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By Brittany Price Who am I? What do I believe in? Who do I love? What do I value? Answering these questions helps shape our identities as individuals, communities, and organizations. It is tempting to answer these questions with negatives. Who am I not? What do I not believe in? Who do I dislike? I […]
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By Rev. Dr. Jim Lawrence Some might say there’s even a prior question to ask, which is “What is a polity?” And the simple answer is that polity is a governance theory. From its Greek roots (poleis), we get the common word “politics,” and in governance theory, it refers to the specific form of political
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By Rev. Kevin Baxter Perched atop historic Beacon Hill in Boston, the Boston Society of the New Jerusalem, affectionately known as the Church on the Hill, stands as one of the oldest and most enduring Swedenborgian congregations in the United States. Its story is one of intellectual curiosity, spiritual exploration, resilience through challenge, and a
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By Brittany Price The May issue of the Messenger is filled with details about the 202nd Convention in Boston. Boston, Massachusetts, will always remind me of my sister, who passed away a few years ago. She used to work at the Paul Revere House and loved U.S. colonial history, living museums, and pretty much everything
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2026 Marks a Return to Convention Banners! This year, we will have a traditional procession of banners at the Convention opening ceremony! We are asking those who are attending Convention in person to bring their ministry’s banners with them. This will be the first time we have done this since the COVID-19 pandemic shut down
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By Rev. Dr. Jim Lawrence Swedenborg declared a New Age was at hand—one connected to a new communication system between the natural and spiritual worlds. Communicating about the novel opening of the spiritual realm was aided by the innovative publishing technology called the Gutenberg printing press. Mass and fast communication had become widespread, and Swedenborg
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202nd Convention at the Babson Executive Conference Center in Wellesley, Massachusetts Friday, June 26 – Tuesday, June 30, 2026 In-person registration is open until May 15,Virtual registration is open until June 15 on swedenborg.org
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202nd Convention at the Babson Executive Conference Center in Wellesley, Massachusetts Friday, June 26 – Tuesday, June 30, 2026 In-person registration is open until May 15,Virtual registration is open until June 15 on swedenborg.org
Nominations for Elected Positions in the Swedenborgian Church Read More »
