Vol. CXXXIII
July-August 2013
No. 4
New Church Life
A bimonthly magazine devoted to the teachings revealed through
Emanuel Swedenborg, as they relate to life.
333 In this Issue
335 Editorials: ‘Seek Peace And Pursue It’ • The Spirit of the Academy • The Vision and
Mission of the Academy • New Church Virtues: Introspection
341 Letters to the Editors
345 Declarations of Faith and Purpose
350 Faith and Purpose – A Talk by the Rt. Rev. Peter M. Buss Jr. on
his Ordination into the Third Degree of the Priesthood
353 The Power of Parables – A Sermon by the Rev. Jeremy F. Simons
359 Go Up, You Baldhead! – A Sermon by the Rev. James P. Cooper
365 The Confidence to Make a Difference – Bryn Athyn College Commencement
Address by the Rev. Eric H. Carswell
369 A Coach and a Winning Team – Academy Secondary Schools Commencement
Address by Cory B. Boyce
373 ‘Choose This Day Whom You Will Serve’ – Second of a three-part series by the
Rev. Grant H. Odhner
381 The Challenge of Pornography – Second of a two-part series by the Rev. Robert S.
Jungé
385 Introducing Our Ministers: The Rev. Ryan M. Sandstrom
388 Filling After Jehovah – A Sunday Family Talk by the Rev. Ryan M. Sandstrom
391 Episcopal Trip to West Africa – The Rt. Rev. Brian W. Keith
396 Report of the Asia/Pacific Regional Clergy Meetings –
The Rt. Rev. Peter M. Buss Jr.
400 Helping Children in Crisis – Wade W. Buick
403 Beyond Marriage, Money and Mortgages: Making Meaningful Connections
With Young and New People – Bronwen M. Henry
407 Church News
421 Life Lines
432 Announcements