The FNCA is a Church Camp
The Fryeburg New Church Assembly is a Christian church camp. Although we are affiliated with the General Convention of Swedenborgian Churches, we are a completely independent organization with our own Board of Directors and by-laws.
© Beki Greenwood 2010 Our focus is on learning about God, the Bible, and our church teachings: the spiritual writings of the eminent 18th century Swedish scientist, statesman, and seer Emanuel Swedenborg.
Most of our religious programming is packed into the morning schedule. We start with a brief morning chapel service every day followed by two lectures and a discussion group for the adults, and religion classes for the teens and children.
© Anna Rich 2009 Each week, there is a lecture theme. Traditionally, one week is a Biblical theme and the other is a doctrinal theme. The teen and children's religion class teachers also often incorporate the camp theme into their lessons.
Our Afternoon Book Club meets most afternoons to read and discuss a church book selected by our Religious Program Coordinator.
We believe in One God, the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. We believe in the sacredness of Holy Scripture — the Bible — and its deep inner meaning. We believe in the Ten Commandments and the Two Great Commandments. We believe that our purpose here on Earth is to become good, loving people and to love one another as He loves us. We believe in God's goodness and truth as the basic building blocks of life. And we believe that a life of good deeds and personal integrity is the way to Heaven.
You don't have to be a member of any church or of the Assembly to attend camp. We welcome anyone who is sincerely interested in learning what we have to offer. And we welcome into membership all who truly believe in our purpose.