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The Social Justice Committee presents: Faith Under Fire: Defending Democracy in the Age of Authoritarian Threats.Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 7 PM Eastern on Zoom. The agenda for this 90 minute workshop on Voting Rights includes: This workshop will be led by Min. Christian S. Watkins, MDiv (he/him). Christian serves as senior government relations advocate for Criminal Legal Systems, Democracy Reform, and Reparatory Justice at NETWORK Lobby […]
By Pastor Paul Deming, Ben Gunter, and Dell J. Rose One of the requirements for those who are pursuing ordination with the Swedenborgian Church of North America is something that is referred to as “camp experience.” Candidates must attend either Almont Summer School in Michigan, Fryeburg New Church Assembly in Maine, or an approved equivalent.
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By Rev. Dr. Jim Lawrence Swedenborg once remarked in his eighteen-year diary that the love of only possessing money often becomes an obsession to the point of evolving into a kind of insanity, whereas the love of being useful through money always develops into a driving force creating angels. This counsel is on my mind
Financial Help for Our Ministries Is Fund-A-Mental Read More »
By Beki Greenwood, Recording Secretary The annual convention business sessions of the Swedenborgian Church of North America convened at the Babson Executive Conference Center in Wellesley, Massachusetts. Many thanks to the Boston Church on the Hill for the gifts and hospitality they offered the attendees. The Credentials Committee reported that there were a total of
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By Rev. Colin Amato For decades, if not for centuries, Queer people and members of the LGBTQ+ community have struggled to find a safe space to inhabit that is intentionally sacred. Queer folk can find church congregations or other spaces that are open and supportive of LGBTQ+ people. However, two areas that are not always
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Submitted By Alex Gayheart On Behalf Of The Social Justice Committee The Social Justice Committee was thrilled to host Parker McMullen Bushman (she/they), a Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion strategist and founder of Ecoinclusive (www.ecoinclusive.org), in May as part of our 2026 Speaker Series on social justice issues. Parker began their workshop by delving into
Queer Ecology: LGBTQ+ Identities and Environmental Advocacy—Workshop Summary Read More »
By Tirah Keal Bloom Haven will be a church by another name, a spiritual community center. Currently taking shape in Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania, we are a brand-new congregation of the Swedenborgian Church of North America. Our Mission Statement: Rooted in the Swedenborgian message of love, inclusivity, and respect for all paths, Bloom Haven exists to support
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By Beki Greenwood “Mom, where are you going this weekend?” my teenage son asked me as I was packing up my car on a Friday in April. “Nate, I’m going to the Adult Retreat in Duxbury, remember?” and his response was “Oh, right! That sounds really fun.” My kids, now both teenagers and active members
Rekindling Our Light and Being Love Read More »
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
Editorial: Identity Read More »
