About Us

How We're Helping

We are a nonprofit organization focused on introducing the public to individuals who have had life changing spiritual experiences. Folks return from these experiences with no fear of death, more love of others, and changed priorities. Many times they embrace spiritual or charity work. They believe they have a calling to share their experiences with others. These talks give hope, comfort and direction to the listener. Although each experience is different, there are commonalities; being above the body and looking down on it, going through a tunnel, meeting loved ones who have passed on, feeling totally loved, and being greeted and embraced by a Being of Light and Wisdom. This realm is felt as being much more real than the earthly realm. It feels like "home." Although by far most experiences are reported as being positive, hellish experiences have been reported. Even so, some people report being rescued by the Being of Light.

When We Meet

We are doing Zoom meetings.

Before COVID we would meet the last Saturday of the month at the James City Library, 7770 Croaker Rd., Williamsburg, Va. Our zoom meetings are now being held on the third Saturday of every month, from 11 AM to 1 PM (approximately).

During our meetings we listen to the speakers, ask questions, have discussion, give feedback and/or share our personal experiences if we wish. There is no pressure to participate. If you have had a Near Death Experience or if you have any questions, please email Hope Dillard at hhopedillard@gmail.com. See below for more information. To get on the Zoom email list please email Hope Dillard at hhopedillard@gmail.com You will need to download the zoom app, which is free. You have the option of joining by phone; or not being on video when using ipad, computer, or phone, if preferred. All microphones are muted unless you manually unmute yours in order to ask questions, comment, etc. Please email us for help with Zoom.

Thank You

Whether you help through monetary donations, volunteering your time, or spreading our mission through word-of-mouth, thank you. We couldn't accomplish our goals without the help of supporters like you. To donate go to https://www.paypal.me/williamsburgiands

Mary C Neal M.D. Bio

Dr. Mary Neal is in the unique position of being both a scientist and a woman of deep faith and trust in God. She is a board-certified spinal surgeon who drowned while kayaking on a South American river. During her time under the water, she experienced life after death. She went to heaven, conversed with Jesus, and experienced God's all-encompassing love. She gained an understanding of God's presence and of "good" and "bad". She was returned to Earth with information and expectations regarding some of her undone work, including the sharing of her experience with others and the future death of her young son.

Her experiences transformed her faith into a complete trust that the promises of God are true, underpinning her ability to face challenges and loss with a joyful heart. Her story inspires others to make a similar transformation by seeking God's presence in their own lives.

She was first interviewed on the Dr. Oz show and has since been featured on many national talk and television shows including, FOX & Friends, The Katie (Couric) Show, The Marie (Osmond) show, CNN, the 700 Club, OWN-In Deep Shift, Guideposts, and a number of others. She has spoken to audiences throughout the United States, Latin America, and Europe.

Her story gives reason to live by faith and trust. It is a story of hope. Dr. Neal was born and raised in Michigan and graduated from the University of Kentucky before attending the UCLA medical school. She completed her orthopaedic surgery training at the University of Southern California after which she lived in Sweden, Switzerland, and Los Angeles while undergoing 1 1/2 years of specialty training in spinal surgery before becoming the director of spine surgery at USC. Five years later, she left the University for private practice.

She currently lives and works in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, where she and her family enjoy everything the outdoor world offers, especially all forms of skiing, bicycling, boating, and hiking.

Williamsburg Friends of IANDS -Int'l Assoc.for Near Death Studies

Explore the Extraordinary

About Us

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When We Meet

Thank You

September 18, 2021, 12 noon on Zoom,Free, please join us!

Mary C Neal M.D. Bio

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Williamsburg Friends of IANDS