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Runcorn
Spiritualist church was originally built by a local chemist who was an
evangelist preacher in 1888. In 1908 it was bought by a group of
Spiritualist. Runcorn Spiritualist Church is recognised for the help it
provided to the poor in the Dukesfield area particularly at Christmas time
were the children came along to the Church for a Christmas breakfast and a
little present. The charitable deeds of Runcorn Spiritualist Church
continued and in 1914-1918 the Church was hospitable to wounded soldiers
seeking medical help and to recuperate from the turmoil of war. The Church
has gone from strength to strength and is a warm friendly place where
comfort and consolation is given in a warm
relaxing environment. Runcorn Spiritualist Church is open to all, every one
is welcomed.
Thank
you to Mr E Grenyer for providing some of the above information.
The Philosophy of Spiritualism is based
to this day on seven fundamental principles.
1. The Fatherhood of God.
2. The Brotherhood of Man.
3. The Communion of Spirits and the Ministry of Angels.
4. The Continuous Existence of the Human Soul.
5. Personal Responsibility.
6. Compensation and Retribution Hereafter for all the Good or Evil Deeds
done on Earth.
7. Eternal Progress Open to every Human Soul.
1)The
Fatherhood of God By the study of
Nature - that is, by trying to understand the Laws of Cause & Effect which
govern all that is happening around us - we recognise that there is a
creative force in the universe. This force, or energy, not only created the
whole universe, but also life itself in its many forms and is continuing to
create today. The effects of this eternal creation can be seen around us and
this leads us to the evidence that 'God' - 'The Creative Force' - manifests
directly, or indirectly, in all things. We know this power as God and as we
are part of the Life created by God, we acknowledge God as our Father.
2)The Brotherhood of man
Because we all come from the same universal life source we are, in effect,
one large family, small individual offshoot from the whole. This means all
mankind is part of a brotherhood. A brotherhood is a community for mutual
support and comfort. We are all members of the same divine family. We need
to share our joys as well as our burdens; we need to understand the needs of
other individuals in order to assist them as part of our service to each
other. As we learn to give so must we also learn to receive thereby
achieving the necessary balance for our life. We must look not only to the
material necessities of our fellow creatures but also to their spiritual
needs and help those in need to become strong and worthy of their
relationship in the Family of God.
3)The Communion of Spirits and the
Ministry of Angels
All religions believe in life after death Spiritualism shows through
demonstration that communication with departed spirits can and does take
place. Spiritualist Churches provide one of the venues where communication,
through mediumship, is possible and many loved relatives and friends take
advantage of this opportunity to continue to take an interest in our
welfare.
4)The Continuous Existence of the Human
Soul It is scientifically proven
that matter (being part of the creative force, or energy) cannot be
destroyed; it merely changes its form. Spirit, as part of the Creative Force
is, therefore, indestructible. On the death of the physical body, the spirit
continues as an integral part of a world, which interpenetrates our world
but in a different dimension. This world is referred to as the Spirit World.
In spirit life we have a spirit body, which until we progress far enough, is
a replica of our earthly body. We are the same individuals in every way with
the same personalities and characteristics and we change only by
progression, or otherwise, as a result of our own efforts. Our personal
responsibilities do not stop at death.
5)
Personal Responsibility This
principle is the one which places responsibility for wrongful thoughts and
deeds where it belongs - with the individual. It is the acceptance of
responsibility for every aspect of our lives and the use to which we place
our lives depends entirely upon ourselves. It is not possible for any other
person, or outside influence, to interfere with our spiritual development,
unless we are willing to allow this. No one can put right the wrongdoing
except the offender. As we are given freedom of choice (freewill) so also
are we given the ability to recognise what is right from what is wrong. We
are totally, as well as personally, responsible.
6) Compensation and Retribution Hereafter
for all the Good or Evil Deeds done on Earth As with all the other Principles, the natural laws apply and this one
echoes the law of Cause and Effect (as you sow, so shall you reap). One
cannot be cruel and vindictive towards others and expect love and popularity
in return. It must be understood that the compensatory or retributive
effects of this law operate now - on earth - they do not wait until
we begin to live in the Spirit World.
7) Eternal Progress Open to every Human
Soul In every heart there exists
the desire for progress and to every human spirit belongs the power to
progress in wisdom and love.
All who desire to tread the path that leads to perfection are able to pursue
it. The rate of progress is directly proportional to the desire for mental
and spiritual understanding. If we do our best in earth life to follow our
inward prompting or intuitions; we shall find progress very easy, on earth
as in spirit; if not, every step in advancement will follow a struggle
against imperfections, which we ourselves will have worked into our natures.
Within the Family of God, with all the advantages that our realisation of
that state can give us, we are all given the opportunity to be responsible
for our own eternal progress.
MAY THE LIGHT ALWAYS SHINE
DOWN ON YOU
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