Dana Owens

Redemption to Transformation

Swedenborg places strong emphasis on the mission of Jesus as redemption rather than salvation. It took me a while to understand the reason for this distinction…

04-06-25

Communion Worship Service April 6, 2025 Prelude: Of Foreign Lands and People by Robert Schumann – Stephanie Ng, pianist Greetings Announcements Hymn: “God of Grace and God of … Read more

Is this reality?

The best way to cultivate a love that is compatible with the reality of God is to love others truly and completely. According to Jesus, this kind of love enables us to perceive and understand what the other truly needs…

03-30-25

Sunday Worship Service March 30, 2025 Prelude: Schafe können sicher weiden (Sheep May Safely Graze) from Cantata 208 by J.S. Bach (1685-1750), Trans. for piano by Mary … Read more

To Welcome Selfless Love

The word “love” may have been used by humans since the very beginning of existence to describe a certain kind of tender emotion. However, what each person or culture means by love has never been exactly the same.

03-23-25

Sunday Worship Service March 23, 2025 Prelude: To a Wild Rose by Edward McDowell – Stephanie Ng, pianist Greetings Announcements Hymn: “Breathe on Me, Breath of God” Opening … Read more

Why value humility?

There is a human belief that standing higher than others is always more desired and admired. But Jesus emphasized humility as a spiritual virtue that God loves.

03-16-25

Sunday Worship Service March 16, 2025 Prelude: Improvisation by J. Washington – James Washington, pianist Greetings Announcements Hymn: “How Blessed is This Place, O Lord” Opening of the Word … Read more

Is heaven real?

There is a significant difference in believing in heaven either as a reward or as a state of being.

03-09-25

Worship in Meditation Service March 9th, 2025 Prelude: Aria from Goldberg Variations by J.S. Bach – Kimie Karlton, pianist Greetings & Announcements Opening of the Word Contemplation … Read more