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Doing it yourself – a completely different Sunday

Are we a church of consumers who just sit back and allow themselves to served? A group of young Austrians, Slovaks, Czechs, and Hungarians demonstrated just how different things can be at their most recent youth convention: a divine service in the do-it-yourself style.

September 3, 2018

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When young people believe, there is joy in heaven

Youth and faith work well together. And if the local culture can still be factored in, all the better. Here is a kaleidoscope of ideas from Asia, Africa, and South America.

August 31, 2018

Africa

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What starfish and humanitarian aid have in common

Why is humanitarian aid needed in a country with a booming economy? The answer is given in the NAC SEA Relief Fund’s annual report for 2017.

August 30, 2018

Asia

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Changing one’s focus and learning

It has been a few thousand years since the Israelites’ wandered through the desert, and still there are people who moan and become impatient when things gets difficult. Here are five strengths that will make it easier to move forward.

August 29, 2018

Apostolate

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Spotlight 15/2018: Sometimes things only turn out well in the end

To trust the Lord in difficult times and endure is not always easy, District Apostle Helper Edy Isnugroho says. He is the designated District Apostle of Indonesia. He recently spoke to a Priest who is going through a very difficult time.

August 28, 2018

Annual motto

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Breathing new life into silent pipe organs

Apostle Jorge Luis Franco from Argentina is an organ and harmonium builder. Viviana Aloy, our nac.today correspondent in Argentina, met up with him in the Church’s own workshop.

August 25, 2018

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Chosen to help build the temple

Building a temple is not so easy. Especially when the term temple stands for our own spiritual edifice. In a divine service in Kinsangani, Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider explained how this enterprise can succeed.

August 22, 2018

Apostolate

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“I’m not limping, I’m walking without crutches!”

These photos are no works of art, but they tell a touching and an encouraging story, and send a beautiful message: make the best out of what you have.

August 21, 2018

Africa

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By young people for young people

Not quite a year from now, the Church will be celebrating its International Youth Convention 2019. For the young people—who are in the process of graduating, starting their first jobs, or moving in with their first roommate—this is still a long time. But for the organisers, who are doing their best to plan an event that is to thrill some 30,000 participants, time is short.

August 20, 2018

Acts of blessing

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At home worldwide: a photo safari

For the District Apostles around the world, this slogan says it all. For many weeks out of a year, they live out of a suitcase in order to be close to those entrusted to their care. Join us on a photo safari around the world.

August 17, 2018

Asia

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Doing good and doing it right

We know what we are supposed to do: to be kind and do good things. And we are also clear on who is to benefit: our neighbour. But why? Crucial for a good result is our motivation. Five good and five not so good motivations from a divine service by the Chief Apostle.

August 16, 2018

Chief Apostle

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Ingenious ideas: the Church on the air

Heads are spinning over a pile of antique Bibles and modern textbooks: how can an open and active Christian community make itself heard? Answers to this question are broadcast regularly.

August 15, 2018

Chief Apostle

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Spotlight 14/2018: Remaining faithful even in difficult times

What can we do when things become difficult? Bury our head in the sand? Give up? Or even break with God? District Apostle Jürg Zbinden from Switzerland advises us to hold on to our faith no matter what.

August 14, 2018

Annual motto

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Journey to the land of the Pensive Christ

Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider’s 29th trip abroad this year will take him to north-eastern Europe. This coming weekend, more than 3,000 brothers and sisters in Lithuania and Latvia are looking forward to his visit.

August 13, 2018

Chief Apostle

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The greatest event under heaven

In recent days, small and big premières determined the life in various congregations as well as the work of charities and Church administrations.

August 10, 2018

Asia

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A Church in a state of flux (Part 2)

From the village into the city—and then? The rural exodus is real challenge for the New Apostolic Church—especially in the country with the largest membership. Join us for part two on congregational life in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

August 9, 2018

Asia

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A Church in a state of flux (Part 1)

It is a country of superlatives—also for the New Apostolic Church. It is also a country of striking contrasts between rural and urban Africa: the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Here are some insights from a District Apostle whose best bet is often a motorbike.

August 8, 2018

Acts of blessing Africa

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Peace offerings: human, divine, perfect

Everyone wants peace—but which peace, exactly? The peace Jesus left mankind or the peace which He gave mankind? Here is what we need to do so that the tender shoots can grow and bear fruit: care instructions from a divine service.

August 7, 2018

Chief Apostle

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There is no such thing as too small

A good deed is never too small. “Assuredly, I say to you, inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these My brethren, you did it to Me.” Small examples from the big wide world.

August 3, 2018

Chief Apostle

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The Chief Apostle in the land of Mount Kilimanjaro

Mwanza and Dar es Salaam are the cities that are on the Chief Apostle’s divine service agenda on the second weekend of August. It will be his second visit to Tanzania, and there is a lot of excitement in the congregations.

August 2, 2018

Africa

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Holding on to our hope

God gave three promises to believers. The reality that presents itself to us, however, looks a little different. Here is a look at what our hope is based on and how not to lose it. Explanations from a divine service by the Chief Apostle.

August 1, 2018

Apostolate

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A vibrant congregation: Bielefeld turns 150!

It is one of the oldest congregations within the New Apostolic Church. Barely five years after the international Church celebrated its 150th anniversary, this honour now also goes to two congregations in Bielefeld (Germany): Bielefeld and Quelle.

July 31, 2018

Africa Chief Apostle

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Papua-New Guinea — Sharing is their strength

Papua-New Guinea is always good for a new experience, be it a shoe-sharing scheme during a children’s weekend, farming for a Chief Apostle service, or just recently, an anniversary celebration in the pouring rain—stories of community and cohesion.

July 28, 2018

Anniversary

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How to be serious about loving your enemy

Loving your enemy? Impossible! Or is it? And who really has enemies anymore anyway? Everyone does! The Chief Apostle makes this clear—and demonstrates how it is possible to love one’s enemies. A divine service with more than one “Aha” moment.

July 27, 2018

Chief Apostle

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“Faithful to God and Jesus Christ, our Sender, alone”

“Carl Wilhelm Louis Preuss is an outstanding personage in our Church,” emphasised District Apostle Rüdiger Krause in response to a question about him. In his time, Preuss was the Apostle from Hamburg—a courageous anchor in a stormy sea. Today is the 140th anniversary of his death.

July 25, 2018

Anniversary

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Spotlight 13/2018: How to personalise our motto

No one knows when the last time will be. That is why it is so important that we set the right priorities: what must come first? Answers from District Apostle Urs Hebeisen (South-East Asia).

July 23, 2018

Annual motto

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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

Doing it yourself – a completely different Sunday

When young people believe, there is joy in heaven

What starfish and humanitarian aid have in common

Changing one’s focus and learning

Spotlight 15/2018: Sometimes things only turn out well in the end

Breathing new life into silent pipe organs

Chosen to help build the temple

“I’m not limping, I’m walking without crutches!”

By young people for young people

At home worldwide: a photo safari

Doing good and doing it right

Ingenious ideas: the Church on the air

Spotlight 14/2018: Remaining faithful even in difficult times

Journey to the land of the Pensive Christ

The greatest event under heaven

A Church in a state of flux (Part 2)

A Church in a state of flux (Part 1)

Peace offerings: human, divine, perfect

There is no such thing as too small

The Chief Apostle in the land of Mount Kilimanjaro

Holding on to our hope

A vibrant congregation: Bielefeld turns 150!

Papua-New Guinea — Sharing is their strength

How to be serious about loving your enemy

“Faithful to God and Jesus Christ, our Sender, alone”

Spotlight 13/2018: How to personalise our motto

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A leader with an open heart and mind

Faith. Fellowship. Future.

“Step by step, courageously forward”