A Message from Rev. Dr. Jim Lawrence and the Executive Committee of the Swedenborgian Church of North America
Dear Members and Organizations of the SCNA,
Located at the University Place Hotel & Conference Center
at Portland State University, Portland, Oregon
Registration opens April 15 on swedenborg.org!
We are reaching out to our wonderful benefactors, both individuals and organizations, to consider a contribution helping us provide this significant annual experience for all of our members and friends. We are thrilled to be hosting our 201st annual convention in another exciting and beautiful setting this summer at University Place Conference Center & Hotel, associated with Portland State University in Portland, Oregon. This lovely setting provides delightful meeting spaces and lodging accommodations, while at the same time we continue with robust technology support so people can also attend our business meetings and our popular Mini Courses from the virtual comforts of home, so that overall, we are building a terrific design for widespread participation. Our theme is “Spiritual Innovation for a Changing World.” The keynote address by Rev. Rich Tafel is on this theme, and in addition to wonderful Mini Courses and worship experiences for all ages, we will hold important business sessions and receive hopeful reports of positive developments in many aspects of our denominational life.
Targeted contributions can be denoted for youth activities, hospitality, need-based scholarships, technology for virtual participation, music programs, the mini courses, or simply for general cost support. Modest gifts are richly welcomed, and all gifts will be acknowledged!
To make a donation online visit www.swedenborg.org/donate and please remember to indicate what this donation is intended for. If you would like to send a check please make it out to “Swedenborgian Church of North America” and mail it to:
General Convention
ATTN: Gina Peracchi
PO Box 380270
Cambridge, MA 02238-0270, USA
Read the full issue of the Winter 2025 Messenger
Meet Jim Lawrence
Rev. Dr. Jim Lawrence is the president of the Swedenborgian Church of North America. He was the dean of the Center for Swedenborgian Studies for 21 years prior to being elected President in 2022.
