Golden Rule Spiritualist Church

Golden Rule Spiritualist Church was founded by Rev. Marie Hall. Born in Canada, Rev. Hall moved to Rochester in 1905 where she served as a nurse in Genesee Hospital for a number of years. 

In 1932 Rev. Hall founded Golden Rule Spiritualist Church, first located on Union Street, and then moving to 21 Marshal Street due to a growing congregation. 

Shortly after the founding of her Church, Rev. Hall organized the Golden Rule Spiritualist Association, which trained conducted classes for Mediums and Ministers, and granted charters to Churches. The Association had Churches in New York, Florida, Georgia, California. With several National Conventions meeting yearly in Rochester.