Calendar of Events
December 13th
Annual Christmas Party
Bring a dish and have a great time! The festivities begin at 3:00pm. We will also have a yankee swap.
December 14th
Rev. Jean Mandeville
Jean is a Spiritualist Reverend, Certified Medium, Commissioned Healer, and National Spiritualist Teacher with the National Spiritualist Association of Churches. She is Vice-President of The First Spiritualist Church of Willimantic and a trustee for Pine Grove Spiritualist Camp. Jean teaches mediumship development throughout New England and has studied spirituality since 1995.
She has been a guest on Adventures with the Paranormal at TV station 9 in Seekonk, Massachusetts, “Dream Visions 7” Radio, and "Renew your Spirit", where she discussed the continuity of life and some of her experiences working with Spirit. Jean has also worked with the JK Paranormal investigators in Newport, RI, and Niantic, CT, and has been a guest on the 30-year show, "Psychic Holistic Spotlight".
Jean has had the privilege of being accepted into Mavis Pitilla's 2020 and Paul Jacob's mentorship program. Mavis and Paul have been distinguished Arthur Findley tutors.
December 21st
Graham Connolly
Graham Connolly is a Reiki Master, Shamanic Practitioner, Certified Medium, and has completed Upledger Institute training for Craniosacral Therapy.
December 28th
Patty Lemire
Patty is a member of the board of trustees, a medium, and a healer with The First Spiritualist Church of Willimantic. She is certified as a Holy Fire 3 Karuna Reiki Master/Teacher.
Patty has also volunteered with Hospice and the Effington Community Emergency Response Team.
She and her husband Jason enjoy camping, car racing, the beach, and snowmobiling. They have a much-loved cat named Maya.
2026
January 4th
Lisa O’Connell Smith
Lisa O’Connell-Smith returned home to Spiritualism in 2014 when she walked through the Pine Grove Spiritualist Temple doors. Lisa is the Treasurer and a very active member of New London Spiritualist Church and Pine Grove Temple. Lisa is currently studying spiritualism through the Morris Pratt Institute. Lisa is a Medium and healer. Lisa also serves other NSAC churches and is committed to bringing Love, Harmony, and Peace into her own and other’s lives.
Workshop: Create your 2026 Vision Board 1-3 PM, $25 for members, $30 for non-members
Vision boards are a visual tool for manifestation. This can include cutting out pictures from magazines that represent what you want to have in your life. There is no better time to manifest a new reality than the present moment - at the beginning of the calendar year. There is no reason to wait for circumstances to be perfect. You have the power to make changes in this very moment - use that power! We will discuss action steps that you can take once your vision board is completed.
Participants will create a fun ritual for creating an effective vision board with a whole bunch of inspiration. Materials will be provided.
January 11th
Jordan Taylor
Jordan Taylor is an ordained Spiritualist Minister, intuitive psychic reader and medium, trance medium, spiritual coach, life coach, past life regressions, Reiki, Angelic energy healer, and spiritual teacher.
Jordan was a member and Assistant Pastor of the Spiritualist Church of Love and Light. She now speaks at Spiritualist Churches spreading messages from Spirit on various topics.
As a spiritualist, Jordan's main goal is to be of assistance by bringing through messages that inspire, uplift and empower the individual. It is her firm belief that God/Spirit is communicating with us at all times and we need to deepen that relationship in order to hear more clearly.
One of her favorite quotes is "There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle." - Albert Einstein
Workshop: Channeled Session on the Four Agreements 1-3 PM, $25 for members, $30 for non-members
Join in for a channeled talk and discussion by Jordan Taylor's guided regarding the teachings contained in the book The Four Agreements. Their message will be channeled through Jordan and there will be time for any questions pertaining to the topic. All questions are encouraged and welcomed. You don't have to have read the book to join in on this discussion. The guides and angels will hilight the fundamental message and meaning contained in the book and how these teachings can benefit and enhance your life. These four basic teachings are the foundation for easing suffering and living a more empowered and peaceful life.
January 18th
Rev. Kathleen Hoffman
Reverend Kathleen Hoffman is the pastor of the First Spiritualist Church of Onset, Massachusetts. She is internationally recognized, certified medium, teacher and healer. Reverend Kathleen is also a Reiki Master/Teacher, Spirit Artist, Certified Hypnotherapist, she is attuned to the Marconi healing frequencies, spiritualist medium, a Feng Shui Consultant and is also certified to access the Akashic Records, through the pathway prayer process and a graduate of Radiant Healing School. She began her spiritual work more than 25 years ago and over time has become well known for her gifts of clairvoyance, clairaudience and transfiguration. She has been recognized for her spiritual work as a feature in many newspapers, television (Awake In The Dream with Penelope Chatterton) and radio programs throughout New England and other states. Reverend Kathleen has served on church and camp boards including positions of assistant pastor.
January 25th
Rev. Sandy Bulson
Rev. Sandy Bulson is co-pastor and President of the First Spiritualist Church of Willimantic. She is Vice-President of Pine Grove Spiritualist Camp.
Sandy has been a member of NSAC since 2012. She is a second-generation medium and was married to the wonderful David Bulson until his passing in September of 2021.
Her contributions have been acknowledged by church members in "Gratitude Corner", the NSAC monthly newsletter. They shared that she is a fair and impartial leader with a tireless work ethic. They agreed that her love for Spiritualism is always evident. Sandyencourages education in Spiritualism through MPI studies.
February 1st
Student’s Day
Come support our students who are developing beautifully!
Dale Johnson is our church's treasurer. Dale's skills with technology have been instrumental in our church using Zoom so our members in Minnesota and Texas can attend services. She is always willing to lend a helping hand and does so with all church events.
Dale Moderates Services and is one of the church healers.
February 8th
Myrna Westgate
Myrna Westgate is a medium and spiritualist minister.Her introduction to mediumship
was through healing; she is a Reiki Master teacher and began her intuitive journey
through healing. She is a member of the First Spiritualist Church of Brockton and for 10
years served on the board of trustees. She retired from the position of President in 2023.
Myrna has facilitated a Home Circle Development Group for over 4 years. Enjoys
teaching classes on the Philosophy of Spiritualism, The Aura, Mediumship, and Natural
Law. She has many teachers to thank for their role in her development..especially Tony
Stockwell for showing her there is more to the spirit world than we know.
February 15th
Rev. Rich Turpe
Rich is a certified medium and Ordained Minister. He has served in churches since 2012 and was ordained in 2013. Rich is interested in Amerindian history and supports causes related to preserving these wonderful and varied cultures. This relates to his own ancestry and contributes to the foundations of his spirituality. Rich supports social justice issues and believes that the closer we get to the truth that the Universe is based on love, the closer we will come to achieving peace on Earth.
February 22nd
Rev. Graham Connolly
Graham Connolly is a Reiki Master, Shamanic Practitioner, Certified Medium, and has completed Upledger Institute training for Craniosacral Therapy.
Workshop: TBA 1-3 PM, $25 for members, $30 for non-members
Details to be announced.
March 1st
Rev. Susan Ferency
Susan has worked with Spirit for over 30 years. She has spoken all over New England and in the past all over the United States. She enjoys working with Spirit in various aspects of mediumship and healing. She has studied with Alexander Ferency, Ron "WiIlow" O'Berry, and Bob Miller, to mention a few teachers. Come to the Temple at Pine Grove and commune with your higher self.
March 8th
Patty Lemire
Patty is a member of the board of trustees, a medium, and a healer with The First Spiritualist Church of Willimantic. She is certified as a Holy Fire 3 Karuna Reiki Master/Teacher.
Patty has also volunteered with Hospice and the Effington Community Emergency Response Team.
She and her husband Jason enjoy camping, car racing, the beach, and snowmobiling. They have a much-loved cat named Maya.
March 15th
Rev. Jean Mandeville
Jean is a Spiritualist Reverend, Certified Medium, Commissioned Healer, and National Spiritualist Teacher with the National Spiritualist Association of Churches. She is Vice-President of The First Spiritualist Church of Willimantic and a trustee for Pine Grove Spiritualist Camp. Jean teaches mediumship development throughout New England and has studied spirituality since 1995.
She has been a guest on Adventures with the Paranormal at TV station 9 in Seekonk, Massachusetts, “Dream Visions 7” Radio, and "Renew your Spirit", where she discussed the continuity of life and some of her experiences working with Spirit. Jean has also worked with the JK Paranormal investigators in Newport, RI, and Niantic, CT, and has been a guest on the 30-year show, "Psychic Holistic Spotlight".
Jean has had the privilege of being accepted into Mavis Pitilla's 2020 and Paul Jacob's mentorship program. Mavis and Paul have been distinguished Arthur Findley tutors.
Annual Meeting: 1 PM
All church members are encouraged to attend. In order to vote, dues need to be paid by the time of the meeting.
March 21st & March 22nd
Saturday Workshop & Sunday Service by Chris DeSerio
As Chris DeSerio is foremost a teacher and tutor of all that he does and knows for any experience level, you can expect that he’ll share with you thoughts and insights that add to why you’re otherwise seeing him. In-person and online he has taught and demonstrated for groups throughout the US, UK, Canada, Western Europe, and New Zealand. A short time into his professional practice under the tutelage of Audrey Wiley of the Woodlands Sanctuary (Australia), Chris still finds himself over 25 years on eager to share his knowledge and abilities as well learn from those with whom he meets. He’s a platform, trance & physical medium, energy healer, paranormal expert, hypnotherapist, psychotherapist, and most importantly again a teacher and tutor offering online workshops and 1-to-1 tutoring, table-tipping sessions, psychic readings, medical intuitive readings, and mediumship sittings as well as teaching in person and being a speaker at various centers, churches, and camps (the latter including Lily Dale in LilyDale, New York, Camp Etna in Etna, Maine, The Ladies Aide Society in Niantic, Connecticut, and Camp Chesterfield in Chesterfield, Indiana).
March 29th
Lisa O’Connell-Smith
Lisa O’Connell-Smith returned home to Spiritualism in 2014 when she walked through the Pine Grove Spiritualist Temple doors. Lisa is the Treasurer and a very active member of New London Spiritualist Church and Pine Grove Temple. Lisa is currently studying spiritualism through the Morris Pratt Institute. Lisa is a Medium and healer. Lisa also serves other NSAC churches and is committed to bringing Love, Harmony, and Peace into her own and other’s lives.
Workshop: TBA 1-3 PM, $25 for members, $30 for non-members
Details to be announced.