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Hi all
I run a spiritualist and alternative therapy centre in Grays, Essex (www.open-arms-haven.com) and am very interested to hear people's opinions and viewpoints on the centres and churches they have attended.
I may not make myself popular by saying that I personally found that the omes I attended both here in Essex, and also in West London, where I used to live, were rather outdated, and simply didnt cater for the needs and interests of the younger people, whom I personally believe it is essential to interest in the movement. Also some of them can be very clique-y - in one instance I walked into centre, no-one spoke to me, I sat at the back of the hall through the service - no-one spoke to me, and I left - no-one spoke to me. Needless to say I didnt go back ! Its hard to walk through the door of a new centre, especially on your own, and I think we have all become a bit too comfortable, catering for our regulars, and not thinking about new people, and how to attract them.
At the Haven, we really focus on the welcome, making sure we speak to everyone who comes through the door, and make sure they are familiar with what is on offer, have a seat, and a cuppa ! We offer more than the traditional centres, as each week we have at least four stalls offering tarot, reiki, head massage, numerology, all kinds of alternative therapies for people to try, as well as the usual mediumship and our spiritual healers. People seem to respond to this, and we have always had great feedback on how friendly and welcoming the centre is. I would be interested to hear your experiences, as Im sure that as a movement, we could do a lot more to build and grow if we wer more welcoming and less parochial in our approach ?
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Hi My Name is Christina Green im a working Medium The open arms is one of the best centres i have worked for
I am offering a private reading raffle at the Centre for charity...Please contact Jay Gage the president for more info...
Good luck everyone remember its for a good cause...

Raffle ends the 13th Sept, Reading on the 20th Sept at the Open Arms Haven Grays

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Thanks for your lovely comments Christina. We do work so hard to make the Haven what it is, and Im proud of the result. However, its lovely to get feedback from people, especially mediums, and to hear your views.
We are really grateful for your generosity in donating the reading, and are looking forward to selling loads of tickets ! Jay xxx

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In my opinion SPIRITUALISM is no religion but simply an awareness that there is LIFE beyond the veil and souls who have departed from the physichal (lots of them) are still attached to this material life for whatever the reasons. Perhaps, it's our duty to help them cross over. I am quite sure you'll succeed. Please don't be parochial and ritualist, don't charge for any services (what's being received for free for free must be given). No dark rooms, no fancy dressups. Spirits don't really care about them. Love, understanding and compassion are much required. Lots of Love. Mario.

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Jay works for spirit and she donates her free time to spirit...Jay will have to charge for services how would she be able to donate to charity? Yes the gift is given freely but the hall isnt theres the rent to pay for and other costs...love and light Christina

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Please feel compassionate with the ones you may find outdated. Remember that each one of us walks on his own feet at his/hers own speed. They will progress on their own time and path as you are doing right now. May God Bless us all. Mario

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I live in Bristol and have just started on a journey of self discovery. I attended a church on two occassions and no one spoke to me at all. I did feel really uncomfortable as one lady I was sat by was talking to her friends in the row behind me but no one even so much as smiled in my direction. I was planning to pluck up the courage to ask if I could attend their awareness open circle in the hope they would then start to accept me but having read some of these comments I am now scared to try. I dont have any skills but I really feel drawn to explore if I have any gifts, I especially feel that healing is what I am needing to do.
Is there any churches or centres in Bristol, I live on the south side that would extend the hand of friendship to me and help me to grow spiritually.

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I want you to contact a medium that I know called Jenny Ann, she lives near Glastonbury and runs development circles, She also practices as a platform medium in many churches in the South West of England her website is www.jennyann.co.uk, and her tel number is 07811 764272
I know that she runs a open circle. Please do not be put off, you are being tested by the universe, so prove to them that you have guts.
Good Luck in your journey, and if you even want someone to chat to re spiritual matters email me, contact me via my website sue@sueclarkereadings.co.uk or via spirit guides.
Suex

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Hi Sue
thanks so much for this, I have emailed Jenny and hope to meet her this weekend to see if I can join one of her circles when I am at the healing weekend.
Thanks for the kind words of support as well, I will let you know how I get on
sue

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A Lovely Report on our Birthday by the "Your Thurrock" team !

The Open Arms Spiritual Haven’s 1st Birthday

By Lucy Chipperfield

Spirits were flying high for the members of the Open Arms Spiritual Haven as they celebrated their 1st birthday on Sunday 14th June. With a glass of champagne in one hand and a slice of cake in the other, visitors from across the borough were treated to an extra special evening of spiritualism and relaxation. Therapists, card readers, clairvoyants and high profile medium Christina Green were all on hand at the Belmont Village Hall to create a truly unforgettable spiritual experience for every guest.

Being a new visitor to the Haven, I was astounded by the strong rapport between every member. During the evening I began to talk to fellow guests, Debbie and Tracey. Being regular visitors to the Spiritual Haven, they expressed nothing but appreciation to this charity-based organisation and the exceptional services that it offers every Sunday. Both agreed that the Spiritual Haven is incredibly friendly and tranquil and is a great place to retreat from the chaos of their busy lives and explore their spirituality.

Jay Gage, leading clairvoyant in the Open Arms Spiritual Haven, was incredibly proud of everyone involved and was overwhelmed by how successful their first year had been. As she states; ‘Tonight is a little more razzmatazz than normal because it is our birthday and we want to celebrate everything that we have achieved over the past year!’ In addition to the night’s celebration, the Open Arms Spiritual Centre, which regularly donates money to the MIND and SERRIC charities, had a little extra donation of £200 to present to the Walter Boyce Centre charity.

From everyone at yourthurrock.com we would like to thank the Open Arms Spiritual Haven for inviting us to be a part of their birthday celebrations and wish you all a very happy birthday!

The Open Arms Spiritual Haven is open every Sunday at the Belmont Village Hall from 6.30pm, and everyone is welcome.

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