East Hamilton Spiritual Church
Canada's Oldest Spiritualist Church
Incorporated September 25th, 1918 (Originally incorporated October 20th,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
Our Church Story - How We Began
Nestled in the heart of the Crown Point Community, East Hamilton Spiritual Church has resided for over 106 years.
Our commitment to establish a permanent home for EHSC 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 1973, the Balmoral St. church property was sold to the city for redevelopment and in 1974, EHSC relocated to their current home of 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 105 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.
Nestled in the heart of the Crown Point Community, East Hamilton Spiritual Church has resided for over 106 years.
Our commitment to establish a permanent home for EHSC 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 1973, the Balmoral St. church property was sold to the city for redevelopment and in 1974, EHSC relocated to their current home of 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 105 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 welcome everyone regardless of faith or belief.
- We are family friendly.
- We are a Scent Free environment.
- We are a small independent church, funded solely through the kindness and generosity of our congregant’s monetary contributions. Donations can be made by e-transfer to: [email protected]
- We are blessed with many volunteers, who through their involvement help offset some of our operating costs.
- View our About Us/Our Church History page
- 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.
- View The White Rose - Our Spiritual Symbol page
- View our Church Testimonials page
- We believe in being involved in our community and are proud supporters of Hamilton Food Share, The Mark Preece Family House and the 541 Eatery and Exchange Button Programme.
- View our Community Involvement page
Our Mission Statement
The mission of the East Hamilton Spiritual Church is to teach and proclaim the Science, Philosophy and Religion of Spiritualism.
The mission of the East Hamilton Spiritual Church is to teach and proclaim the Science, Philosophy and Religion of Spiritualism.
- "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".
Services
* No Photos/Audio/Video recordings, or solicitation allowed
without authorization from the EHSC Board of Directors
- Join us for our Sunday Morning Services:
- Sunday Morning Services at 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
- Join us for our Wednesday Evening Services, Circles & Events:
- Wednesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.
- Join us for our Special Events/Workshops/Classes/Circles:
- Click on the Events link to view All of our upcoming events in full detail.
* No Photos/Audio/Video recordings, or solicitation allowed
without authorization from the EHSC Board of Directors
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.
Contact UsEast Hamilton Spiritual Church
83 Ottawa Street North, Hamilton, Ontario L8H 3Y9 (905) 545-7050 [email protected] 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: Rev. David Jewell Secretary: Donna Miles Directors: Gisele Marshall Ruth Nabb Sara Geroux MinistersHonorary Minister: Rev. Susan Dinsmore
Head Minister: Rev. Kathleen Barnard Assistant Minister: Rev. Denise Ryan Assistant Minister: Rev. David Jewell Governing OfficialPrivate 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 $80.00 for a half hour. All monies will be donated to the church. |