This is the Home Page of the Harrison D. Barrett (HDB) Spiritualist Church which is a hierarchical Auxiliary of the Maine State Spiritualist Association of Churches (MSSAC). MSSAC in turn is a hierarchical Auxilliary of the National Spiritualist Association of Churches (NSAC) of Lily Dale, New York.

The HDB Spiritualist Church has been serving the Etna and Bangor communities since 1957 and have held services and classes through the years in various locations in the Etna/Bangor area.

Currently we meet for services at 514 Broadway, Bangor (Coldwell Banker Realtor is next door) and we invite you to visit and learn about Spiritualism.

In addition, Maine has an incredible history for Spiritualism since three of the first camps in the United States were established here. They were Camp Etna, Madison Camp and Temple Heights Spiritual Association (Northport) and although Camp Etna is not a member of NSAC it is an honor to recognize them as they still conduct camp seasons for Spiritualist gatherings.

Spiritualism is not only a Religion that has a tremendous history dating back through eons of time - Modern Spiritualism (considered the New Dispensation of Spirit Communication) dates back to March 31 1848 with the communication by a murdered pedlar (Charles B. Rosna) to teenage girls (Fox sister's) in Hydesville, but it also provides opportunities to educate us about a more spiritual life. It provides education in the wonders of Natural Law and the workings of the Spirit Realm.

As Spiritualists we DO believe in God (contrary to the beliefs of many regarding us) but we believe in God as a Divine energy (Infinite Intelligence) that is part of all that exists. That we are a representation of God's creation, that God is within us and that the Teaching's of Jesus regarding compassion and Love are paramount. We also believe in personal responsibility for our actions and that we manifest our existence as a result of those actions (see our Declarations of Principles).
Beyond this belief we also recognize that after the physical death life continues (Continuity of Life) in the Spirit World and that we have Spirit Guides available to us during this time on Earth if we choose to learn the communication process with Spirit. These Spirit Guides can be relatives or friends and may even come from different backgrounds of culture, religious orientation (Native Americans, Buddhists, Taoists, Greek Philosophers, Ancient Masters) - there are no boundaries to support from the Spirit side of Life except our individual beliefs and mental fears which are of our own creation. They (Spirit) all have one thing in common - to be of service to provide guidance and influence for our betterment. You may say they are our "Angels in Disguise" since they reside in the Spirit Realm.

One learns of their presence and how to communicate through meditation, psychic development and then to the next level of mediumship where one is able to be of service to the community as a Medium by identifying Loved Ones in Spirit to affirm that they are ever present and available.

We encourage you to explore through this site, and many others, the different aspects of Spiritualism and see where your path may lead.