COMMENTARY: WHY DO WE ALWAYS QUOTE FROM SILVER BIRCH? At a time when the media is globally pouring out the message "Be afraid, be very afraid", it is more important than ever for us to continually remind ourselves who we really are.
Silver Birch is a high-level spirit teacher who has earned the respect and love of millions who have been moved by the power, eloquence, and wisdom of the teachings he brought through trance medium Maurice Barbanell. The circle they sat for 61 years included the top mediums and researchers of British Spiritualism.
Silver Birch made it clear that he was not speaking as an individual - rather, he was the spokesperson for a vast group of high-level spirits "prophets, seers, sages, wise men of the East and the West, of high and low estate, philosophers of Greece and Rome, Syria, Chaldea, Persia and Babylon, mingled with those of later generations from Italy, France and Germany". Like many millions all over the world, we have found the books of Silver Birch to resonate as deepest truth and be a wonderful guide to spiritual laws and the purpose of life and the afterlife.
A TIMELY REMINDER FROM SILVER BIRCH
“An evolved spirit cannot be afraid at any time, because he knows that there is no experience that can come to him in any phase of life that he cannot master, for he is the Great Spirit. Fear creates its own prison for the soul. You must learn to rise above fear and not allow its vibrations to hinder you, to have perfect faith and confidence and trust, to know that you can stand on your feet and say:
'I am the Great Spirit and the wind of circumstance cannot shake me. I will rise triumphant over every difficulty because of the infinite power which is within my soul'. You have power over every circumstance. Would you limit the power of the infinite soul?" Silver Birch Anthology
NEW BOOK ABOUT SILVER BIRCH'S MEDIUM Dr. Nick Richbell is an archivist and historian currently working at Clemson University in South Carolina. He recently received his Ph.D. in History from the University of Waterloo in Ontario, Canada; his dissertation is a biographical history of the medium Maurice Barbanell and his guide, Silver Birch. His new book Silver Birch's Medium: The Spiritualist Life and Legacy of Maurice Barbanell is now on sale.
I WAS TERRIFIED OF HELLISH NDEs UNTIL I READ THIS 1857 BOOK Allan Chapman writes: "Have you ever wondered why some near-death experiencers experience heaven while others experience hell? This video uses the Spirits' Book, written in 1857 by Allan Kardec, and near-death experiences from many different people to help explain the mystery of NDEs." The video includes NDEs by Bill Letson, Tricia Barker, Claudia Edge, Howard Storm, Penny Wittbrodt, Betty Guadagno, Natalie Sudman, M.K. McDaniel, Daniel Giroux, Brooke Grove, Jan Christenson, and Vincent Tolman.
'FLYING HIGH IN SPIRIT: A YOUNG SNOWBOARDER'S ACCOUNT OF HIS RIDE THROUGH HEAVEN'
This is Mikey Morgan's story of his death in a motor vehicle (SUV) accident.He describes the following in detail. 1) He was taken out of his body before the impact and watched the scene from above.
2) He soon became aware of an energy change: “Crazy tingling! Really a total head rush. I felt like I was everywhere! It was so easy to move.”
3) Next he became aware of spirits surrounding him:
“I realized that there were people appearing in the air around me. They were greeting me, loving me, and I was recognizing them and realizing that I knew them well, but I hadn’t seen them in a while.”
4) He felt a pull and was taken by his spirit friends to a different place: "As we moved, I realized that I no longer heard what was going on at the accident scene. I was coming into a place that was incredibly beautiful and peaceful. I had no fear or worry. It felt like home.” Read more in the preview
HOW CAROL MORGAN
LEARNED TO COMMUNICATE WITH HER SON
The book was transmitted to Mikey's mother, Carol Morgan, who, in the video below, explains how she teaches other mothers how to use the same method to communicate with their children in spirit. The book is available on Amazon.
WHAT DREAMS HAVE COME
Stephen Simon, movie producer, author, and co-founder of The Spiritual Cinema Circle, speaks with Alex Ferrari. On January 3, 2018, Stephen’s wife and love of his life, Lauren, suddenly passed away in her sleep. She was 54. Six weeks later, Lauren began to communicate with Stephen, and in October of 2018 they started writing his book "What Dreams Have Come; Loving Through The Veil".
Timecodes: 0:00 - Episode Teaser
0:56 - Filmmaking, Spirituality, and Personal Journey. 14:13 - The movie "What Dreams May Come" and its spiritual themes. 21:42 - Technology in the mid 80s 25:52 - Hearing your deceased loved ones
39:23 - What is the other side like? 53:49 - Living a good life
54:14 - Definition of God
55:49 - Stephen's work
56:30 - Parting Message
DOLORES CANNON ON LIFE AFTER DEATH Dolores Cannon shares groundbreaking insights from her research into what truly happens after we die. Based on thousands of past life regression cases conducted over 30 years, she explains the process of crossing over, the structure of the astral planes, and the purpose of our earthly existence.
REVOLUTIONARY INSTRUMENTAL TRANS-COMMUNICATION
According to Mark Macy’s blog, Macy Afterlife: The Beacon, scientists working for the International Network for Instrumental Transcommunication (INIT) received from the afterlife:
• pictures of people and places in the afterlife on television that either appeared clearly on the screen and remained for at least several frames or which built up steadily into a reasonably clear picture over multiple frames
• text and/or picture files from people in the afterlife which appeared in computer memory or were planted on disk or similar recordable media
• text and/or images of people and places in the afterlife by way of fax messages.
Such contacts, which were received by European experimenters over a 10-year period and by researchers worldwide from 1995 through 1997, gave us a clear picture of life after death. Read more.
WHAT YOUR LOVED ONES ARE DOING IN HEAVEN
We say 'rest in peace' at every funeral — but after thousands of readings, I have to tell you the truth: your loved ones in Heaven are NOT resting. The souls have described to me exactly what they do all day, where they are, and who they're with — and it's more beautiful and more surprising than anything you've imagined.
MEDIUMSHIP DEMONSTRATION The Sydney Northern Beaches Spiritualists are organising demonstrations of mediumship free or by donation featuring excellent platform mediums giving readings via Zoom to those present. It is designed to be an easy way for people to have a first experience of mediumship. Doors open 15 minutes before starting time. Ticket entry by donationhttps://www.ticketstripe.com/NBS-ZOOM-DONATE
Our medium this week is Samantha Duly DSNU,
an International Psychic Medium who is currently based in Perth, Western Australia. Samantha is accurate and honest in her readings and demonstrations; giving names, dates, passing conditions and personal information. She feels this helps with the grieving process and finds that this gives proof that although our loved ones have passed into the light, they have never left our side. Read testimonials.
Times:
Pacific Time 5.00 p.m. Thursday
Phoenix 5.00 p.m. Thursday
Mountain time 6.00 p.m. Thursday
Central time 7.00 p.m. Thursday
Eastern Time 8.00 p.m. Thursday
London time 1.00 a.m. Thursday
Rome 2.00 am Friday
Perth 8.00 a.m. Friday
Sydney/ Melbourne 10.00 a.m. Friday
New Zealand 12.00 p.m. Friday Check time in your city
Coordinator:paulhinson@gmail.com
Entry code by donation Ticket entry by donation
ticketstripe/NBS-ZOOM-DONATE
NEXT WEEK'S FREE AFTERLIFE ZOOM GROUPS - ALL WELCOME
Saturday, September 12th, 2026/ Sunday, September 13th, Australia
The Angel Guidance Group with Nancy Freier This group meets every second Saturday of the month (Sunday in Australia). Angel-medium Nancy Freier leads the group into a growing awareness of those in the higher realms of Spirit and the ways they guide us through the lessons and challenges we face. Each meeting is unique. We explore the methods of communication with The Greater Reality, share enriching real-life stories with Spirit, and discuss enlightening Q&As about the communication process and the messages we receive. You are welcome to join this angelic-inspired conversation. Nancy is the author of "Angel Guidance: Wisdom for Navigating Life's Challenges" and “You Can Talk With Your Angels” (both available on Amazon). Nancy is also the co-publisher with her brother Steve Freier of The Inner Voice e-magazine.Read it here for free: www.theinnervoicemagazine.com
Times:
Pacific time 11 a.m. Saturday
Phoenix time 11a.m. Saturday
Mountain time 12 noon Saturday
Central time 1 p.m. Saturday
Eastern time 2 p.m. Saturday
London 7 p.m. Saturday
Rome 8 p.m. Saturday
Sydney/Melbourne 4 a.m. Sunday
New Zealand 6 a.m. Sunday
Co-ordinator: Steve Freier
sgfreier23+AngelZoom@gmail.com Check time in your city
Meeting link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85243991209?
pwd=RDZNczE4a3piVjR1UFM5VHRPeVZkZz09
Meeting ID: 852 4399 1209
Passcode: bck514
Saturday September 12th 2026/ Sunday September 13th Australia
Spiritist Literature: Directed Study (SLIDS) A free Zoom group about Spiritism, Kardec, and Chico Xavier. See videos of previous meetings.
Times:
Pacific Time 1 p.m. Saturday
Phoenix time 1 p.m. Saturday
Mountain Time 2 p.m. Saturday
Central Time 3 p.m. Saturday
Eastern Time 4 p.m. Saturday
London 9 p.m. Saturday
Rome 10 p.m. Saturday
Sydney/Melbourne 6 a.m. Sunday
New Zealand 4 a.m. Sunday
Check the time in your city.
Co-ordinator: Ana Castro
Just click this link to join.
Sunday, September 13th, 2026 / Monday, September 14th Australia
Mediumship Development with Dr. Susan Barnes CSNU Developing the skills of mental mediumship and blending with spirit.
Meetings: Every 2nd and 4th Sunday
Note: If Dr. Sue is not there at the appointed time, it is probably because she is dealing with an ongoing health issue.
She apologises in advance and will try to be back next time.
Times:
Pacific Time 10 a.m. Sunday
Phoenix time 10 a.m. Sunday
Mountain Time 11 a.m. Sunday
Central Time noon Sunday
Eastern Time (New York) 1 p.m. Sunday
London 6 p.m. Sunday
Rome 7 p.m. Sunday
Sydney/Melbourne 3 a.m. Monday
New Zealand 5 a.m. Monday
Coordinator: Dr. Susan B. Barnes, CSNU susanbbarnes@gmail.com Check time in your city.
Online in Zoom https://zoom.us/j/8738817733
Sunday, September 13th, 2026 / Monday, September 14th Australia
Global Gathering: Cheryl Page will talk about her new book VIBRATIONSHIP: A New Paradigm For Grief: Signs, Love, and Continuing Relationship Beyond Death
which is being relaunched in the next few weeks. She will also speak about her recent mystical trip to Scotland.
Times:
Pacific Time 2 p.m. Sunday
Phoenix 2 p.m. Sunday
Mountain Time 3 p.m. Sunday
Central Time 4 p.m. Sunday
Eastern Time 5 p.m. Sunday
London 10 p.m. Sunday
Amsterdam 11 p.m. Sunday
Sydney/Melbourne 7 a.m. Monday
New Zealand 9 a.m. Monday Check the time in your city Co-ordinator: wendyzammit@gmail.com https://zoom.us/j/7595442928
Monday, September 14th, 2026 / Tuesday, September 15th, Australia
Dream Circle with Kim Parker When: Every two weeks on Mondays (UK EUROPE and USA) and Tuesday 7 a.m. (Sydney).
A small group that meets to share and explore the meaning of dreams.
See Kim's Walking Wisdom Trilogy on wakingwisdombooks.com
Times:
Pacific Time 2 p.m. Monday
Phoenix 2 p.m. Monday
Mountain Time 3 p.m. Monday
Central time 4 p.m. Monday
Eastern time 5 p.m. Monday
London 10 p.m. Monday
Amsterdam 11 p.m. Monday
Sydney/Melbourne 7 a.m. Tuesday
New Zealand 9 a.m. Tuesday Check the time in your city
Email: kmrainbow57@yahoo.com https://zoom.us/j/7595442928
Tuesday, September 15th, 2026
Australian-based Physical Mediumship Development Circle (Dark Circle) Every week participants interested in trying to develop physical mediumship sit in a darkened space in their own homes for 20 minutes, relax, and listen to music.
Times:
Pacific time 3 a.m. Tuesday
Phoenix Time 3 a.m. Tuesday
Mountain Time 4 a.m. Tuesday
Central Time 5 a.m. Tuesday
Eastern Time (New York) 6 a.m. Tuesday
London 11 a.m. Tuesday
Rome 12 noon Tuesday
Perth/Singapore 6 p.m. Tuesday
Sydney Australia 8.00 p.m. Tuesday
Auckland 10 p.m. Tuesday Check time in your city
Email paulhinson@gmail.com for more information.
Tuesday, September 15th, 2026 /Wednesday, September 16th, Australia
Mediumship Practice Place with Susin Micallef A 45 minute session where intermediate to advanced mediums can practice their mediumship in a breakout room with a partner and get feedback. Susin Micallef is a spiritual medium trained in the British style of mediumship. She considers herself fortunate to be able to serve Spirit and provide healing to people in the physical and spirit worlds.
3rd Tuesday of the Month /Wednesdays in Australia Times:
Pacific time 5 p.m. Tuesday
Phoenix time 5 p.m. Tuesday
Mountain Time 6 p.m. Tuesday
Central Time 7 p.m. Tuesday
Eastern Time (New York) 8 p.m. Tuesday
London 1 a.m. Wednesday
Sydney/Melbourne 10 a.m.Wednesday
New Zealand 12 p.m. Wednesday
Contact: Susin Micallef ashortmedium@gmail.com Check time in your city Zoom room: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83017137283
Meeting ID: 830 1713 7283
Wednesday, September 16th, 2026/ Thursday September 17th, Australia Automatic Writing and all Things Spiritual Discussion Group with Sheila Lowe Discussion and sharing of resources with afterlife author and handwriting expert Sheila Lowe. Often features guest speakers. Times:
Pacific Time 5.30 p.m. Wednesday
Phoenix 5.30 p.m. Wednesday
Mountain time 6.30 p.m. Wednesday
Central time 7.30 p.m. Wednesday
Eastern Time 8.30 p.m. Wednesday
London time 1.30 a.m. Thursday
Perth 9.30 a.m. Thursday
Sydney 12.30 a.m. Thurs
New Zealand 2.30 p.m. Thurs Check time in your city
Coordinator: Sheila Lowe sheila@sheilalowe.com https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87248527074?
pwd=cXNNZERDbGtSc3VWU3hCQ05OSlFndz09
[if the room is not open email Sheila]
Thursday September 17th, 2026/ Friday September 4th, Australia
Exploratorium - Grief and Growth with August Goforth August, a licensed psychotherapist recently retired from private practice in New York City, leads a participatory "Exploratorium" where readers of the book "The Risen" will be encouraged to offer ponderings and ideas on grief and growth. Free PDF copies of the book are available here.
This group meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month.
ADVERSITY: THE SOUL’S PROVING GROUND The Universal Spiritual Brother & Sisterhood (USB) emphasizes that adversity is among the greatest tests encountered on earth. It measures the fiber of our character, the steadfastness of our principles, and the depth of our spirituality. As an Illumined Inspirer of the USB has said, “The earthly life is a testing ground of the soul.”
When we can remain highly spiritual amid material conditions, we prove our worthiness to ascend to higher spheres. Contrary to popular belief, we do not automatically pass into a realm of peace when we leave this world; only if we have earned it do we advance to a plane
higher than earth itself.
The full teachings of the USB have been compiled in the book Spiritual Light, published by USB Vision Press.
EVERY POSITIVE LOVING THOUGHT FALLS ON FERTILE GROUND
"These times spent in silent communion together each day, radiating out to individuals and world situations, do help tremendously. Every positive loving thought falls on fertile ground and in time will germinate and grow and flourish. So never feel for a moment you are wasting time when you spend time radiating out in the silence; simply know that a tremendous work is being done and that you are helping to lift a soul or a situation into the light by your action." Eileen Caddy
SHARON LOY ANIMAL COMMUNICATOR
Animal Communicator and Telepath Sharon Loy demonstrates her beautiful ability to telepathically communicate with animals. Stories involve a lost cat, a very loyal and upset donkey, and Sharon's trip to India, where she gave multiple courses teaching telepathy to humans. Visit http://www.sharonloy.com/ for more information about Telepathic Animal Communication, sessions, and courses in Telepathy.
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AFTERLIFE REPORT 
At a time when the media is globally pouring out the message "Be afraid, be very afraid", it is more important than ever for us to continually remind ourselves who we really are.
any time, because he knows that there is no experience that can come to him in any phase of life that he cannot master, for he is the Great Spirit. Fear creates its own prison for the soul. You must learn to rise above fear and not allow its vibrations to hinder you, to have perfect faith and confidence and trust, to know that you can stand on your feet and say: 
Dr. Nick Richbell is an archivist and historian currently working at Clemson University in South Carolina. He recently received his Ph.D. in History from the University of Waterloo in Ontario, Canada; his dissertation is a biographical history of the medium Maurice Barbanell and his guide, Silver Birch. His new book 
1) He was taken out of his body before the impact and watched the scene from above. 
GOOD MOURNING: FINDING A PATH THROUGH LOSS 
Macy Afterlife: The Beacon
The Sydney Northern Beaches Spiritualists are organising demonstrations of mediumship free or by donation featuring excellent platform mediums giving readings via Zoom to those present. It is designed to be an easy way for people to have a first experience of mediumship. Doors open 15 minutes before starting time. Ticket entry by donation 
This group meets every second Saturday of the month (Sunday in Australia). Angel-medium Nancy Freier leads the group into a growing awareness of those in the higher realms of Spirit and the ways they guide us through the lessons and challenges we face. Each meeting is unique. We explore the methods of communication with The Greater Reality, share enriching real-life stories with Spirit, and discuss enlightening Q&As about the communication process and the messages we receive. You are welcome to join this angelic-inspired conversation. Nancy is the author of "
A free Zoom group about Spiritism, Kardec, and Chico Xavier. See 
Developing the skills of mental mediumship and blending with spirit.
Global Gathering: Cheryl Page will talk about her new book VIBRATIONSHIP: A New Paradigm For Grief: 
When: Every two weeks on Mondays (UK EUROPE and USA) and Tuesday 7 a.m. (Sydney).
Every week participants interested in trying to develop physical mediumship sit in a darkened space in their own homes for 20 minutes, relax, and listen to music. 
A 45 minute session where intermediate to advanced mediums can practice their mediumship in a breakout room with a partner and get feedback. 
Discussion and sharing of resources with afterlife author and handwriting expert Sheila Lowe. Often features guest speakers.
August, a licensed psychotherapist recently retired from private practice in New York City, leads a participatory "Exploratorium" where readers of the book "The Risen" will be encouraged to offer ponderings and ideas on grief and growth. Free PDF copies of the book are 
The Universal Spiritual Brother & Sisterhood (USB)
communion together each day, radiating out to individuals and world situations, do help tremendously. Every positive loving thought falls on fertile ground and in time will germinate and grow and flourish. So never feel for a moment you are wasting time when you spend time radiating out in the silence; simply know that a tremendous work is being done and that you are helping to lift a soul or a situation into the light by your action." 
1)
"Thank you to all
who contribute to the Friday Afternoon Afterlife Report. Each week is a new journey into the incredible experiences, work, achievements and passion regarding our afterlife. I have grown so much and learned so much through this weekly journal. Thank you all for the work, time and energy you put into the creation of these wonderful collections and the wonderful people you support." Neil