiritual communities, one might assume that kindness, compassion, and unity prevail. However, just like any other sphere of society, religious organizations are not immune to the scourge of bullying. It’s a topic often brushed under the rug, as we […]
The Unique Qualities of Small Churches in Spiritualism
Have you ever thought about the unique qualities a small church offers? In the realm of spiritualism, small churches possess a charm and authenticity that can be easily overlooked. These intimate congregations, often nestled within local communities, bring forth distinctive qualities that enrich the world of spiritualism. Let’s explore what makes them truly special. Close-knit […]
Embracing the Spirituality of Your Small Church
To start, I worship at a small church in Rochester New York. We often have conversations about how to grow. That has had me thinking a lot about this over the years. I have even written a suggested guide to selecting a Spiritualist Church. Let us explore a topic close to my heart – the […]
Questions to ask before joining a Spiritual Church
Before joining a Spiritualist Church you may have questions. Not all Spiritualist Churches are equal. In fact there are some that are on the brink of total chaos. You may just not see it at a single visit or even after a few. Too often, it is after you have joined that the cracks become […]
Give and Take of Life
The give and take of life is not fair. Balance. Sometimes everything is going for you, sometimes not at all. I don’t always have all the answers, but I do know that there are times that I can be the one person who can help someone. Most often it is the person who can ill […]
Spirituality and Religion — same or different?
Originally written in 2016, this continues to be a popular post the question so powerful about religious people. Are you Religious or Spiritual? This is a post that has sat in draft since March, each day I come to it and write something, edit something out, fix a sentence or exit without making a change. […]
If you are in Erie PA on a Sunday…
Sad to report, that when I posted this May 23, 2016 this was the truth about this church. Today, like many Spiritual communities, it is not doing so well. I haven been there since 2018 when leadership changed. It has a different vibe these days. Regrettably, this happens all too often in churches. There is […]
When bad things happen…
Bad things happen. The snow is falling outside. Which has given me time to pause and make sense of what happened this past weekend. It was upsetting, I have learned that letting go of it and not letting it rule the rest of the day is important. It shows unprofessional behavior of a few members of […]
Sometimes in giving a message I get one…
Message from Spirit are interesting, sometimes when you give one, you get one. Yesterday I worked the Spiritual Fair for the First Spiritualist Church in Erie. It was a great day with a steady stream of people to share messages with. I loved my time with each and everyone of them. One woman stood out. […]
Area Spiritual Churches
Often this is a question of personal choice what church to belong to. That is a deeply personal decision that each of us must make independently. Our connection to God/Infinite Intelligence/Creator/Spirit is ours alone. Nobody can nor should define it for your. I am finding that I am Spiritual and although currently I am a […]