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The Appreciative Inquiry Summit is coming!
In 7 weeks, on Saturday March 24th, a large scale event will be held in Bryn Athyn —– an Appreciative Inquiry (AI) Summit! 167 interviews completed to date.
Video - "Whole Systems Healing and Appreciative Inquiry?"
Even as the Appreciative Inquiry program in Bryn Athyn is gaining traction, some people aren't aware of what it is about. Watch a short introductory video discussing the underlying principles of what is behind the power of Ai.
Marriage Conference - February 18-19
It's that time of year again! The Caring for Marriage Conference is scheduled for February 18-19. Hundreds of people from our local congregation, as well as surrounding areas and even other states will gather to celebrate, learn, and be inspired and entertained, with workshops, "playshops," music and romantic dinners! The conference is open to both individuals and couples regardless of marital status. Please visit the Caring for Marriage website to learn more about the program.
Christmas Reflections
at the Bryn Athyn Cathedral -- December 5 - 23, 2011
The Cathedral is a place of worship like no other, and it is especially beautiful at Christmas. Until December 23, you are invited on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays between 4 and 6pm to enjoy the tranquility with dimmed lighting, beautiful decorations and the open Word. Bring a friend and come as you are to connect with the real meaning of the Christmas season this year. We hope to see you! - Rev. Jay Barry, Interim Director
Christmas Worship
Please join us for special worship services on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
The faith of the New Church is that the Lord from eternity, who is Jehovah, came into the world to subjugate the hells and to glorify His Human form, and that without this no mortal could be saved. The birth, life and resurrection of Jesus are central to our faith, so we celebrate them with full devotion. Please join us for worship at any of these services:
- 4:00 pm Cathedral Young Children's Christmas Eve Service
- 4:00 pm Cathedral Family Christmas Eve Service
- 5:30 pm Cathedral Young Children's Christmas Eve Service
- 5:30 pm Cathedral Family Christmas Eve Service
- 7:00 pm Cathedral Family Christmas Eve Service
- 12 Midnight Informal Candlelight Christmas Eve Service in Heilman Hall
- 11:30 am Christmas Day Family Service
Christmas Tableaux
Watch the video of our Christmas Tableaux offered Sunday, December 11, at the Bryn Athyn Church, portraying the birth of Jesus with beautiful costumes, inspiring special music and the words of Scripture.
Lessons and Carols--A Christmas Vespers Service
Bryn Athyn Cathedral December 4, 8:00 PM Welcoming in the Advent Season, The Bryn Athyn Church will be holding its annual Christmas Vespers Service in the Bryn Athyn Cathedral on Sunday evening, December 4 at 8 PM. The program of Lessons and Carols will include seasonal readings and reflections, and music from a variety of composers provided by Cathedral Choir. The congregation is invited to participate in the singing of familiar carols as we sing in the Christmas Season. Organ preludes begin at 7:40. Admission is free.
Thanksgiving Day Worship Service (Nov. 24)
The Bryn Athyn Church will celebrate Thanksgiving Day with a special service at the Asplundh Field House. The Service will begin at 10:30am with special brass music beforehand. The service is ideal for people of all ages. This is one of the most popular services of the year. All are invited to bring gifts of fresh fruit to offer in our procession, as well as canned and dry goods for the Delta Mu service club's collection of food for the needy. The food will go to those who are in need of comfort or nourishment. Come early so you can park in our more distant parking lots and take the shuttle to the service! Pick up starts at 10:00am.
First Appreciative Inquiry Basecamps held!
The community-wide phase of the Appreciative Inquiry process has begun in earnest with completion of the first Base Camp this past weekend. Read what some who attended have to say about the experience and then consider participating in one of the 3 upcoming Base Camps (10/1, 10/23 and 11/14 & 16).
Shift: a New Church Journey
Our latest New Church Journey program is beginning soon. We will challenge ourselves to become stronger, wiser and more compassionate through a seven-week program of worship, reading and small group interaction. Sign up now at our church services, or by contacting the pastor's office. Learn more here.