You’re Invited to An Evening with Johnny Appleseed

 

The Swedenborg Foundation invites you to spend An Evening with Johnny Appleseed.Open House and Book Signing with Author Ray Silverman

Spend an evening with author Ray Silverman and the Swedenborg Foundation
celebrating one of the most beloved American pioneers of our time, Johnny Appleseed.

Ray will sign copies of his new book The Core of Johnny Appleseed and introduce us to Johnny as a savvy entrepreneur, an exemplary character, and, above all, a spiritual trailblazer.

Come enjoy the fall harvest with an entertaining program about Johnny Appleseed—–a different kind of hero.

Where: The Swedenborg Foundation, 320 North Church Street West Chester, PA 19380

When: Thursday, October 4, 2012 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.

Refreshments will be served.

RSVP is desired but not mandatory.

To RSVP or to learn more, see our Facebook Event Page,  call 610-430-3222 ext. 19 or e-mail info@swedenborg.com.

Bryn Athyn Johnny Appleseed Festival

JOHNNY APPLESEED FESTIVAL!

This year’s Johnny Appleseed Festival will be held on Saturday, September 29 from 1- 4 pm, and promises to be even bigger than last year. Both BATS and Orchard Artworks will be decked out for the fall festival and you can expect a couple of visits from Johnny Appleseed himself! And just like last year, you can expect to see craft demonstrations, rope making, cider making, a kids’ table, bake sale, apple pie contest, an information table and there will also be a show of 6th grade art featuring apples. In addition, the new Swedenborg Foundation book, The Core of Johnny Appleseed will be available for sale and the author, Ray Silverman, will be on hand to sign copies. In the coming weeks, we will publish the day’s schedule so you’ll be sure not to miss your favorite parts! We are also asking for volunteers to help with set-up or contribute to the bake sale and for the loan of a few canopies to keep some of our crafters and demonstrators out of the afternoon sun.

If you would like to help or to loan needed items, please contact Greg Jackson at gregory.jackson@glencairnmuseum.org or 215-962-1628. If you can donate to the bake sale or would like to enter the Apple Pie Contest, please contact Carol Henderson at bchenderson@verizon.net or 215-947-0244.

Photos from the Annual Meeting 2012!

 

The 162nd Annual Meeting of the Swedenborg Foundation was held at Glencairn Museum in Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania on May 18, 2012. The business meeting began at 7:00 pm, and was followed by the performance of “Moods in Emanuel Swedenborg’s Theological Works: A Musico-Verbal Exploration.”

Translator Jonathan Rose read portions from the new translations and violinists Annalisa and Greg Synnestvedt responded with music.

The performance was followed by a dessert reception.

Check out some photos from the event! Click to enlarge.

Annual Meeting 2012: “Moods in Emanuel Swedenborg’s Theological Works”

Swedenborg Foundation 162nd Annual Meeting

Glencairn Museum / 1001 Cathedral Road / Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania

“Moods in Emanuel Swedenborg’s Theological Works: A Musico-Verbal Exploration” with Jonathan Rose

May 18th, 2012

Business meeting opens at 7:00 p.m.

Program begins at 8:00 p.m.

All are welcome to this free event.

Please stay after the performance for a dessert reception.

Translator Jonathan Rose will read portions from the new translations and violinists Annalisa and Greg Synnestvedt will respond with music.

For information, contact the Swedenborg Foundation: 610-430-3222 ext. 19 or email jhill@swedenborg.com

www.swedenborg.com

www.glencairnmuseum.org

You’re Invited to the Swedenborg Foundation Annual Meeting

 

Swedenborg Foundation Press

320 North Church Street

West Chester, PA 19380

www.swedenborg.com

For Immediate Release                                                           CONTACT:  Carol Urbanc

610.430.3222 ext. 13

marketing@swedenborg.com

A Heavenly Gathering for the Annual Meeting of the Swedenborg Foundation at Glencairn Museum

West Chester, PA, April 19, 2012 – An evening of spiritual readings and celestial music awaits those who attend the Swedenborg Foundation’s 162nd Annual Meeting on Friday evening, May 18, 2012, at Glencairn Museum (1001 Cathedral Road, Bryn Athyn, PA). All are invited—members as well as the general public—and there is no charge.

Titled “Moods in Emanuel Swedenborg’s Theological Works: A Musico-Verbal Exploration,” the performance will take a light-hearted look at some passages from the writings of Emanuel Swedenborg and will debunk the idea that his work is uniform or monotonous. In fact, the original Latin conveys a wide variety of moods. The evening will feature translator Jonathan Rose reading portions from the new translations, while violinists Annalisa and Greg Synnestvedt reflect the moods portrayed in the passages through musical interludes. It promises to be an evening full of expressive and inspirational thoughts interpreted through a musical lens in a magnificent setting.

After a short business meeting of the nonprofit foundation at 7:00 p.m., the performance will begin at 8:00. Guests attending the performance only will be seated after 7:30 p.m. and are invited to stay for a dessert reception after the concert where they can meet members of the board, the performers, and staff.

The Foundation will feature a display of recent publications and membership information, including the 2011 annual report outlining the activities and publications of the Foundation.

For further information about the event, the Foundation, or Glencairn Museum, please go to: www.swedenborg.com or www.glencairnmuseum.org or contact Carol Urbanc at the Foundation: marketing@swedenborg.com.

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Bridge Books Award Ceremony

Two of the First Place Winners, Matthew Connolly and Karl Boericke (center) with David Frazier and Joanna Hill (far left and far right)

The Award Ceremony for the 2012 Bridge Book Awards took place on April 5, 2012 at Cairnwood Estate in Bryn Athyn. After a wine, cheese and dessert reception, participants and guests settled in to honor the three first place winners.

Erica Goldblatt Hyatt for “A Primer in Swedenborgian Psychology.”

Karl J. Boericke for “Probing the Deep.”

Matthew D. Connolly for “Swedenborg’s Republic: Spiritual Emancipation and Democracy in the United States.”

The three first place winners received a certificate as well as a cash prize, and their book proposals will be considered for review for publication by the Swedenborg Foundation editorial board.

The Third Annual Bridge Book Awards will open for entries on November 1st, 2012, and closes in February 2013. More information to come on this blog, or www.swedenborg.com.

Resubmissions of entries from previous years are allowed and encouraged!

Enjoy the photos below of the highlights of the evening, including musical interludes from harpist Gillian Grassie.

 

 

You’re Invited to the Second Annual Bridge Book Awards

Join us on April 5, 2012 at 7:00 pm at Cairnwood Estate in Bryn Athyn for an evening of dessert, socializing and awards!

With musical selections from harpist Gillian Grassie and a reading by Chara Cooper Daum, from a 2011 Bridge Book Winner, 12 Miracles of Spiritual Growth by E. Kent Rogers. This book will also be on sale at the event, if you wish to purchase a copy.

Read an interview with E. Kent Rogers on the blog!

Contact Alexia Cole at pubasst at swedenborg.com with questions.

Hope to see you there!

The Mysterious Disappearance of the Bust of Swedenborg

Click these links to learn about the disappearance of the 1924 bronze bust of Swedenborg sculpted by Swedish artist Adolf Jonsson that once graced Lincoln Park in Chicago. The bust was stolen in 1976, most likely for the value of the metal.

Information about the theft.

History of the bust and details about its original dedication ceremony.

Fortunately, the original mold used to cast the bust was identified and put to good use. A replacement for the bust has been recast and is on its way to Chicago. More information will be provided about the re-dedication when available!

Check out this link for pictures of the new bust!

Writer’s Workshop with Grant Schnarr

LEARN HOW TO GET PUBLISHED
This Thursday, December 8, 7:30 pm, at Cairncrest, Grant Schnarr will be leading a seminar on how to get published, including writing strong pitch letters, sample chapters, and what is expected from publishers. This is in conjunction with the upcoming Bridge Book Awards for best submissions of proposals. You don’t need to join the contest to learn how to attract publishers. If you ever wanted to write a book and get it published, this seminar is for you!

Download the entry form and instructions

“Tiffany’s Swedenborgian Angels” and “How I Would Help the World” Featured on Patheos.com

The Swedenborg Foundation has two titles featured in the Book Club section on Patheos.com, which was named “Smartest Site for Religion” by Newsweek magazine (Jan. 2011). Explore the page of one of this month’s “Featured Books,” Tiffany’s Swedenborgian Angels, to learn about the history of the angels and the inner meaning of the Book of Revelation, follow a guided meditation, read an interview with a contributor to the book, and join in a round-table discussion. Visit the page of one of this month’s “Also Featured Books,” How I Would Help the World, to learn about Helen Keller’s life, read reviews and an excerpt of the book, and participate in the Foundation’s “Help Helen Keller Help the World” contest for a chance to win a free copy of the book.