Come as a Visitor, Leave as a Friend (Paperback)

Paperback. Come as a Visitor, Leave as a Friend: The Ordinary Magic of a Spiritualist ChurchStep through the doors of a modest Scottish bowling club and find yourself somewhere unexpected. By day it's just a hall, but on service nights it becomes something far more-a place of welcome, connection, and quiet wonder.In this heartfelt book, Donna Barnett invites you into the world of a Spiritualist church as she first discovered it. There are no crystal balls or gothic theatrics here-just raffle tickets, hymn books, laughter, and the extraordinary comfort of messages from beyond.With warmth and honesty, Donna shares how this simple community space became a sanctuary, weaving together the history of Spiritualism with her own journey of belonging. She reveals the ordinary details-a hymn sung slightly off-key, a tray of biscuits passed around-that create the extraordinary feeling of hope, love, and friendship that keeps people returning, week after week. This is a book about: The real, lived experience of a Spiritualist churchThe comfort of community and connectionFinding magic in the ordinaryHow the smallest rituals, raffles, hymns, cans of juice, become part of something sacredIf you've ever wondered what happens inside a Spiritualist church, or if you've longed for a story that celebrates the beauty of belonging, this book will welcome you in.Come as a visitor. Leave as a friend. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…