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The Chapel community delights to offer a variety of interfaith and interdiscipline events. Some of our happiest moments have been recorded on this page for your reference and to know us better.
  • Nature, Spirit, and Ecology
    Tuesday, November 20, at 7:30pm. FREE - Dr. Carl von Essen, author of "The Hunter's Trance", will be speaking on nature mysticism and the kinds of inspirational bonding with nature that people from all cultures experience, an awareness that seems especially needed today to save the planet from global environmental crises. tell me more

  • Last Sunday of the Month, Chapel Movie Nights!
    Free, 6pm. A new informal event that we started in September 2007, when we watched the classic afterlife comedy "Defending Your Life" by Albert Brooks. It's free, so come have fun with us!

  • Kant's Hidden Debts to Swedenborg
    Tuesday, October 16, at 7:30pm. FREE - Dr. Greg Johnson, a former instructor with the Swedenborgian House of Studies and author of Swedenborgian scholarship, will be giving a lecture on the influence of mystic scientist Emanuel Swedenborg on the philosopher Immanuel Kant

  • "The Mystical Art and Talent Show for 2007" - From the inspiring series of spiritual art and performance events, each featuring more than 2 dozen local spiritual artists. Saturday, October 13, 7pm-9:30pm Admission $5-$10 tell me more

  • The 2007 Flower Festival! - Sunday, June 3, 12pm-2pm - Enjoy this annual tradition of fun and funds raising after the morning service, featuring a bake sale, a plant sale, a rummage sale with books and records and other small items, and of course lovely flower displays in the chapel. Author and chapel member Carl von Essen will be selling and signing copies of his NEW BOOK "The Hunter's Trance: Nature, Spirit & Ecology" ($15)

  • Thanksgiving Day Celebration! - Sunday, November 19, 2006 beginning at 11:00 a.m. You are invited to a Thanksgiving Day service with readings and songs dedicated to Praising the Lord for the gifts and the life we have received. Following the service, our fellowship time will consist of a pot-luck. All are invited to bring something to share with the community; however, keep in mind the greatest gift we can give each other is our company.

  • Free Architecture Lecture - Leslie M. Freudenheim will speak Tuesday, October 10 at 7 PM at Swedenborg Chapel on "Correcting the Record: A New Chronology for the American Arts and Crafts Movement" inspired by her new book Building with Nature: Inspiration for the Arts and Crafts Home (Gibbs Smith Publisher, November 2005). A reception will follow the talk, with refreshments and a book signing. Tuesday, October 10, 7pm

  • "The Mystical Art and Talent Show for 2006" - From the inspiring series of spiritual art and performance events, each featuring more than 2 dozen local spiritual artists. Saturday, October 14, 7pm-9:30pm Admission $5-$10 tell me more

  • Saturday June 3, 10am-5pm, The 2006 Flower Festival! - Enjoy this annual tradition of fun and funds raising, featuring a bake sale, a plant sale, a rummage sale with books and records and other small items, and of course lovely flower displays in the chapel. Contact Leah Goodwin by email or call the chapel at 617-864-4552 if you want to volunteer to help run the event.

  • Free Lecture on "Spirituality and the Concept of Personality in Psychology", Tuesday June 6, 2006 7:30 PM - The Swedenborg Society at Harvard, in cooperation with the Cambridge Society of the New Jerusalem, presents the annual Wilfred Gould Rice Lecture on Psychology and Religion. The Rice lecture is presented this year by Eugene Taylor, PhD, Executive Faculy, Saybrook Institute, Lecturer on Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School, and founder and director of the Cambridge Institute of Psychology and Religion. Admission free, reception following.

  • Sunday, April 2, 9, and 30: Swedenborg Chapel Welcomes Guest Candidate Ministers!
    During the month of April, we will be welcoming the candidates who have applied for a full-time minister position at the chapel. We thank everyone who has helped in the search process in the past year, and we encourage your attendence at Sunday worship to meet the candidates and hear their sermons!

  • Burning Hearts: Swedenborg and the Inner Sense Tradition - A lecture on Emanuel Swedenborg's contribution to Christian allegorical hermeneutics, by Dr. James Lawrence, Dean of the Swedenborgian House of Studies at Pacific School of Religion, Berkeley, CA. Saturday, January 21, 2006 at 2pm tell me more

  • MUSIC IN SERVICE FOR THE SEASON - Sunday, December 18, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. With seasonal songs and carols, join us for delightful seasonal worship.

  • CHIRSTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT MUSICAL SERVICE - Saturday, December 24, 2005 at 4:45 p.m. with MUSICAL PRELUDE of Carols and Seasonal Music for Vocal Quartet, Organ & Piano. Service of Carols and Scripture Readings beginning at 4:45 p.m. Lorna Jane Norris, soprano; Emily Romney, mezzo soprano; Jason McStoots, tenor; and Athan Mantalos, baritone. Daniel Lamoureux, organ & piano.

  • "The Mystical Art and Talent Show for 2005" - From the inspiring series of spiritual art and performance events, each featuring more than 2 dozen local spiritual artists. Saturday, October 1, 7pm-9:30pm Admission $5-$10 tell me more

  • Free Lecture on Jung and Swedenborg, Tuesday June 7, 2005 7:30 PM - The Swedenborg Society at Harvard, in cooperation with the Cambridge Society of the New Jerusalem, presents the annual Wilfred Gould Rice Lecture on Psychology and Religion. The Rice lecture is presented this year by Eugene Taylor, PhD, Executive Faculy, Saybrook Institute, Lecturer on Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School, and founder and director of the Cambridge Institute of Psychology and Religion. The title of this year's lecture is "Jung and Swedenborg." Taylor notes: "While Jung is generally remembered as a mere acolyte of Freud, recent historical scholarship suggests that, in reality, he was a Twentieth century exponent of the symbolic hypothesis, but in the tradition of the late 19th century psychologies of transcendence. This allies him more with the psycho-spiritual lineage of William James, FWH Myers, and Theodore Flournoy, while still acknowledging his debt to Freud in the six years they were associated with one another. Curiously, Jung read Swedenborg both before and after his encounter with Freudian psychoanalysis, but not during that period. Who Swedenborg was and the kind of psychology he represented partly suggests some reasons for this trend." Admission free, reception following.

  • Sunday June 5, 1-4pm, The 2005 Flower Festival! - Enjoy this annual tradition of fun and funds raising, featuring a bake sale, a rummage sale with books and records and other small items, a plant sale, and of course lovely flower displays in the chapel. Contact Leah Goodwin at 617-864-4552 if you want to volunteer to help run the event.

  • Mystical Experiences Discussion Group
    1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7:45 PM to 9:30 PM
    Opportunity to share personal growth stories and raise awarenesses in a supportive environment. Please be timely with an open mind and heart.
    tell me more

  • Sunday February 27, 2004 at 4pm, A Service of Evensong by Candlelight - with choral music from the New Century Voices, Letitia Stevens, director

  • Friday, December 24, 2004 at 4:45 p.m. CHIRSTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT MUSICAL SERVICE - with MUSICAL PRELUDE of Carols and Seasonal Music for Vocal Quartet, Organ & Piano, beginning at 4:45 p.m. Ann Moss, soprano; Emily Romney, mezzo soprano; Jason McStoots, tenor; and Athan Mantalos, baritone . Reiko Akasaka, organ & piano.

  • Sunday, December 19, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. MUSIC IN SERVICE FOR THE SEASON - Seasonal songs and carols for solo voices and chorus, instruments, and organ. Volunteer Choir: rehearsal at 10:15 before service.

  • December 11, 2004, 8pm-10pm. An Evening of Healing with Sacred Sound - John Ananda, Heather Wolfe, Katja Esser and Valerianna Claff, with Peruvian Whistling Vessels, drums, voice, gongs, singing bowls, tingshas, shangs, masks, and magic. Tickets at the door: $20 if you can $12 if you can't.

  • December 4 2004, Weekend Retreat with artist/author Sandra Shuman - The charming Swedenborg retreat center in Duxbury will be hosting a weekend workshop with Sandra Shuman, whose popular Magic Book process will reveal life lessons and themes in the creation of a collage scrapbook for your soul. For details, contact jblageson@hotmail.com

  • "The Mystical Art and Talent Show: Autumn 2004" - From the inspiring series of spiritual art and performance events, each featuring more than 2 dozen local spiritual artists. Saturday, October 2, 2004, 7pm-9:30pm Admission $5-$10 tell me more

  • "The Mystical Art and Talent Show: Summer 2004" - From the inspiring series of spiritual art and performance events, each featuring more than 2 dozen local spiritual artists. Saturday, July 17, 2004, 7pm-9:30pm Admission $5-$10 tell me more

  • The Swedenborg Chapel Flower Festival - Beautiful flower arrangements, plants for sale, rummage table, used book sale, baked goods, and more. A day for celebration and fun! Sunday, May 23rd, 2004, 1pm - 4:30pm

  • Fourth Sundays Prayer Circle
    After services and fellowship, all are welcome to join Rev. Gladys Wheaton in the sanctuary for her thoughtful and heartfelt leadership of a healing prayer circle. This is a beautiful time to send your prayers for healing to loved ones near and far, and to our entire world.

  • "The Mystical Art and Talent Show: Spring 2004" - From the inspiring series of spiritual art and performance events, each featuring more than 2 dozen local spiritual artists. Saturday, May 8, 2004, 7pm-9:30pm Admission $5-$10 tell me more

  • "The Heart of The Cross" - Olivia Woodford's one-woman play depicting the events surrounding Jesus' final days, will be presented at Swedenborg Chapel on Sunday, March 21st 2004, at 11:00am. Given from the point of view of five Biblical women, the play dramatizes events beginning with the Last Supper and brings to life the death and resurrection of Jesus, concluding with Pentecost. This unique and moving performance has met with critical acclaim in past years, and will be accompanied by the Chapel's own a cappella quartet. tell me more.
  • Advent season and the Christmas Eve Candlelight Service on Wednesday, December 24th, 2003, 4:45 p.m.
    We offer our very popular annual tradition, a beautiful service of seasonal carols and scripture. Featuring vocal quartet with Elizabeth Johnson, soprano; Emily Romney, mezzo soprano; Jason McStoots, tenor; and Keith E. Brinkley, baritone; and Reiko Akasaka, organ & piano. All are welcome to join in this special Christmas Eve service, as well enjoy other musical celebrations of the season at the regular Sunday services during all of December. Music with bells and drums and finger cymbals will make appearances through the season, as well as guest soloists including Priscilla Little, soprano, and Michael Baum, baritone. The once-a-month Chapel Choir will be singing for the service on December 21st, a special celebration to mark the last Sunday in Advent before Christmas

  • "The Mystical Art and Talent Show: Autumn 2003" - From the inspiring series of spiritual art and performance events, each featuring more than 2 dozen local spiritual artists. Saturday, September 20, 7pm-9:30pm Admission $5-$10 tell me more

  • Music at Noon Concerts 2003 - The FREE popular lunchtime classical and contemporary music series returns for its successful 15th season, for no less than 12 spectacular Thursdays from June 19 to September 4, 2003 tell me more

  • "The 2003 Flower Festival"
    Floral Display in our beautiful Arts and Crafts Gothic Chapel. Plus sales of Plants, Baked Goods, Used Books, White Elephant Table, and more! Saturday, June 7, 10am - 2:30pm, rain or shine!

  • A new website to help save the Swedenborg Chapel!
    Visit www.SaveSwedenborgChapel.org to learn more about the campaign to save the chapel in 2003.

  • Spiritual Interpretation of the Scriptures
    2nd Wednesdays, 6:30 PM at the Swedenborg Bookstore, 79 Newbury Street, Boston.
    Monthly discussion group to explore the symbols and meanings of Biblical parables and stories. Note that this is a co-sponsored event at a different location. tell me more

  • Mentoring for trainers of "Men In Transition"
    April 1, 22, 29 programs for individuals who wish to work with men transitioning from prisons and prerelease centers. tell me more

  • Nonviolent Communication Introductory Workshop
    April 5, 2003 from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM. NVC is an amazing language of compassion and a tool for social change developed by Marshall B. Rosenberg, Ph.D. tell me more

  • "The Mystical Art and Talent Show: Spring 2003"
    From the inspiring series of spiritual art and performance events, each featuring more than 2 dozen local spiritual artists. Saturday, May 17, 7pm-9:30pm, Admission $5-$10 tell me more

  • Piano and Organ Lessons from Reiko Akasaka
    The chapel now offers lessons for students of all ages, taught by our fine resident keyboardist Reiko Akasaka, who holds Master in Music degrees for both piano and organ. tell me more

  • "Forging the Sun: The Spirit of The Arts and Crafts Movement" Sunday January 12, 7pm
    A Lecture by Frank D. Vagnone, Arts and Crafts Movement scholar and Executive Director of the Bryn Athyn Cathedral, Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania. Mr. Vagnone will concentrate on the latent overall thematic elements of the Arts and Crafts Movement. The lecture will be rich and diverse, dealing with art, architecture, philosophy, religious thought, nature, politics and commercialism. Suggested $10 donation at door, $7 for students.

  • Martin Luther King Sunday: January 19th, 11am Service.
    We will be honoring Martin L. King's Birthday at our free Sunday service, and following there will be a potluck dinner. The service will include special music from the "Pick Up Choir" [practice in the chapel at 10:15AM before services] and possibly additional music from some of our members. The message/sermon will combine the teachings of Martin L. King and the theology of Emanuel Swedenborg.

  • Christmas Eve Candlelight Service. Tuesday, December 24th, 4:45 p.m.
    We offer our very popular annual tradition, a beautiful service of seasonal carols and scripture. Featuring vocal quartet with Anne-Louise Klaus, soprano, Emily Romney, mezzo soprano, Jason McStoots, tenor, and Ben Cole, bass; plus Reiko Akasaka on piano & organ. All are welcome to join in this special Christmas Eve service, as well enjoy other musical celebrations of the season at the regular Sunday services during all of December.

  • The Oriana Consort: "A Thankfull Heart". Saturday December 7, 8pm
    This superb choral ensemble with period instruments presents songs and motets of thanksgiving, celebration, and praise from the 15th, 16th, and 20th centuries. Suggested donation $12, student and seniors $8, call 617-547-1798 for more information.

  • "The Harvest of Grace" - Our autumn Mystical Art and Talent Show! From the inspiring series of spiritual art and performance events, each featuring more than 2 dozen local spiritual artists.
    Saturday, Sept 21, 7pm-9:30pm Admission $5-$10 tell me more about the shows

  • Workshop in Nonviolent Communication - NVC is an amazing language of compassion and a tool for social change developed by Marshall B. Rosenberg, Ph.D. Introductory day-long workshop Sept. 14, 9:30-4:30 pm, fee $60 - $40. Pat Arcady, Ed.D. Facilitator, pre-registration is required, call 617-623-9026 or email: patricia.arcady@verizon.com

  • September 11 memorial - The chapel will be open all day for prayer and reflection, and candles will be available to light in memory of loved ones. At 7:00pm, we will hold a service of "Prayers for healing, Prayers for Peace."

  • The New York Children's Vocal Ensemble - Nationally touring since 1998, under the direction of a NY based pianist Casmelyn Quicoy. Ages 5 to 17 singing a variety that includes classical, musicals, folk, contemporary sacred music, and spirituals. Free admission, Sunday August 18, 6pm

  • Music at Noon 2002 - The FREE popular lunchtime classical and contemporary music series concluded its successful 14th season, for no less than 11 spectacular Thursdays from June 20 to August 29, 2002 tell me more

  • "To the Infinite Becoming" - Our summer Mystical Art and Talent show, in the healing and beautiful series of spiritual art and performance events, each featuring more than 2 dozen local spiritual artists. Saturday, July 13, 7pm-9:30pm, admission $5-$10 tell me more

  • The Annual Wilfred Gould Rice Lecture on Psychology and Religion: "William James' Varieties and its Contemporary Influence" from lectures on The Spiritual Currents of American Pragmatism delivered by Eugene Taylor, PhD Lecturer on Psychiatry. Next lecture in a series celebrating the 100th anniversary of William James's lectures on The Varieties of Religious Experience, 1901-1902. Sunday, June 2, 2002, 1pm, Free admission print a poster, help us advertise! • click here for series info

  • "Mystical Consciousness and the Transformation of Personality in James's Varieties " from lectures on The Spiritual Currents of American Pragmatism delivered by Eugene Taylor, PhD Lecturer on Psychiatry. Next lecture in a series celebrating the 100th anniversary of William James's lectures on The Varieties of Religious Experience, 1901-1902. Sunday, May 5, 2002, 1pm, Free admission print a poster, help us advertise! • click here for series info

  • "The Flower in the Song" - The Spring brings our first festival for 2002, in the healing and beautiful series of spiritual art and performance events, each featuring more than 2 dozen local spiritual artists.
    Saturday, May 4, 7pm-9:30pm
    Admission $5-$10
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  • Join us for Gospel Fridays! Our 2002 Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration was the kick-off event for a new gospel ministry that Rev. Wheaton and talented singer Marshalee Ellis-Kehlhem with her band will be providing the first Friday of every month beginning February 1st. Come and bring two friends. It promises to be an uplifting spiritual event! first Fridays at 7pm : Feb 1, March 1, April 5, May 3, June 7, July 5, Aug 2, Sept 6, Oct 4, Nov 1, Dec 6 ! • print a poster, help us get the word out!

  • The Oriana Consort: "The Ark Waits" - This highly skilled classical ensemble under the direction of Walter Chapin is offering a beautiful presentation of choral music from Thomas Tallis, Gastoldi (with period instruments), Barber, Poulenc, and Daivies. Sunday, April 14, 6pm. Proceeds entirely benefit Swedenborg Chapel, suggested donation $12 - $8 for seniors and students. More information call (617) 547-1798.

  • "William James and Depth Psychology" the next lecture in a series on The Spiritual Currents of American Pragmatism delivered by Eugene Taylor, PhD Lecturer on Psychiatry. Celebrating the 100th anniversary of William James's lectures on The Varieties of Religious Experience, 1901-1902. Sunday April 7, 2002, 1pm, Free admission print a poster, help us advertise! • click here for series info

  • Vernal Equinox Ritual Acclaimed interfaith ritual artist Katja Esser creates her 11th annual sacred space and participatory ceremony, inviting us to celebrate the coming of Spring! Wednesday March 20, 7pm, admission $7-$13. tell me more

  • "Cellular/Molecular Evidence of Mind/Body Interaction" Lili Feng, MD from Houston, has obtained four successive pharmaceutical grants and three National Institute of Health grants. Her research provides cellular/molecular evidence of mind/body interaction & reveals potential mechanisms by which spiritual awareness affects health. Presented by the Boston chapter of the International Association for Near Death Studies in partnership with the Cambridge Swedenborg Chapel. Saturday March 16, 12pm, Free admission

  • "A Sense of the Sacred" Carl G. Jung Society building fundraiser meeting, presenting a documentary film interview with Helen Luke, a well-known writer who established an early Jungian practice in California and a spiritual community center at "Apple Farm" in Michigan. Panel discussion with friends of Helen to follow. Friday March 15, 8pm, $20 (this event offers complimentary parking at The Broadway Garage on Felton St. from 7-10pm. More info call Maggie Bromell 617-876-4768)

  • NVC Workshops: Introductory Evening. NonViolent Communication (NVC) is a life-changing process created by Marshall B. Rosenberg, Ph.D. that is wise, humorful, and profound, for the fostering of peaceful negotations and communication, especially between individuals or groups that have previously had great difficulty in hearing each other's points of view. With Miki Kashtan and Julie Greene: Friday March 8, 7-9:30 pm, $15-30

  • "Pierce and Swedenborg" the next lecture in a series on The Spiritual Currents of American Pragmatism delivered by Eugene Taylor, PhD Lecturer on Psychiatry. Celebrating the 100th anniversary of William James's lectures on The Varieties of Religious Experience, 1901-1902. Sunday March 3, 2002, 1pm, Free admission print a poster, help us advertise! • click here for series info

  • Lecture presented by the Boston Chapter of IANDS (International Assoc. for Near Death Experiences) "Cultivating Compassion in a Time of Turmoil and Uncertainty" Janet Doucette MA,CMHC, a two time Near-Death Experiencer, offers insight and practical techniques to make sense of the recent changes in our world. She holds a Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and is a member of Mass. Mental Health Counseling Assoc. Saturday, February 16, 2002, 12pm, Free admission

  • "Love is the Killer App" Lecture by Tim Sanders, Chief Solutions Officer for Yahoo! Corporation: Killer app is computer company speak for the next tool that makes all the difference. A leading Silicon Valley executive recently featured in Fast Company magazine explains his love in business ethics, and why "The most powerful force in business isn't greed, fear, or even the raw energy of unbridled competition. The most powerful force in business is love." and how "the less you expect in return for acts of professional generosity, the more you will receive." Sunday, February 10, 2002, 1pm, Free admission.

  • "James, Pierce, and Wright and the Swedenborgian Doctrine of Use" from lectures on The Spiritual Currents of American Pragmatism delivered by Eugene Taylor, PhD Lecturer on Psychiatry. Next lecture in a series celebrating the 100th anniversary of William James's lectures on The Varieties of Religious Experience, 1901-1902. Sunday, February 3, 2002, 1pm, Free admission tell me more

  • NEW! Join us for Gospel Fridays! Our 2002 Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration was the kick-off event for a new gospel ministry that Rev. Wheaton and talented singer Marshalee Ellis-Kehlhem with her band will be providing the first Friday of every month beginning February 1st. Come and bring two friends. It promises to be an uplifting spiritual event! first Fridays at 7pm : Feb 1, March 1, April 5, May 3, June 7, July 5, Aug 2, Sept 6, Oct 4, Nov 1, Dec 6 !

  • Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration: "Taking it to the Streets!" Featured Speaker is Rev. Irene Monroe, religon columnist, public theologian, and motivatonal speaker. Gospel singer Marshalee Ellis-Kehlhem and her band will perform music throughout, and Rev. Gladys Wheaton of the Swedenborg Chapel will open and close the celebration. Area youth will demonstrate how we can use Martin Luther King Jr.'s Concepts in our day-to-day life, showing how we can "Take it to the Streets" Friday, January 18, 2002 at 7 PM, Free admission.

  • Music in Service: Seasonal Songs and Carols for Various Voices and Instruments. Kelly Demers, soprano and Emily Romney, mezzo soprano will be singing carols and Christmas songs with Mariko Irie, pianist and organist, and bell ringers Gretchen Tafel and William Knight during the regular morning service. Sunday December 16, 2001, 11am, Free admission.

  • CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT MUSICAL SERVICE with MUSICAL PRELUDE of Carols and Seasonal Music for Vocal Quartet, Organ & Piano. DeVonna Lawrence, soprano; Emily Romney, mezzo soprano; Jason McStoots, tenor; and Robert Honeysucker, bass. Mariko Irie, organ & piano. Monday December 24, 2001, 4:45pm, Free admission

  • "What is Pragmatism?: Menand's Omission and Rorty's Error" from lectures on The Spiritual Currents of American Pragmatism delivered by Eugene Taylor, PhD Lecturer on Psychiatry. First of a series celebrating the 100th anniversary of William James's lectures on The Varieties of Religious Experience, 1901-1902. Sunday, October 28 2001, 1pm, Free admission tell me more

  • "Had I A Golden Thread": A special bonus inspirational arts show for 2001, a gift from our poet friends featuring many fine inspired local poets with some music and storytelling too! Admission $5-$10 sliding scale. Saturday, October 27 2001, doors open 7:30pm tell me more

  • IANDS presents Ned Dougherty: The Chapel welcomes the International Association for Near Death Studies for its headliner lectures. Author Ned Dougherty speaks on his Near Death Experience and life transformation. Saturday, Oct 20, 12-3pm. Free, donation appreciated. tell me more

  • C.G.Jung Society presents Dr. Anthony Stevens "ARCHETYPES, JUNGIAN PSYCHOLOGY, and THE FUTURE", lecture to address issues raised by the catastrophe of September 11. Dr. Stevens holds degrees in psychology and medicine from Oxford University and is a member of the Royal College of Medicine and the Royal College of Psychiatrists. Saturday, Oct 17, 8pm. $20 admission to benefit the Jung Society building fund.

  • "One World, Many Lights" - The season finale in the healing and beautiful series of spiritual art and performance events, each featuring more than 2 dozen local spiritual artists. Saturday, Sept 29, 7pm-9:30pm. tell me more

  • world photosHealing Prayer Service for our American Tragedy - Rev. Gladys Wheaton led a beautiful prayer service for peace and healing on Thursday 9/13 at 7pm at the Swedenborg Chapel, in honor of the suffering of the living and deceased in that week's terrible World Trade Center disaster and beyond.

  • "The View From Eternity" - The second show in a fabulous new series of spiritual art and performance events, each featuring more than 2 dozen local spiritual artists! Saturday, July 7, 7pm-9:30pm. tell me more

  • Music at Noon 2001 - The FREE popular lunchtime classical music series completed its successful 13th season, for 5 Thursdays from June 14 to July 12, 2001. tell me more

  • Eleventh Annual Wilfred Gould Rice Memorial Lecture on Psychology and Religion - On June 5 at 7:30pm, Dr. Eugene Taylor, Harvard Medical school lecturer on Psychiatry, spoke to the topic "Ralph Waldo Emerson and William James: The Swedenborgian and Transcendentalist Roots of American Pragmatism" tell me more

  • Centennial Celebrations Day! - The Cambridge Swedenborg Chapel turned 100 years old! On Sunday June 3, 2001, there was a rededication service at 11am, community dinner at 12:30pm, and historic celebration speeches and music at 2:30pm. tell me more

  • The Oriana Consort - This highly skilled classical ensemble under the direction of Walter Chapin is offering a presentation of beautiful choral music from Bach, Monteverdi, Schein, and Tormis. Friday, May 4, 8pm. Suggested donation $12 - $8 for seniors and students.

  • "The Feather and the Stone" - The first show in a fabulous new series of spiritual art and performance events, each featuring more than 2 dozen local spiritual artists! Saturday, April 28, 7pm-9:30pm. tell me more

  • Vernal Equinox Ritual - Acclaimed interfaith ritual artist Katja Esser creates her 10th annual sacred space and participatory ceremony, inviting us to celebrate the coming of Spring! Wednesday March 21, 7pm. tell me more

  • Workshop Series on Spiritual Self-Love - A very special offering by trained facilitator Rev. Gladys Wheaton, sharing with us answers to the question: What is Loving Ourselves As God Loves Us? FREE Introductory session, Thursday February 1, 7pm. Followed by six more Thursday classes for those interested. tell me more

  • Christmas 2000 at the Swedenborg Chapel - Christmas services at the Chapel are very beautiful and special, featuring candlelight in a Gothic setting and outstanding classical musicianship. tell me more

  • Music at Noon 2000 - The FREE popular lunchtime classical music series completed its successful 12th season, for 5 Thursdays from July 6 to August 3 2000. tell me more

  • Tenth Annual Wilfred Gould Rice Memorial Lecture on Psychology and Religion - On June 6 at 7:30pm, in proud collaboration with the Harvard Medical School and returning alums, the Swedenborg Society at Harvard-Radcliffe presented "Mind-Body Medicine and Alternative Therapies in the Dialogue between Science and Religion" tell me more

  • Swedenborgian Faith and Practice - still available as a tape series!
    A popular and highly informative six part introductory class for new and old. This was offered in Cambridge at 1pm on six Sundays in the year 2000 in March and April, with the generous help of Rev. Lee Woofenden. tell me more

  • Guest Lecture: Sacred Geometry for Healing Noted holistic practitioner and healer Sara Maya de Toyber visited us from Mexico City on Friday November 5, 1999, to discuss and demonstrate her uses of sacred mandalas for meditation and healing. Introduction was by her host Chris Estrellia Riopelle, local Reiki healer and breathwork practitioner. see Sara's website
The Cambridge Swedenborg Chapel is available to groups for lectures and concerts as appropriate - please contact us.
At right, the parlor where discussion groups are held, and refreshments and good conversation are served after Sunday worship. Left to right is the Society's President Lars-Erik Wiberg, Reverend Gladys Wheaton, and Reverend Bob Tafel. In the background is the pastors' gallery, and behind the photographer is the esoteric studies library.
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