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By Ronald Viges Wow, how time flies! We gathered once again for our yearly Transitions Friendsgiving retreat to come together to feast and give back. With a turnout of just under twenty people ages 18–30, we took on a bonus challenge this year of preparing and delivering meals to people in need. We used a […]
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By Pastor Paul Deming Luke’s gospel differs from Mark and Matthew, especially regarding the story of Jesus reading from Isaiah in the synagogue. Quite frankly, Mark and Matthew do not mention it, except to say that Jesus went into his hometown teaching in the synagogue. (Matthew 13:54, Mark 6:1–2) If Luke is embellishing with the
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By Beki Greenwood, Rev. Jane Siebert, and Rev. Rich Tafel After over a decade of service as the Recording Secretary of the Swedenborgian Church of North America, among many other responsibilities, after careful thought and prayer, Karen Conger decided it was time to pass on the role of secretary and tendered her resignation in mid-November 2025.
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By Beki Greenwood, Recording Secretary It was a mild, mid-November weekend as members of the General Council arrived in our nation’s capital for their annal fall hybrid meeting. Looking forward to two full days of meetings on the horizon, members trickled into the hotel following a fifteen-minute ride from the airport (passing several of our
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By Rev. Dr. Amanda Riley I remember first learning about the Soup-er Bowl of Caring when my youth group ran a canned food drive at our church every February on Super Bowl Sunday. The idea was simple: we were going to have a Super Bowl party featuring not just the big game, but a table overflowing
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By Rev. David Millar and Rev. Sarah Walker Are you seeking a deeper connection to Emanuel Swedenborg’s profound writings and practical ways to integrate them into your daily life? The Logopraxis Institute offers a unique approach to spiritual development that is both introspective and community-focused. What is Logopraxis? The term “Logopraxis” literally means “to practice the
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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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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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The Social Justice Committee presents: A workshop on Service, Justice, and Community Organizing from The Friends Committee on National Legislation. Wednesday February 4, 2026, 7:00PM EST on Zoom. Participants will analyze the differences between responding to social problems with a focus on service projects and advocacy efforts. Then, we will spend time planning community organizing
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