Exploring Spirituality Together: The Chicago Society of the New Jerusalem
THE CHICAGO SOCIETY OF THE NEW JERUSALEM WAS FORMED BY SWEDENBORGIAN COMMUNITIES IN THE CHICAGO AREA IN 18XX, AS PART OF THE SWEDENBORGIAN CHURCH OF NORTH AMERICAN (FOUNDED IN 18XX), TO SHARE THE INSIGHTS OF THE CHRISTIAN SWEDISH POLYMATH AND THEOLOGIAN EMANUEL SWEDENBORG WITH THE PUBLIC.
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if you are seeking a new community for Christian worship and fellowship, join us. What makes our tradition unique is an openness toward discussion of personal spiritual communications that other churches may avoid or discourage.
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for our worship services, we use the Swedenborg library in downtown chicago, among other locations.
You may explore the Library's extensive range of books and A/V materials on spirituality after services.
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Engaging Community Events
Join us for events fostering discussion and connection in spirituality.
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Emanuel Swedenborg's Insights
Delve into the profound works of the 18th-century mystic and scientist. You can find copies of his major works, and contemporary commentaries, on loan at the Swedenborg Library. And, video presentations of many of his concepts may be found on the Youtube Channel of the Swedenborg Library, using the link below to the portal page.