Spirit and Stretch Yoga & Mindfulness
2025-03-28 08:15 - 09:15 (America/New_York) | Cathedral Council Chamber
SPIRIT AND STRETCH IS BACK!
Fridays starting February 14, 8:15-9:15 am
(Cathedral Council Chamber)
Yoga and mindfulness in the Cathedral Council Chamber on Friday mornings starting February 14, 8:00–9:00 pm.
Spirit and Stretch will be a weekly centering practice, with the goal of connecting presence of mind and body through yoga postures and breath work, in a safe and supportive environment. We will begin each session with a brief inspirational reading, then move to yoga practice. No previous yoga experience is required, as the practice can be individually adapted to fit your needs.
Maya Finkeldey will be our very experienced instructor.
First class is free; suggested donation of $10-$15 for subsequent classes. Bring your own yoga mat.
Contact Nina.Dewees@BrynAthynChurch.org to get involved and for any questions.

Young Adults Doctrinal Class
2025-03-29 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-04-05 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-04-12 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

Thuluth Calligraphy Workshop
2025-03-29 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-03-30 10:00 - 15:00
Spend a day immersing yourself in the art of calligraphy with instructor Elinor Aishah Holland, a member of the New York Islamic Arts artist collective. In this one-day workshop, participants will discover examples of medieval Latin and Arabic calligraphy in art and objects from the Glencairn Museum collection and be introduced to the Thuluth style of calligraphy. For more information and to register, visit bit.ly/GlencairnThuluthWorkshop.

Carl Hj. Asplundh, Jr. Memorial Service
2025-03-29 15:40 - 17:00 | Bryn Athyn Cathedral, 900 Cathedral Rd, Bryn Athyn, PA 19009, United States
Carl Hj. Asplundh, Jr. passed into the spiritual world on Friday, Monday, March 7, 2025. He was 89 years old. A memorial service will be held at Bryn Athyn Cathedral on Saturday, March 29, at 4:00 pm (preludes beginning at 3:40 pm). Rev. Kurt Hy. Asplundh will officiate. The service will also be livestreamed at www.brynathynchurch.org/memorial. A private gathering to follow the service.

Scouts Spaghetti Dinner & Auction
2025-03-29 17:00 - 20:00 | ANC Dining Hall
Come to this year’s Boy Scouts Spaghetti Dinner & Auction. The event will be held on Saturday March 29, 5 pm in the ANC dining hall (NOT Heilman Hall as in previous years).

Young Children's Service: "Let Your Light Shine"
2025-03-30 09:30 - 09:45 | Bryn Athyn Cathedral, 900 Cathedral Rd, Bryn Athyn, PA 19009, United States
This short and sweet service is only in person and is for families with young children (though children of all ages are welcome). It is held in the Council Chamber or Undercroft or outside (during warmer months) at the Bryn Athyn Cathedral.
Find the topic for the week at https://brynathynchurch.org/worship/young-childrens-service/

Family Service: "The Lord Cares: He Makes Good Things Happen"
2025-03-30 09:30 - 10:15 | Bryn Athyn Cathedral, 900 Cathedral Rd, Bryn Athyn, PA 19009, USA
We’d love to have you join us in person or online. This service has one talk for the whole family. Find the topic for the week and the worship pamphlet at https://brynathynchurch.org/worship/family-cathedral-services/
Watch live and recent archived services here: https://boxcast.tv/channel/kav02sqyrbkkt15lebvn

Informal Family Service: "The Light of the World"
2025-03-30 10:15 - 11:15 | Cathedral Undercroft, 900 Cathedral Road, Bryn Athyn, PA, 19009, United States
We’d love to have you join us in person or online. This is an informal worship service for all ages in the Bryn Athyn Cathedral Undercroft. It features informal music, engaging visuals, interactive talks, life application, and a discussion at the end of the service. Find the topic for the week and the worship pamphlet at https://brynathynchurch.org/worship/informal-family-service/
Watch live and recent archived services here: https://boxcast.tv/channel/evzt31jhlzb9jeinjniw

Adult Service: "How Would You Summarize Your Experience of Life?"
2025-03-30 11:00 - 12:00 | Bryn Athyn Cathedral, 900 Cathedral Rd, Bryn Athyn, PA 19009, USA
We’d love to have you join us in person or online. This service is for adults. Find the topic for the week and the worship pamphlet at https://brynathynchurch.org/worship/cathedral-services/
Watch live and recent archived services here: https://boxcast.tv/channel/lu04nnzn08kswflf5zpb

Informal Service Zoom Discussion
2025-03-30 11:30 - 12:30, 2025-04-06 11:30 - 12:30, 2025-04-13 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.

Divine Providence Class
2025-04-02 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.

Community Supper: Dissertation Presentations and News from the Theological School
2025-04-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Adams Gym @ Bryn Athyn Church School, 600 Tomlinson Rd, Bryn Athyn, PA, 19009, United States
Topic: Dissertation Presentations and News from the Theological School

Speaker: TJ Jackson, Daniel Calvo, Rev. Scott Frazier
Two graduating theologs, TJ Jackson and Daniel Calvo, will talk about their dissertations. TJ will present on “Love the Sinner, Hate the Sin” and Daniel will present on “The Human Memory in the Heavenly Doctrine.” Once TJ and Daniel have answered questions from the crowd, Rev. Scott Frazier, the incoming Dean of the Bryn Athyn College Theological School, will present on the theological school.
Food
IMPORTANT NOTE: We no longer have a working kitchen in Heilman Hall so the only food and drinks at this event will be those you bring. Please bring your own meal and whatever drinks (including tea and coffee), silverware, and paper goods you will need. If you’re able to, please bring a dessert to share (it doesn’t have to be homemade).
Alcohol
BYOB.

Room Layout
There will be long, rectangular tables, running from the back of Heilman Hall up to the stage. This means that everyone can sit with the people they came with and also be together at the same table with a larger group.

Childcare – No Childcare Provided But Babysitting Subsidy Available
We have not provided childcare for past Community Suppers. We would love to have as many parents attend as possible. We are happy to contribute $20 towards babysitting costs; please let us know if you would like help with that. In the future, we may be able to provide childcare for certain age groups. We might have one of the Community Suppers in a year be an all-ages supper. Stay tuned and let us know what you would like or, even better, let us know what you would like to be part of helping to make happen.

7th Grade and Up Invited
We invite people in 7th Grade and up to attend. Teenagers will be expected to stay with their parents for the duration of the evening (not eat quickly and then go outside to hang out with their friends). We don’t want unsupervised teenagers wandering around the property. The point is for teenagers to come and be part of the Community Supper, from the beginning to the end. We will leave it to parents to determine whether their teenagers would enjoy coming to this event and being part of conversations with adults or not.

Program for the Evening
Here’s the rough schedule of how things will go:

5:30 pm – Doors open
6:00 pm – Welcome, blessing, eating supper
6:30 pm – Presentation Begins
7:00 pm – Break for Dessert
7:15 pm -Presentation Continues
8:00 pm – End of the formal program
After 8:00 pm – Plenty of time for jolly, informal hanging out for those that choose to linger.

All of these times are approximate.

RSVP – Not Required
You do not have to RSVP to come to the Community Supper. You can decide at the last minute to come, even if you haven’t told anyone that you were planning to come.

Recorded But Not Live-streamed
We record the video and audio of the program portion of the Community Suppers. We then make those recordings available to people, a few days after the event, on our YouTube channel (youtube.com/BrynAthynChurch). We do not live-stream these events.

(Frederick) Lee Moorhead
2025-04-05 14:40 - 16:00 | Bryn Athyn Cathedral, 900 Cathedral Rd, Bryn Athyn, PA 19009, United States
(Frederick) Lee Moorhead passed into the spiritual world on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. He was 76 years old. A memorial service will be held at Bryn Athyn Cathedral on Saturday, April 5, at 3:00 pm (preludes beginning at 2:40 pm). Rev. Jeremy Simons will officiate. The service will also be livestreamed at www.brynathynchurch.org/memorial. A gathering will be held in the Social Hall immediately after the service.

ANC Oratorical
2025-04-05 19:00 - 20:30 | Mitchell Performing Arts Center, 800 Tomlinson Rd, Bryn Athyn, PA 19009, USA
Mark your calendars! This year’s Oratorical Event, hosted by the English Department, will take place at Mitchell Performing Arts Center on Saturday, April 5, at 7:00 pm. We hope to see you there!

Young Children's Marionette Service
2025-04-06 09:30 - 09:45 | Bryn Athyn Cathedral, 900 Cathedral Rd, Bryn Athyn, PA 19009, United States
Young Children’s Marionette Service (9:30 am – Council Chamber)
This service will feature a simple depiction of the Easter story, using marionettes. It will be in the Council Chamber (the room above where Young Children’s Service normally takes place). The whole service will be 15-20 minutes long. The Rev. John Odhner will lead this service.

Informal Family Marionette Service
2025-04-06 10:15 - 11:15 | Cathedral Undercroft, 900 Cathedral Road, Bryn Athyn, PA, 19009, United States
Informal Family Marionette Service (10:15 am – Council Chamber)
This service will also feature a simple depiction of the Easter story, using marionettes. It will be in the Council Chamber (the room above where Young Children’s Service normally takes place). This service will be longer than the Young Children’s Marionette Service and will include more discussion of the story after the marionette portion. The Rev. John Odhner will lead this service.

Dads Group - Evening Slot - "David Story—David and Jonathan"
2025-04-08 19:30 - 21:00 | Bryn Athyn Church Office, 600 Tomlinson Rd, Bryn Athyn, PA 19009, USA
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.
Timing & Locations
Each month there will be a new topic and 2 possible times to meet. This is the evening slot that takes place on a Tuesday from 7:30-9:00 pm in the Bryn Athyn Church Office Lounge.
Topic: David Story—David and Jonathan
This month at Dads Group we will be exploring David and Jonathan’s friendship and the difference that having good friends can make in our lives and our children’s lives. Read 1 Samuel 18, if you have the time.
No prior knowledge needed. Bring your Bible if you have one.
Get Updates
Sign up to receive emails and/or texts about Dads Group here.
Questions?
More details at brynathynchurch.org/dads Any questions? Email Malcolm at malcolm.smith@brynathynchurch.org

Chapel
2025-04-09 16:30 - 17:00
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
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!”

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.
