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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
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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
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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
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By Rev. Dr. Jim Lawrence Some might say there’s even a prior question to ask, which is “What is a polity?” And the simple answer is that polity is a governance theory. From its Greek roots (poleis), we get the common word “politics,” and in governance theory, it refers to the specific form of political
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Join the Helen Keller Spiritual Life Collaborative (HKSLC) on Tuesday, May 26, at 7:00 PM ET for the third in our series of Be Honest Conversations. LGBTQIA+ Identity: Love, Gender, Marriage & Sexuality, with featured speakers Rev. Colin Amato, Tirah Keal, and Alex Gayheart. This event is co-sponsored by The Rainbow Church of The New
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By Brittany Price The May issue of the Messenger is filled with details about the 202nd Convention in Boston. Boston, Massachusetts, will always remind me of my sister, who passed away a few years ago. She used to work at the Paul Revere House and loved U.S. colonial history, living museums, and pretty much everything
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By Rev. Dr. Jim Lawrence Swedenborg declared a New Age was at hand—one connected to a new communication system between the natural and spiritual worlds. Communicating about the novel opening of the spiritual realm was aided by the innovative publishing technology called the Gutenberg printing press. Mass and fast communication had become widespread, and Swedenborg
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