We are so excited you have decided to join us for our virtual Convention this year! Every day is full of events and we have done our best to make it possible for everyone on both the West Coast and East Coast to participate. If you like, you can download the schedule and print it out for your convenience. Below you will find descriptions of each event along with a “join” button next to the event. If you would like to join the event simply click “join,” enter the Convention password that was emailed to you when you are prompted, and that’s it! We look forward to seeing you!

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Arrival of Overnight Convention Attendees

Weygand Hall 351 Great Hill Drive, Bridgewater, MA, United States

297|https://swbconvention.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/nadine-marfurt-t47FJpPvlWU-unsplash-199x300.jpg|medium We are so excited to see you all! Attendees who will be staying on campus should proceed directly to Weygand Hall between 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM on the day of their arrival to receive their room keys. You will receive your registration packet and welcome gift when you check in for your room....

Informal Gathering

Weygand Hall 351 Great Hill Drive, Bridgewater, MA, United States

Once you have checked into your room at Weygand Hall and freshened up, join everyone for an informal gathering in one of the first floor lounges. 689|https://convention.swedenborg.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/4922800006crop-1440x768-1-300x160.jpg|medium Bridgewater State University 2023 Convention Map (click to enlarge) 677|https://convention.swedenborg.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Close-Up-BSU-2023-map-271x300.jpg|medium

Choir Rehearsal

Moakley Center 100 Burrill Ave, Bridgewater, MA, United States

Rehearsals will take place at Moakley Center (the room assignment is flexible). 739|https://convention.swedenborg.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/choir_2022-scaled-e1680790514316.jpg|full Bridgewater State University 2023 Convention Map (click to enlarge) 677|https://convention.swedenborg.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Close-Up-BSU-2023-map-271x300.jpg|medium

Dinner

East Campus Commons 125 Burrill Ave, Bridgewater, MA, United States

Dining is located near the dormitory (see map below) at the East Campus Commons. 674|https://convention.swedenborg.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/download.jpg|full Bridgewater State University 2023 Convention Map (click to enlarge) 677|https://convention.swedenborg.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Close-Up-BSU-2023-map-271x300.jpg|medium

Opening of Convention ✅

Moakley Center 100 Burrill Ave, Bridgewater, MA, United States

Please join us in-person in the Moakley Center and online for the opening of the 2023 Convention in Bridgewater, MA! We will have a welcome table set up in atrium of the Moakley Center (please see map below). If you are commuting and did not attend the informal gathering, you can pick up your registration...

Opening Worship by our host congregations and Keynote by Rev. Sage Cole ✅

Moakley Center 100 Burrill Ave, Bridgewater, MA, United States

11|https://convention.swedenborg.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/favicon-01-300x300.png|medium Join us in the Moakley Center for: Opening Worship co-officiated by Rev. Dr. Donna Keane from the Elmwood Church and Pastor Kelly Milne from the Bridgewater church. Our Opening Worship Service will introduce our 2023 Convention theme "The Practice of Optimism" and center us in the Lord. JOIN Followed Immediately By: Convention Keynote by...

Reception and Displays Open

Moakley Center 100 Burrill Ave, Bridgewater, MA, United States

740|https://convention.swedenborg.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/SA_display_2023JPG-scaled-e1680790799653.jpg|full Please join us in atrium of the Moakley Center following the Keynote Address for a catered reception featuring desserts. We also invite you to visit the open displays. If you were unable to get your registration materials before this point, you will be able to get them at the welcome table. Bridgewater State University...

Breakfast

East Campus Commons 125 Burrill Ave, Bridgewater, MA, United States

674|https://convention.swedenborg.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/download.jpg|full Dining is located near the dormitory (see map below) at the East Campus Commons. Bridgewater State University 2023 Convention Map (click to enlarge) 677|https://convention.swedenborg.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Close-Up-BSU-2023-map-271x300.jpg|medium

Children’s Program

Moakley Center 100 Burrill Ave, Bridgewater, MA, United States

The children’s program, for youth aged 6 – 12 will follow the Convention theme of The Practice of Optimism. The youth will experience lessons and crafting workshops exploring this topic with an outstanding leader with great experience teaching and working with children. Located on the second floor of the Moakley Center in room 300. Children...

Meditation and Worship

Moakley Center 100 Burrill Ave, Bridgewater, MA, United States

Join us for a brief moment of meditation and worship as we center ourselves before commencing with the year's business. This will be in the auditorium of the Moakley Center. 142|https://convention.swedenborg.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/zoltan-tasi-vHnVtLK8rCc-unsplash-300x195.jpg|medium Bridgewater State University 2023 Convention Map (click to enlarge) 677|https://convention.swedenborg.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Close-Up-BSU-2023-map-271x300.jpg|medium

Business Session One ✅

Moakley Center 100 Burrill Ave, Bridgewater, MA, United States

11|https://swbconvention.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/favicon-01-150x150.png|thumbnail Join us for Business Session One in the Moakley Center. All delegates (both virtual and in-person) are expected to attend all of the business sessions. JOIN Bridgewater State University 2023 Convention Map (click to enlarge) 677|https://convention.swedenborg.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Close-Up-BSU-2023-map-271x300.jpg|medium

Swedenborgian Church Children’s Ministries Meeting ✅

Moakley Center 100 Burrill Ave, Bridgewater, MA, United States

Join us for the Swedenborgian Church Children's Ministries Meeting in the auditorium at the Moakley Center.   Join Bridgewater State University 2023 Convention Map (click to enlarge) 677|https://convention.swedenborg.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Close-Up-BSU-2023-map-271x300.jpg|medium

Lunch

East Campus Commons 125 Burrill Ave, Bridgewater, MA, United States

674|https://convention.swedenborg.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/download.jpg|full Dining is located near the dormitory (see map below) at the East Campus Commons. Bridgewater State University 2023 Convention Map (click to enlarge) 677|https://convention.swedenborg.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Close-Up-BSU-2023-map-271x300.jpg|medium

Business Session Two ✅

Moakley Center 100 Burrill Ave, Bridgewater, MA, United States

11|https://swbconvention.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/favicon-01-150x150.png|thumbnail Join us for Business Session Two in the Moakley Center. All delegates (both virtual and in-person) are expected to attend all of the business sessions. JOIN Bridgewater State University 2023 Convention Map (click to enlarge) 677|https://convention.swedenborg.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Close-Up-BSU-2023-map-271x300.jpg|medium

Center for Swedenborgian Studies Board Meeting Annual Meeting of the Corporation of the New Church Theological School 

Moakley Center 100 Burrill Ave, Bridgewater, MA, United States

The Annual Meeting of the Corporation of the New Church Theological School (d.b.a. the Center for Swedenborgian Studies of the Graduate Theological Union) will be held during the annual convention of the Swedenborgian Church of North America, Sunday, June 25, 2023 at 2:45 PM ET, The Moakley Center, Bridgewater State University in Bridgewater, Massachusetts. JOIN135|https://swbconvention.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/CSS-Logo.png|full...

Choir Rehearsal, Social Time, Displays Open

Moakley Center 100 Burrill Ave, Bridgewater, MA, United States

Take a break and enjoy the displays in the atrium of the Moakley Center. The choir will be using this time to meet and rehears as well. Rehearsals will take place at Moakley Center (the room assignment is flexible). 334|https://convention.swedenborg.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/FNCA-display-300x225.jpeg|medium329|https://swbconvention.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/275078916_518701833003850_5225938413015130155_n.png|full Bridgewater State University 2023 Convention Map (click to enlarge) 677|https://convention.swedenborg.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Close-Up-BSU-2023-map-271x300.jpg|medium

Dinner

674|https://convention.swedenborg.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/download.jpg|full Dining is located near the dormitory (see map below) at the East Campus Commons. Bridgewater State University 2023 Convention Map (click to enlarge) 677|https://convention.swedenborg.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Close-Up-BSU-2023-map-271x300.jpg|medium

Convention Worship Service and Communion by 2023 Convention Preacher Rev. Rich Tafel ✅

Moakley Center 100 Burrill Ave, Bridgewater, MA, United States

We look forward to gathering together in prayer, song, reflection, and the sharing of Holy Communion as we explore the theme of The Practice of Optimism. Rev. Kevin Baxter officiating with Rev. Rich Tafel as Convention preacher. Rev. Tafel is the pastor of the Church of the Holy City in Washington DC. He is a...