Vol. CXXXIV
July/August 2014
New Church Life
A bimonthly magazine devoted to the teachings revealed through
Emanuel Swedenborg, as they relate to life.
297 In this Issue
299 Editorials: The Authority of the Writings • Trust and Optimism • New
Church Virtues: Uniting Charity and Faith
305 Letter to the Editors
309 The Promise of a New Day – A Sermon by the Rev. James H. (Jay) Barry
315 Externalize the Lies: Legion and the Pigs – A Sermon by the
Rev. Solomon J. Keal
322 Bryn Athyn College Commencement
329 Memorial Service for the Rev. Leslie Sheppard – The Rev. Ian A. Arnold
333 Memorial Service for Morna Hyatt – The Rev. Eric H. Carswell
341 Episcopal Visit to South Africa – The Rt. Rev. Peter M. Buss Jr.
343 Introducing Our Ministers: Lessons from Fathers of the Road to the
Ministry – The Rev. Todd J. Beiswenger
349 Mastering the Basics – A Sermon by the Rev. Todd J. Beiswenger
355 Theta Alpha International Lives On!
357 Declarations of Faith and Purpose
359 Church News
374 Life Lines
386 Announcements
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