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SUMMARY:Community Supper: "150 Years of New Church Life"
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday evening\, April 25th we will have our next Community Supper in Asplundh Assembly Hall. Bring your own food and a dessert to share if able\, and listen to and discuss an interesting presentation. Details below. \n\n \nTopic: “150 Years of New Church Life“\nNew Church Life is a bimonthly magazine devoted to the teachings revealed through Emanuel Swedenborg. It is the official journal of the General Church of the New Jerusalem and has been published continuously since 1881. Bruce Henderson\, Editor\, and Rev. Jeremy Simons\, Spiritual Editor\, will talk about its history\, highlights and future. \n\nSchedule for the Evening\n5:30 pm – Doors Open\n6:00 pm – Welcome\, Blessing\, Eating Supper\n6:30 pm – History and Highlights of New Church Life\n7:00 pm – Break for Dessert\n7:15 pm – How New Church Life has Changed and the Future of New Church Life\n7:30 pm – Q & A with Bruce and Jeremy\n8:00 pm – End of the formal program\nAfter 8:00 pm – More time for informal conversation for those that choose to linger and help with clean up. \nAll these times are approximate. \nWhat if I just want to come listen to the speakers?\nSitting and talking with other people is a big part of the point of these evenings\, however\, if you’re only able to come for the program this time\, come a little before 6:30 pm and leave whenever you need to. \n\nFood\nSupper – Bring Your Own\nFor supper\, bring your own food from home or get takeout from a local restaurant. We will NOT be offering any meals at this event. \nPotluck Dessert\nIf you’re able to\, please bring a dessert to share (it doesn’t have to be homemade). We will provide some store-bought desserts. \nAlcohol\nBYOB \n\nRoom Layout\nThere will be long\, rectangular tables\, running from the back of Asplundh Assembly 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. \n\nAbout the Speakers\nBruce Henderson\nBorn in Australia\, the son of Rev. Cairns and Eva Henderson\, Bruce graduated from the Academy Boys School\, Bryn Athyn College\, and Penn State. After a nearly 40-year career in journalism\, in 1999 he started working as Director of Development then Communication for the Academy and General Church. He has written three books for the church\, including Window to Eternity and Why Does God Let It Happen? He has served as Editor of New Church Life since 2011. \nRev. Jeremy Simons\nA fourth generation General Church minister\, Jeremy was born in Bryn Athyn\, ordained in 1982\, and is the former head pastor of Kempton New Church and Bryn Athyn Church. He is currently retired and lives in Bryn Athyn with his wife Allyn Edmonds. He has served as Spiritual Editor of New Church Life since 2020. \n\nChildcare – No Childcare Provided But Babysitting Subsidy Available\nWe are not providing childcare for this Community Supper. We are happy to contribute $25 towards babysitting costs; please let us know if you would like help with that. \n\n7th Grade and Up Invited\nWe 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. \n\nRecorded But Not Live-Streamed\nWe will record this event and put an edited version of it on the Bryn Athyn Church YouTube channel\, within a week or two. We will not be live-streaming this event. \n\nRSVP – Not Required\nYou 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. \n\nLearn More about Community Suppers\nRead more about our Community Suppers and view past events. Community Supper – Bryn Athyn Church \n\nCome\, and Invite Your Friends!\nWe hope that you’ll come to the supper and program\, or just the program. We also hope that you’ll invite your friends.
URL:https://brynathynchurch.org/calendar-event/community-supper-3/
LOCATION:Asplundh Assembly Hall\, 600 Tomlinson Rd\, Huntingdon Valley\, PA 19006\, USA
CATEGORIES:Bryn Athyn Church
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T125959
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SUMMARY:Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Doors open at 6:45 pm\nJoin us and find out the latest news from the Head Pastor\, Treasurer and BACS Principal. We will also be acknowledging departing/retiring faculty and staff\, including Meg Rohtla\, LynnEllen King\, and Joanne Hamilton. Members will be voting for new board trustees. All are welcome to attend\, but only members are eligible to vote. Please note the following: \n\nSince members need to check-in to receive their ballot\, please arrive 30 minutes early so the meeting can begin promptly at 7:30 pm.\nIndividuals who became members after April 17\, 2026 are not eligible to vote at this time but can vote in future elections.\n\nWe need a quorum (150) of our voting members in attendance. Absentee ballots DO NOT count toward quorum.  \n 
URL:https://brynathynchurch.org/calendar-event/annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Asplundh Assembly Hall\, 600 Tomlinson Rd\, Huntingdon Valley\, PA 19006\, USA
CATEGORIES:Bryn Athyn Church
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T110000
DTSTAMP:20260425T125959
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SUMMARY:Community Worship
DESCRIPTION:We would love to have you join us for our Community Worship Service. This service offers a chance to gather for worship\, reflection\, and connection as a community. There is one service on this Sunday\, beginning at 10:00 a.m.\, and you may want to arrive a bit early to find parking and a seat. \nEarly in the service\, children are invited forward for a children’s talk. Following this\, they can head to the south end of the building to take part in a variety of supervised activities\, such as stories\, crafts\, toys\, outdoor play\, or a scavenger hunt (see details below). \nChildren ages 5 and up may be dropped off in the Council Chamber during the adult portion of the service\, with the understanding that they will wait there to be picked up afterward. Children younger than 5 are also welcome to participate\, provided a parent or responsible family member stays with them. \nAfter the service\, families are invited to gather for refreshments in the Social Hall\, outside the cloister\, or by the porte cochère—a great opportunity to connect and enjoy time together. \n  \n\nLearn more about our Community Worship Service or view our other service offerings. \n\nOur next Community Worship will be on September 20\, 2026. Calendar Event Link
URL:https://brynathynchurch.org/calendar-event/community-worship-4/
LOCATION:Bryn Athyn Cathedral\, 900 Cathedral Rd\, Bryn Athyn\, PA 19009\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bryn Athyn Church
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SUMMARY:Sunset Organ Vespers
DESCRIPTION:Doors open at 7:10 pm\nWednesday\, May 20\, 7:30 pm: Jessie Zixi Deng on organ\nMs. Deng is from Pingxiang\, China and is currently studying organ at the Curtis Institute of Music having previously earned a Master of Music degree from the Shanghai Conservatory of Music.  While in Philadelphia she is also serving as organ scholar at St. Clement’s Church and previously served as organist at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in nearby Southampton.\n\n  \nupcoming:\nWednesday\, June 10\, 7:30 pm: Elizabeth Pitcairn featured on violin with Leah Martin on organ\nWednesday\, July 8\, 7:30 pm: Paul Fleckenstein on organ\nWednesday\, August 19\, 7:30 pm: Aaron Patterson on organ
URL:https://brynathynchurch.org/calendar-event/sunset-organ-vespers-6-2026-05-20/
LOCATION:Bryn Athyn Cathedral\, 900 Cathedral Rd\, Bryn Athyn\, PA 19009\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bryn Athyn Church
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T193000
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SUMMARY:Sunset Organ Vespers
DESCRIPTION:Doors open at 7:10 pm\nWednesday\, June 10\, 7:30 pm: Elizabeth Pitcairn featured on violin with Leah Martin on organ\nMs. Pitcairn is a renowned American violinist\, performing around the world on the Red Mendelssohn Stradivarius violin.  She also serves as President and Artistic Director of the Luzerne Music Center.  Dr. Martin is the Principal Organist for the Bryn Athyn Church and holds a BM in organ from the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music and a DMA from the University of Notre Dame.\n\n  \nupcoming:\nWednesday\, July 8\, 7:30 pm: Paul Fleckenstein on organ\nWednesday\, August 19\, 7:30 pm: Aaron Patterson on organ
URL:https://brynathynchurch.org/calendar-event/sunset-organ-vespers-6-2026-06-10/
LOCATION:Bryn Athyn Cathedral\, 900 Cathedral Rd\, Bryn Athyn\, PA 19009\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bryn Athyn Church
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SUMMARY:Young Children's Marionette Service
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFind the topic for the week at https://brynathynchurch.org/worship/young-childrens-service/
URL:https://brynathynchurch.org/calendar-event/young-childrens-marionette-service/
LOCATION:Bryn Athyn Cathedral
CATEGORIES:Bryn Athyn Church
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T180000
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SUMMARY:New Church Day Picnic & Pageant
DESCRIPTION:General\n\n\n\n– 6:00 – 7:30 pm – Picnic\n– 7:30 – 8:00 pm – Pageant\n– 8:00 – 8:15 pm – Gifts\n– 8:15 – 10:15 pm – Lighting and Music \nDress Code \nYou do not need to dress up for this event. It will be quite hot and humid so please wear whatever is comfortable (though inside the cathedral is air conditioned). A number of people enjoy wearing New Church colors (red and white). \nSecurity \nWe want to welcome people who are coming for this event; we want to preserve a worshipful sphere during the pageant; and we want to keep people safe. We will have security stationed around the property\, but we also ask you not to leave your valuables (including children) unattended. \n\n\n\n\nPicnic\nBring a picnic and eat and socialize with other people on the west lawn of the Cathedral\, overlooking the valley. Feel free to drive to the parking lot near the lawn to drop off your things. If you are able-bodied\, please do not park in the closest lot. \nFree ice cream (from Tanner Brothers Dairy) will be available to all attendees (1 per person). It will be served from about 6:30 pm in the cloister area. Please do not take it inside. \nPlease put all of your trash in the trash cans around the area. \nPageant\nDoors will open to the nave and preludes will start at 7:15 pm. The service will start at 7:30 pm. \nThe pageant is a series of scenes from the book of Revelation. Some of the scenes can be scary to children. It lasts about half an hour. \nThe Service Will Not Be Live-streamed \nThe pageant will not be live-streamed because we use copyrighted recorded music. However\, you can come and watch the service on the TV in the Social Hall if you can’t find a good seat in the nave. \nOffertory\nThis is a worship service so there will be offertory bowls which will go toward supporting the pageant. \nJoin in the Singing \nThere are two hymns in the pageant and also two short excerpts from Handel’s Messiah. You are invited to sing along with all of it. There are learning tracks for the Messiah excerpts here and there will be sheet music available during the service. \nWe also have new learning tracks for the two hymns in the pageant on the Bryn Athyn Church Music YouTube Channel: \n– “The Lord God Jesus Christ Doth Reign!” \n– “Jerusalem\, the Golden!” \n\n\n\n\nGifts\nThere will be New Church Day gifts for the children in our congregation from infants through 8th grade to celebrate that “the Lord God Jesus Christ reigns\, whose kingdom shall be for ages and ages.” These gifts have been specially selected and will hopefully fill a special use in connecting your family to the New Church.\n\nGifts for all ages will be available for pickup in the Social Hall after the pageant (around 8:00 pm).\n\n\nThese gifts are for the grade that your child just finished.All children (including visitors from other New Church congregations) who are present at the pageant can collect a gift. They must come to receive the gift themselves (or with an adult if necessary). \n\nAnyone picking up a gift for a child\, who is not present\, must wait until all the gifts have been handed out.\n\nChildren who are part of our congregation that were unable to come to the New Church Day celebration\, can pick up their gift on June 22nd or 29th\, after the Cathedral Family Service. Andrea Cranch or Brooke Brown will be there to give your child their gift.\n\nNOTE: Cathedral staff members do not hand out the gifts. If you have questions about the gifts\, please contact Brooke (336-509-4970) or Andrea (215-828-1462).\n\n\n\n\nLighting and Music (8:15 – 10:15 pm)\nAfter the pageant is over\, you are invited to enjoy strolling around the grounds of the Cathedral\, while classical music plays. Ordinarily people are not allowed on the Cathedral property after sunset\, but on the 19th (and for Landmarks in Lights on the 24th) the Cathedral is specially lit and you are invited to stay till 10:15 pm. Once the last piece of music ends\, we ask that you promptly exit the property. If the weather is not cooperating\, we may have to delay or cancel the music.
URL:https://brynathynchurch.org/calendar-event/new-church-day-picnic-pageant-2/
LOCATION:Bryn Athyn Cathedral\, 900 Cathedral Rd.\, Bryn Athyn PA 19009\, 900 Cathedral Road\, Bryn Athyn\, PA\, 19009\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bryn Athyn Church
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260623T200000
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SUMMARY:Landmarks in Lights
DESCRIPTION:  \nExperience Bryn Athyn AfterDark! \nSee the Bryn Athyn HistoricDistrict in a whole new light as Glencairn Museum\, Cairnwood Estate\, and BrynAthyn Cathedral are illuminated against the night sky. Wander the beautifullylit grounds\, enjoy sweeping views\, and take in the peaceful\, twilight atmosphereof these iconic landmarks after hours. \nThis free outdoor event invitesvisitors to stroll the grounds\, bring a camera\, and experience the beauty andgrandeur of Bryn Athyn’s historic architecture glowing at night. \nOptional indoor access isavailable\, with admission priced separately for each building. \nIndoor Access & Experiences \nGlencairn Museum\n$5 per person admission to the first floor and select galleries\n$2 Access Philly Cardholders\nFree for all Glencairn Museum membership levels \nTower elevator rides (available for purchase on the night of the event)\n$5 per person\n$2 Access Philly Cardholders\nFree for all Glencairn Museum membership levels \nCairnwood Estate \nFREE admission to the Garden House welcome center andorientation video\n$5 per person for self-guided house tours supported by docents\nWine and beer available for purchase on the South Terrace \nBryn Athyn Cathedral\nFREE admission\nTour guides available\nClassical music throughout the evening \nAdditional Information\nFree parking throughout the Bryn Athyn Historic District\nPlease note: due to the age and construction of the buildings\, some areas arenot fully accessible\nThis is an open-house–style event\, feel free to arrive anytime between 8:00 and10:00 pm.\nMinors must be accompanied by an adult\nPets are not permitted\nEvent is weather-dependent. \nhttps://www.glencairnmuseum.org/upcoming-events/2026/6/23/landmarks-in-lights
URL:https://brynathynchurch.org/calendar-event/landmarks-in-lights-3/
LOCATION:Bryn Athyn Historic District\, 1005 Cathedral Rd\, Bryn Athyn\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Glencairn Museum
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SUMMARY:Sunset Organ Vespers
DESCRIPTION:Doors open at 7:10 pm\nWednesday\, July 8\, 7:30 pm: Paul Fleckenstein on organ\nMr. Fleckenstein is retired after an accomplished career as an organist. He served for many years at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Wilmington and continues as an organist substitute in the Philadelphia area.  He has also performed extensively as a concert organist\, choral conductor\, accompanist\, organ soloist with orchestras\, accompanist for silent movies\, cocktail pianist\, and professional choral singer.\n\n  \nupcoming:\nWednesday\, August 19\, 7:30 pm: Aaron Patterson on organ
URL:https://brynathynchurch.org/calendar-event/sunset-organ-vespers-6-2026-07-08/
LOCATION:Bryn Athyn Cathedral\, 900 Cathedral Rd\, Bryn Athyn\, PA 19009\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bryn Athyn Church
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T203000
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SUMMARY:Sunset Organ Vespers
DESCRIPTION:Doors open at 7:10 pm\nWednesday\, August 19\, 7:30 pm: Aaron Patterson on organ\nMr. Patterson has been in demand as an organist from a young age and is a graduate of the Julliard School and Curtis Institute of Music.  He currently serves as organist/music associate at First Presbyterian Church in Jackson\, MS\, but is originally from this area and serves as an assistant recitalist at the Wanamaker Grand Court.\n\n  \nThis is the final Sunset Organ Vespers of 2026.  Our next Choral Vespers will be a Lessons and Carols on December 5th.
URL:https://brynathynchurch.org/calendar-event/sunset-organ-vespers-6-2026-08-19/
LOCATION:Bryn Athyn Cathedral\, 900 Cathedral Rd\, Bryn Athyn\, PA 19009\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bryn Athyn Church
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260920T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260920T110000
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SUMMARY:Community Worship
DESCRIPTION:We would love to have you join us for our Community Worship Service. This service offers a chance to gather for worship\, reflection\, and connection as a community. There is one service on this Sunday\, beginning at 10:00 a.m.\, and you may want to arrive a bit early to find parking and a seat. \nEarly in the service\, children are invited forward for a children’s talk. Following this\, they can head to the south end of the building to take part in a variety of supervised activities\, such as stories\, crafts\, toys\, outdoor play\, or a scavenger hunt (see details below). \nChildren ages 5 and up may be dropped off in the Council Chamber during the adult portion of the service\, with the understanding that they will wait there to be picked up afterward. Children younger than 5 are also welcome to participate\, provided a parent or responsible family member stays with them. \nAfter the service\, families are invited to gather for refreshments in the Social Hall\, outside the cloister\, or by the porte cochère—a great opportunity to connect and enjoy time together. \n  \n\nLearn more about our Community Worship Service or view our other service offerings.
URL:https://brynathynchurch.org/calendar-event/community-worship-5/
LOCATION:Bryn Athyn Cathedral\, 900 Cathedral Rd\, Bryn Athyn\, PA 19009\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bryn Athyn Church
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