Dana Owens

Together We Are Brave

“Now is a time for us to stand together, to take courage from one another and learn together how we are to be brave now and to hold on to the things that are good about us and about our country.”

07-20-25

Sunday Worship Service July 20, 2025 Prelude: An Improvisation by J. Washington  – James Washington, pianist Greetings Announcements Hymn: “Here I Am, Lord” Opening of the Word Responsive … Read more

07-13-25

Worship in Meditation Service July 13th, 2025 Prelude: Nocturne by John Field – Kimie Karlton, pianist Greetings & Announcements Opening of the Word Contemplation I Meditation with … Read more

Look for the Helpers

Similar to Albert Einstein’s theory of relativity, Swedenborg wrote how in the spiritual world, there is no linear chronological time, but only changes of affective state.

07-06-25

Communion Worship Service July 7, 2025 Prelude: Sheep May Safely Graze by Bach/Petri – Stephanie Ng, pianist Greetings Announcements Hymn: “God of Grace and God of Glory” … Read more

Are you free?

Often, we use the word “freedom” as a kind of condition determining our behavioral ability within human societies. However, Swedenborg suggests that there can be an even deeper understanding of freedom…

06-29-25

Sunday Worship Service June 29, 2025 Prelude: “The Road Home”, Tune: Prospect, adapted by Stephen Paulus (1949-2014) – Charles Calhoun, keyboardist Greetings Announcements Hymn: “Hope of the World” … Read more

The Expansive vs. The Narrow

Any time scripture gets used to justify violence or war against others, or to limit the rights and freedoms of individuals, we should be on our guard. Spiritual freedom is at the heart of Swedenborg’s theology…

06-22-25

Sunday Worship Service June 22, 2025 Prelude: An Improvisation by J. Washington  – James Washington, pianist Greetings Announcements Hymn: “Our God is a Rock” Opening of the Word … Read more

Can hope and history rhyme?

At this critical juncture in our culture and history, we stand not alone; in a very real way, the ancestors are all at our backs, with us in our hearts and minds.