The afterlife is a massive mystery, and in this video, we detail what the New Church believes happens (both in general and step-by-step). The short answer is that life simply continues, but in a more beautiful and real way than we can possibly imagine.
"Revelation (the Word) holds within it both spiritual and heavenly elements and consequently unites heaven and earth. Without it, heaven and earth would have lacked connection and the human race would have perished. "
