Church Of Spirits™ Restaurant and Bar

• Spiritual Significance: The inclusion of alcohol and a formal dinner aligns with Spiritualist values of celebrating life’s abundance and fostering joy, while the mindful approach to alcohol respects the church’s focus on clarity for mediumship and healing. The formal setting elevates the communal experience, reflecting the principle of “The Golden Rule” through shared generosity and care.
• Community and Inclusivity: These events strengthen fellowship by bringing members and newcomers together in a refined yet welcoming environment. The bar’s mix of alcoholic and non-alcoholic options ensures accessibility, while the formal dinner’s inclusive menu caters to diverse dietary needs, embodying the church’s non-dogmatic ethos.
• Complementing Core Practices: The dinners integrate seamlessly with existing activities like live music (e.g., background music during dining), mediumship (e.g., a reading during the blessing), and social gatherings (e.g., post-dinner mingling). They enhance the church’s holistic approach by nourishing body, mind, and spirit, often following healing circles or services for a complete experience.
• Historical Context: While early Spiritualist churches prioritized sobriety due to mediumship’s need for clarity, modern Spiritualist communities include alcohol in celebratory contexts, viewing  enjoyment as a joyful expression of life. The Church of Spirits adapts this by balancing festivity with responsibility, ensuring alignment with its spiritual mission.
• Practical Considerations: The formal dinner and bar are designed to be feasible for a church setting, using member volunteers for planning, local catering for food, and professional bartenders for the bar. 

This updated activity enriches the Church of Spirits’ offerings by adding a sophisticated, celebratory dimension that honors its spiritual principles while fostering community through food, drink, and fellowship. church restaurant bar