COMMENTARY: BEGINNING OUR 27th YEAR OF THE FRIDAY AFTERLIFE REPORT
Over the last 26 years we have had the privilege of sharing the work of many brave experiencers, researchers, writers, mediums, and spirit teachers. In the West, their work is now more accessible than ever but, even today, in some societies this information is still not available because of formal and informal censorship or because of lack of oportunity.
The Internet and social media and particularly Zoom and Youtube have made a huge difference in giving people the opportunity to gather together in safe places and realise that they are not alone in their experiences.
As we move into the new year we invite you to join us to continue to create communities of service to share the profound truths that life is eternal and only love is real.
DR. JULIE BEISCHEL ON STUDYING THE ACCURACY OF MEDIUMSHIP READINGS
The work of Julie Beischel and the Windbridge Research Center has been critical in re-establishing the scientific credibility of
mediumship.
CLASSIC RESEARCH RE-PRESENTED FOR A MODERN AUDIENCE
Keith Parsons is a retired radio current affairs producer who spent many years with BBC World Service, London, often traveling the world while making documentaries on international politics and economics. In 2008, when he became annoyed about the skeptical bias in TV documentaries about the afterlife, he decided to use his professional skills to do something about it. Since then, he has created more than 50 wonderful documentaries on evidence for the afterlife. Treating each topic from the point of view of an investigative reporter, he argues logically and eloquently for the evidence to be taken seriously. Read Mike Tymn's excellent interview with Keith.
THREE PHYSICIANS SHARE THEIR NEAR-DEATH EXPERIENCES
Three medical doctors: Dr. Jean Hausheer M.D., Dr. Anoop Kumar M.D. and Dr. Peter Cummings M.D. came together on a panel to discuss their Near-Death experiences for the 2021 IANDS Virtual Conference.
DO WE REALLY LEAVE OUR BODIES WHEN WE SLEEP?
Afterlife researcher Allan Kardec wrote: "The spirits who, at death, are promptly freed from matter are those who, during their life, have had what may be called intelligent sleep. Such persons, when they sleep, regain the society of other spirits superior to themselves. They go about with them, conversing with them, and gaining instruction from them; they even work, in the spirit world, at undertakings which, on dying, they find already begun or completed. From this, you see how little death should be dreaded, since, according to the saying of St. Paul, you 'die daily.' The Spirits Book p. 204
CHANNELING: WITH WHOM ARE YOU REALLY COMMUNICATING?
Panel members discuss the need for discernment in channeling.
Paul Hamden a long-time medium who has written several books on mediumship, channelling and extraterrestrials and had done many interviews about his experiences.
Al Fike, author of “The World in Transition – Messages from Jesus” has had many years experience channelling celestial messages.
Luis Sergio Marotta - years of experience teaching Spiritist philosophy and dealing with mediums and rescue circles in Brazil - Youtube Spirit Connections.
THE MEDIUMS' BOOK BY ALLAN KARDEC
This foundational text of Spiritism offers practical instruction on mediumship, exploring different types of spiritual manifestations and providing detailed guidance for those seeking to develop their mediumistic abilities. More than just a manual, this book invites readers into a deeper understanding of the invisible world and our connection to it. Essential knowledge that continues to inspire seekers of spiritual truth over 150 years after its first publication. Read pdf version online - see the Contents page on p.6.
DREAM VISITS WITH LOVED ONES Our loved ones in spirit often find that they can communicate most easily with us in a dream visit. Unlike normal dreams, these are intensely vivid and we remember them in detail. Susanne Wilson, the Carefree Medium, has developed a technique that has helped thousands to experience a dream reunion.
LETTER TO STEVE AND ANITA FROM RAM DASS
Some years ago Ram Dass wrote a letter to the parents of a young girl, Rachel, who had been brutally murdered. Although he wrote it to these two parents specifically, many parents who have lost a child find it comforting. Read more.
HOSPICE NURSES SHARE INCREDIBLE LAST VISIONS BEFORE DEATH
Witnesses working in hospice say patients experience unexplained manifestations called "visions" or "visioning."
10 SUPRISES WHEN YOU DIE When we know what to expect, dying can be a very beautiful experience. Hans Wilhelm is a mystic, author and illustrator of 200 books for all ages with total sales of over 40 million copies in 30 languages. As a mystic he inspires audiences around the world with his life-affirming concepts to connect with their own inner wisdom. His popular YouTube videos have become an important source of inspiration and help for his over 15 million viewers. You can read more about him on the website www.LIFEexplained.com. .
INNER VOICE MAGAZINE Don't miss this month's supurb issue of the Inner Voice Magazine - available now. So many gems from talented writers and channels we know and love. Support this fabulous voice for our commmunity with an annual subscription - your choice how much. https://www.theinnervoicemagazine.com/
SYDNEY NORTHERN BEACHES SPIRITUALISTS FRIDAY, JANUARY 2ND, 2026
Northern Beaches Spiritualists (Sydney, Australia), is having a face-to-face meeting on Friday, January 2nd, at Manly Vale Community Centre Innes Road hall. See location and transport details.
From 6 p.m. to 6 45 p.m. we will be having a healing circle.
Then from
7 p.m. we have the very popular medium Ben Graham. For more information email paulhinson@gmail.com.
NEXT WEEK'S FREE AFTERLIFE ZOOM GROUPS - ALL WELCOME
Spiritist Literature: Directed Study (SLIDS)
This group is in recess until Saturday January
17th, 2026
Sunday, January 4th, 2026/ Monday, January 5th, Australia
Global Gathering: The Cosmic Voices Team
Regina and Jeanne's Ongoing 40-year Journey of Spiritual Growth with the Crew of the Space Shuttle Challenger.
The Cosmic Voices Network Team —Regina Ochoa, Jeanne Love, and Dan Drasin — returns this month as we honor the ongoing journey of spiritual growth. For Regina and Jeanne, this month marks the 40th year of the deep, unwavering commitment and friendship with the spirits of the Challenger Crew, a bond that continues to inspire and guide both mediums.
Times:
Pacific Time noon Sunday
Phoenix 1 p.m. Sunday
Mountain Time 1 p.m. Sunday
Central time 2 p.m. Sunday
Eastern time 3 p.m. Sunday
London 8 p.m. Sunday
Amsterdam 9 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, January 5th, 2026 / Tuesday January 6th, 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 meets to discuss the meaning of their dreams.
Times:
Pacific Time 12 noon. Monday
Phoenix 1 p.m. Monday
Mountain Time 1 p.m. Monday
Central time 2 p.m. Monday
Eastern time 3 p.m. Monday
London 8 p.m. Monday
Amsterdam 9 p.m. Monday
Sydney/Melbourne 7 a.m. Tuesday
New Zealand 9 a.m. Tuesday Check the time for your city
Email: Kim at kmrainbow57@yahoo.com https://zoom.us/j/7595442928
Monday, January 5th, 2026 / Tuesday January 6th, Australia
Life with Ghosts Zoom Chat - with filmmaker Stephen Berkley A group which now meets bi-weekly on Mondays at 8 p.m. Eastern time.
"We’re doing one LIVE broadcast on the first Monday of the month, as before, but we’ve added one pre-recorded interview that gets posted mid-month, but not on any particular day of the week".
Times:
Pacific time 5 p.m. Monday
Phoenix time 6 p.m. Monday
Mountain time 6 p.m. Monday
Central time 7 p.m. Monday
Eastern time 8 p.m. Monday
London 1 a.m. Tuesday
Rome 2 a.m. Tuesday
Perth 8 a.m. Tuesday
Sydney/Melbourne 12 noon Tuesday
New Zealand 2 p.m. Tuesday Check time in your city
Co-ordinator: Stephen Berkley
admin@lifewithghosts.com Click this link to join.
Tuesday, January 6th, 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. At the moment the group is focusing on table tipping with several members getting phenomena.
Times:
Pacific time 1 a.m. Tuesday
Phoenix Time 2 a.m. Tuesday
Mountain Time 2 a.m. Tuesday
Central Time 3 a.m. Tuesday
Eastern Time (New York) 4 a.m. Tuesday
London 9 a.m. Tuesday
Rome 10 a.m. Tuesday
Perth/Singapore 5 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 and the Zoom link.
Tuesday, January 6th, 2026/ Wednesday January 7th Australia
Army 4 Love: Healing with Debra Martin
Debra's Army4Love Gathering welcomes all with compassion and love and embraces everyone, particularly those who may be suffering from emotional, physical and other psychic pain. Debra enables all to safely share their experiences in her Sacred Space. In every Army4Love Gathering Debra welcomes Spirit to speak through her to the group. Each gathering will focus on a relevant topic, and Debra will ask the group to virtually hold one another in the Spirit of hope, healing and love. Debra will also provide a mini-healing for the collective at the end of each gathering. Debra’s intention is that Army4Love will help you have a greater perspective and understanding regarding your adversities while helping you release and alleviate pain.
EMAIL: Via a form on her website to avoid spam: https://www.goldenmiracles.com/contact.php
Times:
Pacific time 2 p.m. Tuesday
Phoenix 3 p.m. Tuesday
Mountain time (Denver) 3 p.m. Tuesday
Central time 4 p.m. Tuesday
Eastern time 5 p.m. Tuesday
London 10 p.m. Tuesday
Rome 11 p.m. Wednesday
Melbourne/Sydney 9 a.m. Wednesday
New Zealand 10 a.m. Wednesday Check time in your city
Join Zoom Meeting @ https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87968366796
Tuesday, January 6th, 2026/ Wednesday, January 7th Australia
Sitting in the Power for Mediums with Susin Micallef
Mediums use the SIP meditation to become aware of their energy, build and sustain it. This is not a meditation to communicate with anyone in spirit. While SIP is a foundational practice for mediums, all are welcome to attend this guided 30-minute meditation led by Susin Micallef a medium in Canada. No experience is required.
Times:
Pacific time 5 p.m. Tuesday
Phoenix time 6 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 2 pm Wednesday
New Zealand 4 p.m. Wednesday
Contact: Susin Micallef Susin@aShortMedium.com Check time in your city
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82730217479
Meeting ID: 827 3021 7479
Tuesday, January 6th, 2026/ Wednesday January 7th Australia
What If? With Cheryl Page
Cheryl Page is a medical researcher and medium who dares to ask questions about what is possible with mediumship. She suggests that we inadvertently cut ourselves off from the nearly infinite possibilities that Spirit brings when we are rigid about the “right” way to practice mediumship and is looking for interested mediums or those developing to join her in some fascinating experiments.
Times:
Pacific Time 6 p.m. Tuesday
Phoenix time 7 p.m. Tuesday
Mountain Time 7 p.m. Tuesday
Central Time 8 p.m. Tuesday
Eastern Time (New York) 9 p.m. Tuesday
London time 2 a.m. Wednesday
Paris 3 a.m. Wednesday
Sydney/Melbourne 1 p.m. Wed
New Zealand 3 p.m. Wed
Check time in your city
Co-ordinator: Cheryl Page
Join Zoom meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2716017767?
pwd=aGtML2h3d3I5bW9GYnMxQ05scjF3Zz09
Meeting ID: 271 601 7767 Passcode: 54321
Spirit Search and Rescue with Gordon Phinn
Postponed until next week on Wednesday January 14th.
Wednesday January 7th 2026 /Thursday January 8th 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 6.30 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 p.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]
Wednesday, January 7th, 2026/Thursday, January 8th, Australia
USA-based Physical mediumship development group with Rob Blackburn and Craig Hogan. Participants sit in a darkened space in their own homes; the group has been going for some time and members are experiencing phenomena.
Times:
Pacific 6 p.m. Wednesday
Arizona 7 p.m. Wednesday
Mountain time 7 p.m. Wednesday
Central time 8 p.m. Wednesday
New York time 9 p.m. Wednesday
London 2 a.m. Thursday
Paris 3 a.m. Thursday
Perth 10 a.m. Thursday
Sydney/Melbourne 1 p.m. Thursday
New Zealand 3 p.m. Thursday Check time in your city Email r.craig.hogan@afterlifeinstitute.org for meeting guidelines and link.
Thursday, January 8th, 2026 /Friday, January 9th, 2026, Australia Pet Communication Group with Gretchen Bickert Do you have questions about animal care or how to support an animal with a disability or illness? Would you like to be able to communicate better with your fur baby? Times:
Pacific time 12 noon Thursday
Phoenix time 1 p.m Thursday
Mountain time 1 p.m. Thursday
Central time 2 p.m. Thursday
New York time 3 p.m. Thursday
London 8 p.m. Thursday
Sydney/Melbourne 7 a.m. Friday
New Zealand 9 a.m. Friday Check time in your city
Contact Gretchen: ursus88@gmail.com https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87870490412?
pwd=KzMvTlNFRTdRQWtiY002YzBnOWgzZz09
Thursday, January 8th, 2026 /Friday, January 9th, 2026, Australia
SHERI PERL'S A Word to the Wise from the Very Wise
From mediums to mystics, from poets to experiments, from those in Spirit and those in body we will scout out the wisdom and find the inspiration.
This group will alternate the time it meets on the second Thursday of the month. The TEA TIME meetings will take place at 3 p.m. EST.
The following month The TWILIGHT meeting will be held at 9 p.m. EST. Contact: sheriperl@gmail.com masseusiebennett@comcast.net
This month's meeting: - Physical Mediumship with Riley Heagerty TEA time
Times:
Pacific time 12 noon Thursday
Phoenix time 1 p.m. Thursday
Mountain time 1 p.m. Thursday
Central time 2 p.m. Thursday
New York time 3 p.m. Thursday
London 8 p.m. Thursday
Rome
9 p.m. Thursday
Sydney/Melbourne 7 a.m. Friday
New Zealand 9 a.m. Friday Check time in Your City
Contact: sheriperl@gmail.com or masseusiebennett@comcast.net http://zoom.us/j/8700196553.
Thursday January 8th 2025/ Friday January 9th Australia
Zoom 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.
This week's medium is Dr. Elizabeth Raver. She has studied with several teachers in the U.S. and Great Britain. She has a PhD in Psychology and is certified as a Spiritual Intuitive Life Coach and Reiki practitioner. She has her own private practice as a medium in addition to serving Connecticut spiritualist churches via sermons, platform work and healing.
Times: Pacific Time 3.00 p.m. Thursday
Phoenix 4.00 p.m. Thursday
Mountain time 6.00 p.m. Thursday
Central time 5.00 p.m. Thursday
Eastern Time 6.00 p.m. Thursday
London time 11.00 p.m. Friday
Rome 12 midnight Friday
Perth 8. a.m. Friday
Singapore 8.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 https://zoom.us/j/5562413788
A "What Feels Right by You" donation to keep the lights on would be appreciated Paypal:NBSC2024@gmail.com
Bank Donations to
BSB 484-799 A/C # 165 648 823
Account Name – Northern Beaches S C
HOW 'DIABLO' THE BLACK LEOPARD BECAME 'SPIRIT' Witness a skeptical conservationist's journey as an animal communicator interacts with a rescued black leopard. The leopard, previously aggressive, displays unexpected calm. Observe their unique connection and the surprising revelations about the animal's past. What is impressive about animal communicator Anna Breytenbach is that her clients see definite changes in their animals after her intervention. Also, after taking her training, they experience the same level of communication with their own animals.
A BLESSING FROM SILVER BIRCH "And now let us pause to attune ourselves to the highest force in the universe, the force of which we are ourselves an integral part. Let us be conscious of the inflow, the divine power, the benediction of the breath of the spirit; let us be worthy of the highest; let us never fail in the trust reposed in us; let us so live and think and speak that we are indeed the instruments of the higher purpose; and let nothing sully in any way that sacred mission." The Seed of Truth edited by Tony Ortzen p. 46.
MANDALA TO MEDIUMSHIP: MEDIUM AND ARTIST SALLY TAYLOR'S NEW 6-WEEK ONLINE INTUITIVE ART COURSE Over six transformative weeks explore:
✨ Mandalas as gateways to inner awareness
✨ Inspired drawing & intuitive flow
✨ Aura sketching & energetic translation
✨ Facial structure for intuitive portraiture
✨ Mediumistic attunement
✨ Creating evidential spirit portraits Learn More.
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The quote in last week's Report came from a book called "More Philosophy of Silver Birch." His words were put into many books which are available for purchase here: Many are available from Amazon, some in kindle format. We have listed quotes from some of the books on our website here.
HIGHLY INSPIRATIONAL MUSIC- OUR NEW YEAR FAVOURITE
The writer, Gavin Sutherland, claimed that the song "Sailing" is highly spiritual. "Most people take the song to be about a young guy telling his girl that he's crossing the Atlantic to be with her. In fact, the song's got nothing to do with romance or ships; it's an account of mankind's spiritual odyssey through life on his way to freedom and fulfillment with the Supreme Being". A nice thought for the beginning of the year. Enjoy Rod Stewart's updated version with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.
Lyrics "Sailing"
I am sailing
I am sailing
Home again
'Cross the sea
I am sailing
Stormy waters
To be near you
To be free
I am flying
I am flying
Like a bird
'Cross the sky
I am flying
Passing high clouds
To be with you
To be free
Can you hear me, can you hear me
Through the dark night, far away
I am dying, forever crying
To be with you, who can say
Can you hear me, can you hear me
Through the dark night far away
I am dying, forever crying
To be with you, who can say
We are sailing, we are sailing
Home again
'Cross the sea
We are sailing
Stormy waters
To be near you
To be free
Oh Lord, to be near you, to be free
Oh Lord, to be near you, to be free
Oh Lord, to be near you, to be free
Oh Lord
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FRIDAY
AFTERLIFE REPORT
Over the last 26 years we have had the privilege of sharing the work of many brave experiencers, researchers, writers, mediums, and spirit teachers. In the West, their work is now more accessible than ever but, even today, in some societies this information is still not available because of formal and informal censorship or because of lack of oportunity. 
affairs producer who spent many years with BBC World Service, London, often traveling the world while making documentaries on international politics and economics. In 2008, when he became annoyed about the skeptical bias in TV documentaries about the afterlife, he decided to use his professional skills to do something about it. Since then, he has created more than 
"The spirits who, at death, are promptly freed from matter are those who, during their life, have had what may be called intelligent sleep. Such persons, when they sleep, regain the society of other spirits superior to themselves. They go about with them, conversing with them, and gaining instruction from them; they even work, in the spirit world, at undertakings which, on dying, they find already begun or completed. From this, you see how little death should be dreaded, since, according to the saying of St. Paul, you 'die daily.' 
THE MEDIUMS' BOOK BY ALLAN KARDEC 
LETTER TO STEVE AND ANITA FROM RAM DASS 
having a face-to-face meeting on Friday, January 2nd, at Manly Vale Community 
A group which now meets bi-weekly on Mondays at 8 p.m. Eastern time. 
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. At the moment the group is focusing on table tipping with several members getting phenomena.
Debra's Army4Love Gathering welcomes all with compassion and love and embraces everyone, particularly those who may be suffering from emotional, physical and other psychic pain. Debra enables all to safely share their experiences in her Sacred Space. In every Army4Love Gathering Debra welcomes Spirit to speak through her to the group. Each gathering will focus on a relevant topic, and Debra will ask the group to virtually hold one another in the Spirit of hope, healing and love. Debra will also provide a mini-healing for the collective at the end of each gathering. Debra’s intention is that Army4Love will help you have a greater perspective and understanding regarding your adversities while helping you release and alleviate pain. 
Mediums use the SIP meditation to become aware of their energy, build and sustain it. This is not a meditation to communicate with anyone in spirit. While SIP is a foundational practice for mediums, all are welcome to attend this guided 30-minute meditation led by 
Cheryl Page is a medical researcher and medium who dares to ask questions about what is possible with mediumship. She suggests that we inadvertently cut ourselves off from the nearly infinite possibilities that Spirit brings when we are rigid about the “right” way to practice mediumship and is looking for interested mediums or those developing to join her in some fascinating experiments. 
Automatic Writing and all Things Spiritual Discussion Group with Sheila Lowe
with Rob Blackburn and Craig Hogan. Participants sit in a darkened space in their own homes; the group has been going for some time and members are experiencing phenomena. 
Do you have questions about animal care or how to support an animal with a disability or illness? Would you like to be able to communicate better with your fur baby?
From mediums to mystics, from poets to experiments, from those in Spirit and those in body we will scout out the wisdom and find the inspiration. 
This week's medium is Dr. Elizabeth Raver. She has studied with several teachers in the U.S. and Great Britain. She has a PhD in Psychology and is certified as a Spiritual Intuitive Life Coach and Reiki practitioner. She has her own private practice as a medium in addition to serving Connecticut spiritualist churches via sermons, platform work and healing.
"And now let us pause to attune ourselves to the highest force in the universe, the force of which we are ourselves an integral part. Let us be conscious of the inflow, the divine power, the benediction of the breath of the spirit; let us be worthy of the highest; let us never fail in the trust reposed in us; let us so live and think and speak that we are indeed the instruments of the higher purpose; and let nothing sully in any way that sacred mission." 
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