New Church Life May/June 2015 | Page 3

Vol. MMXV May/June 2015 New Church Life A bimonthly magazine devoted to the teachings revealed through Emanuel Swedenborg, as they relate to life. 225 In This Issue 228 Editorials: ‘The Bright and Morning Star• "There Was War in Heaven" 232 Letters to the Editors 238 A New Look at Governance Issues in the General Church – The Rt. Rev. Brian W. Keith 241 The New Jerusalem – A Sermon by the Rev. Malcolm G. Smith 249 What is New About the New Church? – The Rev. Daniel W. Goodenough 252 The Rim of Gold –A Sermon by the Rev. James H. (Jay) Barry 257 Freedom to be New Church – A Sermon by the Rev. Howard A. Thompson 262 A Wake-Up Call: Will the General Church Survive and Thrive? Peter H. Boericke 268 Reflections on a Gift of '95 Theses' – The Rev. Dr. Ray Silverman 277 Introducing Our Ministers: A Ministry Born of Loving People The Rev. C. Mark Perry 283 Plane Kindness – The Rev. Coleman S. Glenn 286 Book Review: V as in Victor, by Naomi Gladish Smith, reviewed by Vera Powell Glenn 289 Church News 302 Life Lines 313 Announcements No. 3