Dana Owens

Can faith be measured?

Faith is a personal matter based on one’s experience and interpretation. Yet religious institutions have been insisting that there is a certain objective measure for faith.

Recent Sermons on Facebook

Video recordings of Sunday services from 2020 through the present can be found on our Facebook page here: facebook.com/sfswedenborgian Sermons are live streamed on our … Read more

02-16-25

Sunday Worship Service February 16, 2025 Prelude: Improvisation by J. Washington – James Washington, pianist Greetings Announcements Hymn: “As the Deer Panteth” Opening of the Word Responsive Invocation:  O Lord, … Read more

Does God give second chances?

In my understanding, Original Sin arose from a mistaken interpretation of the story, which was heavily influenced by human greed and the necessity of an angry God.

02-09-25

Worship in Meditation Service February 9th, 2025 Prelude: “The Swan” by Camille Saint-Sean – Amelia Romano, harpist; Asaf Ophir woodwinds Greetings & Announcements Opening of the … Read more

Between Greed and Generosity

Jesus explains this balanced life as “to store up our treasures not for ourselves, but for God.” The important matter is to know and understand what is in our hearts…

Historic Church Tours

Every Sunday 1-2 pm. Join us for a free, docent-led tour of our historic space!

02-02-25

Communion Worship Service February 2, 2025 Prelude: Songs Without Words Op. 38 No. 2 by Mendelssohn – Stephanie Ng, pianist Greetings Announcements Hymn: “Spirit of Life” Opening … Read more

A Generous Heart

Jesus said, “As for what is inside you – be generous to the poor, and everything will be clean for you.” But if I have nothing, how can I be generous to the poor?