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Paraboxes: Resolving Paradoxical Conflicts
Which is more important, honesty or kindness? Should we be more permissinve or strict in raising children? Should our worship focus more on doctrine or affection? By looking at inner attitudes and motivations we can sometimes untangle and make progress on such difficult questions. (Edited to remove uninteligible comments.) | By Rev. John L. Odhner | Bryn Athyn, PA
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What if We Started the Church from Scratch Today
Mini-session address given by Dr. Reuben Bell & Dr. Kurt Simons | By Rev. Dr Reuben Bell; Dr. Kurt Simons | Bryn Athyn, PA
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What Makes a New Church Marriage
Panel Discussion - June 08, 1996
Panelists: Bob & Peggy Merrell: marriage enrichment & support groups. Rev. Mark Carlson: high expectations & overcoming problems. Newcomer's perspective. | By Kay Alden | Bryn Athyn, PA
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Real Kindness
Subject: Who are the spiritually hungry, thirsty, sick, etc. in our world? Learn about the main classes of neighbor. What kind are you? How you can help people best. | By Rev. Erik J. Buss | Bryn Athyn, PA
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The Soul of New Church Culture
Mini-session: Today some scientists are challenging the Darwinian concept of evolution but the scientific "establishment" is willing to consider this challenge. What part will New Church men and women play in this drama? Note: Discussion is sometimes difficult to hear. | By Charles S. Jr. Cole | Bryn Athyn, PA
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British Conference-Past, Present, and Future Parts 1 & 2
Third Session. Format: Prelude by choir. Worship by Rev. JP Cooper. Introduction by Rt. Rev. Peter M. Buss, Sr. Address by Rev. Norman Ryder. Intro by Rev. JP Cooper. Address by Rev. John Sutton. | By Rt. Rev. Peter M. Buss, Sr.; Rev. James P. Cooper; Rev. Norman Ryder; John Sutton; Multiple Speakers | Bryn Athyn, PA
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Finding a Balance: Female Influence in the Church
Theta Alpha/Sons Program - June 07, 1996
Introductions: Kay Alden & Rev. Alfred Acton II. Speakers: Tryn Grubb Clark -2000 years. Thomas Andrews-Legal Women. Roxanne McQueen Junge -A World of Possibilities. Kurt Hyland Asplundh -Questions & Answers. Eva Sandstrom Lexie -How Much Do You Weigh? Brian Schnarr -Language of the Heart. Note: Part 2 begins with Brian Schnarr's talk, followed by 41 minutes of comments from the floor. | By Tryn Grubb Clark; Thomas Andrews; Eva Lexie; Brian Schnarr; Multiple Speakers; Roxanne McQueen Junge | Bryn Athyn, PA
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The Lord
Address by Rev. Grant Odhner | By Rev. Grant H. Odhner; Rev. Ishborn Buthelezi | Bryn Athyn, PA
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Introduction to the Home Schooling Program
Fred Schnarr: Introductions. Steven Hendricks: Kempton, Grades 10 & 11. Louis Synnestvedt: Objectives & Communications. Rachel & Oliver Odhner: Reference index. Gretchen Keith: Unit boxes. Carol Buss: Videos. Eleanor Deckert: Newsletter. Note: Minor editing of original. | By Rev. Frederick L. Schnarr; Rev. Louis D. Synnestvedt; Multiple Speakers | Bryn Athyn, PA
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Know the Enemy
Evil spirits use clever and subtle tactics to hurt tender feelings and undermine trust in the Lord and love for one another. The more we know of their methods, the better we may spot their influnece and cooperate with the Lord in driving them out. (Note: Lots of audience participation. Sometimes difficult to understand.) | By Rev. Mark D. Pendleton | Bryn Athyn, PA
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What is New Church Culture
General Assembly address. An investigation into the culture relating to the Divine Human. Although the Lord has always revealed Himself to humanity, His "influx is according to reception". Religions turn into a variety of cultural forms, which combine revealed and local versions of truth with human resistance to spiritual things. The post-Advent mix has in Providence led to European domination in the world, which reached a new level after the 1757-70 formation of the new heaven, from which the NC will descend. What the can NC role be? | By Rev. Dr Erik E. Sandstrom | Bryn Athyn, PA
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The New Church and the Culture War
Mini-session: A survey of evidence of struggle in the United States. A review of education, the arts, the media, and government. Concludes with suggestions for a New Church personal response to the cultural struggle. | By Dr. Dan A. Synnestvedt | Bryn Athyn, PA
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Angels in Our Lives
Mini-session: The impact of recent interest in angels is significant to the Church as well as to society. Possible new perspectives on teachings about angels & spirits who are with us are discussed. Personal relevance and acknowledgment of our connections with beings in the other world are considered. (Presentation only) | By Donnette Rose Alfelt | Bryn Athyn, PA
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The Leaves of the Tree and New Church Education
The leaves of the tree in the New Jerusalem are to heal the nations. What are these leaves? Although usually interpreted as truths of the Writings, they seem to represent true rational and moral ideas below the spiritual plane. They are concepts that can change the way we think and treat each other, and should be the substance of New Church education. This session looks at examples. | By Rev. Daniel W. Goodenough | Bryn Athyn, PA
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1996 Academy Commencement Address
(119th Commencement) Introduction by President D.W. Goodenough. Topic: Moral Virtue | By Thomas Andrews | Bryn Athyn Field House
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Toward a New Church Culture
WELCOME & INTRODUCTION, Rt. Rev. Peter M. Buss "Fanfare for the Common Man", by brass ensemble "Secrets", by soloist, Doris Ferr. Worship service by Rt. Rev. Louis B. King "I Saw a New Heaven", by Lori & John Odhner. Address: TOWARD A NEW CHURCH CULTURE, Rt. Rev. Peter M. Buss. "Angels On the Other Side", by solosit, Doris Ferr. (Music not included in MP3 file attached). | By Rt. Rev. Peter M. Buss, Sr.; Rt. Rev. Louis B. King | Bryn Athyn, PA
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Ordination of Philip B. Schnarr
Worship Service: Ordination & Sermon - June 05, 1996
| By Rt. Rev. Peter M. Buss, Sr. | Bryn Athyn Cathedral
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Our Choices
Worship Service: Family (may include music) - June 02, 1996
| By Rev. Göran R. Appelgren | Bryn Athyn Cathedral
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Speaking in Tongues
Worship Service: Sermon only - June 02, 1996
| By Rev. Frederick C. Elphick | Pittsburgh, PA
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The Ten Blessings
Worship Service: Sermon only - June 02, 1996
| By Rev. Dr Andrew M. Dibb | Bryn Athyn Cathedral
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New Church Life-June 1996, Vol. CXVI, No. 6
"New Church Life" read aloud - June 01, 1996
...as read by Edward Cranch. In this issue: SOUL-BODY INTERACTION IN HUMAN CONCEPTION AND DEVELOPMENT by Reuben P. Bell, LIFE ON THE MOON by Alfred Acton, FREEDOM OF CHOICE (Conclusion) by Peter S. Rhodes, NEW ARCANA TRANSLATION AND OTHER BOOKS IN SWEDEN by Erik Sandstrom, Sr; HAVING A LOVED ONE "ON THE OTHER SIDE" (5) by Grant H. Odhner, Editorials: Luck (4), Unconscious Belief in Angels. And more... | By Rt. Rev. Alfred II Acton; Rev. Dr Reuben Bell; Rev. Grant H. Odhner; Rev. Erik Sr. Sandstrom; Peter Rhodes; New Church Life | Bryn Athyn, PA
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The Near Death Experience
Guessed date. Introduced by Rev. David Lindrooth | By Leon S. Rhodes | Bryn Athyn, PA
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