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Mission

Core Purpose

To help people throughout the world grow closer to the Lord God Jesus Christ in His Second Coming.

Core Values

  1. The Old Testament, the New Testament and the Heavenly Doctrines are the Word of God and the foundation of all we do.
  2. We teach truths, using them to help people lead good and useful lives.
  3. We establish and support church congregations and schools.
  4. We believe systematic, doctrinally based education is essential to the life and growth of the Church.
  5. We value marriage between a man and a woman and honor the unique, complementary nature of each sex.

Thirty-Year Challenge

The General Church will have meaningful contact with at least one million people.

Based on the Holy Bible, The New Church gains further inspiration and understanding through the teachings of 18th century scientist and theologian Emanuel Swedenborg. In his 35 volumes of theology, Swedenborg helps set forth the Lord's plan for a rebirth of Christianity, a clear vision of God in His own Word, and what that means in our lives.

“You can see that a life of religious devotion without a life of kindness is not a spiritual life, which we must have if we want to worship the divine.”
New Jerusalem and Its Heavenly Doctrine 124

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Featured Books

Light in My Darkness By Helen Keller, Revised by Ray Silverman. In this revision and expansion of her My Religion is the story of how Helen Keller, born blind and deaf, found wonder and joy in spiritual life through Swedenborg.

Spirituality that Makes Sense Rev. Douglas Taylor Taylor's new book is an easily understood overview of New Church thought. Developing a clear idea of God, Taylor says, "is of supreme importance and has consequences to eternity."

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On Swedenborg

Swedenborg: Life and Teaching By Trobridge, Revised by Tafel. The writings of Swedenborg tell us about his spiritual experiences and the Lord's teachings. But who was Swedenborg?

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