About Us

The Church of Infinite Spirit of Elmira, New York was chartered through the General Assembly of Spiritualists of Rochester, New York in March 2001. Rev. Sharon Lee Hairston began these services that same year and continues as the Pastor. The gifts of the Spirit as cited in scripture are practiced at our devotional services weekly by our Certified Healers and Mediums.

Spiritualist study classes educate the students on the history of Spiritualism, the tenets of our religion, and the philosophy with emphasis on holistic healing of body, mind and soul. The truths as taught by Jesus to His disciples as recorded in scripture are conducive to attaining a state of higher consciousness. Belief that all love and healing stems from God is accepted. Spiritualism teaches belief in God, Infinite Intelligence, Creator and Source of life, and that we are here for soul growth and progression of soul development. We believe in the continuity of life.

“God’s love and mercy endures forever.”

Rev. Hairston’s pathway began when she attended her first Spiritualist service at the former Universal Spiritualist Church in Elmira, NY in October 1994 and met Rev. Marjorie Morin. Rev. Morin invited her to attend classes. The devotional services and development classes taught her to appreciate the beautiful gifts of the Spirit and how to utilize these gifts with respect and appreciation. Rev. Hairston was ordained in Rochester, NY in 2000 by Rev. Aloma Cason, President of the General Assembly of Spiritualists.

In response to a spiritual calling, Rev. Hairston applied for a Charter to start a church from the General Assembly of Spiritualists of Rochester, NY. The Church of Infinite Spirit of Elmira, NY was so recognized and Rev. Hairston continues to serve and pastor.

All are welcome to attend our weekly Sunday services.

The Church of Infinite Spirit is a place to belong. All are invited to attend the Healing portion of our weekly Sunday service followed by our devotional service. The Healing portion of our service begins at 10:30 a.m. prior to the Sunday devotional service at 11:00 a.m.

The Church of Infinite Spirit maintains an active Prayer and Healing List for those both present and absent. We have certified healers who carry on the non-invasive hands-on healing ministry.

The names of your loved ones, co-workers and friends present as well as absent are added to our Prayer and Healing list. Healing prayers are continued in the Sunday devotional service which follows as well.

In my meditation some time ago,

“With God, All Things Are Possible.”

You are cordially invited to join us in our weekly services.