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Queer Ecology: LGBTQ+ Identities and Environmental Advocacy—Workshop Summary

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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Editorial: Identity

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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What is Our Polity?

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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The Communication Revolution That Started the New Church

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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2026 Speaker Series with the Social Justice Committee: Queer Ecology

The Social Justice Committee of the Swedenborgian Church of North America is excited to announce the second event in it’s 2026 Speaker Series on social justice issues: Queer Ecology: Exploring LGBTQ+ Identities And Environmental Advocacy led by Parker McMullen Bushman on Wednesday May 6, 2026, 7–8:30 PM ET on Zoom. Parker McMullen Bushman of Ecoinclusive

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