Category Archives: history

“The Botany of Desire,” Johnny Appleseed & #RoadTrips

Posted on June 15, 2017 by

John Chapman, or Johnny Appleseed as he came to be known, was a missionary for the Swedenborgian Church, pronouncing “Good news, right fresh from heaven.” Along the way he not only planted ideas of a new way to think about … Continue reading →

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#SpringGroveCemetery #Appleseed #ThursdayThoughts

Posted on May 18, 2017 by

  “A memorial in Spring Grove Cemetery in Cincinnati, Ohio, is located on the summit of the grounds in Section 134. A circular garden surrounds a large stone upon which a bronze statue of Chapman stands, face looking skywards, holding … Continue reading →

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#WednesdayWisdom Urbana Artists

Posted on May 17, 2017 by

In the late 1800’s, artist Alice Archer Sewall James or “Archie,” as she was known, was encouraged by her family, including her father, a Swedenborgian minister, to pursue art in all forms, be an educated woman and travel around Europe.  … Continue reading →

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We are in the news!

Posted on April 5, 2017 by

Reporter Kevin Eigelbach recently did a piece on the New Church of Montgomery and the Glendale New Church. Read all about it!  

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