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 2026 (PDF)
Inside this issue:
- Editorials: Test of Faith • Making the Bishop’s Vision a Reality
- Letters to the Editors
- What is Love, Actually? – The Rev. Mark B. Allais
- Prayer for Others: Goodwill in Action – The Rev. Mark D. Pendleton
- Memorial Service for the Rev. Dr. Erik E. Sandstrom – The Rev. Jeremy F. Simons
- How General Church Education Supports New Church Education – Gregory D. Henderson and Rebekah B. Russell
- Is Bryn Athyn College Important to the New Church? – Gregory L. Baker
- From the Bishop’s Office: Allowing the Lord’s Message of Eternal Life – to Lead Us – The Rt. Rev. David H. Lindrooth
- Amalek and the Amalekites Today – The Rev. Michael D. Gladish
- Book Review: Looking Deeper into the Bible – The Rev. Michael D. Gladish
- Knowing Through Walking – The Rev. Grant H. Odhner
- A Curious Statement – The Rt. Rev. Brian W. Keith
- Church News
- Life Lines
- Announcements
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