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On-Demand Webinar: The Work Behind the Work: The People Who Made the A.R.E. featuring Jessica Newell
An Edgar Cayce Encore Webinar Presentation
The E.C.F. Archives preserves the insightful letters, the messy brainstorming session notes, the first newsletters printed on hand-cranked machines, and many more original documents that provide a new perspective on the work behind the Work.

Join us as Edgar Cayce Foundation Archivist Jessica Newell discusses the people behind the Work of Edgar Cayce's A.R.E.
What can we learn from the people who nurtured Edgar Cayce’s A.R.E. into existence and through the challenging years following Edgar Cayce’s passing? Edgar Cayce Foundation Archivist Jessica Newell invites you to meet the dedicated founding members who applied their diverse skills, talents, and life experiences to bring the Cayce work to public consciousness during the early 20th century. The E.C.F. Archives preserves the insightful letters, the messy brainstorming session notes, the first newsletters printed on hand-cranked machines, and many more original documents that provide a new perspective on the work behind the Work. Supporting such great teachers as Hugh Lynn Cayce, Lydia Schrader Gray, Elsie Sechrist and Mae St. Clair were an incredibly creative and determined group of people from all walks of life – salesmen, doctors, homemakers, artists, writers, and serious academics – who saw value in keeping Edgar Cayce’s work vibrant and applicable to all aspects of modern life. Jessica brings these early years to life and inspires you to follow in the footsteps of these pioneering spiritual explorers.
Past attendees say:
“Jessica is an incredible presenter who really breathes new life into the readings and the people behind this work.”
“I had no idea what a vast resource the “Cayce Vault” is—so glad Jessica is bringing this wealth of information to light.”
“Her talk was filled with insights and helpful information—I had no idea how important E.C.F is to this work.”
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Important Information: After registration, you will be taken to a webpage with a link to watch the presentation. Be sure to bookmark this link as it can be used to re-watch the event with the added bonus of being able to pause, rewind, and fast-forward!
Jessica brings these early years to life and inspires you to follow in the footsteps of these pioneering spiritual explorers.
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Jessica Newell has a master’s in archival studies from East Tennessee State University, which she pursued after a rewarding internship working with 19th century court documents at a county clerk’s office. Her position as the archivist for the Edgar Cayce Foundation combines her love of historical preservation and public history education. Her passion for the Cayce legacy is evident in her presentations.