Additional Information for the Formation of Spiritist Centers

1. Church and Spiritist Centers. They Are Not The Same. Contrary to a Spiritist Center, a Church will involve rituals, priests, pastors and ministers within a rigid leadership hierarchy, along with appropriate liturgical procedures. Please read “Spiritists Centers Are Not Churches” at this site. Also check the link “Obtain Tax Exemption” for guidelines on incorporation of Spiritist Centers and tax-exemption application. The USSC will be happy to mail samples of Articles of Incorporation and By-laws to those interested.

2. Spiritist Meetings and Spiritist Books. Spiritist study meetings utilize primarily the five books of Kardec’s Codification (The Spirits’ Book, The Mediums’ Book, The Gospel According to Spiritism, The Genesis, and Heaven and Hell), as well as other complementary materials. Mediumistic sessions should only be carried out with workers prepared for this practice and under the supervision and assistance of persons responsible and experienced in such meetings.

3. Name for the Spiritist Group/Center. A group that meets regularly should choose a name for itself. It is always advisable to choose a name in English for centers in the U.S. Allan Kardec Spiritist Study Group of [insert name of your city or state] is always a good choice, or another variable with the name “Kardec” to identify Spiritism. Of course there are other names that reflect the practice of the Doctrine - simple and dignified. Once the name is chosen - congratulations! - send the information together with address and contact to the USSC for website posting.

4. Sales of Spiritist Books in the U.S. See links at this website under e-books.

5. Guidelines for the Formation of Spiritist Centers and Spiritist Workers. See documents bellow.

> Guidelines to the Groups, Centers and Spiritist Societies
> Preparation of Spiritist Workers

Also look up this very important pamphlet that can be reproduced for free distribution:
> Get to Know Spiritism