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For details about a group and its leader, c ontact us at groups@newchurch.org or (267) 508-2124. Also, would you like to have your group listed here? Let us know! Monday Groups Young Adults Group Led by Jacob Olsen | Mondays 8:30 pm ET | Online This group meets on Disccord to discuss the "topic of the day," which is anything of interest that the group would like to chat about on that given Monday. To learn more or attend a meeting, contact Jake at groups@newchurch.org . Tuesday Groups Our Inflowing Mental Life Led by Grant Odhner | Tuesdays once a month 8 pm GMT+1 | Online In this class we will explore a selection from Emanuel Swedenborg's "Arcana Coelestia" where he discusses our "inflowing mental life." It is a fascinating look at the nature of our mind—of the fact that our affections and thoughts inflow from the spiritual world, through spirits and angels associated with us. This concept provides us with tools to understand and work with the Lord in freeing us from evil and connecting us with sources of heavenly life. The reading will take six classes. To access the readings or join the next class, please email groups@newchurch.org . Wednesday Groups Bible Study Class Led by Rev Jared Buss | 2nd and 4th Wednesdays at 10 am ET | 7113 Reynolds Street, Pittsburgh This class is simply about gathering to read the Word together, and pausing to discuss and reflect on its meaning and application to our lives. Currently we’re reading and discussing the gospel of Mark, with the goal of learning how to live a heavenly life. Contact Rev Jared at groups@newchurch.org . Dad's Group Led by Rev. Malcolm Smith | One Wednesday a month, multiple meeting times | Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania Want to be more intentional in the way you approach being a dad? Want to have the chance to get to know some other dads? Want to be exposed to different ideas about parenthood and have the chance to discuss them? How do you make all these things happen in one magical place? Dads Group. This group meets monthly on a Wednesday, with two sections. There is a 6:45 am meeting at the Bryn Athyn Scout Building and a 7:30 pm meeting at the Bryn Athyn Church School Library. Walk-ins welcome. Please visit www.brynathynchurch.org/dads to learn more, or email groups@newchurch.org . Read, Share, Pray Led by Nathan and Elise Gladish | Wednesdays 8 pm ET | Online This one-hour weekly group experience is an opportunity to get to know the Lord's Word and one another better by exploring what the Lord teaches us and praying for help in applying what we learn to our daily lives. Read the Word and the works of Swedenborg, share insights with each other, and pray for help to do the Lord's will. Contact us to learn more groups@newchurch.org or join on Zoom . That Was Then, This is Now - Caring for our Elderly Parents Led by Nina Cooper Dewees | 2nd Wednesdays 7:15 pm ET | Online After helping to care for her own mom in the final years of her life, Nina realized how significant and challenging this chapter of life can be for caregivers. This group supports those caring for their aging parents by creating a space to check-in, share experiences, and discuss various topics. Contact us to get in touch with Nina, and she will add you to the reminder email list and give you the zoom link: groups@newchurch.org . Thursday Groups Becoming: A Women's Support Group Led by Charlotte Gyllenhaal | Thursdays 8 pm ET | Online We are constantly growing, changing, evolving - becoming. Join us as we explore the process together! This group is currently full. If you are interested in joining a waitlist, email us at groups@newchurch.org . Discussing Swedenborg Led by John Odhner and Mary Valentine | Thursdays 7:30 pm ET | Online Have you found value in Swedenborg's books and their approach to God, heaven, the Bible, and spiritual life? This group is for you! We discuss passages from the Bible and Swedenborg, and invite everyone to share their own perspectives, questions, or insights. The meeting generally lasts two hours, but you are welcome to join for any portion of that time....