WELCOME TO EMMANUEL
Emmanuel is a welcoming community where everyone finds love, faith and charity. You and your family belong here, and we look forward to meeting you.
Learn moreOUR VISION
BECOME A CHRISTIAN SPIRITIST COMMUNITY OF EXCELLENCE IN THE INTEGRAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE HUMAN BEING
EXPLORING SPIRITISM
UNDERSTANDING JESUS AND OURSELVES
GROWING TOGETHER, &
Living with Purpose
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About Us
Our Message to you
A heartfelt welcome to you from all of us at Emmanuel! We are delighted to introduce you to our spiritual home, a nurturing environment founded on the timeless teachings of Jesus Christ. We seek to foster true fraternity, supporting each other through all stages of life, and promoting intellectual-moral progress through the development of reasoned faith.
Reasoned Faith
Promoting moral and intellectual progress by exploring spirituality and divine laws through logic, critical thinking, and science.
Active Charity
Living out Jesus' teachings through fraternity, compassion, and active service, ensuring that no one walks their journey alone.
Vibrant Community
Building a warm, inclusive spiritual family where everyone belongs and finds support in all stages of their life.
Our Beliefs
We believe in a set of principles that guide our spiritual journey and our interactions with the world. These beliefs are rooted in Christian Spiritism, emphasizing moral evolution and compassionate action.
Spirituality with Feeling
Encouraging emotional connection with God alongside intellectual study, aligning the heart with reasoned thought.
Continuous Evolution
Pursuing growth through self-knowledge, moral transformation, and spiritual development over multiple lifetimes.
Lifelong Support
Providing spiritual and moral support for individuals through all stages of life, from youth to career and challenges.
Critical Thinking
Promoting careful study, rational analysis, and open reflection on the philosophical and scientific dimensions of Spiritism.
Justice & Equality
Advocating for equality, human dignity, respect for all, and creating a community grounded in equity.
Inner Peace
Cultivating deep personal harmony, active tolerance, and open, fraternal dialogues within our community.
Our Organization
Leadership & Volunteer Principles
Leadership and volunteer activities developed within this Christian Spiritist institution are guided by the core values of service, integrity, and humility.
Love for Neighbor
Placing human beings at the center of all relationships, cultivating compassion, empathy, and active fraternal care in every action.
Humility
Serving with simplicity, recognizing ourselves as spirits in constant learning, willing to listen, reflect, and improve continually.
Unity
Fostering collaboration with a fraternal spirit, respecting individual differences, and promoting harmonious cooperation.
Service
Understanding every responsibility as a blessed opportunity to serve others, express charity, and contribute to the common good.
Integrity
Acting with honesty, alignment, and spiritual responsibility, matching thoughts, words, and actions with Gospel teachings.
Founders
Meet the individuals who first started laying the foundation for our community.
Founder and BOARD Member
Founder and BOARD Member
Founder and BOARD Member
Founder
About Spiritism
Spiritism is a Christian denomination, a philosophy, and a science that explores the origin, destiny, and relations of spirits with the corporeal world.
What is Spiritism?
Spiritism is a body of principles and laws revealed by Superior Spirits, organized and compiled by the French educator Hippolyte Léon Denizard Rivail, who published under the pseudonym Allan Kardec in the 19th century.
In Kardec's own words from What is Spiritism? (1859):
"Spiritism is a science that deals with the nature, origin, and destiny of spirits, and their relation with the corporeal world."
It provides answers to fundamental questions: Where do we come from? Where are we going? and Why are we here?, helping us understand the rational and spiritual laws of the universe.
A Brief History
The formal codification of Spiritism began in France in the mid-1850s. Kardec, a respected scholar, investigated the "turning tables" phenomenon of the era with rigorous methodology. Convinced of the reality of the spiritual communications, he compiled teachings from multiple mediums.
From Europe, it spread quickly. It found particularly fertile ground in Brazil, where it has grown into a major spiritual movement renowned for its widespread charitable institutions, hospitals, and educational centers.
Spiritism as a Christian Denomination
At the heart of Spiritism lies the figure and moral example of Jesus Christ. Rather than supplanting traditional Christianity, Spiritism acts as a continuation, clarifying His teachings in a rational, spiritual, and actionable format.
"For humankind, Jesus constitutes the type of moral perfection that Humanity can aspire to on Earth. God offers him to us as the most perfect model, and the teachings he taught are the purest expression of the Lord's law..."Its core practice is based on the supreme law of love of God and neighbor, summarized in Allan Kardec's defining maxim: "Outside of charity, there is no salvation."
— Allan Kardec, The Gospel According to Spiritism
Our Services
Come experience a welcoming community focused on spirituality, charity, moral growth, and supporting each other through life's milestones.
Public Meetings
Come experience spiritual guidance, find wisdom, and join in collective prayer. All are welcome.
Wednesdays - 7:30 PM (New York Time)
Language: Portuguese
Location: Virtually
Spiritism Study Groups
Embark on a journey of spiritual and intellectual growth by joining one of our study groups. We believe that exploring these concepts collectively deepens our understanding and strengthens our connection.
Our study topics include:
- Basic and Advanced Spiritist Doctrine
- Interpretation of the Gospel and Christ's Teachings
All studies are being conducted virtually. To see all active study groups and schedules, please join our portal.
Life Groups
Connect with smaller, supportive groups centered around applying Christian values to specific seasons and areas of life.
Themes include:
All Life Groups are being conducted virtually. To see all groups and connect with others, please join our portal.
Confidential Support
In times of challenge, remember you are not alone. Reflecting Christ's command to love one another, we are here for you, whoever you are. We offer a safe, confidential space to share and seek comfort.
How to request fraternal support:
Please register or log in to the portal, navigate to the "My Spiritual Journey" tab, and click to submit a help request.
For further information, please reach out to one of our volunteers.
Prayer Requests
If you or a loved one are going through a difficult period, we are here to support you in prayer. We believe in the power of collective thoughts of peace, health, and spiritual comfort. We are here for you, whoever you are.
How to submit your prayer request:
Please register or log in to the portal, navigate to the "My Spiritual Journey" tab, and post your prayer request.
For further information, please reach out to one of our volunteers.
Become a Member
Why Join Our Community?
We invite you to join our community on the Emmanuel Portal. By registering, you'll become part of our active spiritual family and gain direct access to submit prayer requests, make secure donations, support local charity programs, join study and life groups, follow upcoming events, and stay connected with community life.
Financial Supporter
Support the Society's operational costs and mission. Your contributions help maintain our meeting space, fund public events, and sustain local charitable actions.
Become a Volunteer
Donate your time and unique skills to help run operations, coordinate study groups, host meetings, and manage outreach. Note: Volunteer service is fully unpaid.
We invite you to consider which level of involvement resonates with you. To start the process or ask questions, please speak with any of our board members during our weekly meetings.
Make a Donation
Your generous contributions are deeply appreciated and essential for sustaining our activities, maintaining our space, and expanding our service to the community. Thank you for supporting Emmanuel!
Zelle
Quick & direct mobile payment
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Bank Transfer
Direct bank transfer / wire
Monthly Pledge
Recurring monthly transfer
Coming Soon — ask us during one of our services to set it up.
Please note: Donations to the Emmanuel Spiritist Society may be eligible for tax deductions. Consult with a tax professional regarding your specific situation and local regulations.