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Snapshots (1): Switzerland starts into the Pentecost festivities
“Welcome!” That was the word of the day on Wednesday as everyone arrived for this year’s Pentecost festivities in Switzerland. In the evening, the Church leaders from all over the world swarmed out into the surrounding areas to conduct divine services. Today, the District Apostle Meeting is in session. The highlight will be the Pentecost service on Sunday.
16 05 2024
District Apostle

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“Your next destination is Lucerne!”
The world looks to Lucerne for its rowing regattas and festivals. This year, New Apostolic Christians look to the Pentecost festivities taking place in the city with the Chief Apostle. Although the divine service will not be broadcast outside of Europe, Pentecost will be celebrated in all congregations.
15 05 2024
Buildings

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Praying with the body
Why do we pray the way we pray? And isn’t it irrelevant what posture we take when we pray? Whether we pray standing, sitting, or lying down, or have our hands folded or our arms wide open—does it really matter? Well, this much is clear, sometimes a gesture or a posture is worth a thousand words.
07 03 2024
Annual motto

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From the small local congregation to a globally active church
The New Apostolic Church is active in almost two hundred countries. How can the unity of the Church be ensured despite differences in tradition and organisation? Answers can be found in the following article giving an overview of the structures of the Church.
06 11 2023
Africa

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When the psyche gets sick
More and more people are suffering from illnesses that are not easily recognised, but which affect the entire person and impact life as a whole. To mark “World Mental Health Day”, here are some thoughts on how doctors, faith, and the congregation can help.
10 10 2023
Congregation

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No human being is entitled to take what God has given
Are human beings legally permitted to kill other human beings? Is this revenge or justice? Humanity is divided on such questions. What does the Bible say? And where is the church on the subject? Some answers on the occasion of the “World Day Against the Death Penalty” on 10 October.
09 10 2023
Europe Society

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When decision-makers should abstain
What if a conflict of interest arises for a member of the Church’s governing body? The Board of Directors of the New Apostolic Church International (NACI) broached this controversial question recently and set down guidelines.
24 01 2025
Organisation

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NACI is working on an e-learning program
The New Apostolic Church would like to offer its ministers better training opportunities—and on a global level, at that. It is for this reason that the New Apostolic Church International (NACI) is working on an e-learning program. Following are some initial insights. 
19 12 2024
Ministry Divine service

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