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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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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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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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By Ben Gunter Pause for a moment, Wayfarer, on life’s journey. Let the beauty of holiness restore your soul. May the harmony of sky and water, leaf and rock, nourish the creation and growth of your inner being as you fare through this life and on into the life beyond. These are the words appearing
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By Irma Reinhold The painting “Choices, Life over Death” was completed in 1978 when I was learning to paint with acrylic paints and was one of the students in Reynolds Thomas’ class. Our lessons were held in a church in New Castle, Delaware. Perhaps because of that, we frequently discussed religions. Reynolds was a Swedenborgian.
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By Serena Greenwood, SCYL Clear Blue Sky Editor At this retreat, we talked about the seven deadly sins: lust, gluttony, greed, sloth, wrath, envy, and pride. We had a pretty packed house with sixteen teens! Personally, I really enjoyed this retreat and all of the amazing lessons we had. With Rev. Renée, in our session of
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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.
Thank You Karen! Celebrating a Decade of Service Read More »
