A Message from the Executive Committee
Dear Members and Organizations of the SCNA,
We are reaching out to our wonderful benefactors, both individuals and organizations, to consider making a contribution towards helping us provide a meaningful experience for all of our members and friends. We are thrilled to be hosting our 202nd annual convention in a beautiful setting near our historic “home city” of Boston, at the Babson Executive Conference Center, adjacent to Babson College, globally recognized for its top-ranked programs in the scenic suburb of Wellesley, Massachusetts.
This lovely location provides delightful meeting spaces and lodging accommodations. At the same time, we continue with robust technology support so people can also attend our worship services, business meetings, and our popular Mini Courses from the virtual comforts of home. Overall, we are building a terrific design for widespread participation.
Our theme is “Creating Harmony: Art as Spiritual Practice,” and the keynote address will be by celebrated artist Bronwen Mayer Henry. 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.
To support our time-honored tradition of gathering every summer for this fusion of business, education, children and youth activities, worship, fellowship, and play, we would love donations from our organizations and individuals to help fund this inspiring and legally required convention. Contributions can be steered to youth activities, hospitality, need-based scholarships, technology for virtual participation, music programs, Mini Courses, or simply for general cost support. Modest gifts are richly welcomed—and all gifts will be acknowledged!
To donate 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.
Thank You,
—Rev. Dr. Jim Lawrence
President of the Swedenborgian Church of North America
Read the full issue of the March 2026 Messenger
Meet Rev. Dr. 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.
