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Doing good? But how? After all, we are far too busy. Well, there is a remedy we can apply — Here is part one of a divine service with the Chief Apostle on the annual motto for 2025: “It’s time to do good!”
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How long is God going to wait before He intervenes? The question is thousands of years old. And the reaction can be shocking: perhaps He will not intervene at all—at least not in the way we expect. But there is hope. Habakkuk is no longer sure he understands anything anymore. Evil prevails in his time. […]
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The date lost its status to the 25th of December. And it actually doesn’t have all that much to do with kings either, because the 6th of January belongs in a context all its own. The feast of Epiphany is celebrated in many churches on 6 January. Epiphany is a Greek word which means “appearing” […]
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Music, Pentecost, the annual motto—these are some of the long-running favourites among the videos on nac.today. But in 2024 there were also some other contributions that were particularly interesting and touching. By far the most popular music video came into being after a divine service in Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo: Another favourite is the […]
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Ordinations, appointments, assignments, and retirements—there was a little bit of everything: the second half of the year 2024 included more than 40 ministerial acts within the circle of the Apostles. Leadership change in Switzerland After having served in ministry for some 48 years in total, District Apostle Jürg Zbinden was granted a well-deserved retirement last September. […]
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When cultures clash. Do Africans have to become more European or Europeans more African? Do those who are more conservative have to become more progressive? Or the other way around? Answers can be found in a recently published doctrinal essay. “Unity and diversity of the Church” is the title of an article featured in the […]
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He is the symbol and keeper of unity in the apostolate: the Chief Apostle is an apostle with a special mission. The Bible shows why this is necessary—here is part seven from the panel discussion at the IYC 2019.
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God is eternal, our own earthly existence is limited. God is omnipotent, whereas we often feel powerless. God’s thoughts are much higher than the human mind can comprehend. How can we then worship God appropriately? Following are some inspiring thoughts underlining our annual motto “Prayer works!” It is understandably not so easy to give the […]
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When cultures clash. Do Africans have to become more European or Europeans more African? Do those who are more conservative have to become more progressive? Or the other way around? The answer can be found in the Bible. At the beginning of each District Apostle Meeting, Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider addresses the District Apostles and […]
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Unbelieving? You must be kidding! It is precisely the doubter who comes closest to God. The key witness is the often misunderstood Thomas. Here is a somewhat different perspective on the account of Easter. The story actually unfolds in something of a cycle: similar—if not identical—things happen three times in chapter 20 of the gospel […]
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Chrissandra is dead. The youth leader was killed in the crossfire of a gang shootout—a tragedy that is part of daily life in some parts of South Africa. What does it mean to live one’s faith while surrounded by poverty and violence? — The following provides some insight. Killed in the crossfire between police and […]
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From Togo to Austria and back. Laura Johanna Fischer lives in two worlds. Several times a year, the 27-year-old travels to the African continent to advance her heart’s project there. This is still a tender plant and needs a lot of care. Photo: Laura Fischer Photo: Laura Fischer Photo: Laura Fischer Photo: Laura Fischer Photo: […]
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Dressed in a suit and tie, and wearing smart shoes, La Grah is standing on the road and handing out food and cake parcels to the homeless. Today is a special day for him: he is celebrating his confirmation—in his very own way. Confirmation usually looks like this: first the blessing in the church and […]
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The message of the Sunday divine services in the month of January 2025 remains: Christ is present—and His presence is a reason for joy and a source of strength. It’s time to do good! The first service of 2025 marks the beginning of a new year with the motto: “It’s time to do good!” This […]
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For a whole year now, the focus has been on prayer. Congregations all over the globe have launched campaigns on the subject, graphic artists have packaged the annual motto into logos, and District Apostles around the world have shared some valuable inspiration with us all. Both the New Year’s address and the New Year’s divine […]
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It was a youth summit with a shining international appeal: under the motto “Shine”, young people from all over North America, Argentina, Australia, and Germany came together in Canada. Following is a video review featuring some of the highlights.
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It’s that time again: the new issue of community is available as of right now. And as is true in every other quarter, there is something for everyone to discover—whether you are a child, an avid reader, or one of those people who simply enjoys looking at pictures, you will find what you are seeking. It’s time […]
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“It’s time to do good!”—it is with this motto that the New Apostolic Church will make its way into the year 2025. But, what does it mean to do good? And how are we supposed to do it? The answers are in the Chief Apostle’s address for the New Year.
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More than a year in review—today the NACI communications services team looks back over an entire decade of success. Here is a look at what that means and what they are up to. When nac.today went online during the night of 1 January 2015, the editorial team was already eagerly monitoring the analysis tools. One of several […]
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Basel, Lima, Singapore, Port Moresby, Dar es Salaam, and San Francisco—with the sole exception of Antarctica, Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider visited every continent to conduct divine services. Here is an overview of a year rich in blessing. Beginning in Basel The New Year’s Day divine service in Basel, Switzerland revolved around the motto for the […]
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