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The mission of the Education Department is to foster and inform its membership and the larger community about Spiritualism as a philosophy, science, and religion.
We invite you to explore our many educational offerings by downloading the 2025 - 2026 brochure to the right. The upcoming term classes are listed below. You may register by clicking on the class and completing registration.
Click on the image above to download the 2025-2026 Education Brochure for the Swampscott Church of Spiritualism.
Future Workers Mediumship Development Circle
*Prerequisite: Pastoral approval
The Future Workers Circle will focus on developing individual students' needs as they develop throughout the student’s learning process. This six-week circle will focus on a particular area of growth for mediumship students. With a varied approach, students will receive education from any number of Certified Spiritualist Mediums who will help guide each student in their ongoing development as a medium.
$150 guest, $100 member (use MEMBER coupon code)
Please see the Refund Policy.
Introduction to Energy
This 4-week course will provide students the opportunity to explore, experience, and begin to recognize the natural flow of energy around us. We will dive into feelings, vibration, meditation, mindfulness, boundaries, and much more.
$125 guest, $75 member (use MEMBER coupon code)
Please see the Cancellation Policy.
Healing II
*Prerequisite: Must have completed Healing I
This six-week course is designed to build on the fundamentals taught in the Introduction to Healing I. With a focus on connecting with spiritual energies and how those nurture healing for the sitter and the healer, participants will learn to appreciate how Spiritualist healing is a necessary component of helping those who seek the assistance of healing.
$150 guest, $100 member (use MEMBER coupon code)
Platform Decorum
This 4-week course will introduce participants to proper etiquette and work on the platform during a church service. The course is designed to provide a high-level overview of the do’s and don’ts and acceptable and unacceptable practices of mediumship and speaking.
$150 guest, $100 member (use MEMBER coupon code). Please see the Cancellation Policy.
Mediumship II (morning)
*Prerequisite: Must have completed Mediumship I.
This six-week course is designed to build on the fundamentals taught in the Introduction to Mediumship. With a focus on connecting with spirit and sitting in a development circle, participants will gain an understanding of what it takes to provide a message from Spirit while also appreciating the role he or she plays in receiving a message.
$150 guest, $100 member (use MEMBER coupon code). lease see the Cancellation Policy.
Mediumship II (evening)
*Prerequisite: Must have completed Mediumship I.
This six-week course is designed to build on the fundamentals taught in the Introduction to Mediumship. With a focus on connecting with spirit and sitting in a development circle, participants will gain an understanding of what it takes to provide a message from Spirit while also appreciating the role he or she plays in receiving a message.
$150 guest, $100 member (use MEMBER coupon code). lease see the Cancellation Policy.
Introduction to the History of Spiritualism
Participants will take an initial dive into the History of Spiritualism during this 5-week class. Participants will trace the ideals of Spiritualism from its ancient forms through its development through the 19th and 20th centuries. Participants will take a deeper look at the early pioneers and consider how the contributions of yesterday developed into Spiritualism, as we know it today.
$50 guest, $25 member (use coupon code HISTPRIN). Please see the Cancellation Policy.
Philosophy of Spiritualism
This 5-week online class will introduce participants to the philosophy of the religion of Spiritualism. With a focus on philosophy, members will explore the beliefs, ideas, and development of Spiritualism. Weekly topics will range from the nine Principles of Spiritualism, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, discourse on life after death, the Summerland, mediumship, and healing.
$150 guest, $100 member (use MEMBER coupon code)
Please refer to the Refund Policy on our website.
Natural Law
This class will guide participants to a better understanding of how universal law, natural law, and the religion of Spiritualism guide us to a more balanced and complete life-experience. Through engaging conversation and analysis of universal laws prescribed through history, participants will ruminate on their own understandings of universal law as it relates to day-to-day life. Led by Rev. Lisa Lord Rose.
$150 guest, $100 member (use MEMBER coupon code)
Please review our Refund Policy.
Mediumship Development Circle
This is an online, intermediate-level class designed for participants who have some experience in mediumship. The purpose is to practice etiquette, giving and receiving messages from Spirit, and providing evidence. It will reinforce the fundamentals learned in Mediumship I & II. Led by Rev. Laura Dominick.
Pre-requisites: Mediumship I and II
$150 guest, $100 member (use MEMBER coupon code)
Community Read: The Emissary of Light by James Twyman
Join Pastor McCuish and others after social hour for a discussion of this moving story that explores peace and the power of the human spirit. It details Twyman's encounter with The Emissaries, a group of mystics who meditate twelve hours a day, whose message is that humanity is ready to create a new world.
Mediumship I (evening)
This six-week course is designed to introduce participants to all of the fundamentals of Mediumship. Since this is a beginner’s course, it will focus on the education and understanding of what it takes to be a Spiritualist Medium. Led by Marilyn Regan, CS
$150 guest, $100 member (use MEMBER coupon code)
Nov. 5 to Dec. 17, 6:30 to 8:00pm (no class Nov. 26)
Mediumship I (morning)
This course is designed to introduce participants to all of the fundamentals of Mediumship. Since this is a beginner’s course, it will focus on the education and understanding of what it takes to be a Spiritualist Medium. Led by Rev. Laura Dominck.
$150 guest, $100 member (use MEMBER coupon code)
Nov. 5 to Dec. 17, 10:30 am to 12:00 pm(no class Nov. 26)
Platform Decorum
*Prerequisite: Pastoral Approval
This course will introduce participants to proper etiquette and work on the platform during a church service. The course is designed to provide a high-level overview of the do’s and don’ts and acceptable and unacceptable practices of mediumship and speaking. Led by Rev. Jason McCuish.
$150 guest, $100 member (use MEMBER coupon code)
Healing I
This course introduces students to the Spiritualist tradition of healing. The philosophy and science behind Spiritualism’s practice of healing will be highlighted. There will also be opportunities to offer and experience the laying on of hands healing. Led by Dr. Diane Hansen and Rev. Juliet Parry.
$150 guest, $100 member (use MEMBER coupon code)
The Principles of Spiritualism
This five-week course will lead participants in an open conversation about the principles of Spiritualism. Tracing the evolution from their first appearance as channeled by Emma Hardinge Britten in trance to today’s understanding world-wide perspective of Spiritualism, participants will engage in thoughtful and reflective discussion about how we can better understand the practical application of Spiritualism’s principles.
$50 guest, $25 member (use coupon code PRIN)
Thurs., Sept. 18 to Oct. 16
Future Workers Mediumship Development Circle
The Future Workers Circle will focus on developing individual students' needs as they develop throughout the student’s learning process. This six-week circle will focus on a particular area of growth for mediumship students. With a varied approach, students will receive education from any number of Certified Spiritualist Mediums who will help guide each student in their ongoing development as a medium.
$150 guests and $100 members (use coupon code MEMBER)
Introduction to Energy
This course will provide students the opportunity to explore, experience, and begin to recognize the natural flow of energy around us. We will dive into feelings, vibration, meditation, mindfulness, boundaries, and much more. Led by Rev. Laura Dominick.
Guest $125, member $75 (use MEMBER coupon code)
Community Read: The Shack
Join Pastor McCuish after social hour for a discussion of this moving story that explores themes of faith, grief, and forgiveness. Following the discussion, stay for the showing of the movie.