The SF Swedenborgian Church

Could the cause of our suffering also be the release? From Rev. Lee's weekly message: "The heart of the Decalogy is nothing but human relationships. In other words, the core of human suffering is relational, and thus liberation from such suffering should be found in relationships." Read more on our website sfswedenborg . org (link in comments!)

The importance of the Ten Commandments in the Bible is needless to point out. After such a dramatic exodus from Egypt and 45 days of challenging journeying through the desert, the Israelites arrived at Mt. Sinai where they received the Ten Commandments from their God. This Sunday, Rev. Lee will reflect on the meaning of giving these commandments and the possible purpose of them. youtube.com/

TONIGHT! "Angels" arrive to sing and perform works of women composers. Tickets still available online until 3pm.
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Regarding Mt. Sinai, many people might remember it as the mountain where Moses received the famous Ten Commandments. Yet, when we read Exodus, the Scripture lays out arriving at Mt. Sinai as a part of a big spiritual transformation, which is composed of a few important processes. This Sunday, Rev. Lee will focus and reflect on the process of consecration. youtube.com/

Join us for a worship service that is intentionally and consciously entering into the acknowledgement and experience of the Divine presence in a meditative manner, which is keeping the mind calm and detached from all worldly matters.
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Two extraordinary musicians meet in an intimate musical conversation spanning centuries. Internationally acclaimed pianist Alon Goldstein, celebrated for his dynamic performances and adventurous programming, joins cellist Jonah Kim, an artist whose “cosy warmth” of tone and formidable technique have captivated audiences worldwide. Tickets: tiny. cc/twovoices or our website sfswedenborgian .org

Perhaps the question "Where am I going?" is the wrong one. From Rev. Lee's weekly message: We are rarely transformed in one dramatic moment. More often, the Lord gives us enough for today’s journey. Thus, the question for us should not be just, “Where am I going?” but also “How is the Lord being present with me today by giving what I need for today to sustain me on this journey?”
Read more: https://sfswedenborgian.org/the-middle-of-the-journey/

Perhaps the question "Where am I going?" is the wrong one. From Rev. Lee's weekly message: "We are rarely transformed in one dramatic moment. More often, the Lord gives us enough for today’s journey. Thus, the question for us should not be just, “Where am I going?” but also “How is the Lord being present with me today by giving what I need for today to sustain me on this journey?” Read more: https://sfswedenborgian.org/the-middle-of-the-journey/

Manna from heaven is a very well-known event found in Exodus. However, what is less known is that it first happened in the wilderness of Sin, which is located between Elim and Sinai. This Sunday, Rev. Lee reflects on the spiritual meaning of manna (or God’s feeding of people) in relation to the geographical location where it started. youtube.com/

How can our pet dogs help us better understand Swedenborgian teachings? From Rev. Lee's weekly message, "If the animal kingdom corresponds to our affections and thoughts, perhaps we should ask not only what dogs meant to people in the biblical world, but also what qualities of affection dogs embody in human life today." Read more:

The Meaning of Dogs – Swedenborgian Church of San Francisco The Meaning of Dogs September 24, 2026 Deliver my soul from the sword, my life from the power of the dog! Psalm 22:20 Dear members and friends, A simple question has been in my heart since I started reading and learning Swedenborg’s correspondence: “Why did Swedenborg give such awful meaning to ...