News & Announcements
By Rev. Kevin Baxter With joy, the Church on the Hill (Boston Society of the New Jerusalem) is pleased to announce that on November 24, 2024, the Boston Society of the New Jerusalem rejoined the Massachusetts New Church Union, and with it the General Convention of the New Jerusalem! The church left the denomination twenty […]
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By Ronnie Viges The Transitions (young adults ages 18–30) group met once again in November for the second annual Friendsgiving and third camp winterizing using the wisdom passed down from Tom Neuenfeldt. This gathering brought together twelve young adults and seven facility supervisors (and two little helpers!) to put camp to rest for the winter,
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By Karen Conger The General Council of the Swedenborgian Church of North America met in a hybrid format Friday and Saturday, November 15 and 16, 2024, at the Sonesta Select hotel in Torrance, California. The business undertaken included hearing reports from the officers and others, such as the Chair of the Council of Ministers. Rev.
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Congrats to The Church of the Holy City, Wilmington which has been granted admission to The National Fund for Sacred Places program, which provides capital grants and hands-on technical assistance to congregations undertaking substantial preservation projects. This one-of-a-kind program will assist them with their Phase Two restorations, mitigating water infiltration into their historic building via
We know the holidays especially can be a time of great distress for many. Please know that you are not alone. If you are feeling distressed or just need someone to connect with here are some recommended resources you can access at any time. Warmline.org (Peer Support) The Trevor Project (LGBTQ Youth)TransLifeline.org (Trans Support From
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Save the date for the 2025 Convention! The 2025 Convention of the Swedenborgian Church will be held in Portland, Oregon, June 27 – July 1 at the University Place Hotel and Conference Center at Portland State University. We hope you can join us in Oregon this year! The hybrid event will utilize a mix of
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Churches can play a pivotal role in educating and encouraging each voter to make a plan to vote and make their voice heard. The National Council of Churches Voting Matters 2024 Empowerment Guide is designed for member denominations to share the critical voting information and promote action on the congregational level each month until Election
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The Pacific Coast Association annual meeting is arriving! It will be held on Friday and Saturday October 11 and 12 in San Pedro, CA between the Garden Church (429 6th Street, San Pedro) and the Warner Grand Annex across the street with Sunday worship joining us at St. Francis Episcopal Church. If you are interested
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POSITION: Operations Manager and Event CoordinatorTo apply please email résumé and cover letter to president@swedenborg.org REPORTS TO: Chair, Central Office Review Committee and President of the Denomination TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT: Synchronous, virtual employment with one in-person event annually. Part-time with benefits SALARY AND BENEFITS: $51,000 (3/4 time) with benefits that include pension contribution, two weeks
