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Learning to Organize for Justice: FCNL Workshop Report

By Dr. Page Morahan On February 4, the Social Justice Committee sponsored “Service and Justice: Organizing for Change in Our Communities,” a virtual workshop led by Jackson Malkus of the Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL). The workshop challenged the participants to examine the critical distinction between Service and Justice work. While service projects like […]

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Beyond Patriarchy: Helen Keller’s New Heaven and New Earth

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By Rev. Sage Cole When the nudge to make space for a new form of new church life first began to land in me back in 2018, it was Helen Keller’s image that quickly came to mind, in part, of course, because she’s amazing, but also because she is a she. Sitting in Cambridge amidst

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“Deliver Us From Evil” NCC Lenten Prayer Campaign

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The National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA (NCC) is launching “Deliver Us from Evil,” a nationwide Lenten prayer campaign beginning Ash Wednesday, February 18. The NCC represents 37 member denominations (including the Swedenborgian Church of North America), and more than 30 million Christians across Orthodox, Mainline Protestant, Evangelical, Anglican, Peace, and

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A Time to be Silent and a Time to Speak

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By Rev. Dr. Jim Lawrence Ecclesiastes 3 is not silent about the need sometimes to speak, and this is such a time. Over a year ago, I sent a presidential pastoral letter in an email blast on “The Current Political Tempest” with the subhead, “Swedenborg Argued against Authoritarianism in Government and In Favor of Justice

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Suicide Prevention Support During The Holidays

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We know the holidays especially can be a time of great distress for many. Please know that you are not alone. If you are feeling distressed or just need someone to connect with here are some recommended resources you can access at any time. Warmline.org (Peer Support) The Trevor Project (LGBTQ Youth)TransLifeline.org (Trans Support From

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New Social Justice Committee logo

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The Social Justice Committee (SJC) is thrilled to share its new logo pictured here as designed by Swedenborgian Church Youth League (SCYL) East Coast Officer, Zsa Zsa Dolley (she/her). The Social Justice Committee reached out to the SCYL towards the end of 2023 for logo ideas to be considered. Interested teens worked on their ideas

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NCC Calls the Nation to Week of Prayer, Hosts Virtual Service on Nov. 1

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Please see the following message from the National Council of Churches NCC Calls the Nation to Week of Prayer, Hosts Virtual Service on Nov. 1 Considering the recent devastating events taking place in the conflict between Hamas and Israel, an alarming rise in antisemitism and Islamophobia across our nation, as well as the mass shooting

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Our Hearts Are Breaking – Invitation to a Candlelight Vigil

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UPDATE: You can now watch the replay of the vigil on our YouTube channel. Original post: Dear Friends, Once again we are confronted with a time of great sorrow in our world. As the violence and pain deepens, we are left wondering what one can do. A small gesture we are called to offer is

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