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The
Spiritualists' Lyceum Union APPLICATION for Affiliation |
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Eligibility for Affiliation An Affiliation Fee of £12.00 must be sent with this form. Thereafter the Annual Affiliation Fee is due on 1st January each year. To be eligible for affiliation Lyceums must be conducted in line with the Constitution for Spiritualists' Lyceums contained in the First Schedule to Bye-laws 'E' the SNU, or such other constitution as may be approved by the Central Committee of the SLU. The Central Committee of the Spiritualists' Lyceum Union shall accept, defer or reject an application without explanation. |
The objects of the Lyceum are (1) To promote and advance the religion and religious philosophy of Spiritualism, which is understood to recognise the following Principles. The Fatherhood of God The Brotherhood of Man The Communion of Spirit and the Ministry of Angels The continuous existence of the human soul Personal responsibility Compensation & Retribution hereafter for all good & evil deeds done on earth Eternal progress open to every human soul (2) To promote the study and practice of Spiritualism as a science, a philosophy and a religion, and to establish and foster Lyceums for this purpose. (3) To stimulate the activities of Lyceums and Spiritualist Churches, suitable provision for the social, cultural and physical recreation of its members. (4) To encourage Spiritualist Churches to recognise their responsibility for the spiritual education and welfare of children and young people, and their duty to establish Lyceums for this purpose. (5) To ensure that Lyceums recognise and fulfil their fundamental allegiance and loyalty to their parent churches. (6) To secure that the training given in Lyceums shall be on sound progressive lines and such as to promote a common loyalty to the Spiritualist movement as a whole. (7) To maintain the publication of the Lyceum Banner, the official organ of the Lyceum Union. |
| Date of Application: | |
| Name of Lyceum: | |
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Name & Address of Church or Meeting Place: |
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| Day and Time of Lyceum Sessions: | |
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Is your Lyceum operated by a Committee? Yes/No Is your Church affiliated with the SNU? Yes/No |
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| Name of
Conductor: (Mr/Mrs/Miss) |
Address & Postcode: |
| Telephone No. | |
| Name of
Secretary: (Mr/Mrs/Miss) |
Address & Postcode: |
| Telephone No. | |
| This application MUST be supported by the President & Secretary of your Church or the President & Secretary of your SNU District Council. | |
| Signature
& Name of Supporter: |
President of: |
| Signature
& Name of Supporter: |
Secretary of: |
Please include any Information you wish in support of this application.
Print this form, complete in block capitals and sent with the £12 affiliate fee to: |
Minister Bill Fiddes (Secretary) 5 Leyburn Place Birtley Co Durham DH3 1PJ Tel: 0191 410 6703 Email: bill-fiddes@tiscali.co.uk |
LSU Affiliation Form, Internet Version – 2007.
Last Updated 16/12/2008