Vol. MMXV
November/December 2015
New Church Life
A bimonthly magazine devoted to the teachings revealed through
Emanuel Swedenborg, as they relate to life.
551 In this Issue
553 Editorials: Practicing Thankfulness • The Gift of Light • The Pope and the
New Church
560 Letters to the Editors
564 We Found Him in the Fields of the Forest –
A Sermon by the Rev. Jeremy F. Simons
570 Grace and Gratitude – The Rev. Dr. Andrew M. T. Dibb
579 Take Flight – Charter Day Cathedral Address: The Rev. David C. Roth
585 Bryn Athyn College Charter Day Banquet Program: Innovation in
Learning About Democracy
588 As in Heaven, So Upon the Earth: Reflections on the Lord’s Prayer –
The Rev. Dr. Ray Silverman
594 Introducing Our Ministers: The Rev. Solomon J. Keal
598 The Magi – A Sermon by the Rev. Solomon J. Keal
602 Reflections on Life at the Theological School – Dean Andrew M. T. Dibb
605 Church News
628 Life Lines
636 General Church Annual Report
640 General Church Clergy Directory
656 Announcements
660 Index 2015
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