Church Services

What Is A Service?

A service, in Spiritualism, is a meeting consisting of prayers, hymns (Sundays), a reading and a short talk from an experienced medium. 

During the service, the medium will 'link' with the spirit world for two purposes:
• Firstly to pass on messages (called a reading) to members of the congregation
• Secondly, to provide a spiritual reading and address (also called the philosophy).

What Is A Reading?

The readings in our temple are normally done with flowers.  The medium will provide a message to the person who provided the flower, via a link with the spirit world.  This is done without identifying the person.
Each person's flower is recognised by the number that is allocated to it when it is put in the flower board (see below).

Please bring a small cut flower (ideally from your garden) to have a flower reading done.
The Church also has its own garden if you need a flower.
Place the flower in the numbered flower board by the Church door when you arrive and remember your number.
Only one flower per person (i.e. one flower reading) please.

Messages are typically given as kindly loving advice (not firm instructions) on a relevant matter within the person’s earthly or spiritual life, or possibly someone else around that person.  They may even receive a message from a loved one, friend or family member who has passed into higher life.  This is also known as Proof of Survival.

Please note that this Church does not do "private readings", including after the service.

What Is A Spiritual Reading & Address?

The reading is usually from a religious book (such as the Holy Bible) or another suitable spiritual work selected by the medium. 

The address will be also given by the medium: either about the philosophy of Spiritualism and related subjects, or a pertinent subject for the congregation at hand.  Both are normally given with the help of their Spirit Guide(s).

Curious or Unsure?

All visitors are always welcome to attend a Church Service.
Come and visit us to find out for yourself!

Who Runs The Services?

The spiritual components of services are given by a Minister and/or an experienced medium.
A chairman is normally present who manages the service's proceedings.

Do You Use Prayer?

Yes. Prayers are said prior, at the start, during and at end of the service. Our temple is Bible based within a spiritual understanding. 
We work within the Cosmic Christ Light (the universal light of all creation) to endeavour that all who attend can experience Divine Love and Peace.

Do You Use Protection?

Yes.  Prayers of protection are used prior, during and at the end of each service.

How Much Does It Cost?

The Church operates on a “free-will” offering (donation) basis.
There is no fixed fee charged at the Church.
This is to enable anyone to attend services and any other activity held by the Church.

How Can I Pay?

We take payment in either cash or EFT.
You can pay on the day by EFT (bank transfer using PayID) from your smart phone.  Details are available at the door.
We are hoping to have a Tap & Go system in place sometime in 2023.

Where Can I Park?  Is It Free?

There is free parking at the rear of the Church and limited parking on the front paved hard-stand.
You can also park on Stirling Street most days.
Some parts of Harold Street are paid parking.

Do You Accept Donations?

Yes. The Church is an incorporated, tax exempt non-profit association, registered both in WA and with the Federal ACNC and the ATO.
The Church gratefully receives any donations that are made.
Donations can be made in cash, cheque or by EFT (please advise us so we can issue a receipt). 
We will issue a receipt for each donation kindly received.  Please ask for more details.
Please note that we do not have Deductible Gift Recipient status with the ATO (donations to churches are not tax deductible).

How Is My Money Used?

None of the ministers or Church executive are paid for their services.  It is all done on a volunteer basis.
All monies received go towards both the running of the Church and the upkeep of the Church building and grounds.

Can Children Attend?

Yes.  Children (under 18) can attend a service, providing that a parent or guardian is present with them at all times whilst on the premises. 
However, they have to be 14 years or older to have a flower read on their behalf.