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A burst of colours: the pop oratorio in pictures

A burglar and art thief discovers the words and miracles of Jesus—and strikes out on a new path. This is the story of I AM. The pop oratorio experienced an inspiring English-language première.

May 31, 2019

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Panorama of the IYC (1): between arrival and start

Arriving, setting up, and getting to know each other: the International Youth Convention is ready for tens of thousands of young people from all over the world. This is how the IYC started into the long weekend.

May 30, 2019

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Hitting the road for the IYC in Düsseldorf

Twenty-two cyclists between the ages of 17 and 49 from Pforzheim in Germany … Their destination: the exhibition grounds in Düsseldorf. A four-day pilgrimage by bike to the International Day of the Youth.

May 21, 2019

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An Alphorn in the church and other peculiarities

Every country, every region, and every congregation has its own peculiarities. And this is exactly what makes our worldwide fellowship so diverse and rich. Here is a medley from New Apostolic life.

May 17, 2019

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Family, a model worth striving for?

Family was yesterday. Today, everything is more modern. Really? Where does family begin, where does it end? Is it precious or maybe obstructive? What good is a family? There are many answers to such questions. Here is a look at the family on International Day of Families.

May 15, 2019

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From a mere appendage to the central event

In the one hundred years since its introduction the communion wafer has hardly changed. There have, however, been changes in the understanding of Holy Communion in the New Apostolic Church, particularly in its relationship to forgiveness of sins.

May 13, 2019

Apostolate Congregation

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• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Holy Communion
• Ministry
• Sacraments

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Free will rather than obedience: “I exercised my freedom.”

Obedience? Freedom! “I don’t want to be obedient any longer,” the Chief Apostle said and described a better way of following Jesus Christ. A divine service about the power of free will.

May 8, 2019

Chief Apostle

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Keeping busy in Lesotho: “I have stopped making plans”

Jan Schalk has a doctorate in agricultural sciences. He is presently employed as a development worker for Bread for the World, a German aid agency. His current base of operations is Maseru, the capital city of Lesotho. We interviewed him recently.

May 7, 2019

Africa

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• Divine service
• Local news
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Spotlight 07/2019: A life for Jesus Christ

Aligning one’s life with the example of Jesus, being there for one’s brothers and sisters in faith … Many commit themselves to the cause of the Lord and even put their own needs aside. District Apostle Edy Isnugroho from Indonesia tells us about Jonathan, a District Elder, who regards this as his personal wealth.

May 6, 2019

Annual motto

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• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Doctrine 
• Ministry
• Retirement

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It takes a whole village to raise a child

Children are not only the future of the Church. As a matter of fact, the focus is on them already in the present, and a whole “village” looks after them: teachers, ministers, brothers and sisters, and of course, their families. Examples from three continents.

May 3, 2019

Acts of blessing

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Getting the picture (5) – Preparation is the magic word

A change in perspective is important for good pictures. But how if a photographer is not supposed to walk around constantly. The solution: short distances. That requires knowledge of the premises and a plan.

May 2, 2019

Asia

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From symbol of torture to sign of love

Just imagine there was this religious community that would gather regularly around a rack. The focus of their devotions would be an electric chair. And whips would hang from the walls of their place of worship.

April 19, 2019

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Jesus offers eternal life

When does Jesus help? What’s the purpose of the gospel? What are good works good for? There are many ideas about this and some misconceptions. Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider clarified what really matters.

April 16, 2019

America

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When the substance changes

The groom slips a metal object on his betrothed’s finger. Someone authorised to do so pronounces a few words. What exactly is the woman wearing on her finger? A piece of jewellery, a wedding ring, or a symbol? And what, if anything, does this have to do with Holy Communion?

April 15, 2019

Denominations

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• Holy Communion
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Rebuilding shattered lives

Blue skies and green meadows … A holiday photo? Far from it. Until recently there was still a village here. “There is devastation everywhere,” Bishop Alwin Witten says. The New Apostolic Church Southern Africa dispatched him to Beira for a week.

April 11, 2019

Africa

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• Charity work
• Congregation
• Doctrine 
• Investiture
• Ministry
• Profile

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Knowing what’s important

Was everything in the past wrong? Absolutely not! New knowledge is not there to replace the tried and tested teachings, but to complement them—provided it is inspired by the Holy Spirit. Impulses from a divine service with the Chief Apostle.

April 10, 2019

Chief Apostle

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• Concept of salvation for the departed
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Getting the picture (4): The means to an end

It takes more than a few good pots to make an excellent chef. However, the right tools are certainly useful in any creative trade. And what does a photographer need for his art?

April 3, 2019

Buildings Divine service

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Light shines brightest at night

The period of Lent is approaching its climax: Passion Week will culminate in the triumphant Easter message of the resurrection of Jesus. But before that there is still the cross.

April 2, 2019

Chief Apostle

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• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Easter
• Good Friday
• Holy Communion
• Palm Sunday
• Sacraments

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Getting excited about church

Preparing for a big event can be exhausting, but it can also be exciting and a lot of fun. Every congregation has big and small stories to tell. And they clearly show: getting involved in the Church is fun!

March 29, 2019

Africa

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• Chief Apostle
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• Divine service
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• Local news
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Poverty is not always visible

Helping where few bother to look: this is the objective that NAK- Humanitas, the relief organisation of the New Apostolic Church Switzerland, has set itself. Their annual report 2017 shows how successful they are with this.

March 12, 2019

Africa

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• Asia
• Charity work
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• Europe
• Youth

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Old sources and new pride

There is always something new happening. Not a single day goes by without new things going on somewhere in the world. And New Apostolic congregations are no exception. Here is a small extract.

March 8, 2019

Africa

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• Europe
• Event
• Grieving
• Ministry
• Pastoral care
• Pentecost
• Youth

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Fasting: more than just skipping meals

The latest trend is intermittent fasting. Bookshops are full of books on the topic. But fasting is more than not eating or skipping meals. It has consequences you have to accept. A reflection on Ash Wednesday and the season of Lent.

March 4, 2019

Advent Africa

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• Asia
• Easter
• Europe

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Mourning, celebrating, worshipping

It does not happen every day that the website of a District Church dedicates a whole page to a District Elder. Yet this is what the New Apostolic Church in the Philippines has done.

March 1, 2019

Africa

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• Chief Apostle
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• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Easter
• Europe
• Grieving
• History 
• Investiture
• Ministry
• New Year
• Pastoral care
• Youth

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Her mission: protecting the people and the environment

It is Brigitte Zietlow’s job to travel to emerging countries to improve the living and working conditions of the people there. We can all support her by making wiser choices when we go shopping.

February 26, 2019

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• Europe
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“My friends, family, and congregation make me rich”

Christoph Baumgärtner has been in a wheelchair all his life, yet he radiates joy and gratitude. He gave us a glimpse of his day-to-day life.

February 11, 2019

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Rather together than alone!

A bunch of people are sitting together in a discussion group. The moderator asks them to list one another’s strengths and weaknesses. This is an introduction exercise that is frequently put to use.

January 31, 2019

Divine service

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On land, on water, and in the air

The destination was a region that no District Apostle had ever visited before. On the way there, Tshitshi Tshisekedi used every conceivable means of transport. Pictures of a pastoral journey.

May 8, 2025

District Apostle Congregation

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One love, one faith: New Apostolic in Jamaica

Faith, fellowship, and Caribbean vibes: In Jamaica, the New Apostolic Church brings people together with heart, commitment, and an extra dose of love.

April 4, 2025

District Apostle Congregation

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Living one’s faith in the land of fire and ice

Between glacier blue and lava black: Iceland blends natural wonders and beliefs. And in Reykjavík, a simple profession of faith illuminates a small chapel: Sjáið merkið - Kristur kemur.

October 14, 2025

Profile Divine service

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Music offers glimmers of hope

Music can help us heal: this was the focus of a joint project in a children’s home north of the Arctic Circle. The participants came from Germany, Austria, Great Britain, and Greenland.

May 14, 2024

Good Friday Easter

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