Pastor's Message

Bridgewater New Jerusalem Church opens its

2010-2011 ‘EXPLORING SPIRITUALITY’ LECTURE SERIES with a talk on CONTINUING LIFE

welcoming author
Elissa Al-Chokhachy

to share stories of first hand accounts of continuing life as documented in her book Miraculous Moments

Sunday, September 26, 2010 at 1 PM
at the Bridgewater New Jerusalem Church
2 Bedford Street, Bridgewater, MA www.bridgewaternewchurch.org

Miraculous Moments: True Stories Affirming That Life Goes On contains over eighty-eight first hand accounts of after death communication, nearing death awareness and near death experiences. Unexpected communication from deceased loved ones can bring hope and comfort to the dying and the bereaved. The memorable testimonials shared within Miraculous Moments provide invaluable reassurance that love and life are eternal. Learn more at www.miraculousmoments.com.

Suggested donation for the event is $5. Refreshments will be provided and copies of the book will be offered for sale.

About the Speaker: Elissa Al-Chokhachy, MA, RN, HPCN, FT, is a graduate of New England Baptist Hospital School of Nursing and Boston College School of Nursing. She is the recipient of the Dr. William B. Stevens Award for “The Nurse Who Enjoys Her Work the Most” and the Boston College Alumni Award for Excellence in Nursing.

In 2009, Elissa received a Master’s of Art Degree in Thanatology from Hood College where she completed graduate research on apnea in the terminally ill. She has worked as a hospice nurse, a private duty nurse and a health care counselor. Board certified in hospice and palliative care nursing, Elissa is also a fellow in thanatology: death, dying and bereavement. With her life dedicated to bringing comfort, hope and healing, Elissa passionately cares for the dying and the bereaved.

About the Church: We believe that loving faith celebrates the diverse cultural expressions of religion. We were the first ecumenical religion in the Western world, seeing salvation as an inner experience of spiritual growth rather than as a matter correct belief in a particular church’s teachings. We believe that human beings are eternal NOW, and that by our choices, we make our own ‘heaven’ or ‘hell’ in our lives here on earth. At death, the physical body is set aside, and we continue to live in a spiritual body.

What is the New Church?

The New Church is a Christian faith that believes that The Bible contains an inner meaning that provides guidance for our modern life. The New Church also believes that people of all faiths can be saved by doing good.

Why is the New Church also called Swedenborgian?

Because Emanuel Swedenborg—a Swedish scientist, philosopher, mystic and theologian—set out the theology of the New Church is a series of publications.

How can I learn more?

Ask the pastor.