Chapel
2025-04-09 16:30 - 17:00, 2025-04-23 16:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York)
Join Church ministers for a Chapel Service at Cairnwood Village every other Wednesday at 4:30 pm. Please see the schedule for more information.

Moms' Five-Week Journey Series
2025-04-10 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-04-17 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-04-24 10:00 - 11:30
MOMS’ FIVE-WEEK JOURNEY SERIES
MINDFUL COMMUNICATION CHALLENGE
Thursdays, beginning April 10 through May 8
10:00-11:30 am
We warmly welcome moms of any age (toddlers welcome) to join a five-week Journey Series with other moms to discuss and practice mindful communication. All relationships are improved with mindful communication, including our relationship with the Lord. Using Sasha Silverman and John Odhner’s book, we will explore five parables to see what we can learn about effective and loving communication.
Contact Nina if you are interested or want to learn more – nina.dewees@brynathynchurch.org or 215-801-7572 x206.

Garden Series - Seed Starting
2025-04-10 16:00 - 17:00 | Swedenborg Library, 2925 College Dr, Bryn Athyn, PA 19009, USA
Swedenborg Library is pleased to announce our Spring Garden Series of talks. On Thursday, April 10, at 4:00 pm in the Friends Room, we will welcome Journeywork founder Paige Menton. Paige will demonstrate how to start seeds for your garden. Stay tuned for further gardening talks by Bryn Athyn College faculty and alumnus on May 8 and June 12! Please stop by and enjoy our “Seedenborg Library” within our main library. Flowers, herbs and vegetable seeds are free. Come and see what seeds you can use for your spring and summer gardens!”

Young Adults Doctrinal Class
2025-04-12 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-04-19 10:00 - 11:00 | Bryn Athyn Church Office, 600 Tomlinson Rd, Bryn Athyn, PA 19009, USA
About This Group
If you are aged 21 to 40, you are invited to come on Saturday mornings to a doctrinal class led by Rev. Kurt Asplundh. We will be working through The New Jerusalem and Its Heavenly Doctrine and approaching the text as Divine Revelation from the Lord. The goal is to have a chance to discuss doctrine and application and have a good time with other young adults who have a desire to learn from the Lord and follow Him.
[The doctrine in this book] is for the New Church, and is called Heavenly Doctrine, because it was revealed to me out of heaven; to deliver this doctrine is the design of the present book. (NJHD 7)

Timing & Location
We will meet weekly for approximately an hour, starting at 10am. Come for coffee, refreshments, and socializing beforehand.
We will meet in the Church Office.

Reading/Topic Schedule
Check the Young Adults Doctrinal Class page for the most up-to-date version of the readings/topic schedule.

Any Questions?
If you have any questions, or would like to help make this class happen, contact Benjamin Alden at benjamin.alden4@gmail.com

Marion L. Gyllenhaal Memorial Service
2025-04-12 15:40 - 17:00 | Bryn Athyn Cathedral, 900 Cathedral Rd, Bryn Athyn, PA 19009, United States
Marion L. Gyllenhaal passed peacefully into the spiritual world on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. She was 95 years old. A memorial service will be held at Bryn Athyn Cathedral on Saturday, April 12, at 4:00 pm (preludes beginning at 3:40 pm). Rev. Eric Carswell will officiate. The service will also be livestreamed at www.brynathynchurch.org/memorial. A gathering will be held at Cairnwood Village immediately after the service.

Young Children's Service- Palm Sunday
2025-04-13 09:30 - 09:45 | Bryn Athyn Cathedral, 900 Cathedral Rd, Bryn Athyn, PA 19009, United States
We will have Palm Sunday celebrations at all four of our regular Sunday services. There will be a live donkey near the undercroft from about 9:00-11:00 am. People attending Family Service are invited to see the donkey before or after those services. At the Young Children’s and Informal Family Services the donkey will be incorporated into the palm procession.
Young Children’s Palm Sunday Service (9:30 am – Undercroft)
There will be a celebration of Palm Sunday as part of a regular Young Children’s Service. There will be palm branches to wave around, donkey stuffed animals, a procession with a live donkey, and Palm Sunday songs to sing. The Rev. Jeremy Simons will lead this service.
Palm Sunday Zoom Discussion (11:30 am – Zoom)
There will be an online small-group discussion of the Palm Sunday service hosted by the team that regularly meets on Sundays to discuss the Informal Family Service. These meetings usually last 60-75 minutes. All are welcome. Join the meeting.

Family Service- Palm Sunday
2025-04-13 09:30 - 10:15 | Bryn Athyn Cathedral, 900 Cathedral Rd, Bryn Athyn, PA 19009, USA
We will have Palm Sunday celebrations at all four of our regular Sunday services. There will be a live donkey near the undercroft from about 9:00-11:00 am. People attending Family Service are invited to see the donkey before or after those services. At the Young Children’s and Informal Family Services the donkey will be incorporated into the palm procession.
Family Palm Sunday Service (9:30 am – Nave)
The Family Service Palm Sunday celebration will be a regular Family Service with the addition of a palm procession in the middle, accompanied by the Cathedral Brass. The Rev. Coleman Glenn will lead this service.
Palm Sunday Zoom Discussion (11:30 am – Zoom)
There will be an online small-group discussion of the Palm Sunday service hosted by the team that regularly meets on Sundays to discuss the Informal Family Service. These meetings usually last 60-75 minutes. All are welcome. Join the meeting.

Informal Family Service- Palm Sunday
2025-04-13 10:15 - 11:15 | Cathedral Undercroft, 900 Cathedral Road, Bryn Athyn, PA, 19009, United States
We will have Palm Sunday celebrations at all four of our regular Sunday services. There will be a live donkey near the undercroft from about 9:00-11:00 am. People attending Family Service are invited to see the donkey before or after those services. At the Young Children’s and Informal Family Services the donkey will be incorporated into the palm procession.
Informal Family Palm Sunday Service (10:15 am – Undercroft)
The Informal Family Service Palm Sunday celebration will begin, as usual, with music to sing along with at 10:15 am. Partway through the service there will be an opportunity for those who are able to go outside and participate in a palm procession involving the donkey. The Rev. Jeremy Simons will lead this service.
Palm Sunday Zoom Discussion (11:30 am – Zoom)
There will be an online small-group discussion of the Palm Sunday service hosted by the team that regularly meets on Sundays to discuss the Informal Family Service. These meetings usually last 60-75 minutes. All are welcome. Join the meeting.

Adult Service- Palm Sunday
2025-04-13 11:00 - 12:00 | Bryn Athyn Cathedral, 900 Cathedral Rd, Bryn Athyn, PA 19009, USA
We will have Palm Sunday celebrations at all four of our regular Sunday services. There will be a live donkey near the undercroft from about 9:00-11:00 am. People attending Family Service are invited to see the donkey before or after those services. At the Young Children’s and Informal Family Services the donkey will be incorporated into the palm procession.
Adult Palm Sunday Service (11:00 am – Nave)
The Adult Service on Palm Sunday will be a regular Adult Service with an opportunity, for those that want, to lay a palm branch down as they come into the nave at the beginning of the service. The Cathedral Brass will also play Palm Sunday preludes and postludes. The Rev. Coleman Glenn will lead this service.
Palm Sunday Zoom Discussion (11:30 am – Zoom)
There will be an online small-group discussion of the Palm Sunday service hosted by the team that regularly meets on Sundays to discuss the Informal Family Service. These meetings usually last 60-75 minutes. All are welcome. Join the meeting.

Informal Service Zoom Discussion
2025-04-13 11:30 - 12:30, 2025-04-20 11:30 - 12:30 | Zoom
Please join us on Zoom for an online small-group discussion following the Informal Service.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88119217055
Read more about the Informal Service and live stream it at www.brynathynchurch.org/informal.

Poetry Open Mic Night
2025-04-15 18:30 - 20:00 | Swedenborg Library, 2925 College Dr, Bryn Athyn, PA 19009, USA
Featuring poems written and read by Rev. Coleman Glenn. Enjoy light refreshments. For questions, contact Nick Nalence at Nicholas.Nalence@brynathyn.edu.

Quarterly Holy Supper at Cairnwood Village
2025-04-16 10:00 - 10:30
Holy Supper is offered quarterly at 10:00 am at Cairnwood Village (www.cairnwoodvillage.org). Rev. Jeremy Simons is usually the minister leading the service.
All are invited to take Holy Supper at Cairnwood Village. You do not have to be a resident.
Contact the manager at (215) 947-7705 or cairnwood.village.manager@gmail.com if you have any questions.

Divine Providence Class
2025-04-16 16:00 - 17:00 | Cairnwood Village, 19009, 3039 Huntingdon Pike, Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006, USA
Join us for a class on the book, Divine Providence led by either Rev. Mike Gladish or Rev. Derek Elphick. Please see the schedule for more information.

Loss and Found Grief Support Group
2025-04-16 19:30 - 21:00 | Bryn Athyn Church Office, 600 Tomlinson Rd, Bryn Athyn, PA 19009, USA
Join us on Wednesday, April 16, from 7:30 to 9:00 pm at the Church Office or online for the Loss and Found support group. We meet monthly on the third Wednesday of the month. For those who are grieving the loss of a loved one, it is important that they find a place where they can process that loss.
If you have any questions or comments/suggestions, or would like to receive notices, please contact Sig Soneson at sigsoneson@gmail.com or 215-518-2760. Join the Zoom meeting at: us06web.zoom.us/j/81607145997?pwd=[REDACTED] Bx4bpaabvqmyx.1. Passcode: [REDACTED]

Informal Holy Supper
2025-04-17 18:30 - 19:30 | Cathedral Undercroft, 900 Cathedral Road, Bryn Athyn, PA, 19009, United States
Informal Family Maundy Thursday Holy Supper (6:30 pm – Undercroft)
This will be a less formal opportunity to reflect on and take Holy Supper. The majority of the service will happen sitting together and sharing food. Children are welcome to attend. This service will not be live-streamed to allow those who attend to fully focus on the in-person experience. The Rev. Coleman Glenn will lead this service. Note: unleavened wheat bread and gluten-free bread and wine and grape juice will be on offer at this service.
Refreshments After Holy Supper Services (7:30 pm – Social Hall)
After the service in the nave is over there will be an opportunity for the attendees of both services to share some simple refreshments in the social hall of the cathedral.
Online Easter Readings Group with Holy Supper (7:30-9:30 pm – Zoom)
The Rev. John Odhner co-leads a weekly Thursday evening Zoom group at 7:30 pm, currently discussing the Easter Readings sent out by the office of Outreach. People are invited to join them any week, but April 17 the discussion of the Easter Story and the Last Supper will include an opportunity to take Holy Supper together. Join the meeting. The meeting generally lasts two hours, but you are welcome to join for any portion of that time. Contact John.Odhner@BrynAthynChurch.org for more information.

Adult Holy Supper
2025-04-17 19:00 - 20:00 | Cathedral Nave
Adult Maundy Thursday Holy Supper (7:00 pm – Nave)
This will be a reflective Holy Supper service with readings and a talk on the significance of the Last Supper and an opportunity to take Holy Supper. The Rev. Malcolm Smith will lead this service. Note: unleavened wheat bread and wine will be on offer at this service.
Download the program here (PDF).
Refreshments After Holy Supper Services (7:30 pm – Social Hall)
After the service in the nave is over there will be an opportunity for the attendees of both services to share some simple refreshments in the social hall of the cathedral.
Online Easter Readings Group with Holy Supper (7:30-9:30 pm – Zoom)
The Rev. John Odhner co-leads a weekly Thursday evening Zoom group at 7:30 pm, currently discussing the Easter Readings sent out by the office of Outreach. People are invited to join them any week, but April 17 the discussion of the Easter Story and the Last Supper will include an opportunity to take Holy Supper together. Join the meeting. The meeting generally lasts two hours, but you are welcome to join for any portion of that time. Contact John.Odhner@BrynAthynChurch.org for more information.

Karaoke Night
2025-04-17 21:00 - 23:00 | C&S Club
Come sing your favorite songs at the C&S Club during Karaoke Night on the first and third Thursday of every month!

Easter holiday
2025-04-18 - 2025-04-21

Easter Break
2025-04-18 - 2025-04-21

Good Friday Choral Vespers
2025-04-18 19:30 - 21:00 | Cathedral Nave
Mozart’s Requiem: Good Friday Choral Vespers
The Festival Chorus will sing Mozart’s Requiem accompanied by chamber orchestra, interspersed with the Rev. Malcolm Smith reading the Passion portion of the Gospel of Luke and some selections from the teachings for the New Church. Preludes begin at 7:10pm and the Introit and Kyrie from the Requiem are part of the preludes.
Download the program here (PDF).

Easter Family Service & Scenes
2025-04-20 09:30 - 10:15, 2025-04-20 11:00 - 12:00 | Bryn Athyn Cathedral, 900 Cathedral Rd, Bryn Athyn, PA 19009, USA
Easter Family Festival Services (9:30 & 11 am – Nave)
Rev. Derek P. Elphick
FLOWER OFFERING: To celebrate the Lord’s resurrection, the congregation is invited to bring an offering of flowers or potted plants to the chancel at the beginning of either service.
EASTER WALK: If you have not done the Easter Walk (see below), you can do so before or after either service. For more information, visit www.brynathynchurch.org/easter.
PLEASE NOTE: The 9:30 and 11:00 am services will be identical family services, both in the nave. There is NO Informal Family or Young Children’s Service on Easter.
Download the program here (PDF).
Easter Walk (Sunrise to Sunset – Cathedral Grounds)
This year, we invite you to come and enjoy the Easter story, as told in the Gospels, in the beautiful setting of our Cathedral gardens (grounds). There will be a welcome sign just before the porte-cochère that will direct you to enter through the garden arch to see the Last Supper table that Jesus had with his disciples while he was still here on Earth. From there, you will follow our signs, which have text from the Gospels detailing the main events of the Easter story. You will finish at the Alpha/Omega garden by reading about the Lord ascending to heaven in front of His disciples.
Please take your time on this walk! Allow yourself to absorb and meditate on the words of the Gospel as you go. Give yourself time for prayer and listening to God as you take in this powerful and emotional story.
If you have young children with you, you may pick up an activity booklet at the Welcome sign. The booklet has modified text to read to your child, and they will collect a sticker at each sign to put in the appropriate place in their booklet.
This experience will be ready for you beginning at sunrise on Good Friday and continuing through sunset on Easter Sunday. Please feel free to come and enjoy it any time that the grounds are open during Easter weekend. This is in place of the Easter Scenes with actors that we have done for the past few years on Easter Sunday.
Easter Zoom Discussion (11:30am – Zoom)
There will be an online small-group discussion of the Easter service, hosted by the team that regularly meets on Sundays to discuss the Informal Family Service. All are welcome. These meetings usually last 60-75 minutes. Join the meeting.
*NO Informal Family or Young Children’s Service on Easter Sunday.
Live stream the Easter services.

Moms Evening Enrichment
2025-04-24 19:00 - 21:00
Moms of all ages are warmly invited to join us for two Moms Enrichment Evenings this spring:
Thursday, April 24, 7:00-9:00 pm
Holding on and Letting Go with Nina Dewees
I think it’s a classic challenge for moms to be “in charge,” but not need to always control every little thing. We somehow need to plan and bring routine for our families, but not have a death grip on control. This evening will include inspirational quotes, and lots of questions and discussion about finding balance.
Thursday, May 15, 7:00-9:00 pm
How to Talk About Sex with Your Children with Hilary Bryntesson
A natural and spiritual approach based on doctrine and evidence-based research into best practices in sex education.
Contact Nina for questions and/or to learn where we will be meeting – nina.dewees@brynathynchurch.org or 215-947-6225 x206.

LNC Breakfast Walk
2025-04-26 09:30 - 11:30
Please join the Philadelphia Society on Saturday, April 26, for our annual Breakfast Walk. Meet at the Cathedral upper parking lot at 8:45 am and take a relaxing stroll from the Bryn Athyn Cathedral to the Lord’s New Church. A delicious breakfast will begin at 9:30 am, created by our wonderful cooks. $10 per person, $30 per family suggested donation.
