South Bay IANDS: (San Francisco Bay Area) The International Association for Near-Death Studies | Seeking to understand, embody, and share the core truths of near-death and other spiritually transformative experiences.

01/24/2012

January 24, 2012 – Video Presentation of Eben Alexander’s Lecture at the 2011 IANDS Conference

Academic Neurosurgeon Eben Alexander from Lynchburg Virginia thought he knew that the brain gave rise to consciousness and memory. He believed so, until he contracted bacterial meningitis and had an NDE that changed his life – one like our fields has never heard. Follow the link above to read more . . .

Location : St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Saratoga, CA

02/28/2012

February 28, 2012 – David Bennett

February brings David Bennett, coordinator of Upstate New York IANDS, to South Bay IANDS. Dave has had multiple experiences and is a cancer survivor. Click above to read more.

Location : St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Saratoga, CA

03/27/2012

March 27, 2012 – Experiencer Panel Discussion 7:00 PM

Linda Brann, Ann Fox, Ray Kinman, and Eric Rice. What do they have in common? Each one of them had a spiritually transformative experience. 3 of them died, but came back to tell the story. Before we meet with them, see their videos on YouTube (Ann and Ray) or the Bio Channel: I Survived – Beyond and Back. Then come to our March 27th meeting so you can ask your own questions. Click above for more information.

Location : St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 13601 Saratoga Ave., Saratoga, CA

04/24/2012

April 24, 2012 – Bill Virga Facilitates Tim Coleman DVD: The Afterlife Investigations

South Bay IANDS’ new co-facilitator brings to our group a DVD production of the largest and most successful experiment on afterlife evidence and materialization. Click above to proceed.

Location : St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 13601 Saratoga Ave., Saratoga, CA

05/22/2012

May 22nd at 7:00 PM — The “Orb Whisperer” Virginia Hummel (bring your digital cameras!)

Virginia Hummel is one of the most spiritually optimistic people I have ever spoken to. She lost her son to a motorcycle accident. She has every right to be bitter. Amazingly, she has accepted Chris’ death with a whole lot of dignity. This dignity has to come from somewhere, right? Click the above to discover her source of strength. And, BRING YOUR CAMERAS to this event.

Location : 13601 Saratoga Ave., Saratoga, CA

06/21/2012

June 21st (THURSDAY) at 7:00 PM at St. Andrew’s Church – Roberta Grimes returns!

Roberta Grimes returns for another look at the afterlife evidence she and other researchers have uncovered. Note: we will meet on a Thursday, not a Tuesday. Click above to read more…..

Location : St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Saratoga, CA

08/31/2012 - 09/02/2012

IANDS 2012 Conference Aug. 31st – Sept. 2nd in Scottsdale, Arizona

IANDS 2012 Conference – Join us! Please click on the big print link just above.

Location : Unknown

10/17/2012 - 10/21/2012

1st Annual ACISTE Conference: October 18th – 21st, San Mateo, CA

Bringing together researchers, mental health professionals, pastoral counselors, spiritual directors, addiction counselors, and other psychotherapists, ACISTE provides education and certificate training to individuals in those fields. Read the details by clicking above . . .

Location : San Mateo Marriott, San Mateo, CA

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