"Behold I create Jerusalem as a rejoicing, and her people a joy" (Isaiah 65:17)

From the Lord's Word:

The Holy City (a PDF version for printing)
The Holy City (HTML version)

Reading:

Read about the concept in "The New Church" by the Rev. Walter Orthwein
"The Holy City Descending" by the Rev. Bruce Rogers
"Prepared as a Bride" by the Rev. Robert Junge

Activities:

Blessings (PDF)
Prayers for Teens (PDF)
12 Gates - What 12 truths could lead a person into the New Church? (PDF)
How Big Is the Holy City? (PDF)

Flash Animation: The Meaning of the Holy City (HTML)


Family Lesson:

Two Parts to the Second Coming (ages 12-15) (PDF)
The Last Judgment (ages 15-18) (PDF)

Projects:

 Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem Calligraphy Project (PDF)
A New Jerusalem Cake (PDF)

Songs:

I Saw a New Heaven by Lori Odhner (PDF)
Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem (PDF)

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