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Who is Andrew Jackson Davis?

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Andrew Jackson Davis (1826-1910) was an American-born medium who, through his ‘out of the body’ experiences to the spirit world, which he called the ‘Summerland’, initiated Lyceum education and is acknowledged today as the Father of the Lyceum Movement.

He was an American medium of great quality who brought us the Lyceum, he described a system of teaching used in the spirit realms and based the first lyceum on it.

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Who has the title Father of the Lyceum Movement?

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Andrew Jackson Davis.

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When did the Hydesville rappings occur?

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March 31st, 1848

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What happened on Friday, March 31st, 1848?

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The Hydesville rappings at the Fox family residence.

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Give the date in which modern Spiritualism was born?

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March 31st, 1848.

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What did the Hydesville Rappings establish?

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It is possible to communicate with the spirits of the so-called dead.

The communications were made possible because of the development of an easily understood code.

Certain people are mediums.

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Who are the Fox family?

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Mr and Mrs John Fox and their daughters, Katherine and Margarette, moved into temporary accommodation in Hydesville, a small hamlet in the town of Arcadia, New York State, USA. For approximately two weeks unusual noises were heard every night. On Friday, March 31st, 1848 the noises were heard again. These are the Hydesville Rappings.

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Name all the Fox sisters.

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Leah, Margarette and Katherine

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What was the source of the Hydesville Rappings?

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The communicator, claimed to be the spirit of a peddler who allegedly had been murdered for his money and possessions in the same house by a former tenant and buried in the cellar around five years previously to March, 1848.

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How was news of the rappings spread?

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The phenomena was recorded by Mr E. E. Lewis, who in April 1848 gained twenty two signed statements from those who witnessed and those who were involved in the events, and published the statements. The report describes how communication with the spirit world was able to confirm for example the ages of those present. The report also includes the account of two previous incumbents of the house who also had heard unexplained rappings.

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How long did the rappings continue?

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The rappings continued over a number of years and were heard by hundreds of people. The Hydesville rappings aroused great interest among the people in the local area and, as the news spread further afield, the phenomena was recorded by Mr E. E. Lewis, who in April 1848 gained twenty two signed statements from those who witnessed and those who were involved in the events, and published the statements. The report describes how communication with the spirit world was able to confirm for example the ages of those present. The report also includes the account of two previous incumbents of the house who also had heard unexplained rappings.

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How did the Rappings influence Spiritualism in America?

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Many circles were established all over America and a huge amount of spectacular phenomena took place. A number of Spiritualist associations were established in America, based not only on the psychic phenomena but the religious implications which were present in communications from the spirit world.

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What is the significance of Hydesville?

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The significance is that it showed us the following; the communication was made possible by a code; certain people are mediums.

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What happened in 1852 in England?

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Maria B. Hayden brought Spiritualism from America.

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Who brought Spiritualism to the UK and when?

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Maria B. Hayden brought Spiritualism from America in October 1852.

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Who is Maria B. Hayden?

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Maria B. Hayden came from America in October 1852 and was the first professional Spiritualist medium to work in England.

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Who was Robert Owen?

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One of the many public figures who defended Mrs Hayden was Robert Owen, founder of the cooperative movement. Robert Owen had a number of private sittings with Mrs Hayden and became convinced of spirits ability to communicate.

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What happened in 1855 in England?

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First Spiritualist newspaper
The Yorkshire Spiritual Telegraph
Keighley, Yorkshire
David Weatherhead.

The first Spiritualist newspaper, The Yorkshire Spiritual Telegraph, was published in Keighley by David Weatherhead.

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When, where and by whom was the first Spiritualist society formed in England.

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In 1853, The Spiritual Brotherhood was formed in Keighley by David Weatherhead. Later known as the Heber Street Spiritualists’ Society.

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Where is the Mother Church located?

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-Keighley Yorkshire
The Spiritual Brotherhood now known as the Heber Street Spiritualists’ Society

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When was the first Spiritualist newspaper published in England?

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1855
Keighley, Yorkshire
David Weatherhead
Yorkshire Spiritual Telegraph

The Yorkshire Spiritual Telegraph was first published in 1855 at Keighley by David Weatherhead.

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What happened in 1853 in England?

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David Richmond brought Spiritualism to the attention of the people of Keighley and with the assistance of David Weatherhead delivered three lectures on Spiritualism. David Weatherhead took steps, resulting in the formation of a society called The Spiritual Brotherhood later known as the Heber Street Spiritualists’ Society.

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Who is David Richmond?

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David Richmond (1816-1891) was a native of Darlington, in County Durham. He worked in a local mill as a weaver but because of his interest in social reform he went to London, where he met Robert Owen, another Social Reformer. He then went to America and joined a religious group who were called ‘Shakers’; he also met the Fox sisters and Andrew Jackson Davis. He became an ardent Spiritualist whilst living in America but upon his return to his native town of Darlington he failed to convince the local people. In 1853 David Richmond brought Spiritualism to the attention of the people of Keighley and with the assistance of David Weatherhead delivered three lectures on Spiritualism.

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When were the first Lyceums opened?

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Lyceums were opened in 1870 at Keighley and Sowerby Bridge.

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What is a Lyceum?
The Lyceum became a branch of the SNU in 1948, being given special responsibility for the education of the young. It promotes a religious philosophy that teaches us how to live. We embrace the Natural World and all the elements of this world, and the Lyceum teaches Social and Humanitarian skills.
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Who is Alfred Kitson?
Lyceums were opened in 1870 at Keighley and Sowerby Bridge. Alfred Kitson (1855-1934) attended the first anniversary of the latter and thereafter devoted himself to this cause. He began to develop a system of Lyceum teaching for the U.K. based upon the American model of Andrew Jackson Davis. Alfred Kitson was jointly responsible, with Harry Kersey and Emma Hardinge Britten, for the British Lyceum Manual.
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When was the Spiritualists National Federation constituted?
The Spiritualists’ National Federation was constituted in 1891 following the 1890 National Conference of British Spiritualists and gathered many churches, societies and individual members under its wing.
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Why was the Spiritualists' National Federation formed?
The Spiritualists’ National Federation was formed in an attempt to consolidate and unite the various Churches, Societies and groups into a single religious organisation.
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What happened in 1890?
In 1890 Emma Hardinge Britten (1823-1899) called a meeting of all Spiritualists to establish a national movement, the Spiritualists National Federation.
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Who has the title Mother of Spiritualism?
Emma Hardinge Britten
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Name some of Emma Hardinge Britten’s achievements in Modern Spiritualism.
British Lyceum Manual Spiritualists' National Federation Co-founder of and first editor of "The Two Worlds" The Seven Principles
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What replaced the Spiritualists' National Federation and why?
The Spiritualists’ National Federation had no legal status, and so in October 1901 a limited company was formed incorporated under the Companies Act and called the Spiritualists’ National Union Limited which had power to hold properties, etc. as a company limited by guarantee.
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What happened in 1902?
The first scheme to regulate certification of Exponents and Demonstrators was in 1902. In 1902 the new SNU discussed and agreed that an exponents committee be established to arrange for “the examining, recommending, appointing and certificating of exponents and demonstrators of phenomena”
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Why is Sir Arthur Conan Doyle considered a Spiritualist?
1916 came out as a Spiritualist member of SPR researched and published The New Revelation travelled and was named St. Paul of Spiritualism president of London Spiritualist Alliance honorary president of SNU In 1916 Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930) publicly identified himself as a Spiritualist. He was a member of the Society for Psychical Research and as a result of prolonged investigation Doyle openly championed the cause of Spiritualism and published his book ‘The New Revelation’. Owing to the widespread sorrow after the First World War (1914 – 18) Doyle decided to make Spiritualism his life’s mission. He travelled very widely in his missionary zeal and became known as ‘The St. Paul of Spiritualism’. He was President of the London Spiritualist Alliance, and prior to his death Honorary President of the SNU and he has been regarded, since his transition, as an Honorary President of the SNU in Spirit.
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Why is Ernest Oaten important?
devoted life to build up SNU 1916 campaign for legal changes parliamentary fund to help mediums Arthur Conan Doyle's tour organiser and right-hand 1919 editor of Two-Worlds 1934 first to talk about Spiritualism on BBC radio In 1916 Earnest Oaten began the campaign for legal changes in relation to mediumship. Ernest Oaten was Conan Doyle’s tour organiser and right-hand man, but years prior to this he had devoted his life to the building up of the SNU. A parliamentary fund was set up to support mediums being prosecuted under the Vagrancy Act 1824 and to work towards its repeal. In 1919 he became editor of ‘The Two Worlds’, in 1934 he gave the first radio broadcast through the BBC about Spiritualism.
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Who was the medium of silver birch?
Maurice Barbanell
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What well known pioneer was also a famous author?
Arthur Conan Doyle
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What was the fraudulent mediums act replaced with and when?
The Fraudulent Mediums Act of 1951 was replaced in 2008 and comes under the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 (CPRs)
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Who bequeathed Stansted Hall and when?
In 1964 J. Arthur Findlay bequeathed Stansted Hall to the SNU for it to be used as a College of Psychic Science, and two years later it was officially opened by his daughter Mrs Francis Wayne. The Arthur Findlay College developed as a world-renowned residential college for Spiritualism and kindred matters.
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In what year was Spiritualism represented for the 1st time at the National Service of Remembrance?
On November 11th, 2018 Spiritualism was represented for the first time at the National Service of Remembrance at the Cenotaph in London by President Minister David Bruton and Minister Steven Upton.
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Who was Vi Kipling and why was she important in SNU history?
LSSNU, FSNU, many CSNU and DSNU Chair of the Education Committee. Rewrote courses. Member of the NEC. Tutor at the AFC. Formed PRISM - scientists & mediums research. Taught online. At the SNU AGM in July 2008 Vi Kipling FSNU delivered an impassioned speech on propagating Spiritualism via the Internet. Subsequently the National Executive Committee of the SNU (NEC) created a new Branch to be called SNU International (SNUi) and invited Minister Steven Upton to initiate it. The SNUi website went live on the January 7th, 2009. This internet presence has extended the reach of all aspects of Spiritualism across the world. Access through the internet has also been beneficial in areas in the U.K. where there are no Churches. She was in the NEC and an AFC Tutor.
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What is the primary objective of the SNU?
To promote the advancement and diffusion internationally but particularly in the UK of a knowledge of the religion and religious philosophy of Spiritualism and such other charitable activities as the Trustees shall from time to time determine.
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Explain the three-tier system.
The 1st tier is the National Executive Committee; the 2nd is the Council; the 3rd is the District Councils and Branches.
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Describe the SNU organization
-it’s a charitable organization based on the 3-Tier System -first tier National Executive Committee (NEC) -second tier, The Council, is an advisory body to the NEC. Includes -Officers of the SNU -Representatives from the Branches and District Councils of the Union -Individual Members’ Representatives -third tier The Branches (Lyceum & SNUi) and District Councils (14)
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Explain the role of the Council.
It’s the second tier of the SNU’s three tier system, and is the go between between the National Executive Committee and the District Councils and Branches. It is an advisory body.
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What is the oldest branch of the Spiritualists National Union?
The Spiritualists' Lyceum Union became a Branch in 1948.
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What is the SNUi?
It is a branch of the SNU. Spiritualists National Union International.
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What is the purpose of the Lyceum Union?
To promote the advancement of Spiritualism and to encourage the study and practice of Spiritualism among the young as a science, a religion, and a philosophy.
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What are the four SNU Officer positions?
-1 President -2 Vice-Presidents -1 Financial Director
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What are the benefits of becoming an individual member of the SNU?
The right to vote at the AGM and reduced cost of education courses. -one can keep up to date with the movement -attend, speak and vote at District and National Meetings -get discount on SNU courses -receive all the member magazines, including SNU Today
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What are the duties of the Collegiate Commitee?
The Collegiate Committee provides educational facilities at the Arthur Findlay College and the Barbanell Conference Centre for the purpose of advancing the religion and religious philosophy and Spiritualism.
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What committee is in charge of the Arthur Findlay College and the Barbanell Conference Centre?
The Collegiate Committee.
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What are the duties of the Complaints Committee?
The Complaints Committee is responsible for dealing with all complaints in relation to matters for which responsibility is not assigned under the Bye-laws to another body.
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If not specified in the Bye-Laws, who do you direct a complaint to?
The Complaints Committee.
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What are the duties of the Education and Exponents Committee.
The Exponents Committee is responsible for the administration of the Union's awards and accreditation.
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What committee is responsible for awards, assessment, accreditation, and education?
The Education and Exponents Committee.
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What are the duties of the Finance Committee?
The Finance Committee is responsible for overseeing the Union's finances under the Chairmanship of the Financial Director of the Union and for the maintenance and upkeep of property other than the AFC and Barbanel Centre.
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What committee is responsible for the buildings and grounds other than the Arthur Findlay College and the Barbanell Centre?
The Finance Committee.
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What are the duties of the General Purpose Committee?
The General Purposes committee is responsible for considering, advising upon and recommending changes in the structure of the Union relating to status and policy, considering and advising the National Executive Committee upon all matters in connection with the Unions constitution
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What committee considers and advises on the structure or constitution of the SNU?
The General Purpose Committee.
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What are the duties of the Ministers Development Committee? (name changed in May 2023 Bye Laws)
The Ministers Development has responsibility for all matters in connection with the Ministership, the Officiancy and the Approved Celebrancy.
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What committee is responsible for training and recommending Ministers, Officiants, and Approved Celebrants?
The Ministers Development Committee. (Bye Laws May 2023)
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What are the duties of the Publicity and Promotions Committee?
To publicise and promote the Union to the public at large. PR training, article review, marketing.
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What committee is in charge of the publicity, PR training, reviewing articles?
The Publicity and Promotions Committee.
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When was Psychic News founded and by who?
It was founded in 1932 by Maurice Barbanell and Jack M. Rubens.
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When and who demonstrated before MPs in support of changing laws that affect mediums?
In 1947 Estelle Roberts and Helen Hughes demonstrated at a series of private dinner parties at the House of Parliament.
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Who was the longest serving SNU president?
Gordon Higginson from 1970 - 1993.
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How long did Gordon Higginson serve as president of the SNU?
1970 - 1993
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Where is the Spiritualists National Memorial?
It was built in 2010 at the National Memorial Arboretum in Alrewas, Staffordshire. 150 acres 400+ memorials
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When was the SNU accepted as a member of the National Inter Faith Network?
2014 - provisional full member after 2 years
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When and where was Spiritualism represented at a National Service of Remembrance?
On November 11 2018, at the Cenotaph in London.
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Who wrote the British Lyceum Manual?
Alfred Kitson, Harry Kersey, and Emma Hardinge Britten based on Andrew Jackson Davis' model of the Lyceum.
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Who founded the Two-Worlds and when?
Emma Harding Britten and Edward Wallis in 1887.
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Who gave the first radio broadcast about Spiritualism on the BBC?
Earnest Oaten in 1934.
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What are the duties of the Publicity and Promotions Committee?
To publicize and promote the Union to the public at large. PR training, article review, marketing.
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Who is Harry Kersey?
Co-author of the British Lyceum manual along with Alfred Kitson and Emma Hardinge Britten
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Who is Edward Wallis?
Co-founder of Two-Worlds along with Emma Hardinge Britten in 1887.
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Who is Jack M. Rubens?
Co-Founded Psychic News in 1932 with Maurice Barbanell
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When was the fist AGM of the SNU and who was the first president?
1903 - John J. Parr Par 3 golf. J looks like a putter.
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When did the Barbanell Centre open?
In 2011 the Arthur Findlay Centre was opened in Stafford providing a national education and conference centre as well as a home for Stafford Church. This was renamed the Barbanell Centre in 2018 and a year later residential accommodation was added on site through the purchase of Barbanell House.
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When did the Arthur Findlay Centre open?
In 2011 the Arthur Findlay Centre was opened in Stafford providing a national education and conference centre as well as a home for Stafford Church. This was renamed the Barbanell Centre in 2018 and a year later residential accommodation was added on site through the purchase of Barbanell House.
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Who is at the top of the SNU?
The President.
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Where does the SNU have charitable status?
England, Scotland, Whales.
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When was the first healing committee appointed?
1924
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What is the importance of Judith Seaman?
To commemorate the sesquicentenary of Modern Spiritualism in 1998, President Minister Judith Seaman dedicated a foundation stone was laid to mark the start of the building of the Pioneer Centre at the Arthur Findlay College. In 1999 the Pioneer Centre was dedicated as a healing centre by President Minister Judith Seaman and Vice President Minister Duncan Gascoyne. Minister Duncan Gascoyne was very instrumental in generating the fundraising effort, and in 2019 it was renamed as the Duncan Gascoyne Healing Centre.
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Where was the centenary of modern Spiritualism celebrated?
The Royal Albert Hall
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Who is Hannen Swaffer?
Hannen Swaffer (1879-1962) author, journalist and socialist, created a sensation when he made public his conversion to Spiritualism in 1924 in his book ‘Northcliffe’s Return’. He was a great propagandist through the spoken and written word. It was in his famous home circle that Silver Birch, the spirit guide of Maurice Barbanell, used to speak.
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What happened in 2013?
Lord Toulson's ruling.

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