(Mark 1:4) Have you ever tried to start something and didn’t know where to begin? The baptism offered in Mark shows us three steps to begin a new life when John proclaims a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. What we do on the outside prompts the Lord to change us on the inside.

The Bryn Athyn Church is a congregation of the General Church of the New Jerusalem, located in Bryn Athyn, PA. We are committed to helping each other draw closer to the Lord God Jesus Christ through lives of love and useful service, guided by the Old and New Testaments and the Heavenly Doctrine for the New Church (contained in the theological works of Emanuel Swedenborg). Please join us for worship on Sunday mornings; services and times can be found at brynathynchurch.org.

Do we trust that the Lord is in control? Do we trust that He’s got the little things and the big things? When our life, the lives of loved ones around us, or even the state of the whole world seem to be spiraling out of control, we may either lose hope or feel like we have to take matters into our own hands to make it right. How does the Lord lead the world, and each individual person through difficult times to something better?

Readings: Genesis 2:1-15, Matthew 1:18-25, Divine Providence 241, Arcana Celestia 10777

Minister: Rev. Jeffrey O. Smith

Delivered October 25th, 2026 at the Bryn Athyn Cathedral in Bryn Athyn, PA.

The Bryn Athyn Church is a congregation of the General Church of the New Jerusalem, located in Bryn Athyn, PA. We are committed to helping each other draw closer to the Lord God Jesus Christ through lives of love and useful service, guided by the Old and New Testaments and the Heavenly Doctrine for the New Church (contained in the theological works of Emanuel Swedenborg). Please join us for worship on Sunday mornings; services and times can be found at brynathynchurch.org.

In Genesis 24, Abraham sends his servant to try to find a wife for his son Isaac. With help from the teachings of the New Church, we will discover that this story is about more than the Lord guiding a man and a woman together. It also shows us how the Lord helps goodness and truth come together in each of us, and how the Lord brought goodness and truth together in Himself when He lived on earth.

Readings: Genesis 24, Arcana Coelestia 3203

Minister: Rev. Malcolm G. Smith

Delivered October 18th, 2026 at the Bryn Athyn Cathedral in Bryn Athyn, PA.

The Bryn Athyn Church is a congregation of the General Church of the New Jerusalem, located in Bryn Athyn, PA. We are committed to helping each other draw closer to the Lord God Jesus Christ through lives of love and useful service, guided by the Old and New Testaments and the Heavenly Doctrine for the New Church (contained in the theological works of Emanuel Swedenborg). Please join us for worship on Sunday mornings; services and times can be found at brynathynchurch.org.

(Genesis 37:9) Joseph angered his brothers and his parents by sharing two dreams indicating his future greatness. In Egypt he interpreted dreams that led to his becoming a leader in Egypt during seven years of plenty and the ensuing seven years of famine. What is the Lord’s vision of our blessed future, and how can we cooperate with Him as He leads us in His providence to all that is good?

Readings: Genesis 41:25-36; Arcana Caelestia 5275, 5293

Minister: Rt. Rev. Peter Buss, Jr.

Delivered October 11th, 2026 at the Bryn Athyn Cathedral in Bryn Athyn, PA.

The Bryn Athyn Church is a congregation of the General Church of the New Jerusalem, located in Bryn Athyn, PA. We are committed to helping each other draw closer to the Lord God Jesus Christ through lives of love and useful service, guided by the Old and New Testaments and the Heavenly Doctrine for the New Church (contained in the theological works of Emanuel Swedenborg). Please join us for worship on Sunday mornings; services and times can be found at brynathynchurch.org.

Our feelings are spiritual “weather” passing through our lower mind. Don't get stuck identifying with those storms! Focus on the Lord!

Readings: 1 Kings 19:11-12, Matthew 14:28-31

Minister: Rev. Ethan D. McCardell

Delivered October 4th, 2026 at the Bryn Athyn Cathedral in Bryn Athyn, PA.

The Bryn Athyn Church is a congregation of the General Church of the New Jerusalem, located in Bryn Athyn, PA. We are committed to helping each other draw closer to the Lord God Jesus Christ through lives of love and useful service, guided by the Old and New Testaments and the Heavenly Doctrine for the New Church (contained in the theological works of Emanuel Swedenborg). Please join us for worship on Sunday mornings; services and times can be found at brynathynchurch.org.

One of the beloved parables of the New Testament is that of the Good Samaritan. It is a powerful story of a man recognizing someone in need and doing so much to help him. The Lord's choice to have the hero of the story be a Samaritan was important and to his listeners, a surprising part of the parable.

Readings: Luke 10:25-37, True Christianity 411

Minister: Rev. Eric H. Carswell

Delivered September 27th, 2026 at the Bryn Athyn Cathedral in Bryn Athyn, PA.

The Bryn Athyn Church is a congregation of the General Church of the New Jerusalem, located in Bryn Athyn, PA. We are committed to helping each other draw closer to the Lord God Jesus Christ through lives of love and useful service, guided by the Old and New Testaments and the Heavenly Doctrine for the New Church (contained in the theological works of Emanuel Swedenborg). Please join us for worship on Sunday mornings; services and times can be found at brynathynchurch.org.

We often wish the Lord would show us exactly where our lives are going. But what do we do when the path ahead is uncertain, when the Word doesn’t seem to give us a simple answer, or when we worry that we’ve already wandered in the wrong direction? Join us for Community Worship as we explore the Lord’s promise that His Word can be “a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.”

Readings: Exodus 13:20-22; Arcana Coelestia 8108, 9783

Minister: Rev. Steven P. Gunther

Delivered September 20th, 2026 at the Bryn Athyn Cathedral in Bryn Athyn, PA.

The Bryn Athyn Church is a congregation of the General Church of the New Jerusalem, located in Bryn Athyn, PA. We are committed to helping each other draw closer to the Lord God Jesus Christ through lives of love and useful service, guided by the Old and New Testaments and the Heavenly Doctrine for the New Church (contained in the theological works of Emanuel Swedenborg). Please join us for worship on Sunday mornings; services and times can be found at brynathynchurch.org.

The Lord has been feeding His people on the natural level and the spiritual level for all of human history. We will be reflecting on a few stories from the Word about the Lord feeding people as part of the preparation for taking Holy Supper or observing people take Holy Supper.

Readings: John 6, Arcana Coelestia 1480

Minister: Rev. Malcolm G. Smith

Delivered September 13th, 2026 at the Bryn Athyn Cathedral in Bryn Athyn, PA.

The Bryn Athyn Church is a congregation of the General Church of the New Jerusalem, located in Bryn Athyn, PA. We are committed to helping each other draw closer to the Lord God Jesus Christ through lives of love and useful service, guided by the Old and New Testaments and the Heavenly Doctrine for the New Church (contained in the theological works of Emanuel Swedenborg). Please join us for worship on Sunday mornings; services and times can be found at brynathynchurch.org.