Fifth Spiritualist Church of St. Louis, Missouri
6026 S Kingshighway
St. Louis, MO 63109
314-353-4779
Schedule:
Our Sunday Service begins at 10:30 am and ends approximately at 12 noon.
We also have a service on the first Wednesday evening of each month starting at 7 pm.
Each service may include healing and clairvoyant readings for those in attendance.
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Board Officers and Trustees:
These appointment are part of the 2009 - 2010 Board and Trustees
Head of the Pastoral Committee
Marilyn Kalna
New Treasurer
Mary Betts Douglas
Carl Davis - President
Ashley Davis - Vice President
Lisbeth Tintera - Secretary
Melissa Schniedermeyer - Trustee
Melanie Selvey-Smith - Trustee
Jim Staggs - Trustee
Debra Warren - Trustee
Board Officers and Trustees
The Sunflower:
The Sunflower is the insignia of the Spiritualism Movement and the motto is “As the Sunflower turns its face to the light of the sun, so Spiritualism turns the face of humanity to the light of Truth.”
What is Spiritualism:
Spiritualism is the Science, Philosophy and Religion of continuous life, based upon the demonstrated fact of communication, by means of mediumship, with those who live in the Spirit World. (1919)
"Spiritualism Is a Science" Because it investigates, analyzes and classifies facts and manifestations demonstrated from the spirit side of life.
"Spiritualism Is a Philosophy" because it studies the Laws of Nature both on the seen and unseen sides of life and bases its conclusions upon present observed facts. It accepts statements of observed facts of past ages and conclusions drawn therefrom, when sustained by reason and by results of observed facts of the present day.
"Spiritualism Is a Religion" because it strives to understand and to comply with the Physical, Mental and Spiritual Laws of Nature, which are the laws of God.
A Spiritualist is one who believes, as the basis of his or her religion, in the communication between this and the Spirit World by means of mediumship and who endeavors to mould his or her character and conduct in accordance with the highest teachings derived from such communication. (1914, Rev. 1938)
Spiritualism page
Declaration of Principles:
1. We believe in Infinite Intelligence.
2. We believe that the phenomena of Nature, both physical and spiritual, are the expression of Infinite Intelligence.
3. We affirm that a correct understanding of such expression and living in accordance therewith, constitute true religion.
4. We affirm that the existence and personal identity of the individual continue after the change called death.
5. We affirm that communication with the so-called dead is a fact, scientifically proven by the phenomena of Spiritualism.
6. We believe that the highest morality is contained in the Golden Rule: "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you."
7. We affirm the moral responsibility of individuals, and that we make our own happiness or unhappiness as we obey or disobey Nature’s physical and spiritual laws.
8. We affirm that the doorway to reformation is never closed against any soul here or hereafter.
9. We affirm that the precepts of Prophecy and Healing are Divine attributes proven through Mediumship.
Declaration of Principles page
Upcoming Events:
These events have passed.
Just Fooling Around
February 13, 2010 at 7 p.m.
An entertaining evening of creative expression. Come join us!
Tickets are $10 at the door
Work It Out
February 20, 2010
Noon to 5 p.m.
Head and neck massage along with reiki heiling
20 minutes for $20
Both events at Fifth Spiritualist Church of St. Louis
The Pastor's Page:
Address for November 2, 2003 Fifth Spiritualist Church Presented by Paula Homan
God gave us the freedom to make choices. How often are these choices the basis of our freedom and how often do they serve to “trap us”—in a stuck state? Consider daily choices regarding the most basic necessities. How many of us think we should be eating better, exercising more, turning off the TV more, spending time with our loved ones more and so on? Everyday we have the opportunity to make choices and express personal freedom. How often do we do something out of habit, because it is comfortable, because it has always been done that way?
When we embark on a spiritual path with awareness, the challenge of making the choices we know are in our own best good, are surprisingly difficult at times. Our expectations of ourselves, and others can set us up for disappointment. We like to be right—can’t they see that they should do it our way? How often do our expectations of others fail to be met? Guess what? We can’t learn their lessons for them. We want the freedom to choose. Guess what? So do they! And it might not be what we would choose for ourselves or for them! But our job is to be concerned with our own choices.
Sometimes we must detach from business that is not ours. Sometimes the bigger lesson is to learn that what we thought was our business is NOT! To detach is to allow another the dignity of exercising their freedom of choice. We do not know what their lesson is. The saying “Unless we have walked a mile in their shoes” expresses the need for compassion and unconditional love for a person’s circumstances, for which we do not necessarily know or understand the whole of their experience.
How many of us practice discipline as part of our spiritual path? Meditating daily is a discipline. Restricting our choices of what to eat is a discipline—one I am not very good at… The daily discipline of arriving for work on time, exercising your physical body, stimulating your mind—these are all disciplines and they are the foundation of our day-to-day existence. It is a common experience that we do not really want to work on some aspect of ourselves, until it has evolved to a point where we can no longer be comfortable with it. Then it seems like we would rather deny our need to address it, than to take steps to challenge the behavior pattern. Only through personal choices and discipline can we begin to make changes we know we need to make. But more importantly, we are motivated to make these changes because we love ourselves and we love those who are closest to us. Improving our lives as we follow our spiritual path is not easy, but well worth the effort. It is through a combination of our freedom to choose, failed expectations or discomfort, applied discipline, detachment and unconditional love that we can make changes and progress through the lessons that are here for us. It is with compassion and unconditional love that we learn to allow others the same freedom to choose, that we claim for ourselves.
As Spiritualists, we believe in communication with our spirit guides and loved ones. They are here for us—to encourage us and guide us to make choices that lead us to our highest and best purpose. I find great comfort knowing that I am supported by spirit guides and loved ones, who are attracted to me—as a unique individual. The Law of Attraction brings guides to me that understand my circumstances. They have walked similar paths and are uniquely suited to encourage me on my path. If you want a stronger connection with your guides, apply the discipline to meditate regularly—for this is a key to ease communication between the physical and those in spirit. Remember that once your communication with guides is strengthened, the responsibility to act for your highest and best good is still yours—they cannot do it for you! I look at how much I have changed in the last few years. I am more centered, less controlling—and I really liked “controlling.” There is a peace within and I am more certain today of who I really am—a spirit in a physical body—learning and sharing and gaining understanding of just how to navigate this path we call life.
I am grateful to God to have found this church and this family. Thank you for accepting me just the way I am and allowing me to make the choices that serve my God.
Map and Directions
From University City
N Big Bend Blvd
Turn left at Forest Park Pkwy/Millbrook Blvd
Continue to follow Forest Park Pkwy
Take the ramp onto S Kingshighway Blvd
To:
6026 S Kingshighway Blvd
St Louis, MO 63109
From Lambert International Airport (STL)
Left at Airport exit
Turn left at Lambert Int'l Blvd/Natural Bridge Rd
Continue to follow Natural Bridge Rd
Take the ramp onto I-70 E
Take exit 238B to merge onto I-170 S toward Clayton
Turn left at Eager Rd
Slight left to stay on Eager Rd
Take the ramp onto I-64 E/US-40 E
Take exit 36B toward Kingshighway N
Turn left at S Kingshighway Blvd
To:
6026 S Kingshighway Blvd
St Louis, MO 63109
From Belleville, Illinois
South on S Illinois St toward W Lincoln St
Turn right to merge onto IL-15 W toward E St Louis
Turn left at N 15th St
Turn right at Piggott Ave
Take the ramp on the left onto I-55 S/I-64 W/I-70 W/US-40 W
Continue to follow I-55 S/I-64 W/US-40 W
Entering Missouri
Take exit 40C to merge onto I-55 S toward I-44 W
Take exit 202C for Loughborough Ave
Turn right at Loughborough Ave
Turn right at Salzburger Ave
Salzburger Ave turns left and becomes Cecil Pl
Cecil Pl turns slightly right and becomes S Kingshighway Blvd
To:
6026 S Kingshighway Blvd
St Louis, MO 63109
From Fenton
Head northwest on New Smizer Mill Rd toward Gregory Ln
Turn left at Gregory Ln
Turn left at MO-141 S
Turn left to merge onto MO-30 E
Turn left at S Kingshighway Blvd
To:
6026 S Kingshighway Blvd
St Louis, MO 63109
Metro connection:
Metro Bus 95 [link to Metro]
National Spiritualist Association of Churches