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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. All individuals who seek education within the church will demonstrate, with integrity and knowledge, our guiding Principles grounded in strong ethics and moral values. They will also develop a solid understanding of the continuity of life after death, the Natural Laws of the Universe, Spirit communication, and energy healing.
We invite you to explore the many education offerings by scrolling below or download the 2025 Fall Education Catalog to the right. You may register by clicking on the class and completing the registration form.
Click on the image above to download the 2025-2026 Education Brochure for the Swampscott Church of Spiritualism.
The Grief Recovery Method© Grief Recovery Program
The Action Program for Moving Beyond Death, Divorce, and Other Losses
Your feelings are normal and natural. The problem is that we have been socialized to believe that these feelings are abnormal and unnatural. Whether your loss is from death, divorce, or loss of career, trust, faith, safety or health, you may experience grief.
People say you have to let go and move on in your life, but they don’t tell you what you need to do to accomplish that. The Grief Recovery Method® Outreach Program not only makes that possible, but provides partnerships and guidance to ensure that it happens.
The 7-week program will run Wednesday, Sept. 3, then Monday, Sept. 8 to Oct. 20, 6:30 to 8:30 pm (NO CLASS Oct. 13)
$150 guest, $100 member (use coupon code GRIEF)
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
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.