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One word will meet the challenges we face at our 205th year. Revolution I take this word from the visionary work of Francis Bailey, who in small and large ways instigated the formation of the new religious movement in the American colonies. The Founding Fathers turned to this young printer in Philadelphia known for publishing the …
The 2022 Journal is now available. Please contact manager@swedenborg.org with any questions.
October 17th, 7:30-9pm EST on Zoom As an extension of the Civic Engagement series offered in the spring, Swedenborgians in Action Against Racism would like to present a stand-alone workshop from The Friends Committee on National Legislation. This workshop uses research and approaches from the field of moral reframing to teach a framework for engaged and open …
Friends in Unlikely Places: Engaging with Those Who Don’t Agree With You Read More »
Written by Rich Tafel The National Council of Churches (NCC) held their governing board retreat in Montgomery, Alabama, in May, followed by a board meeting the next week. This meeting was planned with a focus on addressing racism. The Swedenborgian Church was represented both in the retreat and board meeting. A tour of the Equal …
Written by Rich Tafel Church of the Holy City in Washington, D.C. is a landmark in our nation’s capital located on Sixteenth Street only a ten-minute walk away from the White House. Possibly the most striking part of the church’s architecture is that incredible tower with far reaching pinnacles. The church, built in 1896, was …
Church of the Holy City in Washington, D.C. Begins Tower Restoration Read More »
Written by Kurt Fekete SCYL Memorial Day Teen Retreat for ages 13 – 20Almont New Church Assembly in Allenton, Michigan Friday, May 27 at 7:00 PM ET – Monday, May 30 at 10:00 AM ET At our retreats we offer life skills and spiritual sessions based on the principles of the Swedenborgian Church. We strive …
Written by Kurt Fekete SPLATz (Super-Powered, Lovable, Almost, Teenz) Ages 10–13 As Covid restrictions begin to ease up and people slowly and cautiously begin to gather together in-person once again, it’s time to start to consider beginning our pre-teen retreats for ages 10–13. This age group, called SPLATz (Super-Powered Lovable Almost Teens), hasn’t met in-person …
