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2026 Convention Keynote Speaker Announced!

Bronwen Mayer Henry Named Keynote Speaker Bronwen Mayer Henry is an educator, nonprofit leader, author, and contemplative painter whose work lives at the intersection of creativity, compassion, and spiritual formation. She helps individuals and communities cultivate the skills, courage, and self-awareness needed to build more compassionate selves and communities, and a more understanding world. For […]

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2026 Convention Appeal

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A Message from the Executive Committee Dear Members and Organizations of the SCNA, We are reaching out to our wonderful benefactors, both individuals and organizations, to consider making a contribution towards helping us provide a meaningful experience for all of our members and friends. We are thrilled to be hosting our 202nd annual convention in

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The Arts in Swedenborg Studies

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By Rev. Dr. Jim Lawrence True story. A married couple, each teaching philosophy at a major state university in the south, reported a thought-provoking discovery when they first began researching Swedenborg. They were more aware of Swedenborg from connections to such literary arts figures as Blake and Balzac than they were to major philosophers and

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Two Church Camps Accepted as Full Members of the Swedenborgian Church of North America

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From the Maine Association:The Maine Association of the Swedenborgian Church of North America, at its November 3, 2024 annual meeting, unanimously approved the application of the Fryeburg New Church Assembly (FNCA) to be a full member of the Association.FNCA members can request to become confirmed members of the Swedenborgian Church, either through transfer from another

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Call for Mini Course Presenters

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By Dr. Rebecca Esterson Due February 15 The 2026 Convention of the Swedenborgian Church of North America will meet June 26–30 at the Babson Executive Conference Center in the Greater Boston Area. The Standing Committee for Education & Resources for Spiritual Community (SCER) is currently accepting Mini Course proposals. Mini Courses are ninety minutes long

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2026 Annual Convention Location and Dates!

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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

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Portland in the Rearview Mirror

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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

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2025 Display Tables: Showcasing Our Greater Community

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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

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Virtual Convention – Explained!

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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

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