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Soothing Anxiety
Worship Service: Informal Family - May 22, 2022
In 1st Samuel 16, a “distressing spirit” troubled King Saul. But he found that when young David played the harp for him, the “distressing spirit” would depart. What are the things in our lives that help soothe our anxieties? | By Rev. Solomon J. Keal | Bryn Athyn Heilman Hall
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The Softening of Spring
Worship Service: Family (may include music) - May 15, 2022
In order for plants to grow in the spring, the ground needs to have softened and the ice needs to have melted into water. A similar process needs to happen in our spiritual lives. In 1 Samuel 26, the story of the hardened and resentful King Saul softening because of David's mercy can symbolize a springtime state for us as well. | By Rev. Solomon J. Keal | Bryn Athyn Cathedral
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The Softening of Spring
Worship Service: Sermon only - May 15, 2022
In order for plants to grow in the spring, the ground needs to have softened and the ice needs to have melted into water. A similar process needs to happen in our spiritual lives. In 1 Samuel 26, the story of the hardened and resentful King Saul softening because of David's mercy can symbolize a springtime state for us as well. | By Rev. Solomon J. Keal | Bryn Athyn Cathedral
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Water of Life
Worship Service: Informal Family - May 08, 2022
In John chapter 4, the Lord spoke with a Samaritan woman at Jacob’s well about the difference between natural water and the “water of life.” Where do we find the “water of life” in our lives? This service will include the baptism of Greg and Ivy Synnestvedt’s daughter. | By Rev. Solomon J. Keal | Bryn Athyn Heilman Hall
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The Softening of Spring
Worship Service: Informal Family - March 20, 2022
In order for plants to grow in the spring, the ground needs to soften and the ice needs to melt into water. A similar process needs to happen in our spiritual lives. In 1 Samuel 26, the story of the hardened and resentful King Saul softening because of David’s mercy can symbolize a springtime state for us as well. | By Rev. Solomon J. Keal | Bryn Athyn Heilman Hall
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Constellations
Worship Service: Informal Family - March 06, 2022
Stars are mentioned many times in the Word. The Writings tell us that “stars symbolize concepts of Divine goodness and Divine truth drawn from the Word” (AR 534). Constellations are pictures that we draw by connecting the dots of the stars. How do we connect the dots of various truths, and how does that help us navigate our spiritual lives? | By Rev. Solomon J. Keal | Bryn Athyn Heilman Hall
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Words to Live By
Worship Service: Informal Family - February 20, 2022
What do we mean when we talk about “the Word?” Is it just a book on an altar? Or is it more than that? This Sunday we’ll explore what it means to be guided by “the Word.” | By Rev. Solomon J. Keal | Bryn Athyn Heilman Hall
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Micah and the Danites
Worship Service: Informal Family - February 06, 2022
In Judges 17 and 18, there’s a story about a man named Micah who had an idol, and was not treated well by the Danites. What does this story symbolize about our own spiritual lives? | By Rev. Solomon J. Keal | Bryn Athyn Heilman Hall
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Self-Sacrifice
Worship Service: Informal Family - January 30, 2022
In Genesis 22, it appears that God wants Abraham to give up his son Isaac. Fortunately this is not actually the case. What does this symbolize in our own lives? | By Rev. Solomon J. Keal | Bryn Athyn Heilman Hall
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Magic and Miracles
Worship Service: Informal Family - January 16, 2022
How is “magic” different from “miracles” in the Word? What do “magic" and “miracles” symbolize in our lives today? | By Rev. Solomon J. Keal | Bryn Athyn Heilman Hall
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Lessons and Carols
Worship Service: Informal Family - December 19, 2021
This Sunday morning service featured a five-piece brass band playing Christmas carols, interspersed with Christmas readings. For copyright reasons, the music has been removed, leaving the Christmas readings read by lay readers and Rev. Solomon Keal. As always, discussion follows the service. | By Rev. Solomon J. Keal | Bryn Athyn Heilman Hall
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Nativity
Worship Service: Informal Family - December 05, 2021
The word “nativity” means “birth.” What does the symbolism of the Christmas nativity teach us about how the Lord is born in our hearts? What are the “nativities” in our spiritual lives? | By Rev. Solomon J. Keal | Bryn Athyn Heilman Hall
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Feeding the 4000
Worship Service: Informal Family - November 21, 2021
At a time when it seemed there wasn’t enough food, the Lord gave thanks and miraculously there was enough. How does this story describe the power of gratitude in our lives? | By Rev. Solomon J. Keal | Bryn Athyn Heilman Hall
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Holy Ground
Worship Service: Family (may include music) - November 14, 2021
When Moses saw the burning bush in the wilderness, the Lord told him to take off his sandals because he was on holy ground (Exodus 3). What does it mean for us to spiritually remove our "shoes" in order to be on holy ground? | By Rev. Solomon J. Keal | Bryn Athyn Cathedral
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Holy Ground
Worship Service: Sermon only - November 14, 2021
When Moses saw the burning bush in the wilderness, the Lord told him to take off his sandals because he was on holy ground (Exodus 3). What does it mean for us to spiritually remove our "shoes" in order to be on holy ground? | By Rev. Solomon J. Keal | Bryn Athyn Cathedral
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Listening with Humility
Worship Service: Informal Family - October 31, 2021
When Solomon became king, he humbly asked the Lord for an understanding heart instead of power and riches. His humble wisdom served many people. This week we’ll focus on listening without necessarily knowing the answers, as well as listening for the sake of changing ourselves and not others. | By Rev. Solomon J. Keal | Bryn Athyn Heilman Hall
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Legion and the Pigs
Worship Service: Informal Family - September 05, 2021
In Mark chapter five, there is a story about a man who was possessed by many evil spirits. The Lord cast out those evil spirits, but He did it in a strange way, which involved pigs. | By Rev. Solomon J. Keal | Bryn Athyn Heilman Hall
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Loving the Kingdom of God in our Country
Worship Service: Informal Family - July 04, 2021
In Joshua chapter 24, Joshua reminded the people of all that the Lord had done to bring them into their country. He said they were free to serve whichever gods they liked, but he also said: “as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” How does loving our country connect with loving and serving the Kingdom of God? | By Rev. Solomon J. Keal | Bryn Athyn Heilman Hall
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God is a Person
Worship Service: Informal Family - June 06, 2021
This week, we begin a three-part series leading up to New Church Day on June 19th. We will start with the story of John seeing the Lord in the midst of the golden lamp stands in Revelation 1. Why is it important to know that God is a Person? | By Rev. Solomon J. Keal | Bryn Athyn Heilman Hall
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Being Introduced to the Promised Land
Worship Service: Informal Family - May 16, 2021
Baptism is like being introduced into the promised land. This service includes the baptism of Benjamin Synnestvedt. | By Rev. Solomon J. Keal | Bryn Athyn Heilman Hall
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Worshipping God in Nature
Worship Service: Informal Family - May 02, 2021
| By Rev. Solomon J. Keal | Bryn Athyn Heilman Hall
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Authority
Worship Service: Informal Family - April 18, 2021
After the Lord rode triumphantly into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, the chief priests, scribes, and elders questioned by what authority He did all these things. His answer was a little strange. We might also wonder about authority. How do we know what we should trust, believe, and obey? What does the Lord teach us about authority? | By Rev. Solomon J. Keal | Bryn Athyn Heilman Hall
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Memorial Address for Sylvia Rose Cooper
Memorial Service - April 10, 2021
| By Rev. Solomon J. Keal | Bryn Athyn Cathedral
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The Presence of the Lord
Worship Service: Informal Family - April 04, 2021
After the Lord rose from the tomb, He was present with His disciples -- and with all of us -- in a new and different way. Was He more present, or less present? Because of this pandemic, we’ve often been unable to be physically present with our loved ones. But, what can the Easter story teach us about the power of spiritual presence? | By Rev. Solomon J. Keal | Bryn Athyn Heilman Hall
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Clothes on the Road
Worship Service: Informal Family - March 28, 2021
Why did people put their clothes on the donkey and on the road to prepare for the Lord’s triumphal entry? In what way can we also put our “clothes on the road” to make way for the Lord in our life? | By Rev. Solomon J. Keal | Bryn Athyn Heilman Hall
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