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Spotlight 2/2022: Learning from our role model

Our attitude has an effect on our behaviour. It is good if we allow it to be inspired by the example of Jesus Christ, says District Apostle Michael Ehrich of Germany.

February 22, 2022

Annual motto District Apostle

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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.

February 18, 2022

Chief Apostle

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Typhoon Odette: charities join forces

“We have realised that there is no end in sight to this calamity.” This is how the charity of the New Apostolic Church in the Philippines describes the situation after Typhoon Odette devastated parts of the country. Among the many NGOs that have responded are also four New Apostolic charities.

February 17, 2022

Asia

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Touching and being touched

Is it possible to enjoy life and still suffer? Can we experience God with all our senses already here and now? How is either possible? Here are some answers from a divine service full of contradictions.

February 16, 2022

Chief Apostle

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The sacraments (50): Baptism in two parts

When asked how a Christian receives the Holy Spirit, the New Apostolic Church’s answer to the question is: through Holy Sealing. Our sacramental understanding and its points of reference in the Bible and in church history are detailed below.

February 15, 2022

Apostolate

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The way with Jesus

This is the theme of the Sunday services in February. Whether you go to church or head into the kitchen, where your laptop is hooked up, is less important than hearing the word of God.

February 11, 2022

Chief Apostle Congregation

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Reasons to celebrate

Although there is a lot of suffering in the world, people also have reasons to celebrate—some more, some less, and sometimes for no particular reason at all.

February 10, 2022

Africa

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Serving those who serve

Fair like an athlete, focused like a soldier, and untiring like a farmer… The latest service for ministers by the Chief Apostle was all about exemplary attributes, but also about tasks and sources of strength.

February 9, 2022

Chief Apostle

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Spotlight 1/2022: In the congregation for the congregation

Our motto for 2022 “Together in Christ” has some very practical implications. For pastoral care is a task that involves everyone, District Apostle Jürg Zbinden of Switzerland says.

February 7, 2022

Annual motto

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Sunday is coming

Every Sunday, wherever possible, the doors to our churches are open for worship. If you prefer to join an online service from home, nac.today publishes a weekly overview of the various links. For the ninety-sixth time.

February 4, 2022

Chief Apostle

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The sacraments (49): Between water and Spirit

Is Holy Sealing a heritage of the Catholic Apostolic Church? The term as such perhaps, but not necessarily what we associate with it. Here is some more on the ins and outs in the history of the New Apostolic Church.

February 3, 2022

Baptism

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All the new things God is doing, and why

God creates new things. And this brings believers face to face with certain questions. What is more important? That which we have heard or even preached for years? Or that which now brings us closer to Christ ? A divine service about seeing, understanding, and accepting.

February 2, 2022

Chief Apostle

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Changes among the Apostles (2/2021)

Did you know that District Apostles are also authorised to ordain Apostles? This has always been the case, but in the year 2021 many District Apostles had to actually make use of this authority because the Chief Apostle was prevented from travelling as a result of the pandemic.

January 31, 2022

Africa

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The long road to Auschwitz

At first, Harry Fränkel sought refuge in South Africa then in America. His last years, however, took him via Belgium and France to his death. We pay tribute to his memory as the world marks International Holocaust Remembrance Day today, January 27.

January 27, 2022

Africa

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What lesson do you take from this?

“Thank you for being there! I have no idea what is going to happen in the future, but I do know one thing: God is faithful! He will be with us. Do not fear.” It was with these words that the Chief Apostle concluded a remarkable divine service in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

January 25, 2022

America

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“Everything always came from the heart”

District Apostle Pablo Alfredo Bianchi from Argentina would have turned 100 years old this 24th of January. From the very first time he ever set foot into a New Apostolic congregation, the rector thought of him as a gift from heaven.

January 24, 2022

Acts of blessing

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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.

January 21, 2022

Chief Apostle Congregation

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The sacraments (48): The double Spirit

From a spontaneous flash of inspiration to the regulating apostolic hand: this is how the Catholic Apostolic Church developed its sealing. The theological foundation only developed over time—and not always uniformly.

January 20, 2022

Apostolate

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House-hunting with God

He does not only want to come for a visit, but move in right away. So what should we do when God says: “I am coming to dwell in your midst”? Here is the Chief Apostle’s explanation from a recent divine service.

January 18, 2022

Chief Apostle

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Logo 2022: Cultures nail their colours to the mast

The 2022 motto is doing its rounds. Circles and rings seem to be the most popular motif for this year’s motto “Together in Christ”. Here is a look at the various logos developed by the District Apostle Areas around the world.

January 17, 2022

Africa

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Online services in 2022

Also in 2022 the Church will offer video services, like last year. The only difference will be that the video signal will no longer reach the faithful via satellite but via IPTV.

January 14, 2022

Chief Apostle

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Alert, sober, and jointly

There is no such thing as a free ticket to Paradise. This is what the Chief Apostle said in a recent service and went on to explain to the congregation what all is required to be accepted on the day of the Lord.

January 12, 2022

Chief Apostle Congregation

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Resolutions for the new year

The year 2022 has just begun. In many countries it is a tradition to write down wishes or resolutions for a new year. Psychologists say that wishes that have been written down are more likely to be fulfilled.

January 7, 2022

Chief Apostle

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A birthday serenade and tons of love

Christmas is the feast of love. Believers do not only celebrate this feast for themselves, but also want to spread the spirit of Christmas. And this they did with music and toys. Not even hygiene protocols could keep them from passing on Christmas cheer.

January 5, 2022

Advent

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Jesus is the core

If I had the chance to meet Jesus, then… This is what people sometimes say, especially when they are despairing over their faith. They want to meet the author of it all. And this is possible, even today.

January 4, 2022

Chief Apostle

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Spotlight 2021: Christ, our future

“The coming Christ is the goal of our faith,” Chief Apostle Schneider says. This motivates the believer and has an impact on the relationships within our family, our congregation, as well as to our neighbour.

December 31, 2021

Africa

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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.

February 19, 2025

Profile Chief Apostle

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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.

June 11, 2025

Pentecost Investiture

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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.

May 15, 2025

Investiture Chief Apostle

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apostles.today

Spotlight 2/2022: Learning from our role model

Where two or three gather…

Typhoon Odette: charities join forces

Touching and being touched

The sacraments (50): Baptism in two parts

The way with Jesus

Reasons to celebrate

Serving those who serve

Spotlight 1/2022: In the congregation for the congregation

Sunday is coming

The sacraments (49): Between water and Spirit

All the new things God is doing, and why

Changes among the Apostles (2/2021)

The long road to Auschwitz

What lesson do you take from this?

“Everything always came from the heart”

Around the world and round the clock

The sacraments (48): The double Spirit

House-hunting with God

Logo 2022: Cultures nail their colours to the mast

Online services in 2022

Alert, sober, and jointly

Resolutions for the new year

A birthday serenade and tons of love

Jesus is the core

Spotlight 2021: Christ, our future

don't miss

A leader with an open heart and mind

Faith. Fellowship. Future.

“Step by step, courageously forward”