HISTORY

The National Spiritual Science Center (NSSC) was founded in 1941 in Washington, DC, by Rev. Alice Welstood Tindall as the First Spiritual Science Church. Rev. Tindall trained at the Spiritual Science Mother Church, which was established on May 29, 1923, by Rev. Julia Forrest at Carnegie Hall Studios in New York City.

For the next 28 years, Rev. Tindall conducted weekly services, development circles, and public lectures on Spiritual Science. She was also instrumental in organizing the Federation of Spiritual Churches and Associations, serving as an officer multiple times.

In 1962, Rev. Diane and Rev. Henry Nagorka joined the Church and studied under Rev. Tindall. In 1969, the First Spiritual Science Church was renamed the National Spiritual Science Church as Rev. Tindall passed leadership to the Nagorkas. Under their guidance, the School of Spiritual Science was established to expand educational offerings.

By January 1970, NSSC moved to 5605 16th Street, NW, Washington, DC. During the 1970s, the center published a monthly psychic magazine, which was distributed nationwide as an educational resource on mediumship, healing, and spiritual science.

Rev. Henry J. Nagorka served as president for 16 years until his passing in May 1986. Rev. Diane S. Nagorka then assumed leadership until her retirement in June 1989.

With the arrival of the Age of Aquarius, NSSC leadership transitioned to its Board of Directors, ensuring the continued oversight and policy direction of the center.