2008

WEEK ONE    August 3-9:  Biblical Theme:  “A Book About Us”

In recognition of Rev. Dr. George Dole’s contributions to the Assembly and his life-long expertise in Biblical studies we are approaching the first week’s Biblical theme a bit differently this year.  We will look at the Biblical narrative as a whole and lecturers will choose whatever aspect of the Bible narrative they would like, but focus their discussion through the lens of George’s latest work, just published as “A Book About Us.”  The general focus will be the Biblical portrayal, through correspondence, of the birth and growth of the relationship between God and human beings over the course of life.  Each lecture will focus on a specific time period or a specific dynamic of that process.  While it is not required or necessary, if you would like to read George’s book ahead of time it can be ordered at www.swedenborg.com, by phone from the Swedenborg Foundation at (800) 355-3222 or via email at info@swedenborg.com.

Sunday Worship Service 9:00 AM - Rev. Judith Vandergrift, Guest Preacher

Mon  4: Chapel:   Rev. George Dole   

    1.  Rev. Dr. George Dole  “Text and Subtext:  A Path to Spiritual Meaning”

    2.  Rev. Dr. Gard Perry   “The Perception Of  Divinity Part 1”

     Evening Presentation 8:00 PM  Public Invited:

     “Revelation?  a lecture on understanding the Bible in a new way”

by the Rev. Dr. George Dole  "

Tue   5:  Chapel:  Rev  .  Andy Stinson

    1.  Rev. Andy Stinson  “Joshua’s Trail: from Call to Conquest” 

    2.  Rev. George McCurdy  “Overcoming the Loss of Idealism  Haggai 1:4-5

Thurs.  7^th:   Chapel:  Rev. George McCurdy

    1.  Rev. George McCurdy  “Daring To Be Daniel”  Book of Daniel

    2.  Rev. Lee Woofenden   “The Gospels:  God Reaching Out To Us”

Fri    8;  Chapel: Rev. Lee Woofenden

    1.  Rev.  Lee Woofenden   “The Gospels:  Our Repsonse To God’s Presence”

    2.  Rev. Susannah Currie  “Angels in Revelation”

Sat. 9:  Chapel:  Rev. Judith Vandergrift

    1.  Rev. Judith Vandergrift  TBA

    2.  All Presenters:   "Panel Summary and Q. and A."

Sunday 10th  Communion Worship Service at Fryeburg New Church    9:00 AM                     Guest Preacher:   Rev. Andy Stinson

WEEK TWO, August 10-16: Doctrinal Theme:  “Being New Church in a New World”

            Jesus Christ and Swedenborg are both clear and adamant that faith, doctrine and worship are nothing if they are not lived out in the context of daily life in the world.  The theology, interpretation of the Bible, and understanding of the Divine and human that the Lord has given Swedenborg to present in his thirty volumes of writing has come to be known as “New Church” and forms the basis for the world view of Swedenborgians everywhere.  In the meantime the world we live in, more specifically the society, culture and technology we live with are changing at a remarkable pace.  In this week’s lectures we will examine the various issues, blessings, conflicts and problems that face those who attempt being New Church in a new world.

Monday 11:  Chapel:  Rev. Dr. Gard Perry

    1.  Rev. Dr. Gard Perry   “The Perception of Divinity  Part 2”

    2.  Rev. Dr. George Dole  “The (Virtually) Real Stuff”

    Evening Presentation 8:00 PM Public Invited: 

    Rev. Andy  Stinson   “Emergence of the New Church in the World”

Tues.  12:  Chapel:       Rev. Susannah Currie

     1.  Rev. Susannah Currie “Charity Unites/Doctrine Divides: a Multi-Faith World”

     2.  Rev. Lee Woofenden  “New Wine in Old Bottles:  The Origins of The New Church

Thu  14:    Chapel:  Rev. Dr. Wilma Wake      

     1.  Rev. Dr. Wilma Wake  “Creating the New Jerusalem in Everyday Life”

     2.  Rev. Dr. George Dole   “Globalism”

Fri   15:  Chapel:  Rev. Ken Turley      

    1.  Youth:  A Different Perspective

    2.  Rev.  Hunter Roberts  "I've seen the New Church and It Is(n't) Us: Developments in Post-Modern Churches”

Sat 17:              Chapel: Rev. Lee Woofenden

    1. Rev. Lee Woofenden  New Wine In New Bottles:  Ready or Not Here It Comes

    2. All Presenters:   "Panel Summary and Q. and A."

Sunday 17th  Worship Service at Fryeburg New Church    9:00 AM                     Guest Preacher:  open for volunteers??

Camp Registrar:  Nancy Little" <littlenancyf@yahoo.com>