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The Messenger Published by the Swedenborgian Church of North America Volume 238• Number 9 • November 2016 the Messenger Published by the Swedenborgian Church of North America Volume 238• Number 9 • November 2016 The SCYL Fall Retreat: Teens in the Bible, Part II By Kurt Fekete Rounding out our retreat staff, we Isaac and Rebekkah’s twin sons, Ja- welcomed Holly Bauer and Nina Sass- cob and Esau. I first reviewed the his- record number sixteen teen- er. These two adults, both past presi- tory of the family from Abraham to re- agers ventured to Cedar Hill dents of SCYL, are very active in our mind the teens of my session last year Retreat Center in South Dux- young adult Transitions group, and we on Isaac and Ishmael before discuss- Abury, Massachusetts, on a Friday eve- were very grateful that they could join ing Jacob and Esau. We read the story ning in early October to attend the re- us in staffing this retreat. Nina and of their birth in Genesis 25 and how treat “Teenagers in the Bible: Part 2.” Holly oversaw the teen kitchen teams Esau was born first with Jacob follow- Many teens who attended this retreat that did all the cooking and dishes and ing, grabbing Esau’s heel. We learned last year returned to catch the sec- led the group icebreaker game. Nina how Esau was red and hairy and Jacob ond part of this two was smooth-skinned. part series on some of Then we heard the sto- the more famous ad- ry about Esau giving olescents and young away his birthright for adults from the Bible. a bowl of stew. Also joining us were I explained how five teens who have this story relates to the never traveled to this point in our life when retreat before. Eleven we first become inde- of the teens came from pendent and start to the Midwest (Indiana, live our life on our own Michigan, and Ohio); as referenced in Ani- nine of these teenagers ta Dole’s Bible Study rode the van pi- The SCYL retreat group at Alley Kat Lanes Notes. The twins loted again by the represent the con- very capable drivers Rev. Kit Billings also helped out with grocery shopping flicted and clear division between our and Tammara Mounce; and two teens and assisted with the end of retreat desires (Esau) and our knowledge (Ja- were fortunately enough to fly, thus cleanup. What a blessing to have such cob). We no longer have another adult, avoiding the often less than pleasant wonderful staff at this retreat to help a parent or guardian, responsible for sixteen-plus-hour van ride. (I am very guide our teens! our actions. When we strike out on appreciative that Rachael Sbrocco was As mentioned above, at this retreat our own, we want to do good and be able to host the van group on Thurs- the teens revisited Bible stories involv- good but we also have these strong, of- day night at her home in Pennsylvania ing children, teens, and young adults, ten selfish desires and we lack wisdom. so they did not have to make the entire and discovered how these ancient sto- We’re all frequently tempted to grasp grueling drive in one day.) Three teens ries, as illuminated by Emanuel Swe- at some present outward satisfaction came up from New Jersey to join one denborg, might be helpful to us today. at the sacrifice of a future great and local teen from Massachusetts and one I opened the retreat-themed sessions more interior good. This is the repre- teen from Maine. on Saturday morning with the story of Continues on page 134 Toward a Spiritual Eco-Justice: James A. Nash and the Virtue of Frugality • On Swedenborg and the Church More Inside New Elmwood Church Dedicated • The View from Holy Hill • Kansas Association Fall Retreat Contents: page 132 We Have More in Common than You Think • Living Our History: the 2017 Annual Convention 132 the Messenger November 2016 The Editor’s Desk the founder and pastor (Lutheran), has planted a thriving alternative church. Brainstorming at the Jane Siebert invited a consultant to New York New Church learn about the church and its chal- I have the privilege lenges and to help us envision possibil- of serving on an ad hoc ities. We had an encouraging meeting committee appointed in which she shared a number of ideas by President Jane Siebert to consult for using and growing the church. Her with the New York New Church on experience is in bringing people to- possibilities for their future. We met gether (mostly Millennials) for one- with the trustees, at their request, at time and ongoing events based on the New York New Church in Octo- (Clockwise from upper left))Young Min Kim, community and common striving for Jennifer Lindsay, Jane Siebert, Tom Neuenfeldt, ber to discuss possibilities for future Anna Woofenden, Anna Martinian, meaning in their lives. direction. Attending the meetings Will Linden, and Cheryl Bryant. The trustees of the church and the were New York trustees Cheryl Bry- committee will continue to pursue new ant, Anna Martinian, and Will Lin- and, indeed, most mainline churches, ideas and find ways to put them into den and committee members Rev. Jane are facing the same problems. practice. Siebert, Rev. Young Min Kim, Jennifer Anna Woofenden, who “planted” —Herb Ziegler Lindsay, Tom Neuenfeldt, Rev. Anna the Garden Church in San Pedro, Cali- Woofenden, and myself. fornia, over two years ago, offered ideas The New York Church has a long and perspectives on alternative forms the Messenger and rich history extending to the ear- of church and worship, and arranged © The Swedenborgian Church of North America ly part of the nineteenth century, but for the group to attend a Monday eve- Published monthly except July and August by the Communications Support Unit of the Swe- its congregation has shrunk over time, ning service at St. Lydia’s Church in denborgian Church of North America (founded 1817, incorporated 1861 as the General Conven- and the trustees want to reimagine the Brooklyn. tion of the New Jerusalem in the United States of best use of the church’s resources in ful- St. Lydia’s is a dinner church in a America), Rev. Jane Siebert, president. filling its mission. This problem is not storefront (http://stlydias.org); it holds November 2016 unique to the New York New Church. services while participants share din- Volume 238, No. 9, Whole Number 5414 Most of our Swedenborgian Churches ner, preparation, and cleanup. Week- Editor, design and production: Herbert Ziegler Copy editing and proofing: Robert Leith, Renée days, they rent co-working space to Hellenbrecht, & Trevor individuals working independently Communications Support Unit: Elizabeth Blair, without an office. Rev. Emily Scott, Tamara Mounce & Katie Pruiett Contents Printing: Gnomon Copy, Cambridge MA Editorial Address: The SCYL Fall Retreat: Herb Ziegler, the Messenger Teens in the Bible, Part II ....................131 To subscribe to 2 Hancock Place Cambridge MA 02139 The Editor’s Desk ........................................132 the Messenger online, scan this image with a Tel: 617.388.0252 Letter from the President ........................133 QR reader on your cell Email: [email protected] New Elmwood Church Dedicated ........135 phone or tablet. Business and Subscription Address: Toward a Spiritual Eco-Justice: James The Messenger, Central Office 50 Quincy Street A. Nash and the Virtue of Frugality 136 Cambridge MA 02138 Reflection: On Swedenborg Tel: 617.969.4240 and the Church .....................................138 Church Calendar Email: [email protected] Kansas Association Fall Retreat .............139 • Dec 27–30: SCYL Winter Retreat: Subscriptions: free online subscription at East Coast Fall Retreat ...............................139 “Divine Writings,” Almont Retreat www.swedenborg.org. Printed and mailed to US address, $20/year; to Canada address, $30/year; The View from Holy Hill ............................140 Center, Allenton, MI • January 19, 2017: Emanuel to all other addresses, $35/year; single copies, Op Ed: We Have More in $2.00, Libraries & prisoners, free. Send check Swedenborg’s birthday* made out to “Swedenborgian Church” with “Mes- Common than You Think ...................143 • July 8–12, 2017: 2017 Annual Conven- senger” on the memo line. Other requests, write Blogging the Life of tion, West Chester, PA or call Central Office. Rev. Horand Gutfeldt ..........................144 Deadline for submissions is three weeks before * This is the date in the Julian calendar, used the first day of the month of issue. Passages .........................................................145 in Sweden when Swedenborg was born, in The opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect Living Our History: the 1688. In the Gregorian (modern) calendar, the views of the Messenger, the Communications 2017 Annual Convention .................146 the date is February 8. Support Unit, or the Swedenborgian Church. the Messenger November 2016 133 (chairs of the five support units, chair of the Council of Ministers, a representative of General Council) is Letter charged with keeping the organizational structure of General Convention working. We met as the Cabi- from the net to understand what each support unit is working on and to come together as a team. President The Ministries Support Unit disburses the mis- sion funds for special mission needs of our churches, and each member of the support unit has five or six 2016–17: The Year of the Word: churches that they call regularly and offer support to. The Power of the Holy Scriptures The Education Support Unit plans and organiz- es the mini-courses at convention; in addition, they Dear Friends, oversee the Swedenborgian Church’s youth director Volunteers are on my mind as I write this post. and youth programs. As I have the opportunity to travel around to meet- The Information Management Support Unit is ings and churches, I am brought to my knees as I working hard with the Digital Presence Group to experience the gift of volunteerism that is essential restructure the denominational website.
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