So happy to be in this conversation with my friend, fellow mom, and church leader Beki Greenwood. Beki is the editor of The Messenger, the newsletter for our denomination the Swedenborgian Church of North America, and a leader of the Fryeburg New Church Assembly.
Summary This conversation explores the experience of love and the importance of community in the context of church and spiritual life. The conversation touches on the unique sense of love and connection experienced at the Fryeburg New Church Assembly, a spiritual community. It also delves into the challenges of parenting and setting boundaries for self-care. The conversation highlights the need for honest conversations and transparency within church communities, as well as the potential of virtual connections to expand the reach of the church. The importance of supporting each other and embracing varying opinions is emphasized, as well as the need to adapt and evolve to meet the changing needs of the world.
Keywordslove, community, church, Fryeburg, parenting, boundaries, virtual connections, transparency, support, opinions, adaptation
Takeaways
Church is a place of loving relationships and connections with others.
Fryeburg provides a unique sense of love and community.
Parenting is challenging and requires setting boundaries for self-care.
Honest conversations and transparency are essential within church communities.
Virtual connections have the potential to expand the reach of the church.
Supporting each other and embracing varying opinions is crucial for growth and progress.
Adapting and evolving to meet the changing needs of the world is necessary for the church's survival.
Sound Bites
"There's a sense in Fryeburg that love is in the air. I wonder what makes that?"
"It's hard to explain why it's so draining because it is out of love."
"Church is all the groups that you have that you feel love together as you interact with a goal, a purpose, or just being together."
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Purpose of the Conversation
01:07 Exploring the Experience of Love
03:25 The Importance of Community and Living Together
09:09 Challenges and Boundaries in Parenting
16:23 The Importance of Honest Conversations in Church Communities
26:04 Supporting Each Other and Embracing Varying Opinions
31:02 Adapting and Evolving for the Future of the Church
Our Theme Music is “I Love it,” by Luke Concannon www.lukeconcannon.com
Be Love: "Living honestly."