Vol. CXXXIV
January-February 2014
New Church Life
A bimonthly magazine devoted to the teachings revealed through
Emanuel Swedenborg, as they relate to life.
1 In this Issue
3 Editorials: ‘Influenced by Swedenborg’ • Life and the Church • New Church
Virtues: Humility
9 Letters to the Editors
16 Charter Day – Its Celebration and Meaning – Chancellor Brian W. Keith
21 Glencairn Museum: Enriching the Academy’s Mission ~ Embracing the
Challenge to Extend Its Reach – Brian D. Henderson
29 What Does it Mean to Be a Human Being? – A Sermon by the Rev. Dr. Ray
Silverman
35 Seeing Patterns – A New Year’s Sermon by the Rev. Eric H. Carswell
40 Distinctiveness in the Academy Girls School: An Update – Susan O.
Odhner
45 A New Blog by the Rev. Frank S. Rose
47 Kenya Theological School Graduation – Talks by the Rev. Dr. Andrew M.
T. Dibb, the Rev. Grant H. Odhner, Brother George Magero, and the Rev.
Samson Abuga
54 What the Young People Are Saying – Rachel Buss
59 What is the Opportunity in Change? – The Rev. Charles (Chuck) E. Blair
61 Stepping Up as Leading Men – The Rev. Mark B. Allais
63 The Inspiration of the Navy SEALs – Bonnie G. Frazier
64 Women in the Clergy: A Response – Al Lindsay
69 What is the Future of Theta Alpha International? A Proposal
71 Church News
88 Life Lines
97 Announcements
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