It is our vision to transform the Swedenborg Chapel into an accessible complex that will allow this sacred space to welcome all people. Helen Keller was devoted to the teachings of Emanuel Swedenborg and understood his vision of the new church as a call to make worship a part of all of life, to love others as ourselves, and to creatively collaborate to build a better world.
Instinctively, I found my greatest satisfaction in working with men and women every where who ask not, “Shall I labor among Christians or Jews or Buddhists?” But say rather, “God, in thy wisdom help me to decrease the sorrows of thy children and increase their advantages and joys.
– Helen Keller
mission
To advance the spiritual legacy of Helen Keller.
vision
The Helen Keller Center for Spiritual Life will make space for people to love and care for the life within and the life we create together. This will be a safe space to be as you are, to express differences, and work towards unity and collective care. Together we will bring about positive changes in individuals and communities, creating a world that is a bit more as Helen believed it could be.
values
LOVE
To honor love as the guiding force of life and to seek to expand our embrace of one another.
TRUTH
To honor the unique and vital wisdom of each person and to seek to understand.
USEFULNESS
To honor our diverse callings and seek ways to collaborate and cooperate for the benefit of all.
Helen’s Circle--Supporters of the Helen Keller Center for Spiritual Life
We are looking for a team of people who want to see the Helen Keller Center for Spiritual Life come into being. People who will pray with us, people who will pledge to give in the early years, and people who will share the vision with others. Will you join the team and be a part of Helen’s Circle?
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