A Swedenborgian since 1984 when she first joined the San Francisco Swedenborgian Church under the ministership of Rev. Edwin Capon, Tassy Farwell serves as licensed pastor at Hillside, an Urban Sanctuary in El Cerrito, CA. Following a transformative visit to Taiwan in May 2025 Tassy received a call to ordained ministry and will start her studies at the Graduate Theological Union in February 2026.
Keywords
love, ministry, Taiwan, spirituality, Swedenborgianism, community, mindfulness, Buddhism, transformation, calling
Summary
In this engaging conversation, Rev. Sage Cole and Tassy Farwell explore the profound journey of love and calling in Tassy’s life, particularly focusing on her recent experiences in Taiwan. Tassy shares her transformational trip, highlighting the synchronicities and divine connections she encountered, which deepened her spiritual awareness. The discussion delves into the importance of community support, the exploration of spiritual practices, and the impact of mindfulness in ministry. Tassy reflects on her path towards ordination and the concept of ‘uses’ in Swedenborgianism, emphasizing the significance of intentions and actions in showing devotion. As they contemplate future aspirations, they consider the need for new practices that engage the community and foster spiritual growth, all while navigating the sacred tension of following God’s call.
Takeaways
Tassy is starting her ordination path, indicating a significant spiritual journey.
Her trip to Taiwan was transformational, filled with divine coincidences.
The loss of her phone led to a deeper awareness of her surroundings.
Community support plays a crucial role in her spiritual journey.
Exploring Buddhism can enhance Swedenborgian practices.
Mindfulness is essential in ministry and personal growth.
The concept of ‘uses’ emphasizes the importance of intentions in actions.
Tassy feels a strong connection to the spiritual community.
Future aspirations include creating new spiritual practices.
The journey of ministry involves navigating the call of God.
Sound bites
“We receive our messages from God when we are receptive to them.”
“I had to see things and hear things and listen to things.”
“I had to become a follower.”
“I don’t know what’s going on here, but there’s something.”
“When you’re writing things down, you become more connected.”
“So things just kind of started to fall into place.”
“I was directed this far. I’ll let it go.”
“We need a Swedenborgian cruise.”
Chapters
00:00 The Journey of Love and Calling
02:54 Transformational Experiences in Taiwan
05:57 Synchronicities and Divine Connections
08:49 The Role of Community and Support
11:57 Exploring Spiritual Practices and Buddhism
14:39 The Impact of Loss and Mindfulness
17:31 Embracing New Directions in Ministry
20:30 The Concept of Uses in Swedenborgianism
23:31 Future Aspirations and Community Engagement
26:29 Creating New Practices for Spiritual Growth
29:28 The Sacred Tension of Following a Call
Our Theme Music is “I Love it,” by Luke Concannon www.lukeconcannon.com
