Calendar of Events
May 31
Workshop 2-4 PM, $25
Spirit guides and spirit friends will touch in and share their thoughts, and philosophy, or simply say hello through the use of Chris’ voice. The event will kick off learning and practicing spoon and fork bending so as to raise the vibration, and have your own keepsake from this very special evening.
June 1
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).
June 8
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 Ellington 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.
Annual Cookout (after service)
Bring a dish and join in the fun!
June 15
Rev. Rich Terpe
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.
June 22
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.
Workshop: Connecting with Tree Energy 1-3 PM, $25
Instructor Jean Mandeville will discuss how historic mediums utilized their time in the forest to develop their connection to spirit and cultivate their clairaudience. Participants will learn how to utilize specific chakras to develop their “clair” abilities and will learn how to connect with trees. Each tree offers something different, as do the various parts of a tree. Even the leaves have something “to say”. Come join us for an informative and fun workshop , and come hug a tree!
June 29
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. Sandy encourages education in Spiritualism through MPI studies.
July 6
Closed (4th of July weekend)
Our church will be closed in observance of 4th of July weekend.
July 13
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.
July 20
Jordan Taylor
Jordan offers intuitive, mediumship, and oracle-style readings. Jordan has been ordained as a spiritualist minister for 10 years and has been doing readings for over 20 years. Jordan can connect to your crossed-over loved ones, your guides, angels, and ascended masters on your behalf bringing in information that will help you make informed decisions in your life. Awareness is key in life. When we connect to that awareness, we can access the answers to any of our questions and live our best lives possible. Your guides are here to support you. Their loving guidance is available to you at all times. Jordan strives to read for each of her clients from the best energy possible, in the frequency of love and light. She desires to bring you the best possible guidance.
July 27
Graham Connolly
Graham Connolly is a Reiki Master, Shamanic Practitioner, Certified Medium, and has completed Upledger Institute training for Craniosacral Therapy.
August 3
Gail and Thomas Murray
Tom and Gail Murray are both mediums and healers and serve many Spiritualist churches in the New England area. Studied under internationally known mediums Erle Myers, John Carol, Pat Campbell, and Bill Parkins among other teachers within the International Spiritualist Federation, they are currently board members of the On-i-Set Wigwam Spiritualist Camp in Onset, Massachusetts, and members of the National Spiritualist Church of Norwich, Connecticut.
August 10
Brenda Sullivan
Brenda Sullivan is an inspirational teacher, speaker, and healer. She was first introduced to Spiritualism in the 1980s, after meeting Rev. Carl Hewitt and finding out they shared many similar experiences. Brenda was visited by an Angelic apparition in 1991 shortly after the death of her son. The angel opened the door to a deeper spiritual understanding and awareness of how she had always been surrounded by their loving support. Having received teachings and training from many in the physical and non-physical realm, she brings her experience and wisdom to the podium so that others may deepen their connection to spiritual guidance. She is also a creative and entertaining storyteller.
August 17
Rev. Rich Terpe
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.
August 24
Students Day
Come support our students: Patty, Dale, Gayle, Jessica, and Misty! Gayle and Misty are missing from the photo.
August 31
Closed (Labor Day)
Our church will be closed in observance of Labor Day.