WASH cleans up everyday school life

Schools without toilets? Days of instruction without drinking water? In some places this is completely normal. However, it does make learning more difficult than it needs to be, especially for girls. One way of combatting the problem is called WASH.

16 06 2022

Congregation Doctrine 

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• Europe
• Youth

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Faith that lives up to its name

Sunday, 22. 05. 2022 – important moments in Berlin: Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider released District Apostle Wolfgang Nadolny into retirement, appointed a new District Apostle, ordained a new Apostle, and amalgamated the Regional Church of Berlin-Brandenburg with the Regional Church of Northern and Eastern Germany.

15 06 2022

Chief Apostle

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• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Easter
• Holy Communion
• Sacraments

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Ministry (16): Interwoven with its bearer

It is quite obvious that a ministry requires a bearer. Otherwise it would remain invisible and incapable of action. But what demands does it place on the person in question? And how are the ministry and the minister interconnected?

15 06 2022

Baptism 

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• Congregation
• Doctrine 
• Holy Sealing
• Investiture
• Ministry
• Sacraments

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The Church nails its colours to the mast

One earth, many people; one Christianity, many denominations; one congregation, many hands. There are many ways to foster fellowship and in the process profess one's beliefs, whether in cleaning up the environment, ecumenism, or putting women in the spotlight.

10 06 2022

Africa

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• Charity work
• Congregation
• Denominations
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• History 
• Music
• Palm Sunday
• Pentecost

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Worshipping in the world’s largest congregation

The New Apostolic Church has been streaming divine services for 117 weeks now. Thousands join these online services, constituting the world’s largest congregation.

10 06 2022

Chief Apostle

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• Congregation
• Divine service
• Easter
• Music

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The sacraments (56): The rise of Christ’s descent into hell

God wants to help all human beings, both the living and the dead. This conviction can already be found among the earliest Christians and is confirmed by the biblical motif of Christ’s descent into the realm of the dead—and corroborates the New Apostolic concept of the departed.

09 06 2022

Concept of salvation for the departed Divine service

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• Doctrine 
• Easter
• Good Friday
• Holy Communion
• Music
• Sacraments

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Love, truth, unity: the weapons of God

Gideon did not need a huge army to win his battle. His sharpest weapons were his faith and his trust in God. Read on to find out why he is an example to follow, and not just for ministers.

08 06 2022

Australia / Pacific

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• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Holy Communion
• Holy Sealing
• Investiture
• Ministry
• Music
• Sacraments

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One of the first

A life for the Church. This is not quite how Johann Christoph Leonhard Hohl envisaged his life. And yet he followed God’s call as one of the first. Apostle Hohl was born 200 years ago today.

07 06 2022

America

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• Apostolate
• Congregation
• Divine service
• Doctrine 

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Music in snapshots

The 2022 Pentecost concert left a powerful impression on the audience. From old masters to new compositions, the musicians used the whole range of sound at their disposal to wow their audience. Here are some snapshots.

07 06 2022

Music

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• Pentecost

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The divine service as a visual

A picture says more than a thousand words. And this one here needs less than a thousand words to summarise the Pentecost service in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Here are the sketchnotes to look up and relive the service.

06 06 2022

Divine service

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• Pentecost

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Pentecost 2022 in pictures

Two hours and many impressions later. This year’s Pentecost celebrations in Argentina were very emotional. The divine service in images.

06 06 2022

Divine service

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• Pentecost

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Building the new temple together

“Everyone is needed. And each one can contribute.” This was Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider’s appeal on Pentecost 2022. He urged the faithful to set examples for the presence of God on earth.

05 06 2022

Chief Apostle

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• District Apostle
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• Doctrine 
• History 
• Music
• Pentecost

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What the District Apostles talk about

The International District Apostle Meeting in Buenos Aires ended today, two years later than planned. The agenda included a wide variety of topics. Here is an overview.

04 06 2022

Africa

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• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Doctrine 
• History 
• Investiture
• Ministry
• Organisation
• Pentecost

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Decision-makers at work

Close on two days of hard work. Yesterday and today, the central governing board of the New Apostolic Church, the International District Apostle Meeting, met for discussions. A report on the topics discussed will follow. Here is a look behind the scenes from the photographer’s perspective.

04 06 2022

District Apostle

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• Organisation

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Experiencing the Holy Spirit

Pentecost, the birthday of the church. A feast that many believing people look forward to celebrating. The New Apostolic Church invites you to do so, both in our congregations and online.

03 06 2022

Chief Apostle

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• Congregation
• Divine service
• Easter
• Music
• Pentecost

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A flying visit from the other side of the Atlantic

Friendships need to be cultivated, especially when they span the Atlantic. And this is why a Swiss national, a well-known figure, dropped in on the Youth Symphony Orchestra Argentina just a few days ago.

03 06 2022

America

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• Concept of salvation for the departed
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Doctrine 
• Europe
• Music
• Pentecost
• Youth

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Six languages in 22 congregations

A prelude that spells Pentecost. Yesterday, the District Apostles and their assistants were spread over 22 congregations in Greater Buenos Aires and conducted services in English, German, French, Portuguese, Italian, and in Spanish, of course. A tour in pictures.

03 06 2022

Chief Apostle Congregation

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• District Apostle
• Pentecost

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Church for and with children

The greatest wealth of a congregation is its children. This is a treasure that to be cherished and fostered—whether in special services for children or singing together or planting a garden. Here are some inspiring ideas to imitate.

02 06 2022

Acts of blessing

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• Africa
• Children
• Confirmation
• Congregation
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Europe
• Investiture
• Ministry
• Music
• Organisation
• Pastoral care
• Thanksgiving Day

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Time for the Apostles

Current issues and the shared concern for the brothers and sisters. The Chief Apostle always has an ear for his Apostles, so too at a meeting of the Apostles and Bishops of Argentina on the fringe of the 2022 Pentecost assembly.

02 06 2022

Chief Apostle

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• Pentecost

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District Apostles meet starting today

Everything is ready: the preparations in the conference room were completed yesterday. Today the International District Apostle Meeting will convene here. Discussions will be conducted primarily in English, but also in Spanish and German.

02 06 2022

District Apostle

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• Organisation

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Pentecost 2022 in Buenos Aires

Politically, economically, culturally, and ecclesiastically: the heart of Argentina beats in Buenos Aires. This is where the leaders of the New Apostolic Regional Churches from all over the world will be meeting for their Pentecost Council starting today.

01 06 2022

Africa

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• America
• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Europe
• Event
• Investiture
• Local news
• Ministry
• Organisation
• Pentecost

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Arrival in Buenos Aires

Divine service, conference, concert, divine service: this is the short version of the agenda of the 2022 Pentecost Assembly. The District Apostles and their assistants have just arrived in Buenos Aires. Enjoy the first pictures.

01 06 2022

District Apostle Divine service

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• Music
• Pentecost

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The Spirit, the gifts, and the double church

The liturgical calendar for June is distinguished by two celebrations: one of them is well known, the other one deserves more attention. Here is what we can look forward to on the four Sundays in June.

30 05 2022

Concept of salvation for the departed

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• Congregation
• Denominations
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Pentecost
• Sacraments

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Reliable broadcasts

The New Apostolic Church streams divine services in all parts of the world. Everyone is invited to join us for these public online services on YouTube.

27 05 2022

Chief Apostle

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• Congregation
• Divine service
• Easter
• Music

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Heaven is where Christ is

The descent into Hades and the ascension into heaven—both events are recorded in Holy Scripture. And both events have stirred up theological controversy to this day. Unfortunately, neither of them is well understood—and yet their significance is clear!

26 05 2022

Ascension Day

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• Chief Apostle
• Easter
• History 
• Pentecost

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Authoritative portrayal of our concept of ministry

“The New Apostolic understanding of the spiritual ministry” is the title of the newest special edition of the Divine Service Guide, which is now making its way to the ministers. A reference work also for future questions.

25 05 2022

Apostolate

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• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Doctrine 
• Investiture
• Ministry
• Organisation
• Pentecost

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