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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  Chief Apostle

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• Congregation
• Doctrine 
• History 
• Holy Sealing
• Sacraments

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

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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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• America
• Apostolate
• Asia
• Australia / Pacific
• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Easter
• Europe
• Investiture
• Ministry
• Retirement

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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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• America
• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Doctrine 
• Europe

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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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• Annual motto
• Apostolate
• Chief Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Grieving
• Ministry
• Pastoral care
• Sacraments
• Society

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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 America

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• Apostolate
• Chief Apostle
• Confirmation
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Grieving
• Investiture
• Ministry
• Pastoral care
• Profile

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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

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

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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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• Doctrine 
• Holy Communion
• Holy Sealing
• Sacraments

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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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• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Sacraments

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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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• America
• Annual motto
• Asia
• Australia / Pacific
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• New Year

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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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• Congregation
• Divine service
• Music
• Pentecost

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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

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

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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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• Divine service
• Music
• New Year

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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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• America
• Asia
• Christmas
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Music
• Seniors
• Youth

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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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• Doctrine 

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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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• America
• Annual motto
• Australia / Pacific
• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• New Year
• Pastoral care

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Another year is dawning

Beginning the new year with God—on one’s own or with one’s family, but also in fellowship with our brothers and sisters. Christians are looking forward to it.

December 31, 2021

Chief Apostle Divine service

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• Music

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2021: Ministry, women, and the Bible

Now that we’ve covered the question of what, it’s time to tackle the question of who: expanding on our understanding of the concept of ministry was also high on the Church’s list of things to do in 2021. And some initial answers have indeed been found since, along with a detailed roadmap for the rest of the journey.

December 29, 2021

Apostolate

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• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Doctrine 
• Event
• Ministry
• Organisation
• Pentecost
• Society

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The year 2021 in review: a lingering pandemic with no end in sight

Not even the Pentecost divine service could take place as usual! For the Chief Apostle and many millions of our members, this year was yet another difficult period defined by a global pandemic.

December 28, 2021

America

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• Asia
• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Europe
• Grieving
• Pastoral care
• Pentecost

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The year 2021 in review: divine services with the Chief Apostle

In good years, the Chief Apostle travels to congregations all over the world. On account of the coronavirus pandemic, however, this was not possible in 2021. Most divine services therefore took place in Europe. Here is a chronology.

December 27, 2021

America

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• Annual motto
• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Europe
• History 
• New Year
• Pentecost
• Society

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Celebrating Christmas!

Christmas is a feast of joy and love even if numerous things can cloud this joy. For Christians, however, there is always a reason to celebrate: namely the birth of Jesus.

December 23, 2021

Chief Apostle

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• Christmas
• Congregation
• Divine service
• History 
• Music

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His mission: to protect and keep

He led the New Apostolic Church out of a crisis and brought it forward. Chief Apostle Walter Schmidt would have celebrated his 130th birthday today. Lest we forget, here is a look once more at how he managed to deal with the situation.

December 21, 2021

Acts of blessing Africa

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• America
• Chief Apostle
• Confirmation
• Congregation
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Ministry

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Thoughts and links for the fourth Sunday of Advent

Traditionally, we can be certain that the fourth candle on the Advent wreath is always lit after the third one. And just as certain are the YouTube services being offered by the various districts. Here are the links for this Sunday.

December 17, 2021

Advent

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• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• Divine service
• Music

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Love, regardless of vaccination status

Should one get vaccinated or not? There will be no official statement from the New Apostolic Church on this. Just as little as on eating meat or not, or driving combustion vehicles. The Chief Apostle explains why in his weekly circular.

December 16, 2021

Apostolate

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• Chief Apostle
• Doctrine 

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Opening up wide with Christ

God’s blessing, grace, and glory are so magnificent that humans have difficulty grasping it all. Thus for anyone who is willing to receive Christ, the following principle applies: “Widen your heart, widen your mind and your frame of mind.”

December 15, 2021

Africa

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• Apostolate
• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• Divine service
• Doctrine 

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Christmas anticipation

Christmas is coming. The joy of anticipation is rising, but so are coronavirus cases in many countries. Some do not want to join the Advent services in their local congregation despite hygiene measures.

December 10, 2021

Advent

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• Chief Apostle
• Christmas
• Congregation
• Divine service
• Music

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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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• 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.

June 11, 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.

May 15, 2025

Investiture Chief Apostle

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• Anniversary
• History

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