We had time between the scheduled tours of Cairnwood Estate and the Glencairn Museum. We walked over to the Bryn Athyn Cathedral, but it was closed to visitors today.
In 1877, the New Church established the Academy of the New Church in Philadelphia, PA. The Academy included the College as well as a seminary and two secondary schools. By 1892, there was discussion by New Church members about moving the schools and their own homes out of the city to a more healthy and peaceful atmosphere in the countryside. By creating their own environment, New Church Christian principles could be carried out in community and social life. Church families wanted to live as neighbors, with their children playing together and walking to the New Church schools.
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| Swedenborg Library at Bryn Athyn College |
The goal of New Church schools is not merely to prepare students for future employment, but to prepare them for a life of spiritual purpose and service to others.
In 1997, the College changed its name from the Academy of the New Church College to Bryn Athyn College of the New Church.
Next: Glencairn Museum: World Nativities Annual Exhibition.
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| Alpha & Omega Garden |
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| Garden stone with inscriptions on marriage: "To feel the joy in another as joy in oneself, that is loving" and "When married partners love each other tenderly they think of eternity in regard to the marriage covenant" |
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| Bryn Athyn Cathedral (1913-1928, by Raymond Pitcairn in Gothic style, and the wings in Romanesque style) |
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| Ironwork on the main portal |
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| Bryn Athyn Cathedral |
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| Bryn Athyn Cathedral from below the Alpha & Omega Garden |
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