Spiritual Sunshine

Alyssa and Cory continue their discussion on the 18th-Century Mystic Emanuel Swedenborg's Book, "Faith", exploring the relationship between faith and caring. Our community's affirming Swedenborgian spirituality, inspired by an interfaith, mystical Christianity, has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry Jam...

Learn about the deeper, inner meaning of the Creation story - specifically, the second day, and how it speaks to and uplifts our spiritual growth. To read the corresponding message visit: https://www.swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/day-two Our community's affirming Swedenborgian spirituality, inspired by an interfaith, mystical Christianity, has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Ju...

Learn about the deeper, inner meaning of the Creation story - specifically, the first day, and how it speaks to and uplifts our spiritual growth. To read more about this: https://swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/day-one Our community's affirming Swedenborgian spirituality, inspired by an interfaith, mystical Christianity, has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emers...

Our mothers are often one of the greatest examples of Divinity that we experience in our lives, sharing care, wisdom, and so much more with the world. Today (and every day), let's celebrate our mothers and motherly figures and rejoice in the Divine Mother of us all. Our community's affirming Swedenborgian spirituality, inspired by an interfaith, mystical Christianity, has deeply influenced the lik...

In part 2 of our series on 18th-Century Mystic, Emanuel Swedenborg's book "The Lord," we explore what he thought it means that God(dess) came as Christ to renew each of us no matter our tradition. And we find out what the Bible might mean when it says that Jesus came to fulfill the scriptures, it might surprise us! Download "The Lord" - https://swedenborg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/NCE_TheLord...

As many religions suggest, including Christianity and Sikhism, we are called to remember our truest selves by remembering the Lord. Our community's affirming Swedenborgian spirituality, inspired by an interfaith, mystical Christianity, has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuk...

In this book series, we explore Emanuel Swedenborg's book, "The Lord," and his vision of a God that transcends one religion but was also born into the world as Jesus Christ. Join in as we read - https://swedenborg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/NCE_TheLord_portable.pdf Our community's affirming Swedenborgian spirituality, inspired by an interfaith, mystical Christianity, has deeply influenced the...

Many traditions uplift the transformative power of God-awareness and reflection, in all its many forms. Funny enough, most of us think it's next to impossible to meditate on Divinity constantly - and yet, we also find the trauma and pain of grief, egotism, and anxiety to be nay-on unbearable. To read the corresponding message head to https://www.swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/illuminate Our commu...

"Yoga" means union and is a way of life encouraged by many traditions. As the incarnate God(dess) who transcends any one religion, the Resurrected Christ in Mark 16 emphasizes this union by pointing to how we should move beyond differences in how we find God, as well as beyond our old habits, instead finding healing and community renewal in diversity from God-consciousness. To read more specifical...

Alyssa and Cory discuss current events, including the impact of Covid-19, celebrities, China, and popular Netflix show, Tiger King. They also dive into the 18th-century pluralistic-Christian mystic Emanuel Swedenborg's book Faith. Follow the link to read Faith for free: https://swedenborg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/NCE_LifeFaith_portable.pdf Our community's affirming Swedenborgian spirituality...

Many faith traditions speak of the empowerment that centering on the Prince(ss) of Peace can bring, even in the midst of the Coronavirus/Covid-19 and great strife. Read the corresponding written message at https://www.swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/peace Our community's affirming Swedenborgian spirituality, based on an interfaith, mystical Christianity, has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Ke...

We are your loving, affirming interfaith spiritual community! The Swedenborgian spirituality, based on an open, mystical Christianity explored by Emanuel Swedenborg, has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake, Henry James, Robert Frost, DT Suzuki, George Inness and William Keith.

In this video, we reflect on the Bible’s and other world scriptures' emphasis on eternal life and the afterlife, as well as what that can mean for us today! Indeed, many traditions emphasize an eternity with God and the idea of resurrection, offering words of comfort and justice in the face of loss and death. Filmed March 8, 2020. Read the corresponding message at https://www.swedenborgiancommunit...

Let’s reflect on many of the world's scriptures' idea that we should take the “plank” out of our own eye before we focus our attention on the “dust” in another’s. Although already a hefty suggestion, this invitation may be more than it seems: inviting us toward non-judgmental engagement with life and a moment-to-moment recentering on devotion and peace. Read the corresponding message at https://ww...

God sees and cares about us as a Divine Friend. Indeed, our ability to empathize and be friendly with others is sourced from the Holy One within. This week we reflect on this and how God invites us to greater empathy, patience, and kindness for others, as well as ourselves! Read the corresponding message at https://www.swedenborgiancommunity.org/blog/empathy . Our community's affirming Swedenborgi...

Rev. Sage Cole shares her plans for the Helen Keller Spiritual Life Center, which now has met its early funding goals! Support and learn more here: https://swedenborgchapel.org/hk/ The Helen Keller Spiritual Life Center will be a place for gatherings, programs and education about Helen Keller, Disability Spirituality, Swedenborgian Theology and the causes of justice and peace that Helen supported....

The Bible, like many of the world’s scriptures, is very critical of unjust economics and many of the hard sentiments at play in our Western systems. God(dess) often demands that we uplift the downtrodden and broken, relinquishing our worldly riches and hoardes of gold for the betterment of humanity as part of how we interact in commerce and community. Unfortunately, today we often give lip-service...

This week we’ll reflect on what it means to be within the Lord’s "refiner’s fire,” as we continue to seek to heed Divinity's constant invitation toward greater humility, peace and heavenly wholeness - no matter our tradition. Our community's affirming Swedenborgian spirituality, based on an interfaith, mystical Christianity, has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo E...

In this video, we reflect on how scriptures describe God’s humility and how that empowering quality allows him/her to meet us where we’re at and uplift us toward heavenly peace and goodness. The open Christianity at the root of our Swedenborgianism tells us that not only are both man and woman made in God’s image and likeness, but all good and grand things in the universe are empowered by him/her....

Many traditions, as well as the words of Christ, tell us that we should allow our lights to shine while shedding the hurtful constructs that can dampen it. What does this mean spiritually? It can be especially confusing when held in the light of our call to humility. However, as we'll see, combining this idea with Christ's and others' invitation to become like spiritual children can bring powerful...

In this broadcast we finish our discussion of Helen Keller's book on her open spirituality, My Religion. We are your loving, affirming interfaith spiritual community! The Swedenborgian spirituality, based on an open, mystical Christianity explored by Emanuel Swedenborg, has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blake,...

Star Wars and the journey of the Skywalker's describe how the Cosmic "Christ" (meaning "Savior") works in our universe and in our lives, striving to establish justice, connection and love, no matter our religion. In this broadcast, we explore how the deep metaphors in the Star Wars story relate to the deeply spiritual story of God's advent, and how he/she strives to connect through all traditions...

We're excited to talk with Michael Sabani about his journey with tech startups, Swedenborgianism, and life! We are your loving, affirming interfaith spiritual community! The Swedenborgian spirituality, based on an open, mystical Christianity explored by Emanuel Swedenborg, has deeply influenced the likes of Helen Keller, Carl Jung, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), William Blak...

The church wants to be here for its members from cradle to grave. What other organization can say the same? This is not just a matter of survival. I recall a remark by a member of an exceptionally well-endowed church: "This church could keep going even if it didn't have any members." That would be survival of everything but the church. I'm starting to think of the ideal church as a kind of support...