Branches and Membership
As of 2000 the most recent membership figures for the Four Church Organizations were:
- General Conference of the New Church (Great Britain): 1,314
- Swedenborgian Church of North America, also known as The General Convention (USA): 2,029
- General Church of the New Jerusalem: 5,563
- The Lord's New Church Which Is Nova Hierosolyma: 1,000
Membership in the New Church has always been small, and the different organizations have been heavily involved in publishing activities. In terms of doctrine, there is a striking similarity between the New Church and the Oneness Pentecostalism movement of the 20th century, which developed quite independently of the writings of Swedenborg. Although the movement is completely separate, some members make some acknowledgement of Emanuel Swedenborg, who preceded the foundation of their church by over 150 years.
Read more about this topic: The New Church
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