New Church Life


New Church Life is a monthly magazine devoted to the teachings revealed through Emanuel Swedenborg. It is the official journal of the General Church of the New Jerusalem and has been published continuously since 1881.

The magazine typically includes:

  • Sermons
  • Doctrinal articles
  • Editorials
  • Book Reviews

Because it has been published for over 100 years, New Church Life is valued by many readers as a resource for study of the doctrinal thought of the church and as a repository of information on the history of the church organization.

Current Issue

September/October 2025 (PDF)
Inside this issue:

  • Letters to the Editors
  • Editorials: The Challenge of Charity • Progress in West Africa
  • The World on Fire – A Sermon by the Rt. Rev. David H. Lindrooth
  • The Minority Report: A Call for Courage – A Charter Day Sermon by the Rev. Derek P. Elphick
  • General Church Clergy Meetings in Bryn Athyn and Europe
  • Marketing Revelation – The Rev. Pearse M. Frazier
  • From the Bishop’s Office: What is Love? – The Rt. Rev. David H. Lindrooth
  • Why You Should Be Religious: A book by the Rev. N. Bruce Rogers
  • Swedenborg’s Sweden: 2025 – Suzy Laidlaw
  • Address on Swedenborg’s Lusthus: The Rev. Christopher A. Barber
  • The Joyful Science of Shunology: Brent Morris
  • Declarations of Faith
  • Life Lines
  • Church News
  • Announcements

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You may pay by check (payable to “New Church Life”) and mail it (along with your name and postal address) to:

New Church Life
PO Box 45
Bryn Athyn, PA 19009

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