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Easter Sermon from April 20, 2025 by Rich Tafel Good morning, and Happy Easter. The Lord is risen. And the good news of Easter is—so are we. Each Easter has a special and unique message. I’m thinking back today to Easter 2021, just as the world was catching its breath after the pandemic, and in […]
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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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By Rev. Dr. Jim Lawrence In addition to seeing old friends and meeting new ones, the annual convention gathering of the Swedenborgian Church of North America is also a time to highlight exciting developments in the life of our community. There will be reports on a surprising array of projects and ministry visions. There will
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\Read all about Convention 2025 in the full issue of the June Messenger
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201st Convention at the University Place Hotel in Portland, Oregon Friday, June 27 – Tuesday, July 1, 2025 In-person registration is open until May 15,Virtual registration is open until June 15 on swedenborg.org By Rev. Dr. Jim Lawrence Members and friends of the Swedenborgian Church, we are happily planning to gather again in a lovely
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By Rev. Dr. Jim Lawrence For the past five years, Beki Greenwood has wowed our world with beautiful issues of the Messenger, and while we wish her well in her departure, we are surely sad to see her go. Her first issue was the February/March issue in 2020, which we will remember was at the
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Remaining Rooted Through AdversitySeptember 25–28, 2025 Save the Date for Gathering Leaves 2025, the international retreat for all Swedenborgian/New Church women! It will be an in-person and online event, held September 25–28, 2025, at the Temenos Retreat Center, a Swedenborgian facility and church, in West Chester, Pennsylvania, USA. The theme this year is “Remaining Rooted
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By Kurt Fekete Six years ago, a six-day International Camp for SCYL teenagers was held at Purley Chase, England and for those who came along, amazing memories were made, and lasting friendships were formed. We feel it is time to do it again and want to invite you! Where? The camp will be held at
UK International Teen Summer Camp 2025 Read More »
A Message from Rev. Dr. Jim Lawrence and the Executive Committee of the Swedenborgian Church of North America Dear Members and Organizations of the SCNA, We are reaching out to our wonderful benefactors, both individuals and organizations, to consider a contribution helping us provide this significant annual experience for all of our members and friends.
Appeal for the 2025 Annual Convention Read More »
