Entry No. 4 — the Columbus file — filed under: spiritualist church
Rays of Light Spiritualist Church
Founded on the teachings of the spirit guide 'White Lily,' this independent spiritualist community offers a welcoming, non-denominational space to explore the science and philosophy of eternal life. Their services feature healing meditations, inspirational lectures, and live clairvoyant messages from the spirit world.
The story
You won't find Rays of Light Spiritualist Church listed on standard cathedral tours, but since 2000, this independent congregation has operated quietly out of a shared space on Maize Road. The entire practice hinges on the dictations of 'White Lily'—a spirit guide who first communicated through trance medium Rev. Margaret Fling back in 1949 up in Ashley, Ohio. Founder Rev. Steven Clevenger trained at Ashley’s White Lily Chapel before bringing those spirit-world channelings down to Columbus to demonstrate that human consciousness survives physical death.
Rather than fire-and-brimstone sermons, the church treats mediumship as a practical science and philosophy of eternal life. Worship services, led by Pastor Rev. Siobhan Wolf Shaffer alongside a rotation of ordained ministers, blend silent energy meditation with live clairvoyant messages directed straight at attendees in the pews. It’s a non-denominational setup where fear is treated as the root cause of negativity, and the main agenda is offering direct proof of eternal existence through guides who have already crossed over.
What it's like
You’ll pull up to 4211 Maize Road on a Sunday evening, where the church gathers inside the chapel of the Unity of Columbus building. The atmosphere is quietly earnest—no showy theatrics, just a small gathering settling into pews for an hour-long service featuring a healing meditation, an inspirational lecture, and certified mediums delivering spirit messages. If you want direct personal interaction without sitting through a full service, slip in on the second Sunday of the month between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM for their Psychic & Healing Fair. For $20 (payable in cash or PayPal), you get three separate 10-minute sessions with certified mediums and healers. Just arrive early, as registration caps strictly at 4:30 PM.
The move: Visit on the second Sunday of the month between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM for their Psychic & Healing Fair, where you can get three 10-minute readings from certified mediums for just $20.
- 📍 Maize-Morse
- 💸 $$
- ⚡ Up for anything
- 🌗 Indoors
Where: 4211 Maize Rd, Columbus, OH 43224
Hours: Added 2026-07-21 — confirm current hours before you go.
Pair it with
- The Magical Druid — Follow up a session on spirit communication with a visit to this 5,000-square-foot Clintonville hub dedicated to Neopagan Druidry and earth-based magic.
- Philosophi Salon — Balance the unseen metaphysical world by decompressing in Ohio's tiniest salt room tucked inside a salon nearby.
- Cora's Curiosities — Continue your tour of offbeat Clintonville by browsing the physical oddities and unusual collectibles curated by burlesque icon Cora Mandragora.
- Dragonbrush — Ground yourself after a psychic reading with a quick roadside stop nearby to check out a giant green dragon guarding a toothbrush on a dental lawn.
Good to know
Where is Rays of Light Spiritualist Church located?
It meets inside the Unity of Columbus building at 4211 Maize Rd in the Maize-Morse neighborhood.
Who is White Lily?
White Lily is a spirit teacher who channeled spiritual teachings through trance medium Rev. Margaret Fling starting in 1949, forming the core tenets behind the church.
How does the Psychic & Healing Fair work?
Held on the second Sunday of each month from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM, $20 gets you three 10-minute sessions with certified mediums or energy healers. Registration closes at 4:30 PM.
When are regular church services held?
Standard worship services run every Sunday evening from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM in the main chapel.
Plan a visit & invite your people →
Further reading: Official site · meetup.com
last checked: 2026-07-21