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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 Congregation

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

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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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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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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

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• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• 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 Chief Apostle

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• 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

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• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Pentecost

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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

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• Divine service
• Music
• Pentecost

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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 Chief Apostle

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

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The merit of Jesus, our reward

The Bible talks about reward, but none of us can do anything to earn this reward. So how does this fit together? It’s actually very simple: the merit is Jesus’ alone. And He shares out the reward to those who follow Him. Thoughts from a divine service by the Chief Apostle.

24 05 2022

Australia / Pacific

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• Chief Apostle
• Divine service

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A mama for all

Not only her own large family call her Mama Rose. The members of the Calgary-Chestermere congregation (Canada) also affectionately know her by this name. They appreciate the caring nature and self-sacrificing commitment of Sister Rose Kamwanji Ndumbi (62).

23 05 2022

Chief Apostle

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• Congregation
• Divine service
• Youth

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Retirement after exactly 45 years

There are times when life presents one with some astonishing coincidences: this Sunday, 22 May 2022, District Apostle Wolfgang Nadolny will retire from active ministry. It was on exactly the same day 45 years before that he received his first ministry in the Church.

20 05 2022

Chief Apostle

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• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Easter
• History 
• Ministry
• Music
• Organisation
• Pastoral care
• Retirement

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Where two or three gather…

…I am there with them. This is what Jesus promises all those who take part in a divine service—whether online or in person in their congregation.

20 05 2022

Chief Apostle

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When the form of divine service changed

A church? Well, it was rather two centres with very different cultures. One man brought the two ends together and laid many additional foundations. Friedrich Wilhelm Menkhoff was called as an Apostle 150 years ago.

18 05 2022

Apostolate Baptism 

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• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Holy Communion
• Ministry
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Spotlight 8/2022: A motto that takes a lot of practice

Our 2022 motto “Together in Christ” comes with lots of learning objectives. District Apostle Kububa Soko from Zambia took a deep look at its contents and shares his insights with us. He reminds us of Jesus’ appeal: “Learn from Me!”

16 05 2022

Annual motto

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• Chief Apostle
• District Apostle
• Divine service

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Upcoming divine services

Fluctuating case numbers and adapting to changing Covid-19 measures are challenging people everywhere. But there is a comforting constant in all of this—our online and dial-in services.

13 05 2022

Chief Apostle

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• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Easter
• Music

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“Do not hinder me!”

Apostle Albert Güldenpfennig passed away a hundred years ago, on 13 May 1922. He was the 33rd Apostle in the New Apostolic Church and always there for his flock. Join us as we pay tribute to the Apostle by looking at his eventful life.

12 05 2022

Chief Apostle

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• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Doctrine 
• Grieving
• Investiture
• Local news
• Ministry
• Pastoral care
• Retirement

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Thinking, feeling, and speaking clearly

Clarify things between the two of you, just you and God, openly and honestly without any go-betweens. You will find what you have lost. This is the invitation the Chief Apostle extended recently, not because he is paid to do it, but out of love.

11 05 2022

Chief Apostle

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• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Holy Communion
• Sacraments

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A leader with an open heart and mind

His faith, his foresight, and his humility made him a formative figure in New Apostolic history: Chief Apostle Hans Urwyler would have turned 100 on 20 February. Today and tomorrow, we will pay tribute to this man as a way of saying thank you.

19 02 2025

Profile Chief Apostle

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• History 
• Anniversary

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Faith. Fellowship. Future.

A feast that will stay: Pentecost 2025 has left deep impressions and provided an outlook for the future. Here is an overview of everything there is to know.

11 06 2025

Pentecost Investiture

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• Chief Apostle
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Organisation
• Local news
• Buildings
• Music

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“Step by step, courageously forward” 

Twenty years ago today, Chief Apostle Richard Fehr handed over the ministry to his successor. In a video interview later, Chief Apostle Wilhelm Leber revealed how this came about.

15 05 2025

Investiture Chief Apostle

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• Anniversary
• History

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