Pond Lily Project 2026 Artist Cohort

We are thrilled to announce the 2026 Pond Lily Project Artist Cohort.

Rooted in the symbolism of the pond lily — resilience, emergence, and beauty rising from still waters — the Pond Lily Project honors both the spiritual and creative traditions of Lake Pleasant while supporting local songwriters in meaningful artistic growth.

This year’s Artists in Residence were selected not only for their exceptional talent, but for their alignment with the mission and purpose of the Pond Lily Project: a commitment to artistry, authenticity, collaboration, and community. They are powerful individual voices, and together they form a cohort that reflects both musical excellence and shared spirit.

Together, this group represents an exciting blend of emerging and established voices, grounded in community and artistic exploration.

The Pond Lily Project is a program of The National Spiritual Alliance, building a vibrant creative ecosystem rooted in Lake Pleasant’s rich spiritual and artistic history.

2026 Artists in Residence

Vanessa Brewster

Vanessa Brewster is a writer, musician, educator, and community organizer based in Greenfield, MA. She is the Vice President of Looky Here, a community arts nonprofit, and her work centers on publishing experimental and collaborative art books. Vanessa recently released her debut collection of short fiction, No Such Thing as Fiction, and is currently working on her first album of music.

Matt Emmer

Matt Emmer is a singer-songwriter based in Western Massachusetts whose music bridges the many avenues of American folk music with contemporary sounds. Drawing from the deep well of traditional song as well as the raw honesty of indie rock and improvisation, Matt creates music that is both rooted and exploratory.

They have performed at venues including Club Passim, Tarrytown Music Hall, and the Clearwater Festival, and have shared stages with iconic artists like Pete Seeger, Bernice Johnson Reagon, Jackson Browne, Janis Ian, Suzanne Vega, and Arlo Guthrie. Matt’s music is rooted in tradition and guided by a spirit of openness, inviting audiences into a shared community with each song.

Rachel Davis

Rachel Davis is a Florida-born singer-songwriter and music therapist based in Western Massachusetts. A former orchestral bassoonist, she discovered her songwriting voice while living in Appalachia, immersed in the bluegrass and folk communities. For the past eight years, she has worked as a music therapist in mental health and end-of-life care - experiences that quietly shape the emotional depth and honesty of her songs. Davis writes with indie-folk tenderness and a restless sense of longing, tracing love and loss, green places, and the inevitable endings that shape us all.

E. Horace Winston III

E. Horace Winston III performs an unencumbered repertoire of original compositions and songs drawn 1920-30s Tin Pan Alley classics, American rhythm & blues, Jazz Standards, folk traditions, and musicals. He studied under Miss Honey with debts owed to Leon Redbone, Fats Waller, Claudia Cardinale, and the Owl & the Pussy Cat. His combo, Midnight Swerve, has played in venues such as the legendary Fitzgerald Theater in Saint Paul, Minnesota and the Academy of Music in Northampton, Massachusetts.

Carly Lara

carly lara is an indie, alternative folk singer-songwriter performer and multi-instrumentalist based in Western & Central MA, who has mainly been playing solo and also can be seen accompanied by two fellow bandmates. With angsty undertones, and introspective lyrics, carly is relentlessly honest on the interpersonal conflict and emotional turmoil that is often an inevitable part of being in your early twenties, and explores concepts of impermanence, deep contemplation, and externalization in her music. Carly brings vulnerability to different levels, storytelling on themes of family & relationship dynamics, misperceptions, and inhibiting feelings of self doubt, allowing listeners a chance to reflect on their own difficulties in life. As carly begins this new chapter of sharing her own music, the aim is to move away from feelings of indecision and constantly questioning herself, to a self accepting framework of trusting her creative spirit and drive to guide her forward and move beyond life’s hurdles to regain self worth, let go of self doubt, and let curiosity lead her forward to achieve emotional adaptation, acceptance of what is out of her hands.

2026 Artist Mentors

Tobey Sol LaRoche

Host of Voices in the Village (Every 3rd Tuesday of the month)

Luke DeRoy

Facilitator of the Songwriter Development Circle (Every 4th Tuesday of the month)

Whether flying solo or leading his band, RED LOVES BLUE, Luke DeRoy’s songwriting is intimate, raw, and packs a punch. His authentic energy blends with a velvet touch that moves from D’Angelo to the Deftones and back again. From early performances on the Warped Tour to captivating living rooms packed with listeners, DeRoy’s music is about empathy, resilience, and the ways we take care of each other.

Olivia Nied

Host of Jam in the Round (Every 2nd Sunday of the month)

Olivia Nied (she/they) is a queer/trans singer/songwriter, whose music is genre defying, and buoyed by a steady current of radical joy and explosive guitar work. Her music reflects her lived experiences as a neuroqueer weirdo (in the best of ways) and as a self described "hysterical dame", and she has shared the stage alongside artists such as Loudon Wainwright III, Niki Luparelli, and Doctora Xingona. Her 2024 album release "Just Enough" has been featured on queer playlists in The Netherlands, and she has performed internationally in both the UK and France. When not performing solo, she plays drums in local surf/punk band "SexWave" bass in the riot girl punk band "Sunshine and the Rainbows" and guitar/vocals in Punk/Rock duo "Star Lane Sox."

Sponsors & Partners

We are deeply grateful to our sponsors and partners who help make this work possible:

Montague Cultural Council
Mass Cultural Council
RiverCulture
PRIA
Shea Theater Performing Arts Center
Sean Byrne Foundation
Simon Says Booking
Susan Paquet Photography
Montague Community Television

We are so excited to launch this next chapter of the Pond Lily Project and to continue building a vibrant creative ecosystem here in Lake Pleasant.

Stay tuned for performances, live sessions, and opportunities to experience this remarkable cohort throughout the season.

Intro to Tarot with Rev. Kary Hays

A 2-Part Live Zoom Workshop with The National Spiritual Alliance

If you’ve ever felt drawn to Tarot but also a little intimidated by it, this class is for you.

On March 7 and March 14 at 10:00 AM ET, The National Spiritual Alliance is hosting a two-part live Zoom workshop: Intro to Tarot with Rev. Kary Hays of The Soul’s Essence LLC.

Whether you are brand new to Tarot or have always been curious but unsure where to begin, this workshop offers a grounded, intuitive way in. No pressure. No overwhelm. No memorizing 78 flashcards.

Just learning to listen.

Rev. Kary Hays brings years of experience working with Tarot, Runes, Bones, and Stones as sacred tools for spiritual direction. Through her work at The Soul’s Essence LLC, she connects with Spirit Helpers and the Essence of the Soul to offer intuitive guidance that illuminates each person’s path. Her passion is helping people access their own inner knowing, and that approach shapes this class from beginning to end.

One of the most empowering aspects of Rev. Kary’s teaching is that you won’t be asked to memorize every card. Instead, you’ll discover how Tarot works as a living symbolic language. Once you understand the structure and flow of the deck, interpretation becomes natural. The symbols begin to speak. Patterns emerge. Confidence builds.

In this supportive, interactive learning space, you will explore:

• The structure of the Tarot (Major and Minor Arcana)
• How to understand all 78 cards without memorization
• Symbolism and intuitive interpretation
• Practical spreads you can begin using right away
• Building confidence in your own intuitive guidance

This is about developing your own relationship with the cards, not copying someone else’s system.

Workshop Details

Intro to Tarot
2-Part Live Zoom Workshop

Part 1: Saturday, March 7, 2026 — 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM ET
Part 2: Saturday, March 14, 2026 — 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM ET

Live on Zoom
Investment: $75
Maximum 10 students

Registration deadline: March 1, 2026

Your single registration covers both sessions.

How Registration Works

Registration is handled through TidyCal.

1. Click the registration link:
   https://tidycal.com/spiritualallianceusa/intro-to-tarot-w-rev-kary-hays

2. Select one of the listed workshop dates.

3. Click on the 10:00 AM time slot.

4. Complete the registration form and payment.

Even though you select one date on the calendar, your registration automatically enrolls you in both workshop sessions. You do not need to register twice. Once registered, you will receive confirmation and Zoom details for both classes.

Tarot is not about predicting fate. It is about deepening awareness. It is about listening to the wisdom that is already within you.

We look forward to welcoming you into this beautiful journey with Tarot.

February HYBRID (Virtual & In-Person) Psychic Medium Fair

Join The National Spiritual Alliance this February 28th for a special Hybrid virtual and in-person Psychic Medium Fair, bringing together trusted intuitive practitioners for a day of insight, connection, and spiritual support—accessible from wherever you are.

This hybrid in-person and online gathering offers private, one-on-one readings with experienced mediums, psychic intuitives, tarot readers, and reiki healers.

Whether you are seeking messages from Spirit, intuitive guidance around life’s questions, or gentle energetic healing support, our February Psychic Medium Fair invites you to meet practitioners whose work is rooted in compassion, integrity, and Spiritualist tradition.

How It Works

Whether you prefer an in person session at the historic Thompson Temple in Lake Pleasant MA, or if online via Zoom would be more accessilbe for you, we invite you to book a reading with one of our featured Spiritual practitioners for our Psychic Medium Fair on Saturday 2/28. After booking, you’ll receive a confirmation email and (if virtual) your private meeting Zoom link.

This gathering is part of our ongoing mission to make TNSA's spiritual services accessible, welcoming, and grounded in integrity. Proceeds from the February Psychic Medium Fair support The National Spiritual Alliance’s spiritual programming, community outreach, and the care of our historic home, Thompson Temple in Lake Pleasant, Massachusetts.

All are welcome. Come as you are.

Meet Our Readers & Energy Healers

Each practitioner offers a unique approach to spiritual insight, guidance, and healing. Click below to learn more and reserve your reading.

BOOK a Reading or Reiki Session

Mediumship Development Class (6 week series)

This Virtual Mediumship Development Circle is a supportive, structured space for those who wish to explore, strengthen, or better understand their intuitive and mediumistic abilities — all from the comfort of home.

Designed for both beginners and developing mediums, this circle focuses on building trust in your own awareness, learning how spirit communication unfolds naturally, and developing discernment, confidence, and grounded presence in your work.

Each class blends teaching, guided meditation, experiential practice, and group reflection. Emphasis is placed on ethical development, emotional safety, and steady growth, rather than performance or pressure.

What to Expect

• Guided meditations to deepen awareness and connection

• Instruction on the mechanics of mediumship and intuitive perception

• Structured practice exercises (gentle, optional participation)

• Group discussion and integration

• A respectful, encouraging, and non-judgmental container

This is developmental work, not a demonstration or message service. You are welcome whether you are curious, cautious, or already practicing and seeking refinement.

Class Details

• Dates: February 2 through March 9

• Day & Time: Mondays, 6:30–8:30 PM Eastern

• Format: Live on Zoom

• Length: 6 weeks · 2 hours per class

• Please choose one registration option:

  • Full 6-Week Series ($60 total): https://tidycal.com/spiritualallianceusa/virtual-mediumship-development-class-6weekpass

  • Drop-In ($15 per class): https://tidycal.com/spiritualallianceusa/virtual-mediumship-development-class-dropin

Registration & Payment

Registration and payment are handled through our booking platform, TidyCal.

You may pay via:

• PayPal

• Credit/Debit Card (Stripe)

• Venmo

If you prefer to pay by cash or check, please email
contact@spiritualallianceusa.org before registering.

How to Register (TidyCal Instructions)

Open the registration link
You can open the booking page from Facebook, our website, email, or anywhere you see the link.

If you see “Show more,” tap it
This opens the full description, instructions, and payment options.

If the page hangs (endlessly spinning or won’t load)
Tap the ••• (three dots) at the top of your screen and choose “Open in browser” (Chrome or Safari).
Some apps use in-app browsers with extra privacy settings that prevent pages from loading properly. Opening the link in your regular browser (or copying and pasting it there) usually fixes this.

Scroll to the bottom of the page
You’ll see a calendar with available dates.

Select the start date (February 2)
This registers you for the full 6-week session.

Select the time
Choose the 6:30 PM option.

Confirm your booking
Enter your name and email address. You’ll also be asked whether you’d like to receive emails from the National Spiritual Alliance.

Complete payment & click “Book Event”
Once completed, you’ll receive a confirmation email and reminder emails with the Zoom link for each class.

The Pond Lily Project

A Community-Centered Music & Artist Development Initiative

Rooted in Lake Pleasant

The Pond Lily Project is a community-centered music and artist development initiative rooted in Lake Pleasant, Massachusetts, home of the historic The National Spiritual Alliance (TNSA).

Inspired by TNSA's logo, the pond lily—long a symbol of resilience, emergence, and beauty—the project draws on the idea that creativity often rises from unseen depths. In Lake Pleasant, a place shaped by spiritual inquiry, artistic expression, and community gathering for over a century, the Pond Lily Project continues this tradition by offering space where music, mentorship, and connection can unfold together.

About the Pond Lily Project

Rising from murky depths, the pond lily draws nourishment from below the surface to bloom into something resilient and beautiful. In the same way, the Pond Lily Project is grounded in the belief that creativity often emerges through deep listening, honest self-expression, and shared experience—and that when artists are given space, support, and community, that beauty can rise and be offered outward.

At its heart, the Pond Lily Project recognizes music as shared energy—moving between musicians playing together, between artist and audience, and between creative communities and the people they serve. When held with intention, music becomes a connective and positive force in the world, capable of opening minds, strengthening understanding, and fostering collective care.

Program Structure: A Four-Part Model

The Pond Lily Project is designed as an interconnected ecosystem with four core components, each supporting a different aspect of artistic and community development.

Pond Lily Project: Artists in Residence

Five musicians will be selected through an open application process to participate as Pond Lily Project Artists in Residence.

The residency welcomes intergenerational artists and values both emerging and experienced voices.

Artists in Residence Receive:

• Full participation in the Songwriter Development Circle

• Complimentary access to all 3 Music Business & Professional Development Workshops

• A featured performance at one community open mic (optional)

• Participation in the final Songwriter-in-the-Round concert at the Shea Theater in September 2026 (date TBA)

• Professional audio and video recording of one original song developed during the project

• A professional promotional photo session

All Artists in Residence, along with the Resident Artist Mentor and Community Host, will participate in Live from Thompson Temple, a recording session sponsored by the Sean Byrne Foundation in the Thompson Temple Sanctuary.

Recordings will be distributed through partner and sponsor platforms, including community television and affiliated media outlets, extending the reach of participating artists beyond the room and into the wider community.

Artists in Residence are not charged to participate. The residency is rooted in reciprocity—through engagement, collaboration, and active participation in community events that help build audiences and strengthen the local cultural landscape.

Participation Requirements & Key Dates

Applicants should be able to commit to:

• Participation in the Songwriter Development Circle every month May–August 2026

• Availability for the final Songwriter-in-the-Round concert at the Shea Theater in Turners Falls, MA in
  September 2026 (date TBA)

• Participation in a Live from Thompson Temple recording session and photo shoot

Applications close: Monday, February 9, 2026 at 11:59 AM

APPLICATION LINK: https://forms.gle/fkJUcSWUTQ2tJo7o9

Project Collaborators & Supporters

The Pond Lily Project is made possible through collaboration and support from regional arts, media, and community sponsors and partners, including:

• Montague Cultural Council

• Massachusetts Cultural Council

• RiverCulture

• PRIA

• Shea Theater Performing Arts Center

• Simon Says Booking

• Montague Community Television

• Sean Byrne Foundation

• Susan Paquet Photography

Additional community sponsors and partners support the project throughout the season.

Why the Pond Lily Project Matters

The Pond Lily Project exists to support artists as whole people, build authentic relationships between musicians and the communities they are part of and serve, and create spaces where music functions as shared experience and shared energy.

By weaving together performance, education, mentorship, and community gathering, the Pond Lily Project nurtures both artistic growth and collective belonging—allowing creativity to rise, again and again, from shared roots.

APPLICATION LINK: https://forms.gle/fkJUcSWUTQ2tJo7o9

Application & Selection Process

Artists in Residence for the Pond Lily Project will be selected through an open application process followed by a jury-based review.

Applications will be reviewed by a small jury made up of project mentors, community partners, and sponsors, representing a range of artistic, community, and organizational perspectives. The selection process is designed to be thoughtful, transparent, and aligned with the values of the project.

Rather than focusing solely on résumé-style credentials, the jury will look holistically at each application, with attention to:

• Artistic voice and intention
  A sense of the applicant’s songwriting practice, creative direction, and willingness to engage in an exploratory, collaborative process.

• Commitment and availability
  The ability to participate fully in the project’s timeline, including development sessions, community events, and the final concert.

• Connection to community
  An interest in how music functions as shared experience and shared energy—between artists, audiences, and the communities they are part of and serve.

• Motivation for applying
  Why the applicant is drawn to the Pond Lily Project at this moment, and what they hope to give to and receive from the experience.

• Openness to collaboration and growth
  A willingness to engage across generations, styles, and experience levels in a non-competitive, supportive environment.

The Pond Lily Project values intergenerational participation, diverse creative backgrounds, and artists at different stages of their journey. There is no single “correct” style, genre, or career path expected.

Final selections will be based on how well each applicant aligns with the spirit, structure, and commitments of the project as a whole.

January HYBRID (Virtual & In-Person) Psychic Medium Fair

Join The National Spiritual Alliance this January 31st for a special Hybrid virtual and in-person Psychic Medium Fair, bringing together trusted intuitive practitioners for a day of insight, connection, and spiritual support—accessible from wherever you are.

This hybrid in-person and online gathering offers private, one-on-one readings with experienced mediums, psychic intuitives, tarot readers, and reiki healers.

Whether you are seeking messages from Spirit, intuitive guidance around life’s questions, or gentle energetic healing support, the January Psychic Medium Fair invites you to meet practitioners whose work is rooted in compassion, integrity, and Spiritualist tradition.

How It Works

Whether you prefer an in person session at the historic Thompson Temple in Lake Pleasant MA, or if online via Zoom would be more accessilbe for you, we invite you to book a reading with one of our featured Spiritual practitioners for our Psychic Medium Fair on Saturday 1/31. After booking, you’ll receive a confirmation email and (if virtual) your private meeting Zoom link.

This gathering is part of our ongoing mission to make TNSA's spiritual services accessible, welcoming, and grounded in integrity. Proceeds from the January Psychic Medium Fair support The National Spiritual Alliance’s spiritual programming, community outreach, and the care of our historic home, Thompson Temple in Lake Pleasant, Massachusetts.

All are welcome. Come as you are.

Meet Our Readers & Energy Healers

Each practitioner offers a unique approach to spiritual insight, guidance, and healing. Click below to learn more and reserve your reading.

BOOK an IN-PERSON Reading or Reiki Session

	Rev. Elaine San Soucie Tarot • Channeling • Spiritual Counceling • QHHT Elaine San Soucie, an ordained Spiritualist minister, seeks to assist individuals to overcome limitations and life's challenges through a variety of means and modalities. Book a Reading w/Rev. Elaine San Soucie
	Kerry Baird Reiki• Animal Reiki Kerry Baird offers compassionate, integrative healing for people and animals through regression hypnosis, Reiki, and intuitive energy work, supporting deep release, balance, and transformation. Book a Reiki Session with Kerry Baird
	Shay Coleman Reiki • Crystal Healing • Sound Therapy Shay Coleman is a Master Reiki Practitioner who offers intuitive, heart-centered energy healing sessions that support relaxation, emotional balance, grounding, and inner alignment. Book a Reiki Session with Shay Coleman

Book a VIRTUAL READING

Rev. Joanne Matthews Intuitive Tarot • Psychic Mediumship • Reiki Healing Rev. Joanne offers compassionate, insight-filled readings designed to bring clarity, evidence, and spiritual understanding. Her work weaves intuitive tarot, psychic mediumship, and gentle energy healing to support reflection, empowerment, and choice. Book a Virtual Reading w/Rev. Joanne Matthews

Posted: Sat, Dec 20, 2025 10:56 AM
Updated Fri, Jan 23, 2026 12:00 AM

November Psychic Medium Fair just around the corner!

A Day of Spirit, Insight, and Healing Returns to Lake Pleasant

Lake Pleasant has long been a gathering place for people seeking clarity, connection, and a deeper sense of meaning—and this month’s Psychic Medium Fair carries that tradition forward with warmth and intention.

On Saturday, November 29, The National Spiritual Alliance will open the doors of Thompson Temple for a full day of readings, Reiki, and soulful support offered by some of the most trusted practitioners in our community. What makes this fair feel special isn’t just the services—it’s the people who provide them.

The Mediums: Clear, Compassionate, and Deeply Experienced

If you’ve attended one of our previous fairs, you already know how grounding and uplifting a good reading can be. This month, we’re honored to host three gifted mediums, each bringing decades of experience and a unique way of working with Spirit.

Rev. Joanne Matthews
A pillar in the Spiritualist community, Rev. Joanne has spent more than 30 years delivering evidential, heart-centered messages. Her readings are known for being both gentle and deeply validating—often offering exactly the detail someone needs to feel connected, comforted, and understood.

Kary Hays
Kary’s intuitive gifts blend clairvoyance, clairsentience, and a natural empathic sensitivity. Clients often describe her readings as “supportive,” “clear,” and “exactly what I needed today.” She excels at helping people navigate transitions and reconnect with their inner sense of direction.

Rev. Elaine San Soucie
Rev. Elaine brings decades of certification, study, and devoted service to Spiritualism. Her messages are empowering, specific, and centered on healing. She has a remarkable ability to help clients see their path with renewed clarity and confidence.

Reiki & Energy Healing: A Restorative Experience

Alongside the mediums, we’re also welcoming Kerry Baird, whose healing presence is as steady as it is transformative. Kerry is a Reiki Master, trained under Rev. Sheryl Sadler-Twyon, as well as a Certified Hypnotherapist and Certified Mind-Body Coach. Her 25-minute sessions offer energetic realignment, emotional release, and a grounded sense of peace—perfect for anyone feeling stuck or seeking balance.

Why This Fair Matters

In a time when so many people are seeking direction, healing, or just a moment to breathe, events like this create space for gentle guidance and community connection. Whether you’re looking for answers, comfort, or simply a chance to explore Spiritualism, you’ll find a warm welcome waiting for you.

Event Details

Saturday, November 29
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thompson Temple, The National Spiritual Alliance
2 Montague Ave, Lake Pleasant (Montague), MA

Readings & Reiki: $30 for 25 minutes

BOOK YOUR SESSION HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/psychic-medium-fair-november-2025-tickets-1975342933890

Walk-ins welcome. Sessions are first-come, first-served.
All proceeds support TNSA and the care of our historic temple.

Spirit of the Season: Local Makers Bring Creativity and Community to Lake Pleasant

On Saturday, November 15, the National Spiritual Alliance will host Spirit of the Season: A Pre-Holiday Winter Makers Market at Thompson Temple in Lake Pleasant from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event marks the beginning of the winter season with a joyful celebration of local creativity, community spirit, and giving back.

Visitors can browse a vibrant collection of handmade work from village and regional artisans, including acrylic paintings, fine art and nature photography, and handmade jewelry. Other offerings include crocheted animals and dolls, resin jewelry and trinkets, beaded dream catchers, Christmas spiders, and colorful tile coasters and hot plates. Seasonal crafts such as wreaths, gnomes, graphic T-shirts, door signs, and candy bouquets will add a festive touch, alongside cozy creations like mermaid-tail blankets, dolls, and custom doll clothes.

A community bake sale will offer homemade treats, with proceeds supporting TNSA’s winter programming and helping to keep Thompson Temple open and active throughout the colder months. The event will also collect non-perishable food donations for the Franklin Area Survival Center, extending the spirit of the season to local families in need.

The Spirit of the Season Makers Market highlights the creativity and generosity that define the Lake Pleasant community. By gathering artists, neighbors, and visitors under one roof, TNSA continues its mission to foster connection and inspiration within this historic village.

Please note that a good part of this event will be on the second floor, which is not handicapped accessible. For more information on accessabilty needs or to get involved, email contact@spiritualallianceusa.org.

The Four Agreements with Jordan Taylor

The Four Agreements Conversation with Psychic Medium Jordan Taylor

Please join us for an inspiring event on October 12, 2025 led by Rev. Jordan Taylor.

Jordan’s guides and angels are hosting a talk and discussion revolving around the teachings contained in the book The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz. Their messages will be channeled through Jordan and there will be time for questions pertaining to the topic.

It is not necessary to have read the book to join in on this discussion. The guides and angels will highlight the fundamental messages and meanings contained in the book and how these teachings can benefit and enhance your life.

Individual messages will be given by your guides, angels, and loved ones after the discussion. A copy of The Four Agreements will be given to one lucky participant as a door prize.

Location: The National Spiritual Alliance, 2 Montague Ave, Lake Pleasant, MA 01347
Date: October 12, 2025
Time: 1:00–2:30 PM
Cost: $25

Reserve your seat now as space is limited. Pay in person at the event or pre-pay here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1730706793609

Psychic Medium Fair- September 2025

Psychic Medium Fair at The National Spiritual Alliance
Saturday, September 27, 2025 | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thompson Temple, The National Spiritual Alliance, 2 Montague Ave, Lake Pleasant (Montague), MA
$30 | 25-minute Private Reading

BOOK A READING HERE: https://bit.ly/PsychicMediumFairSept2025

Join us for an inspiring day of connection, healing, and insight at our monthly Psychic Medium Fair. This month we are honored to feature three gifted mediums and a Reiki practitioner, offering one-on-one sessions to support your spiritual journey.

Featured Practitioners:
• Rev. Joanne Matthews – Known for her warm, heart-centered approach to evidential mediumship, Joanne delivers messages of comfort and clarity from loved ones in spirit.
• Jordan Taylor – An intuitive medium with a compassionate presence, Jordan blends evidential mediumship and psychic guidance to bring messages of hope, clarity, and inspiration.
• Wendy Cummings – A Reiki practitioner since 2012, Wendy brings training in Usui and Shamballa Reiki, along with crystal energy work, to create a deeply restorative healing experience.

Whether you are seeking messages from spirit, intuitive guidance, or healing energy, this is a wonderful opportunity to connect in the historic and sacred setting of Lake Pleasant.

Details: Sessions are first come, first served. Book your reading early. Doors open at 11 AM. Contributions support the mission and programs of The National Spiritual Alliance.

the mission and programs of The National Spiritual Alliance.

Shards of the Soul with Sandra Harrick

Please join us for an inspiring 4-part class series starting on October 4, 2025 led by Rev. Sandra Harrick

Class is via Zoom, please send us your email address to: kelleysresearch@gmail.com and we will send you the link

Shards of the Soul

With Psychic Medium & Intuitive Counselor Rev. Sandra Harrick

This 4-part series is dedicated to seeking, discovering, and healing wounds that have been carried throughout time from unfinished relationships, abusive patterns, karmic doings, and issues of the mind, body, heart, and soul.

We are forever seeking to reclaim what has been taken, broken, or challenged, by our lives in our journey in becoming truly who we are and meant to be.

With mercy, respect, and forgiveness, emotions that offer information and insight - we heal, recover, and become who we truly are in our core.

Week one: Where is the Love - October 4th LINK to purchase ticket: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1730585691389?aff=oddtdtcreator

Class is via Zoom, please send us your email address to: kelleysresearch@gmail.com and we will send you the link

Healing our heart is at the core of spiritual transformation. We seek it and offer it as we develop in our lives. This emotion shapes our souls. Do we have it, have we received it, has it hurt us or even broken our sense of self. This is a gathering to bring love, mercy, and healing in recovering your soul from issues of deep sadness in the name of love.

Week two: Family of Origin - October 18th LINK to purchase ticket: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1730639612669?aff=oddtdtcreator

Class is via Zoom, please send us your email address to: kelleysresearch@gmail.com and we will send you the link

Families are our foundation. Parents are our touchstones. Siblings our tribe. We have all discovered they are our roots to ancestors and our DNA. How does this bring to us who we are and become? When we ask for spirit to join us so many times it is requesting these loved ones to speak to us, remember us, and remind us we are loved. This gathering brings us together as love surrounds us all.

Week three: Spirit - November 1st LINK to purchase ticket: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1730661076869?aff=oddtdtcreator

Class is via Zoom, please send us your email address to: kelleysresearch@gmail.com and we will send you the link

What is our Spirit? This gathering offers us the chance to feel who we are, our light, our color, vibration and frequency. Our spirit is the flame. We will look at past lives, energies, and vibrations for healing and brightening our Spirit from where it was affected by our life’s encounters. When did we shine, when was our light taken, how do we recover and continue when in doubt? Healing the Spirit brightens our lives.

Week four: Soul - November 15th Link to purchase ticket: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1730675319469?aff=oddtdtcreator

Class is via Zoom, please send us your email address to: kelleysresearch@gmail.com and we will send you the link

If Spirit is our flame, then Soul is our candle, the torch we carry in each life time. It creates our base each lifetime we enter. It holds the story for us to continue, recreate, keep promises, or make them. It also offers us the opportunity to complete stories we have laced through lifetimes in need to be resolved. Healing and mercy bring the alchemy for the magic of your life force in finding our way into your light.

Dates: October 4th, October 18, November 1st, November 15th

Time: 1:00-2:30

Cost is $25 per class or $90 for all four classes

Reverend Sandra Harrick is an internationally known intuitive counselor, lecturer, teacher, facilitator columnist, radio talk show, and BeLive TV host, dedicated to healing one’s heart for transforming one’s soul. Her ministry over the past four decades has touched 1,000s of individuals seeking a deeper understanding of self, spirit, and soul, during their recovery from trauma. By using multiple modalities and sharing her gifts of sight and insight, individuals energetically and consciously shift, experiencing their sacred self by becoming accountable, real and awake in their lives and relationships.

Camp Weekend at TNSA

Camp Weekend at The National Spiritual Alliance
Friday, September 19 – Sunday, September 21, 2025
Thompson Temple, 2 Montague Ave, Lake Pleasant (Montague), MA

About Camp Weekend
For generations, the National Spiritual Alliance has gathered in Lake Pleasant for Camp Week—a time of learning, fellowship, and connection with Spirit. This year, we honor that tradition with Camp Weekend, open to all who are curious about spiritual development, history, and community.

Join us for workshops, services, music, and gatherings in the historic Thompson Temple and the surrounding village of Lake Pleasant. Whether you attend one event or the entire weekend, you will find opportunities to deepen your spiritual path, connect with others, and experience the unique spirit of this community.

Tickets
This is one of 4 ticketed Camp Weekend events.
• $20 per individual event
• $60 for a full weekend pass (all 4 ticketed events)
Purchase tickets: https://bit.ly/CampWeekend2025Tickets
All other events are free / pay-from-the-heart (contributions welcome).

Camp Weekend Schedule

>>Friday, September 19<<

9:00 AM | Drop-In Friday
Start your Friday morning in the peaceful and welcoming setting of Thompson Temple. Enjoy coffee, light refreshments, and friendly conversation in a relaxed atmosphere. (Free/Pay-from-the-Heart)

1:00 PM | Drop-In Spirit Readings & Reiki
Experience Spirit readings, and Reiki with Rev. Andrea Krawczyk in a welcoming, drop-in setting. No appointment needed—simply come as you are to receive guidance, clarity, and healing energy. (Free/Pay-from-the-Heart)

5:00 PM | Discovering Spiritualism: History & Practice
Join author David James (Spirit and Spa) for an engaging talk on the history of Spiritualism, Lake Pleasant’s role in the movement, and the guiding principles that continue to inspire TNSA today. (Free/Pay-from-the-Heart)

6:00 PM | Community Potluck Dinner
Gather around the table for food and fellowship. Bring a dish to share if you’d like, or just bring yourself. All are welcome as we build community through connection and breaking bread together. (Free/Pay-from-the-Heart)

Saturday, September 20
8:30 AM | Embodying the Vayus: Moderate Yoga with Libby Volckening
A moderate yoga class exploring the vayus—energetic currents in yogic tradition—through mindful movement and breath. Accessible for all levels. Drop-ins welcome. (Ticketed event: $20 or included in weekend pass. Tickets: https://bit.ly/CampWeekend2025Tickets)

1:00 PM | Mixed Level Mediumship with Rev. Stephen Hermann
Join internationally acclaimed teaching medium Stephen Hermann for a dynamic workshop designed to expand your mediumship abilities—whether you are a beginner or an experienced practitioner. Explore the mechanics of ultra-specific, evidential communication from Spirit. (Ticketed event: $20 or included in weekend pass. Tickets: https://bit.ly/CampWeekend2025Tickets)

2:30 PM | Historical Walking Tour of Lake Pleasant
Step back in time with author David James (Spirit and Spa). Explore long-forgotten gems of Lake Pleasant history and Spiritualism.
Rain plan: If the weather does not cooperate, this event will be held indoors as a slideshow presentation at Thompson Temple. (Free/Pay-from-the-Heart)

4:00 PM | Messages in the Round: A Gallery of Mediums with Rev. Stephen Hermann, Jordan Taylor, and spiritual teacher and trance medium Paige Lussier-Johnson
An extraordinary gallery event featuring three gifted Spiritualist mediums. Every participant is guaranteed a personal message from Spirit in this powerful afternoon of evidence, inspiration, and connection. (Ticketed event: $20 or included in weekend pass. Tickets: https://bit.ly/CampWeekend2025Tickets)

6:00 PM | Free Community Pizza Party
Share a slice and connect with friends, neighbors, and fellow seekers. All are welcome. (Free/Pay-from-the-Heart)

7:00 PM | Songwriters in the Round
Experience an intimate evening of original music with Charlotte Malin (Althaea), Matt Emmer, and Tobey Sol LaRoche. Three songwriters share their songs in a circle of inspiration and spirit, weaving truth, vulnerability, and artistry in the resonant sanctuary of Thompson Temple. (Suggested Contribution $20)

Sunday, September 21
10:30 AM | Sunday Spiritualist Service with Alicia Parrish
Speaker/medium Alicia Parrish leads our special Camp Weekend service with an inspirational talk, sacred healing, group singing, and spirit messages.
This service will also include a Life Member Induction Ceremony as we honor new TNSA Life Members on the Wall of Life Members. (Contributions welcome)

1:00 PM | Spiritual Protection & Empowerment with Rev. Andrea Krawczyk
A focused 45-minute workshop on spiritual warfare, its effects, and how to stay protected. Rev. Andrea, a minister with TNSA, priest with the Reformed Catholic Church International, and certified exorcist, brings practical tools for spiritual empowerment. (Ticketed event: $20 or included in weekend pass. Tickets: https://bit.ly/CampWeekend2025Tickets)

Join Us
Come for one event or spend the whole weekend in Lake Pleasant. Each gathering is unique, but together they weave the full experience of Camp Weekend at The National Spiritual Alliance.

All Are Welcome
No matter your background or beliefs, you are invited to share in the spirit of community, learning, and inspiration.

Tickets: https://bit.ly/CampWeekend2025Tickets

Sponsors
This event is presented with support from RiverCulture.