East Hamilton Spiritual Church
Canada's Oldest Spiritualist Church
Incorporated September 25, 1918 (Originally incorporated October 20, 1903 as The First Spiritual Society of Hamilton.)
Welcome Friends!
Our Church Home is where Love resides, where Memories are created, Friends are always welcome, and Laughter never ends
Due to the COVID-19 virus, Ontario has been declared a State of Emergency.
To ensure the health and safety of everyone, East Hamilton Spiritual Church will be suspending all services & activities until we are informed it is safe to reopen our doors.
It saddens us to have to do this as we feel the need for a place of peace & healing in these uncertain times is very important, but we do want everyone to be safe.
Even though you are unable to attend church at this time, please know that we are only a phone call or email away.
If you are feeling isolated, in need to connect, or just need to talk, please don't hesitate to contact us.
That is what we are here for.
Together we will get through this.
We know there is strength in numbers and how the power of prayer can bring great healing.
We love our church family and look forward to gathering together again when we are on the other side of this crisis.
Much love and healing to all of you - Be Safe & Be Healthy
- Rev. Kathleen Barnard, President
Our Church Story - How We Began
Nestled in the heart of the Crown Point Community, East Hamilton Spiritual Church has resided for over 100 years.
Our journey began when a devoted group of Spiritualists came together with the desire to create a space they could call their own. Land on Balmoral St. N. was purchased and the original church was built in 1921. The church would become the Spiritual hub for Spiritualists far and wide, travelling from across Canada, the U.S.A. and the U.K.
In 1974, the Balmoral St. N. church property was sold to the city for redevelopment. EHSC relocated to their current home, 83 Ottawa St. N., a picturesque, cozy dwelling, steps away from the original Tim Hortons & within walking distance of many unique shops and restaurants in the Ottawa St. shopping district.
Here we are, over 100 years later, continuing to be the Spiritual haven for the Spiritual community at large, welcoming and embracing all, honoring our Mission Statement to teach and proclaim the Science, Philosophy and Religion of Spiritualism.
To ensure the health and safety of everyone, East Hamilton Spiritual Church will be suspending all services & activities until we are informed it is safe to reopen our doors.
It saddens us to have to do this as we feel the need for a place of peace & healing in these uncertain times is very important, but we do want everyone to be safe.
Even though you are unable to attend church at this time, please know that we are only a phone call or email away.
If you are feeling isolated, in need to connect, or just need to talk, please don't hesitate to contact us.
That is what we are here for.
Together we will get through this.
We know there is strength in numbers and how the power of prayer can bring great healing.
We love our church family and look forward to gathering together again when we are on the other side of this crisis.
Much love and healing to all of you - Be Safe & Be Healthy
- Rev. Kathleen Barnard, President
Our Church Story - How We Began
Nestled in the heart of the Crown Point Community, East Hamilton Spiritual Church has resided for over 100 years.
Our journey began when a devoted group of Spiritualists came together with the desire to create a space they could call their own. Land on Balmoral St. N. was purchased and the original church was built in 1921. The church would become the Spiritual hub for Spiritualists far and wide, travelling from across Canada, the U.S.A. and the U.K.
In 1974, the Balmoral St. N. church property was sold to the city for redevelopment. EHSC relocated to their current home, 83 Ottawa St. N., a picturesque, cozy dwelling, steps away from the original Tim Hortons & within walking distance of many unique shops and restaurants in the Ottawa St. shopping district.
Here we are, over 100 years later, continuing to be the Spiritual haven for the Spiritual community at large, welcoming and embracing all, honoring our Mission Statement to teach and proclaim the Science, Philosophy and Religion of Spiritualism.
Come join our church family and enjoy the wonderful essence of Spiritualism East Hamilton Spiritual Church has to offer.
- We are a small independent church, funded solely through the kindness and generosity of our congregant’s monetary contributions.
- We are blessed with many volunteers, who through their involvement help offset some of our operating costs.
- We offer many Services, Workshops, Classes, Circles and Special Events throughout the year, to help each and every individual on their Spiritual path and are committed to keeping the costs as low as possible, to allow everyone the opportunity to attend and participate.
- We welcome everyone regardless of faith or belief.
- We are family friendly (enjoy our Cozy Corner - a place to soothe your little ones).
- We are proud supporters of Hamilton Food Share and The Mark Preece Family Home.
- View Our Church History page
- View The White Rose - Our Spiritual Symbol page
- View our Testimonials page
Our Ministers
Our Ministers are available to officiate: Weddings; Renewal of Vows; Funerals; Celebrations of Life; Committal to Ground, or Columbarium Niche; Naming Ceremonies (Adult or Child); and any other services their gifts may help you with.
Our Ministers are available to officiate: Weddings; Renewal of Vows; Funerals; Celebrations of Life; Committal to Ground, or Columbarium Niche; Naming Ceremonies (Adult or Child); and any other services their gifts may help you with.
Absent Healing Prayer List
If you or a loved one are in need of healing and are unable to attend a church service, please send us your name/s and they will be added to our Absent Healing Prayer List which Rev. Denise Ryan sends out to our church healers every Monday morning. To provide us your information, you may call the church at: 905-545-7050 and leave a message or email us at: easthamiltonspiritualchurch@gmail.com
If you or a loved one are in need of healing and are unable to attend a church service, please send us your name/s and they will be added to our Absent Healing Prayer List which Rev. Denise Ryan sends out to our church healers every Monday morning. To provide us your information, you may call the church at: 905-545-7050 and leave a message or email us at: easthamiltonspiritualchurch@gmail.com
Healing Blanket Prayer Circle
Another beautiful way to express spiritual healing is through the comfort of wrapping yourself in the warmth of a healing blanket. When a healing blanket prayer circle is requested, our certified healers gather into a meditation circle, joined by your loved ones in spirit, and infuse your blanket with loving, healing energies. You may purchase a hand knitted blanket from the church (or provide your own). A copy of the Healing Blanket Poem, channelled to Rev. Kathleen Barnard (from her Spirit teachers, December 7th, 2016) will be gifted with your blanket. If you would like a healing blanket created for yourself (or a loved one) please contact the church at: 905-545-7050 or email us at: easthamiltonspiritualchurch@gmail.com
"One small action of love can do far, far more for a soul than all the most beautiful words in the world." - Eileen Caddy
Another beautiful way to express spiritual healing is through the comfort of wrapping yourself in the warmth of a healing blanket. When a healing blanket prayer circle is requested, our certified healers gather into a meditation circle, joined by your loved ones in spirit, and infuse your blanket with loving, healing energies. You may purchase a hand knitted blanket from the church (or provide your own). A copy of the Healing Blanket Poem, channelled to Rev. Kathleen Barnard (from her Spirit teachers, December 7th, 2016) will be gifted with your blanket. If you would like a healing blanket created for yourself (or a loved one) please contact the church at: 905-545-7050 or email us at: easthamiltonspiritualchurch@gmail.com
"One small action of love can do far, far more for a soul than all the most beautiful words in the world." - Eileen Caddy
Services
- Join us for our Sunday Morning Services:
- Sunday Morning Services at 11:00 a.m. - Cancelled until further notice.
- Join us for our Wednesday Evening Circles & Events:
- Wednesday evenings at 7:30 p.m.
- Open Meditation and Development Circles with Rev. Kathleen Barnard - Cancelled until further notice.
- Wednesday, May 6th. - 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
- Colors of The Soul - Two-Part mini Workshop with Rev. Denise Ryan - Cancelled until further notice.
- Wednesday, May 13th & Wednesday, June 10th. - 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
- Guided Crystal Meditation Circle with Arianna Dawn Smith - Cancelled until further notice.
- Wednesday, April 22nd. - 7:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.
- Join us for our Special Events/Workshops/Classes/Circles & Seasonal Dinners:
Click on the Events link to view All of our upcoming events in full detail. - All Cancelled until further notice.
Contact Us83 Ottawa Street North,
Hamilton, Ontario L8H 3Y9 (905) 545-7050 easthamiltonspiritualchurch@gmail.com The East Hamilton Spiritual Church is a registered charitable organization in good standing.
(Registration number: 11889 1027 RR0001) East Hamilton Spiritual Church has the authority to ordain its own ministers. East Hamilton Spiritual Church is recognized by the Office of the Registrar General as a religious body for the purpose of solemnizing marriages in Ontario under the provisions of the Marriage Act. |
Board of DirectorsPresident: Rev. Kathleen Barnard
Vice-President: Rev. Susan Dinsmore Treasurer: David Jewell Secretary: Diane Delorme Directors: Gisele Marshall Suzanne Goldflus Rev. Denise Ryan MinistersHonorary Minister: Rev. Susan Dinsmore
Head Minister: Rev. Kathleen Barnard Assistant Minister: Rev. Denise Ryan Governing OfficialRev. Kathleen Barnard
Private ReadingsPrivate readings are available upon request.
To book a reading at the church, please email us through the contact form on this page. Please allow 24 hours for a response. Readings are $60.00 for a half hour. All monies will be donated to the church. |
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