History
Our church first started as a group of friends in the back room of a local grocer’s, Mr Hiscock. As the group expanded, our founders purchased the land at our current site and had a “Mission Hall” constructed. On completion of the building work, the church was blessed and opened it’s doors to the public in 1926. The management was entrusted to a group of Trustees, including our co-founders Mrs Hayter and Mr Hiscock, who are pictured to the right here. As the years have passed since our beginnings, new trustees have been found from subsequent generations and continue to guide the church into it’s future. In the 1950’s the Trustees passed the task of daily management of the church on to a committee formed by a meeting of its members at their first General Meeting. This member participation has continued throughout the generations, with committees elected yearly, guided by the wishes of our dynamic congregation. The trustees still maintain a strong relationship with the committee and provide guidance and support, where they can As the church congregation has grown in size, the church buildings have been extended, most notably by the addition of the Mabel Haslem hall, and toilet block which were built with the proceeds of a very kind legacy. With the passage of time, the buildings have however begun to deteriorate, so the Trustees and committee began a program of renewal and repairs in 2005 that are still ongoing. This is to ensure that we will still be open to serve future generations. Rules & Constitution The history of modern Spiritualism The Hydesville rappings
Our simple Philosophy
As a spiritualist church we recognise the unity of all people, all beliefs and all lifestyles. No matter what your beliefs or personal philosophies may be; from the searching scientific questioner to the spiritual traveller all are welcome within our church. Spiritualism aims to prove the belief that life continues after physical death, here at Charminster Spiritualist church we aim to provide demonstrations of mediumship bringing that proof, which makes a belief a certainty and a personal knowledge that “There is no death”. Every Medium that works on the church platform holds their own set of beliefs and we respect their right that they hold these beliefs and ask you to do the same, just as we respect yours. We aim to promote the learning and understanding of the Spirit Within, the Spirit World, Healing and Psychic Phenomena. Groups and educational evenings are held within the church to allow everyone the chance to learn more, no matter where they are in their understanding from the inexperienced enquirer to the life long spiritualist, all are welcome to come and learn more about this wonderful subject. We want to promote within the members of our church the love, understanding, compassion, care and respect that the Spirit World encourages within us all. All we ask in return is the support of our members to continue to keep Charminster Spiritualist Church a sanctuary of love, peace and healing, where all are welcome.
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Telephone 07770 690 007 (mobile) or 01202 523 854 207 Charminster Road, Charminster, BOURNEMOUTH. BH8 9QQ Email us: info@charminsterspiritualistchurch.org.uk Map Page last updated 31/10/2010 01:13