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Light in the Mind from Swedenborg and Life

Site-Manager · April 8, 2016July 12, 2016

Editorial

Site-Manager · December 18, 2015April 8, 2016

Welcome to the Summer issue of The New Age and the articles and society reports running through it. It is the issue that comes out around Christmas and this is reflected several times. Whatever else Christmas is, it is certainly a busy period, so we hope that you will find time at some point to …

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Joy In His Coming by Rev. David C. Roth

Site-Manager · December 18, 2015April 8, 2016

“Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the east and have come to worship Him …. And when they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy” (Matthew 2:2,10). How often have we been in the same position as the wise men, or …

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Swedenborg, Afterlife Witness by Joe Vandermeer

Site-Manager · December 18, 2015April 8, 2016

In 1492, Italian navigator Christopher Columbus set sail on Spain’s behalf with the aim of finding a westward route to South East Asia, countries then known collectively as the ‘Indies’. On his voyage he unwittingly bumped into the Antilles, mistakenly naming it the “West Indies”. Columbus was unaware of the immensity of the place he …

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Fresh Perspective

Site-Manager · December 18, 2015April 8, 2016

Over the last few years, it’s been a practice of David Moffat to produce a CD of talks for members and friends to listen to and then give away. This year, he’s produced an audio CD of three talks, entitled “Fresh Perspective”. The talks are: Why I am not “born again” Why I believe: why I’m not an …

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An Ordination Journey by Robin Wooldridge

Site-Manager · December 18, 2015April 8, 2016

A Mind and Body Festival, Birmingham, England, 1982. Among the stands cluttered with dream catchers, amethyst crystals, yoga books and colourful mandalas, I see someone dressed as a church minister. Curiosity led me to the stand. The minister, I discovered, was Julian Duckworth and this was my first contact with the Heavenly Doctrines – the …

Canberra Outreach

Site-Manager · December 18, 2015April 8, 2016

In October this year, a number of the ministers gathered in Canberra to do some outreach work at the Australian National University. We held a short, half-day seminar on Saturday 24th October, and if you’re interested, you can hear the talks by following the links below. You can also share them to Facebook or Google+, …

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Upcoming Events

Site-Manager · December 18, 2015April 8, 2016

NEW CHURCH IN AUSTRALIA CAMP AT VISION VALLEY From Monday January 4th to Sunday January 10th – at Arcadia, 40 kms north west of Sydney – 67 people coming – several day visitors – interesting morning sessions – challenging and original afternoon onsite activities – evening program – Thursday outing is to the Northern Beaches …

Society Reports

Site-Manager · December 18, 2015April 8, 2016

BRISBANE AND S. E. QUEENSLAND In Brisbane we held our Annual General Meeting on the 18th October and have a few changes of Officers. Matt Heldon has been elected to the position of Treasurer and Brian Heldon has become our Investment Officer. Previously Brian held both positions. Ken Barns was elected to the position of …

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The Christmas in You

Site-Manager · December 17, 2015March 15, 2017