Friendship, fellowship and spiritual reflection

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Welcome to Spiritual Friends

This website is an interactive, dynamic new way to connect with others interested in positive spiritual ideas. We aim to foster friendship and fellowship for the young and old, supporting existing congregations within the New Church as well as individuals who may now find themselves without a ministry; or people who just want to know more about spiritual reflection, meditation and connectedness. quick cash advance direct lender Becoming a member is straightforward (follow 'request to join' below left) and once logged in, you can add ...

Promoting New Church Ideas

Do you love our teachings and want to see them more widely known? A vacancy has arisen on Conference's Marketing & Resources Group. We help produce, commission and sponsor, printed, internet and video material tailored to different audiences. We meet twice yearly in London and conduct business via e-mail and telephone. Following the closure of New Church House, Manchester, one current interest is in distributing our books through the internet. If you are interested please contact Stephen Russell-Lacy: tel 01384 873321 ...

Reaching the Writings: how to communicate Swedenborg's teachings

When we share our ideas and beliefs, we can build deeper relationship with other people. Conversations that touch on important issues really give satisfaction; one soul has touched another. 'Reaching the Writings' was one of a series of annual events held at Purley Chase, led by David Gaffney and Stephen Russell- Lacy focusing on the doctrines of the New Church. Each of the people present spoke about what is important to them about their faith and what it is about the New ...

Creativity in Music

I was recently asked to go to a planning meeting for an away-day for families in York. I wasn’t sure if I would be able to contribute anything much, but I went along with a friend anyway. The people meeting were all a lot more experienced than me in planning these sorts of activities, and there were ideas flying around the room. There didn’t seem to be a particular theme, though. My one contribution was the song I composed for ...

Gems Workshops

The Swedenborg Open Learning Centre are offering a series of monthly afternoon workshops to help explore the deeper aspects of life. Each workshop includes a variety of activities - insights, group sharing, use of cards, quiet time, film and music. They are gems because each one is based on inner wisdom which, when we live our lives, shines out like a sparkling gem around us. The wisdom is universal and found explicitly in the writings of Swedenborg. Carolyn Kennion says; "I recently attended two of the Gems ...

Light and Darkness

Recently I have been reflecting on the contrast between light and darkness. At this time of year when in our northern hemisphere the days are getting shorter it focuses my awareness on light or the lack of it. This interaction of light and darkness is present right from the beginning of the Bible. In the first day of creation light is separated from the darkness. This divine allegory of the spiritual creation of humankind begins with the coming of light or ...

Where do I start?

A warm welcome to the Spiritual Friends website. If you have stumbled across this site looking for spiritual inspiration then do join us! You can register to become a member of the site if you would like to send messages or add your thoughts to a topic. If you have a connection to the New Church in the UK then you may recognise a few names in the members list - click on their name to send them a personal ...

The Universal Categories of Love

"The nature of our love determines the nature of our life and in fact our entire nature as a human being" wrote Emanuel Swedenborg. I've recently been introduced to a series of wonderful videos produced by OfftheLeftEye - which give a powerful summary of some of the key ideas in Swedenborg's writings. They are fresh, original and engaging and a great resource for the young and old - as an introduction or a refresher! Click here to watch a 7 minute video about the 3 main Categories of Love or motivation that drive us: Love of ...

New Appointments at the Swedenborg Open Learning Centre, SOLCe

The Swedenborg Open Learning Centre in Radcliffe, Manchester, is saying a heartfelt farewell to David Lomax who has been in the role of Principal at New Church College for the last seven years. We wish David every success and thank him for his wonderful dedication and energy at SOLCe. We are pleased to announce that two new appointments have been made. Helen Brown and Phil Wood will be taking complementary roles as Leader of Education and Leader of the Spiritual Centre, from 1st November ...

Youth Leaders Questionnaire

The new Conference Youth Leaders, Jen Pickard and Bob Curry, would like to discover how familiar you are with the resources and activities available to young people. Your comments and suggestions will help them plan for future events and activities. Many thanks! credit score determine Click here to fill in the questionnaire