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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).
Lisa O’Connell Smith
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.
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.
Rev. Sandy Bulson
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.
Vicky Daniels
Vicky Serves as an Associate pastor at New Beginning Spiritualist church. She is a student of Morris Pratt, serves as the Church Secretary, and is a Medium at Camp Wonewoc.
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.
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.
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.
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 through the best possible guidance for you.
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.
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.
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.
Patti McGarrahan
Patti McGarrahan is the owner of The Mindz Eye and has been in business for 24 years. Her Mediumship and Psychic abilities showed up when she was 5 years old. She has been doing readings for over 40 years and has studied with many international mediums. She did a Shamanic apprenticeship program as well as becoming a Hypnotherapist and teacher and Reiki/Karuna Master.
Graham Connolly
Graham Connolly is a Reiki Master, Shamanic Practitioner, Certified Medium, and has completed Upledger Institute training for Craniosacral Therapy.
Susan Ferrency
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.
Patti 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.