News & Announcements
Save the date for the 2026 Convention! Please plan to join us for the 202nd Annual Convention of the Swedenborgian Church where we will return to the east coast with our gracious hosts from the Boston Church on the Hill. Convention will be from June 26 – June 30 (includes travel dates). Meetings and lodging […]
2026 Annual Convention Location and Dates! Read More »
by By Rev. Dr. Jim Lawrence The surprisingly green urban spaces of downtown Portland, Oregon look lovely in hindsight as we move forward from our 201st annual meeting held in a conference hotel adjacent to Portland State University for those in person, and we also again maintained virtual participation for people to join us from
Portland in the Rearview Mirror Read More »
Every year at Convention, we are treated to some delightful displays from our church membership from across the continent, usually with a regional focus to wherever Convention is being held each year. These displays showcase the various communities, endeavors, and organizations within the denomination’s membership. This year, the displays will be located in the Columbia Falls
2025 Display Tables: Showcasing Our Greater Community Read More »
By Rudy Caseres, Digital Communications Manager This year will be the fourth hybrid Annual Convention. As Digital Communications Manager, I have made it my mission to create an event where everyone gets a first-rate experience, regardless of how they are attending. Here are some tips on how to make the most of this experience! We are
Virtual Convention – Explained! Read More »
By Rev. Dr. Jim Lawrence In addition to seeing old friends and meeting new ones, the annual convention gathering of the Swedenborgian Church of North America is also a time to highlight exciting developments in the life of our community. There will be reports on a surprising array of projects and ministry visions. There will
Let’s Catch Up in Portland, Oregon Read More »
\Read all about Convention 2025 in the full issue of the June Messenger
Virtual Programs for Convention 2025 Read More »
201st Convention at the University Place Hotel in Portland, Oregon Friday, June 27 – Tuesday, July 1, 2025 In-person registration is open until May 15,Virtual registration is open until June 15 on swedenborg.org By Rev. Dr. Jim Lawrence Members and friends of the Swedenborgian Church, we are happily planning to gather again in a lovely
Envisioning the Future as the Swedenborgian Church Read More »
A Message from Rev. Dr. Jim Lawrence and the Executive Committee of the Swedenborgian Church of North America Dear Members and Organizations of the SCNA, We are reaching out to our wonderful benefactors, both individuals and organizations, to consider a contribution helping us provide this significant annual experience for all of our members and friends.
Appeal for the 2025 Annual Convention Read More »
Planting the Seeds for the Future of Swedenborg The following is a transcript of the compelling keynote address by Dylan Hendricks, a futurist and Swedenborgian, with the Institute for the Future. We encourage you to watch the full video of the keynote on our YouTube channel (beginning around the 27 minute mark). It’s a pleasure
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