What would Swedenborg do?

At the heart of Swedenborgian theology is a fundamental concept of freedom: that we must all be left in freedom to choose (the good of God, or the selfish loves of ourselves and the world).

06-08-25

Worship in Meditation Service June 8th, 2025 Prelude: Sonatina VII by F.J. Naderman – Amelia Romano, harpist Greetings & Announcements Opening of the Word Contemplation I – … Read more

The Arc of Light

As a community, we are nevertheless called upon to “be a light in the darkness,” and to broadcast a (gospel) message of hope, love, and redemption. I hope the beauty of the late spring can give you courage and conviction to meet this moment.

06-01-25

Communion Worship Service June 1, 2025 Prelude: Prelude in C Major by J.S. Bach – Stephanie Ng, pianist Greetings Announcements Hymn: “Send Down Thy Truth, O God“ … Read more

To Dwell in Unity

We might feel powerless at circumstances that seem far outside of our control, but more than ever, we need to find solace in one another’s company – for we are truly not alone.

05-25-25

Prelude: Air from Componimenti Musicali by Gottlieb Muffat (1690-1770) – Charles Calhoun, keyboardist Greetings Announcements Hymn: “Wake Now, My Senses” Opening of the Word Responsive Invocation: from Psalm 13 … Read more

05-18-25

Prelude: An Improvisation by J. Washington  – James Washington, pianist Greetings Announcements Hymn: “Can I See Another’s Woe?” Opening of the Word Responsive Invocation: from Psalm 37 Don’t … Read more

Lessons from The Birds

In Swedenborg’s theory of correspondences—his so-called “science” for the spiritual valences of nature—birds represent intellectual and spiritual things we can perceive with our minds: truths, in other words, which can take us places.

05-11-25

Prelude: “In My Life” by John Lennon & Paul McCartney, arranged for piano by Paul Hankinson – Stephanie Ng, Pianist Greetings Announcements Hymn: “Gentle Spirit, Truth Divine” Opening of … Read more