Worldwide online services

As Covid-19 cases rise, especially in Western Europe, people are beginning to stay home more again. However, a small trip around the world is possible even from home these days, and even during church services.

26 11 2021

Chief Apostle Congregation

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• Divine service
• Europe
• Good Friday
• Music

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The sacraments (46): The other two-part division

The Catholic practice of confirmation as a sacrament was only accorded a few quiet centuries. But then the reformers came along and sought to anchor the Christian rite of initiation in the act of baptism alone—and nevertheless instituted their own practice of confirmation in the process.

25 11 2021

Acts of blessing

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• Confirmation
• Congregation
• Doctrine 
• Holy Communion
• Ministry
• Sacraments
• Youth

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God does not sleep!

Lifting up our eyes to the Lord is the best thing we can do when it comes to the deliverance and salvation of our soul. This does not put an end to earthly suffering, but it does bring us salvation for eternity, the Chief Apostle confirmed.

24 11 2021

America

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• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Youth

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NAK-Humanitas can count on its donors

The plight of others is not forgotten even in times of a coronavirus pandemic. This is shown in the 2020 annual report of the aid organisation NAK- Humanitas. Even in this difficult period, its donors did not let the charity down.

23 11 2021

Charity work

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• Congregation
• District Apostle

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“We are doing things at our own pace”

The fall session of the District Apostle Meeting has ended. Prominent topics were our concept of ministry, biblical authorship issues, and a new Guide for Ministers.

22 11 2021

Apostolate

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• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Doctrine 
• Holy Sealing
• Investiture
• Ministry
• Organisation
• Pastoral care
• Pentecost
• Sacraments
• Society

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First news item on day one

Zero tolerance. This is the stance taken by the New Apostolic Church towards sexual abuse and assault. And this is what Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider made clear at the conference of the District Apostles in Zurich, Switzerland.

18 11 2021

Africa Chief Apostle

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• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Doctrine 
• Investiture
• Ministry
• Organisation
• Pastoral care
• Society

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The “unknown God”

Paul told the people in Athens about the unknown God. And this is still true: every human being was created in His image and is destined for fellowship with Him. When God calls, man can find Him. For He is always very close to us.

17 11 2021

Chief Apostle

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• Divine service
• Europe

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Lead the way: International Day for Tolerance 2021

“You may say I’m a dreamer, but I’m not the only one. I hope someday you'll join us and the world will be as one.” John Lennon wrote these words, and the song has become a classic. The concept of tolerance has also aged. The sheen has gone. Here are some thoughts on the International Day for Tolerance.

16 11 2021

Society

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The 2022 New Year’s message is in the can

The French wine connoisseur comes to Germany and all he gets there is water. Even so the words flow fluently from his lips—and in three languages. Here is a look behind the scenes at the recording of the New Year’s message for 2022.

15 11 2021

Annual motto

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• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• New Year

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The weekly update

Changing YouTube channels and upcoming services on Sunday … here is this week’s update on the central video services offered by the New Apostolic Church.

12 11 2021

Chief Apostle

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• Congregation
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Holy Communion
• Music
• Sacraments

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A spirit of optimism in the Church

In many parts of the world, the third Covid wave still has a firm grip on society, but it cannot keep believers from building on their mutual bonds in the congregations. Here is some good news from congregations around the world.

11 11 2021

Africa

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• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Thanksgiving Day

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Weak humans do powerful works!

Let’s not always look at the numbers, admonishes Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider. What is matter of course for modern humans is unsuitable for spreading the gospel. God will complete His church through imperfect human beings.

10 11 2021

Chief Apostle

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• Congregation
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Europe
• History 
• Holy Sealing
• Sacraments

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There’s a place for you here too

Since 2015, members of the New Apostolic Church have been smiling at passers-by from display cases outside our churches. Starting next year, sisters and brothers will still be shown, but only as silhouettes. The project manager explains the idea behind this.

09 11 2021

Annual motto

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• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• Divine service
• Europe
• Event
• Youth

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The sacraments (45): One baptism, two sacraments

The rebirth out of water and Spirit: what began as a rite in two parts developed into two independent sacraments. The catalyst was the overwhelming success of Christendom.

08 11 2021

Acts of blessing

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• Baptism 
• Confirmation
• Congregation
• Doctrine 
• Easter
• Holy Sealing
• Sacraments

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Webcasts around the clock

Divine services in the morning, afternoon, and evening. Anyone who wishes to join a service can do so practically any time thanks to the many time zones. Here is this week’s overview .

05 11 2021

Chief Apostle

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• Divine service
• Music

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Help to cope with difficulties

Covid-19 is still keeping the world on tenterhooks. There are also other areas where help is urgently needed. Sisters and brothers around the world are committed to doing what they can.

04 11 2021

Africa

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• Australia / Pacific
• Charity work
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Seniors
• Youth

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A message for the poor and for everyone else

Jesus came to deliver us from evil. When He left, He instructed the Apostles to spread His message everywhere. And today every single Christian has been sent by Jesus to testify of His love.

03 11 2021

Apostolate Chief Apostle

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• Congregation
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Society

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Without the resurrection, faith is futile

Paul comes up with strong arguments in his letter to the church in Corinth. People there are finding it difficult to think around the next corner. “Look beyond the horizon of your understanding,” he would say today. And he’s right!

02 11 2021

Advent

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• Concept of salvation for the departed
• Congregation
• Divine service
• Doctrine 

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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.

29 10 2021

Chief Apostle

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• Congregation
• Divine service
• Music

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Young people in action

Confirmation events, youth conventions, youth meetings. Many young people are getting together in spite of the pandemic to have fun together, experience their faith, or to do good. Here is a look at those who are helping to shape the future of the Church.

28 10 2021

Acts of blessing

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• Africa
• Confirmation
• Congregation
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Easter
• Event
• Thanksgiving Day
• Youth

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The greatness of God

“It does not say in the calendar: today you have to thank God. Gratitude is not an obligation.” It is rather an effect of faith. The belief that God is great makes us grateful, Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider says.

27 10 2021

Chief Apostle

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• Concept of salvation for the departed
• Congregation
• Doctrine 
• Thanksgiving Day

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All that really matters is love

Do not marginalise or pass judgement, but look at the soul, the Chief Apostle urged recently. Reality, however, is sometimes different. This is Sandra’s experience. Her problem: who she loves and how others feel about it.

26 10 2021

Africa America

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• Asia
• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• Europe
• Pastoral care
• Society

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Spotlight 18/2021: We are a future-oriented people

Seasons change life cycles in nature. And also in our own everyday life we experience changing phases of cold and warm, darkness and light. How good it is that Jesus Christ accompanies us on our way. Thoughts from District Apostle Helper Frank Dzur (Canada).

25 10 2021

Annual motto

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• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Grieving
• Pastoral care

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Around the world and round the clock

Who knows what will happen the day after tomorrow? The pandemic has shaken up many plans. One thing, however, is sure and that is the possibility of joining online services again on Sunday.

22 10 2021

Chief Apostle

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• Congregation
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Holy Communion
• Music
• Sacraments

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Pastoral care (17): Doctrinal developments—a problem area?

Always so many changes! There is hardly any other church that has developed so far in such a short time. For many, the reaction to this is: “I can’t even recognise my own Church any more!” And yet others are happy about the changes. How are we to deal with this?

21 10 2021

Apostolate

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• Chief Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Ministry
• Pastoral care
• Sacraments

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How children can come to Jesus unhindered

“Let us be aware that Jesus also looks at the way we behave with children.” — And that was not even the most important message that Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider had to impart in the divine service he conducted in Kabwe, Zambia.

20 10 2021

Chief Apostle

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• Congregation
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Ministry

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