In this sermon, delivered at the Garden Church in San Pedro, CA (gardenchurchsp.org), Rev. Anna Woofenden discusses a key subject in the teachings of Emanuel Swedenborg: The intersection of spirituality and relationship, and the idea of friendship as a spiritual state. Click below for an audio recording of...
In this sermon, delivered at Hillside Swedenborgian Church in El Cerrito, CA, Rev. Thom Muller explores the deeper message in the imagery of John the Baptist, one of the most intriguing characters of the Gospel narrative. Click below for a PDF version of Rev. Muller’s sermon: St. John...
In this article, Birrell Walsh, PhD, a religious scholar who recently discovered the writings of Emanuel Swedenborg, reflects on the experience of engaging the Swedish mystic’s prolific work, and how it resembles, in many ways, the act of mining, which Swedenborg himself was very familiar with. Click below...
In this sermon, delivered at the Swedenborg Chapel in Cambridge, MA, Rev. Sage Cole addresses the need to be spiritually realistic and content with our imperfections. Click below for a PDF version of Rev. Cole’s sermon: Upside Down, Feet Up, and Head Down Rev. Sage Cole is the current pastor at he historic...
In this sermon, delivered at the San Francisco Swedenborgian Church, Rev. Junchol Lee discusses the inner meaning of some common biblical narratives around the character of David, and how leardership dynamics pan out in our own inner lives. Readings: 1 Samuel 16 1-30 Matthew 18 1-5 Listen to Rev. Lee’s...
Although one can find disparaging passages in Swedenborg’s writings about Paul, we need not assume prejudice against him ourselves. We will attempt to be a fair reader of both Paul and Swedenborg. When we find doctrinal opposition, we will lay out both sides of the argument. In this way, one...
Wilson Van Dusen: The Man Who Opened the Writings of Emanuel Swedenborg to Many by Rev. Jane Siebert May 2017 A couple of memories to share… Sitting in the home of Van and Marge, talking about Swedenborg, religion, mysticism, God, was the most holy experience I have...
In this Sermon, delivered at the New Jerusalem Church (Swedenborgian) in Bridgewater, MA, the Rev. Susannah Currie explores the significance of appreciating public servants in these trying political times. Click below for an audio recording of Rev. Currie’s sermon: Readings: Isaiah 9:6-7 & Matthew 5:17-20 Please follow...
In this sermon, delivered at the Church of the Holy City in Washington, D.C., Rev. Rich Tafel discusses the Beatitudes, and their ever-relevant call to be peacemakers amid socio-political division and adversity. Click below for a PDF version of Rev. Tafel’s sermon: “How We Can Be Peacemakers” -Rev....
Although one can find disparaging passages in Swedenborg’s writings about Paul, we need not assume prejudice against him ourselves. We will attempt to be a fair reader of both Paul and Swedenborg. When we find doctrinal opposition, we will lay out both sides of the argument. In this way, one...
