New Church Life November/ December 2015 | Page 17

    different societies make one heaven. It is a positive thing that the different branches  of the New Church are communicating more and more without negativity. Without a doubt the increased communications between the different branches are the fruits of the International Women’s Gathering Leaves Retreats which include women from all branches of the New Church.  We all know the quote that inspired them to reach out to each other: “When charity reigns, doctrinal differences do not divide.”  We can all celebrate this accomplishment of outreach that now shows up in a variety of ways.  Dawn B. Potts Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania 563