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As we embrace the new month of September, we're excited to share the latest news and updates from the vibrant Spiritist community. Here's what you can expect this month:
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Mark your calendars for the 11th Spiritist World Congress, taking place next year in the stunning Punta del Este, Uruguay – we can't wait to share details! In Europe, the groundbreaking "Spiritism & LGBTs" event in London embodied our philosophy of universal acceptance. Expand your knowledge with Jussara Korngold's latest books on inner transformation and the afterlife, and explore the new feature of the Level Up Spiritist app, featuring the AI companion CarolAIne. With the Spiritist Symposium and other global events on the horizon, there's never been a more inspiring time to deepen your spiritual journey.
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We hope you enjoy this month's radar.
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ON THE RADAR
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News briefs from around the world
- The 11th Spiritist World Congress is scheduled for October next year in the stunning location of Punta del Este, Uruguay. While it's early days yet, you can already register your interest here. Stay tuned for a dedicated website with more information coming soon.
- This August, the British Union of Spiritist Societies (BUSS) co-organized the pioneering event "Spiritism & LGBTs" alongside London's vibrant LGBTQIA+ community. This gathering reaffirmed Spiritism's core principles of universal acceptance and inclusion. We celebrate this powerful step forward in embodying the spirit of love and unity that defines Spiritism.
- Exciting news from our friends at the Allan Kardec Spiritist Center of Danbury! The Level Up Spiritist app now features CarolAIne, an AI companion ready to chat and explore Spiritist concepts with you. Expand your understanding and deepen your connection to Spiritism wherever you are. Download Level Up Spiritist now from Google Play or the Apple App Store.
- A hearty congratulations to the Kardec Spiritist Society of Houston on its 30th anniversary! This milestone is a testament to the dedication of volunteers and workers in building a community rooted in love, charity, and enlightenment. Here's to many more years of growth and spiritual evolution together!
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NEW RESOURCES
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New Books: Inner Transformation & Transcendence
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Two new books by author Jussara Korngold are coming out this month! Published by the United States Spiritist Federation, they will be officially launched at the US Spiritist Symposium in Boston. You can get both at the USSF Bookstore today or ask the author for a signed copy at the symposium later this month!
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Inner Transformation is a guide to help readers develop self-awareness and inner transformation. Drawing from Jesus's Sermon on the Mount and Benjamin Franklin's thirteen virtues, it offers profound insights into virtuous living. The Sermon provides spiritual guidance on compassion and humility, while Franklin's virtues offer a practical framework for integrity and diligence. Together, these teachings provide comprehensive guidance for moral transformation. Embrace these teachings with an open heart and mind, letting them guide you toward moral enlightenment and empowering you to lead a life of purpose, integrity, and spiritual fulfillment.
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Dive into the spiritual journey of a lifetime in "Transcendence: Life in the Hereafter.” Since a pivotal mediumship meeting on December 19th, 1980, the author's life has been profoundly transformed by encounters with the spirit world, channeling messages of profound wisdom and insight into the afterlife from Spiritist Institutions across Brazil, England, and the United States.
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This captivating book shares diverse experiences, from encounters with suffering spirits seeking solace to enlightened entities offering guidance and wisdom. The author reveals the sanctity and enduring connections forged during these gatherings, showcasing the transformative power of spiritual communication.
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Join the author on an extraordinary voyage through the spirit world, where love, hope, and enlightenment await in "Transcendence: Life in the Hereafter.”
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Listen and Watch
- Spiritist Talk Series:
- Spiritual Light:
- Psychology & Spirituality:
- Camille Flammarion 2024 Series:
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Last Call for The Spiritist Symposium!
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Want to know more? Hear Peter Hays talking with Seek Reality podcast host Roberta Grimes about the upcoming symposium, or watch it here.
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October: Spiritist Conference of Georgia
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"Mediumship in Our Present Times" is the theme of the 17th Spiritist Conference of Georgia.
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This year's speakers include Carlos Campetti, Jussara Korngold, João Korngold, Luiz Lima, and special guest Raul Teixeira.
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For more information and registration, click here.
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ALSO COMING UP:
- October 4-5, 2025: Spiritist World Congress (Uruguay)
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Do you know of an event in which our readers would be interested? Let us know!
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THE SPIRITIST TIME MACHINE
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Tidbits of #SpiritualHistory for September
- September 2, 1914: Eugene Auguste Albert de Rochas, French researcher known for his studies in the field of psychic and mediumistic phenomena, discarnates in Grenoble, France.
- September 5, 1892: William Stainton Moses, English cleric, medium, spiritualist writer and a prominent figure in the early spiritualist movement, discarnates in Bedford, England.
- September 6, 1853: Victor Hugo, the renowned French writer, poet, and playwright, attends a séance session of table-turning for the first time, at the suggestion of Delphine de Girardin, in Jersey Island, France.
- September 8, 1888: The First International Spiritist Congress was held in Barcelona, Spain. It marked an important event in the history of Spiritism and contributed to its development and dissemination as a spiritual and philosophical movement.
- September 17, 1839: Ira Erastus Davenport, an American medium of physical effects, was born in Buffalo, New York, USA. He became known for the public sessions he conducted alongside his brother.
- September 25, 1914: José Herculano Pires, a Brazilian journalist and Spiritist writer, is born in Avaré, São Paulo. He authored over 80 books and saw Spiritism as a way to reconcile science and spirituality.
- September 27, 1813: Epes Sargent, an American author, poet, and advocate of Spiritualism who played a significant role in promoting and explaining the concepts of Spiritualism, was born in Massachusetts, USA.
- September 29, 1904: Marina Leymarie, French author, discarnates in Paris, France. She was also the widow of Pierre-Gaëtan Leymarie whom she succeeded in the leadership of the Spiritist Bookstore and the Revue Spirite after his passing.
- September 30, 1897: Thérèse of Lisieux, French Catholic nun and author, discarnates in Lisieux, France. She gained recognition for her writings on spirituality.
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