About the Centre

Our Story

Over a Century of Spiritualism in Bury

There has been a Spiritualist community in Bury since the 1880s. The earliest written evidence is on Certificate No. 74 of the Spiritualist Lyceum Union, dated 1st July 1895, giving the location of the Lyceum as King Street, Bury.

Over the years, the church has been known by various names including Bury Spiritualist Society and Progressive Lyceum, and later Bury National Spiritualist Church. Today, we're known as Bury Spiritualist Centre, and we've been at our current home on Russell Street for many years.

Through all those changes, one thing has stayed the same: a warm welcome for anyone who walks through the door. We respect all opinions and welcome everyone, regardless of background.

The Building

Our Facilities

The Centre has a comfortable main hall for services and demonstrations, a social room where you can enjoy a cup of tea and a chat, and a kitchen.

We have full disabled access including a ramped entrance from the side of the building (with a bell on the doorframe to gain entry), disabled toilets, and anti-slip flooring throughout the passageways.

Membership

Joining the Centre

If you'd like to become a member of the Centre, we run an induction course covering the basics of Spiritualism. It's informal, friendly and taken at your own pace with a member of the committee.

The course covers nine topics and there's no written work involved. You'll receive a leaflet explaining each topic, and a letter of completion once you've finished.

Interested? Just speak to any committee member at a service, or get in touch.