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Fellowship for Psychical Spiritual Studies The Churches9 Fellowship for Psychical and Spiritual Studies March 1972 The Churches’ Fellowship for Psychical and Spiritual Studies Temporary Address: 88 Newman Street, London, W1P 3LD (01-636 3469) Founder—Lt.-Col. Reginald M. Lester, f.j.i. President—The Worshipful Chancellor The Rev. E. Garth Moore, m.a., j.p. Vice-Presidents—The Bishop of Crediton, Lt.-Col. R. M. Lester, f.j.i. Chairman—Rev. Dr. K. G. Cuming, m.r.c.s., l.r.c.p. Vice-Chairmen—Dr. Martin Israel, m.b., The Rev. Canon J. D. Pearce-Higgins, m.a., hon. c.f. General Secretary—Maurice Frost Patrons: Bishop of London Bishop of California, U.S.A. Rev. Dr. Leslie Weatherhead Bishop of Bradwell Bishop of Pittsburgh, U.S.A. Rev. Lord Soper Bishop of Bristol Bishop of Ibadan, Nigeria Rev. Dr. Leslie Newman Bishop of Carlisle Dean of St. Pauls E. J. Allsop, j.p. Bishop of Chester Rt. Rev. Dr. G. A. Chase George H. R. Rogers, c.b.e., m.p. Bishop of Chichester The Rt. Rev. Gordon Savage Dr. R. Crookall Bishop of Colchester Very Rev. Dr. W. R. Matthews Countess of Lichfield Bishop of Exeter Ven. E. F. Carpenter Beverley Nichols, Esq. Bishop of Hereford (of Westminster Abbey) Dr. Raynor Johnson Bishop of Portsmouth Very Rev. Lord Macleod Sir Victor Goddard, k.c.b., c.b.e., m.a. Bishop of Southwark Rev. Canon E. T. Davies Sir George Trevelyan, bart., m.a. Bishop of Wakefield Rev. Canon C. F. Harman Lady Kathleen Oldfield Rev. Dr. Maurice Barnett Lady Rowena Traherne And others prominent in the Church, Science and Public Life who have expressed their sympathy with the general purposes of the Fellowship, as set out in the prospectus, without thereby necessarily endorsing all the individual views put forth in this Review or at local meetings of the Fellowship. Members of Council— Chairman—Rev. Dr. K. G. Cuming, m.r.c.s., l.r.c.p.; Vice-Chairmen—Dr. Martin Israel, m.b.; The Rev. Canon J. D. Pearce-Higgins, m.a., c.f.; Miss M. Brice-Smith; Mrs. Helen Greaves; The Rev. Canon C. F. Harman; The Rev. Chas. Harrington; Lt.-Col. R. M. Lester, f.j.i.; Mrs. R. M. Lester; Mrs. Mary Joyce; Mr. Malcolm Myers; Mr. P. N. Pearson; The Rev. A. E. Reynolds; Dr. W. M. Ford Robertson; The Rev. J. S. Smith, m.a.; Mr. John Staples; Mrs. C. Toyne; Mrs. G. Vivian, b.a.; The Rev. G. S. Whitby, m.a., b.a., b.d.; and Regional Organisers ex-officio. Committees— Executive: Chairman—Rev. Dr. K. G. Cuming, m.r.c.s., l.r.c.p. Education: Chairman—Rev. G. S. Whitby, m.a., b.d. Healing Central Advisory: Chairman—Rev. Dr. K. G. Cuming, m.r.c.s., l.r.c.p. Hon. Secretary—Mrs. R. M. Lester Hon. Assistant Secretary—Miss H. Tutin Medical Section: Chairman—Rev. Dr. K. G. Cuming, m.r.c.s., l.r.c.p. Study of Mysticism: Chairman—Dr. Martin Israel Hon. Secretary—Miss V. Staff Study of Psychic Phenomena: Chairman—The Rev. Canon J. D. Pearce-Higgins, m.a. Hon. Secretary—The Rev. Allan Barham, b.d. Scientific Research: Chairman—The Rev. G. S. Whitby, m.a., b.d. Hon. Secretary—Mr. A. W. Rossiter AIMS AND OBJECTS The aims and objects of the Fellowship are summarised below, but can be read in fuller detail in the official prospectus. The Fellowship, founded in 1953, exists for the study of the wide reaches of the paranormal and extra sensory perception in their relation to the Christian faith. The field of study includes psychical phenomena, mysticism, creative meditation and spiritual healing. The psychical includes such phenomena as telepathy, clairvoyance, clairaudience, precognition and psychokinesis. There are two classes of membership: Members and Associates. Those eligible for membership must be members of churches affiliated to the World Council of Churches, the British Council of Churches, the Roman Catholic Church or a Church of the orthodox tradition which believes in Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour of the World. Members of other Christian bodies not falling within these categories are eligible for Associate Membership as the Council may from time to time determine. The Fellowship is entirely, dependent for its funds on the generosity of its members. There is an Entrance Fee of £1. The minimum subscription is £1.50 per annum, or £2.10 for combined husband and wife subscription, which includes the Quarterly Review free. Those who can subscribe more are asked to do so, and Covenants are greatly appreciated. Pensioners and students, 75p. Copyright of all material in this Review is reserved to the authors and publishers. Nothing may be reproduced or translated without written permission: opinions do not necessarily express the views of anyone except the individual contributor. QUARTERLY REVIEW MARCH, 1972 25p No. 71 From the Chairman This year the London Conference and Annual General Meeting will be held at The Digby Stuart College, Roehampton from Friday, 1st September to Sunday, 3rd September. I would like to suggest to all members of our Fellowship that we make of this occasion each year an ANNUAL FELLOWSHIP CONFERENCE and A.G.M. at which there will be the best possible representation of members from Branches and Regions all over the country. I would suggest that Branches might like to get together to discuss with each other and with the Regional Organisers ways and means by which they can send Delegates to the Conference to represent them. In this way, all members will have not only an opportunity of sharing in the work of the Fellowship and of making their own contribution, but also an opportunity to share with each other what is being done in different parts of the country, as well as, one would hope, from members over­ seas if they are visiting this country. Hitherto, the London Conference has been very much a local affair, since there are so many good conferences in other parts of the country. But now I feel that the time has come for the suggestion to be made that we should avail ourselves of an opportunity to make of this con­ ference an annual get-together that is as representative of the whole Fellowship as possible. I am sure that such a meeting of members from all over the country could do so much towards making us feel more united as a Fellowship and less scattered and isolated in small Groups and Branches. If delegates were sent to the Conference by Branches, they could then report back to the Branch meetings on their experiences at the Conference, and so help members who could not attend the Conference to feel that they were being kept in touch with the centre of things. I hope that no-one will get the idea in their heads that only dele­ gates will be able to attend the conference. As with all our other con­ ferences, any member may apply to attend, and we hope for as full an attendance as possible from all parts of the country. But the idea of Branches and Regions sending their delegates is that they shall be able to represent and speak for those who send them to the Conference. I hope that Regions and Branches will at least consider my sugges­ tion; and I shall be interested to note your reactions to it. 1 From the President As was to be expected, the response to our Appeal has been most encouraging. We have, at the time of going to press, received £2,037. I should like to thank all those who have so generously subscribed. I wish it were possible to thank them personally. I should like also to thank those who have written giving useful suggestions concerning the future of the Fellowship. These will all be fully considered. We still, of course, need more money and the further results of the Appeal will be duly reported in the “Quarterly” from time to time. While we were right to take the financial situation seriously and while we cannot go forward until we have got our financial affairs on an even keel, there is, given the present enthusiasm of our members, no need to be other than optimistic about the future. E. garth moore, President C.F.P.S.S. Holy Land Pilgrimage As there have been very few enquiries for the Portugal Pilgrimage planned for this year, the Rev. John Smith has agreed to try and form a party for an eight day Pilgrimage to the Holy Land starting on Saturday, 16th September. The Pilgrimage will take in Jerusalem, Temple Area, Via Dolorosa, Garden Tomb, etc., also Gethsemane, Mt. of Olives, Bethlehem, Dead Sea, Jericho and Jordan River. After Jerusalem the latter part of the Pilgrimage is spent by Lake Galilee visiting Nazareth, Tiberias, Mt. Beatitudes and Capernaum, with optional excursions to Mt. Tabor and Caesaria Phillipi. The inclusive fare is £106, and early booking is advisable. Booking has commenced later than usual, and it will be necessary to make up a party of at least fifteen. Air travel will be from London by scheduled IATA International Air Lines. Please write to the Rev. John Smith, St. Mary’s Vicarage, Shire- hampton, Bristol, BS11 9RN (Telephone Avonmouth 2737) for book­ ing form and full details. WILLIAM V. BLEWETT As we go to press a friend sends us the following tribute to one of our Members who went on to Higher Service on January 18th. WILLIAM V. BLEWETT—JOSEPH to the group of close friends with whom he worked—leaves us an outstanding example of Christian compassion.
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