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

01/25/2011

January 25, 2011 – Rev. James M. Thomas, Jr., Ph.D.

Jim Thomas shared his near-death experience with us. He has treated people suffering from Multiple Personality Disorder (now, Dissociative Identity Disorder). Jim described some of these patients and the difficulty therapists face with their treatment. He discussed how the NDE relates to OBE and DID, for example in cases of physical abuse of a young person. Of the 110 attendees, many regular meeting attendees came to see Jim and many of our fellow parishioners did too, reflecting our love for him, as he was with us for 7 years prior to retirement. Thanks, Jim!

Location : St. Andrew's Episcopal Church

02/22/2011

February 22, 2011 – Ellie Schamber and Lewis Griggs

Ellie Schamber and Lewis Griggs appeared on February 22, 2011. They are both near-death experiencers. They host a regular meeting series in Corte Madera at the Sunrise Center entitled “Is There Life After Death?” Their backgrounds could not be more different. As an atheist student-teacher at Cal, Schamber shunned the philosophical idea of Duality. Griggs, formerly having embraced the Western European socioeconomic blueprint now spends his time teaching us to appreciate diversity and relationship. Together they present a compelling demonstration of the kind of transformation that death induces. Click the link above for more information.

Location : St. Andrew's Church

03/22/2011

March 22, 2011 – Jessica Haynes is Back!

Back due to popular demand: Jessica Haynes appeared on March 22nd!

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

04/26/2011

April 26, 2011 – Nadia McCaffrey

Nadia McCaffrey, 3-time near-death experiencer and mother of Patrick McCaffrey, who was slain while training Iraqi soldiers in Iraq, was our April 26 speaker. 2 of her NDEs were the result of suicide attempts. She has a compelling story, and she has told it around the globe. We were fortunate to be able to give her a forum here at St. Andrew’s. 28 members attended. Click on the link above for more information.

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

05/11/2011

May 11, 2011 – Bill Guggenheim canceled

South Bay IANDS has cancelled the special session on May 11, 2011 because Jaenet Guggenheim, Bll and Gael’s daughter has died. Bill Guggenheim has cancelled his May tour. Bill is the co-author of the best-selling book, Hello From Heaven! which founded the field of after-death communication (ADC) experiences. Click the link above for more information.

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

05/24/2011

May 24, 2011 – Mellen-Thomas Benedict

Mellen-Thomas Benedict was our guest at our regular May 24, 2011 meeting. He died from the devastating effects of cancer in 1982. However immediately after taking his last breath, he was transported to another realm. He was out for 1 1/2 hours during which time he was healed of his cancer, was shown events from the future, and was returned to his body cancer-free. This was a great meeting, as Mellen has been a sought-after speaker for years. Click above for more above information!

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

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06/28/2011

June 28, 2011 – Movie Presentation & Open Forum Discussion

Have you had a communication from a deceased loved one? Are you a hospice nurse or a caretaker whose care receiver has spoken to unseen individuals prior to death? Our June meeting featured a brilliant DVD movie on the near-death experience starring Raymond Moody. We discussed it afterward, and allowed for questions of any type about TSEs (Transformative Spiritual Experiences). Click above to read more…

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

07/12/2011

July 12, 2011 – Award-Winning Author Irene Kendig

Award-Winning author Irene Kendig visited us on her California speaking and book signing tour. Click above for the full summary!

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

08/23/2011

August 23, 2011 – Paul Robb

A return visit from Paul Robb. Paul definitely has a higher power. And he talks to her often. Click above for more…

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

08/24/2010

August Highlights – Paul Robb

On August 24, Paul Robb was our guest speaker. Check out the meeting highlights!

Location : St. Andrew's Church, Saratoga

09/02/2010 - 09/04/2010

IANDS 2010 Conference – September 2-4, is over!

We had a great time ! Read more…

Location : Red Lion Hotel Denver Central

09/27/2011

September 27, 2011 – Dr. Bernard Haisch

Astrophysicist and author Dr. Bernard Haisch was our guest speaker on September 27th, Tuesday evening at 7:00 PM. Please click the link above for a short bio and an abstract. He used PowerPoint slides to illustrate his findings and those of others.

Location : St. Andrew's Episcopal Church

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09/28/2010

September 28 Highlights – Richard Ferguson

Check out the info on the September South Bay IANDS meeting by clicking on the link above.

Location : St. Andrew's Church

10/25/2011

October 25, 2011 – Dianne Sherman

Dianne Sherman’s life was transformed in many ways after she died during routine knee surgery. Read her story by following the above link!

Location : St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Saratoga

10/26/2010

October 26, 2010 – was cancelled

Our October meeting has been CANCELLED.
Please follow the link for more information.

Location : St. Andrew's Church, Saratoga

11/23/2010

November 23, 2010: Jessica Haynes

Meet near-death experiencer Jessica Haynes

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

12/01/2011

November: meeting is on Thursday December 1st – Meet Roberta Grimes!

Have you ever wondered about reports from people who have come close to death and their pain was gone in an instant, or they were “lifted” from their bodies, fascinated by but not afraid of the goings on below them? Do you want to know why this happens, and what comes next? Click the above link to read about our December 1st meeting.

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

12/28/2010

December 28, 2010 – Holiday Meeting with Jane Katra, Ph.D.

December 28 at 7:00 PM – We heard from Jane Katra, Ph.D., whose near-death experience in 1974 bestowed on her the gift of spiritual healing. Click above for information on the December meeting!

Location : St. Andrew's Episcopal Church

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