This lady has rightfully gained the title of the
"Encyclopedia of Spiritualism of the 20th Century."
If you are searching for information in regard to Modern Spiritualism, try contacting Marilyn.
This lady appeared in Who's Who of American Women in 1983 and in Who's Who of Women of the World in 1984 and is now in Cambridge Who's Who of 2010-2011?
Marilyn Joan Jackson was born the daughter of the Rev. William A. and Bertha E. Jackson on February 11th in Amityville, L.I., New York.
EDUCATION
Copiague Grammar School, Amityville High School for her first year; Grover Cleveland High School in Ridge-wood, Queens, New York; N.Y. Institute of Applied Arts & Sciences in Brooklyn, New York -Dental Hygiene; and University of Virginia.
The major part of her secular career was that of a Research and Development Contracting Officer for the U.S. Coast Guard.
About Marilyn
MARRIAGE
Married Jack Awtry of Bessemer, Alabama, on April 27, 1952. Two daughters resulted from this marriage. Married Henry D. Smith of Baxley, Ga. April 1984; divorced 1998.
HER LIFE IN SPIRITUALISM
Marilyn studied the General and Advanced Courses of Spiritualism through the Morris Pratt Institute. To perfect her mediumship, she sat with the renowned Robert Bos and B. Anne Gehman. In 1966, Marilyn officially began her career in Spiritualism by giving her first public discourse on “The Spiritualist Philosophy of Creation” at the Auditorium in Cassadaga, Florida. On June 2, 1971, she received her National Spiritualist Teacher’s Degree; June 3, 1973, she was granted the rite of Ordination in the Auditorium, Cassadaga, (now named the Colby Temple) Florida, with the Reverend Harrison Engle officiating; December 22, 1975, she was certified as a Mental Medium. Since that first engagement, Marilyn has served many organizations across the United States, as well as in Canada. She has been regularly engaged by Spiritualist Camps and State Associations as the featured speaker and medium. As a columnist, she has routinely submitted articles to various secular and spiritual magazines. In 1978, she served as Contributing Editor on the staff of The National Spiritualist–Summit of Understanding. In 2007, she became a U.S.A. Correspondent for the Psychic World, Green-ford, Middlesex, England.
In 1976, she and the late Rev. Margaret L. King founded the Church of the Spirit, Washington, D.C. Marilyn served as the Pastor from 1977-1980. In 1979, she became a member of the Morris Pratt Institute of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Marilyn and Paula Vogt were commissioned by the M.P.I. to co-author The New Educational Course on Modern Spiritualism. It took three years of researching, writing and editing to produce the original course; now required in order to be certified or ordained by The National Spiritualist Association of Churches. {Disclaimer: The course has been revised by others of MPI)
In 1983, the Delegates of the 91st Annual Convention of the NSAC elected her as a Trustee on the Board of Directors to fill the one-year term vacated by the Rev. Evelyn Muse. In 1984, the delegates of the 92nd Annual Convention re-elected her for a full three year term. Although nominated again in 1987, she declined the nomination. She then co-founded the Harmonial Philosophy Association. It is now based in Meadville, Pennsylvania. Marilyn has also served as a member on the Board of the Florida State Association of Spiritualist Ministers. Her many years of dedicated service is no secret.
Marilyn donated untold hours in the NSAC Office in Cassadaga, Florida, as well as in the Library, sorting books and records which had been packed up for several years in previous officer of the organization. The library was divided and alphabetically filed in two rooms. The room on the porch had been identified by her as the beginning of a Spiritualist Museum. A framed purple velvet background was adorned by a badge from each Annual Convention from 1893 forward. The Andrew Jackson Davis memorabilia collection had been placed carefully in the drawers of an antique cabinet, along with other such items as stamps, slate writings, etc. Many boxes of records had been appropriately filed, sealed and labeled for storage. Many framed pictures had been gathered and stored and a wealth of our history in pictures has been placed in leatherette bound albums. In 2008, she experienced deja vu by once again organizing and/or modifying the NSAC Library in their Lily Dale, New York office, as well as beginning the "Archive Project". Unfortunately in 2009, it was put on hold by the NSAC president.
In 1982, Marilyn authored and published Brighten Your Way–a Guide for Daily Living the Positive Way. This booklet was the first daily meditation guide written by a Spiritualist for Spiritualists. Her seed-thought booklet entitled, You and a Way, opened the door to many a seeker of truth. In 2007, she authored River of LIfe-How to Live in the Flow (76 natural spiritual laws). This was followed by Light from Beyond the Tomb-Spiritualism Survived. In 2011, her publishing company, Shen-men Pub., released Spiritualism and the Bible Connection followed by Spiritulaism on the Move: A Reality Check for the New Century. The Science and Philosophy of Spiritualism is engraved deeply in her heart and expressed vibrantly in her writings as well as in her public work.
Marilyn interested in providing the best reading material opened her first mail order book store in 1979, named The Rose Garden Book Nook. She continued it after moving to Cassadaga, Florida. However, it was discontinued when she and her husband opened The Rose Gardn Book Nook & Gift Shop in the Cassadaga Hotel. As a resident of the Camp in Florida, she authored and published a magazine entitled, The Cassadagan. Although the magazine was a doorway to philosophy, its main objective was to present news and tidibts for the community. This section was entitled “Around and About Cassadaga”.
Marilyn has held Membership in the Association for Research and Enlightenment, Institute of Noetic Sciences, The Parapsychology Foundation, White Eagle Lodge, Center of Spiritual Enlightenment, The Harmonial Philosophy Association, Family Services of Habitat for Humanity, the Florida State Association of Spiritualist Ministers, International Healers, The Lily Dale Assembly, Southern Cassadaga Spiritualist Campmeeting Association, NSAC, and the National Spiritualist Teacher's Club. As an author, editor and publisher, Marilyn's contributions have opened the doorwary of understanding for many individuals. Her latest endeavor is the founding of Shen-men Publishing!
PUBLICATIONS
Latest Books
Spiritualism on the Move: A Reality Check for a New Century
Spiritualism & The Bible Connection
Light from Beyond the Tomb: Spiritualism Survived
River of Life – How to Life in the Flow
(2nd Printing/Revised (76 Natural Laws – Spiritual)
Books & Booklets
You and a Way (5th printing)
The History of the N.S.A.C
They Paved the Way
The Sunflower
Spiritualist Philosophy for the 21st Century Revised July 2010
Contemporary Definitions of Psychic Phenomena and Related Subjects (Revised)
Course/Seminars
The Rhythmic Universe & Your Rhythmic Life
Mediumship Energetics
Stepping Stones of Modern Spiritualism {Past, Present & Future}
Yesterday-Today-Tomorrow
Ministerial Course for Spiritualists
A Psychic You - The Big Picture
The Intuitive You
Co-Author of the Original MPI New Educational Course of Modern Spiritualism
Co-authored Study & Workbooks under SAM, Inc. (Spiritualism & More)
Contemporary Definitions of Psychic Phenomena and Related Subjects
Introductory Approach to Natural Law - Books, Books & More Books
Educating of a Psychometrist – Representing the Religion of Spiritualism
Who’s Who in Spiritualism of Yesteryear - A Poet Ponders – The Missing Link
The Widow’s Mite - Natural Law Governs
Columnist
Psychic World (UK)
The National Spiritualist
Various secular magazines
Created the Historical
Spiritualism’s Millennium Calendar
Although the calendar was created for the year 2000, it is of great value today.
because on every day of the year, an event is listed
that took place in Spiritualism from 1810 through the year 2000.
An artist was engaged to set up a picture for every month of the year.
Marilyn J. Awtry
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