A History of Stourbridge National Spiritualist Church

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He told Eric and their sister, Laura, that whilst working on Catalina and Sunderland flying boats he and other crew members had “seen” colleagues who had been killed in aircraft accidents. The NHS is expecting a reduced supply next month, with priority going to those awaiting their second doses and fewer slots for people to receive their first jab.

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AT THE age of 89 and after major surgery for cancer from which he had made a remarkable recovery, Minister Eric Hatton – referred to by many as “Mr Spiritualism”– made his transition to the spirit world on 6 November.

The impending shortage of coronavirus vaccines has led to people aged 50 or over being urged to book an appointment. On August 9, 2009 Eric was presented with a “Lifetime Achievement Award for Services to Spiritualism” in a service at Stourbridge attended by 200 well-wishers, including SNU leaders.

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Furthermore, their dead brother described the circumstances of the aircraft’s crash and revealed that some of the crew had survived – information that had not yet been shared with the family by the Air Ministry. Those years were beset by health problems, some extremely serious and debilitating, yet all borne with the gracious, patient and indomitable spirit that so epitomised the man who became known as Spiritualism’s elder statesman. She adds: “They had such a devoted bond, and throughout his last illness she refused to leave his side even for a moment, to the extent that she would not even go to the kitchen to eat. Awards were given out to members who have devoted decades to the Union Street church on Saturday November 26.Eric was president of Stourbridge Spiritualist Church for almost half a century, from 1963 until he stepped down in 2011, but had held other posts at the church since 1948. Because we believe that appreciating, supporting and educating our Members is one of the most important things that we do here at Stourbridge Spiritualist Church, we have put into place a structured approach to the Membership process that we think allowsevery new memberthe opportunity to be acknowledged by and welcomed into our Church, religion andcommunity. Gordon had held that post for 22 years, and Eric had served him as vice-president since 1985, having already given more than 30 years of service to the Union in other capacities.

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Eric and his fellow JV Trustees, Hugh and Margaret Davis, also rescued and helped relaunch Psychic News as a magazine, after its demise as a newspaper in 2010. Born just five days before Eric, in 1926, but many miles away on the Isle of Wight, just off England’s south coast, Heather was the daughter of Spiritualists who had founded Ventnor Spiritualist Church in 1938, the first on the island.The church, which has been based its present location since 1926, is still going strong - despite the death last year of much-loved former minister and honourary president Eric Hatton, who was one of Spiritualism's best-known ambassadors. Stourbridge based medium Lynda Wakefield will be guest speaker at the church this Saturday (December 3). As those who knew Eric were well aware, music was as important in his life as Spiritualism and he often combined both with his memorable solo performances at Spiritualist meetings. He had not only given his full name – Albert Donald Hatton – but also the nickname that was used by only Eric and Laura: ‘Kim’.

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As well as playing key roles in their local church at Stourbridge, West Midlands, and becoming trustees of Spiritualist charities, they also made time to assist individuals on a personal level.

On this page you will find details of how to become a Member of our Church, as well as a link to further information on becoming a member of the SNU itself.