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Publications

Strategic Plan

In 2001, the Bishop's Office published A Plan for the General Church, which summarized the Church's five-year strategic plan. While a new plan will shortly be in development, you may read the  original plan (PDF) here.

New Church Vineyard

An online magazine providing resources and materials for home, Sunday School and classrom learning, published by the Office of Education.

New Church Connection Magazine

A print and online magazine that exists to inspire, inform, and connect people who are interested in the New Church.

New Church Life

A monthly print magazine devoted to the teachings revealed through Emanuel Swedenborg. New Church Life serves as the official publication of the General Church of the New Jerusalem.

General Church Outreach Magazine

A print and online magazine exploring themes in evangelization and outreach, published by General Church Outreach.

Around the New Church

A bi-monthly newsletter from the Development Office.

Bishop's Newsletter

Read the  October, 2007 issue (PDF)
Read the  June, 2007 issue (PDF)
Read the  December, 2006 issue (PDF)
Read the  April, 2005 issue (PDF)
Read the  June, 2004 farewell issue (PDF) of the Rt. Rev. Peter M. Buss
Read the  May, 2004 special edition (PDF)
Read the  Spring, 2004 issue (PDF)

General Church Around the World

Read a General Church Around the World profile of the  Glenview New Church (PDF), Illinois
Read a General Church Around the World profile of the Carmel New Church (PDF), Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
Read a General Church Around the World profile of the New Church at Boynton Beach (PDF), Florida

General Church Annual Report

Read the General Church Annual Report (PDF) for 2005
Read the General Church Annual Report (PDF) for 2004
Read the General Church Annual Report (PDF) for 2003
Read the General Church Annual Report (PDF) for 2002
Read the General Church Annual Report (PDF) for 2001