"Everyone whose soul desires it is able to see the truths of the Word in clear light." -True Christianity 621:3
September 23rd, 2011

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Shift: Small Changes. Big Difference.

Change is possible. The latest New Church Journey program, "Shift" focuses on the story of Jacob from the Old Testament, following his life through times of deception, frustration, and painful struggles, as well as moments of hope, inspiration and love. At each stage of his journey Jacob undergoes various shifts and each brings him a little closer to fulfillment and peace. "Shift" provides an opportunity to acknowledge, and hopefully begin working on, our own areas that could use a shift. Jacob’s story reminds us that change takes time. But slowly, these small shifts build up, and we will eventually look around with astonishment, realizing how much has improved.

Other Available Programs


Pause: Make Space for God	Living Courageously	Building Healthy Relationships
This program provides tools to support purposefully reading the Bible and building your relationship with God throughout your daily life. The goal is to allow you to experience the presence of the Lord in a new and powerful way. Explore a series of questions about the nature of God and our relationship to Him. (2010)	Have you lost direction in your life? Would you like to work towards becoming a more spiritually evolved human being? One of the most courageous things we can do in life is look within, discipline our mind, and strengthen our connection with the Lord so that we can serve others. This program focuses on the Bible story of Elijah, and using that knowledge to help you make positive changes in everyday life. (2009)	What do relationships have to do with a person's spirituality? What makes a person truly spiritual? Using the Bible story of the Sermon on the Mount, this program is designed to explore the Lord's teachings that support healthy, more meaningful relationships of all kinds: with co-workers, our siblings, with our parents and our children, and in our marriages. (2008)


Journey to Freedom	Foundations	Rise Above It
The original Journey course is an eight-week program focusing on the deeper meanings of the Exodus biblical stories. (2007)	A seven-week introduction to New Church teachings, guiding participants into a deeper understanding of God's Word.	This program follows the spiritual lessons contained within the Ten Commandments, teaching participants to rise above daily trials through developing into their higher selves.

New Church “Journey Programs” (spiritual growth programs) are relevant, step-by-step, Bible-based programs designed to assist you in growing spiritually and applying God's teachings to your everyday life. Each program provides a clear approach for reading, discussing, experiencing and celebrating spiritual transformation. They focus on a story or theme from the Bible, with insights and opportunities for reflection on how we can apply the stories to our lives and our individual spiritual journeys. Programs generally run for seven weeks and provide an opportunity to integrate any or all of 3 main components: daily readings; individual reflection or small group discussion; and weekly worship. They are geared for either small groups, or for individual study and growth.

Are you a pastor, program director, or small group leader? Visit our New Church Journey Leaders page for leader information and resources.

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This website contains a wealth of information about the New Church, and a practical, spiritual path to happiness. Read more about the beliefs of the New Church, as well as more about Emanuel Swedenborg.