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Lambaréné: a big little town in the rainforest

Lambaréné is a small city in west-central Gabon in West Africa. In Galoa, an indigenous language, the name means: “We want to try it.” This probably did not only apply in the time of Albert Schweitzer, but also today for the New Apostolic congregation.

16 07 2016

Africa Congregation

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• Divine service
• History 
• Local news
• Youth

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“You are not alone!” Fighting depression together

Thoughts going round and round in circles and unable to feel the slightest thing—depression is a disorder that can affect anybody, and yet it meets with little understanding. How can the ministers and the members help those suffering from depression?

14 07 2016

Chief Apostle

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• Congregation
• Divine service
• Pastoral care

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Give children the right to life!

Terrible: nearly 250 million children around the world are currently living in countries affected by war! This is the highest number since World War Two. UNICEF calls it an era of humanitarian crises.

12 07 2016

Africa

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• Asia
• Charity work
• Congregation
• Doctrine 
• Europe
• Youth

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Raising awareness about abuse

The New Apostolic Church in the south of Germany has issued a new policy on awareness and respect. Ministers, those in leading functions, and anyone involved in teaching will commit themselves to this code of conduct through their signature. What is behind this?

09 07 2016

Congregation

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• District Apostle
• Doctrine 
• Investiture
• Ministry
• Pastoral care
• Society
• Youth

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Changes in the circle of the Apostles (1/2016)

Following is an overview of the retirements, ordinations, and appointments that took place in the first half of the year 2016.

08 07 2016

Africa

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• Apostolate
• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Holy Sealing
• Investiture
• Ministry
• Retirement
• Sacraments

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An up and down: life in Albania

Hospitality and honour, poverty and migration—these concepts define the life of the people in Albania. Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider will be visiting this country in southern Europe this coming weekend, a country in which the New Apostolic runs nearly more nursery schools than it has congregations.

05 07 2016

Congregation Europe

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• History 
• Pastoral care
• Society

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Interacting in the spirit of Christ: divine service experience in July

The theme set out in this month’s Divine Service Guide is interaction in the spirit and mind of Christ—a very topical and fascinating subject that is examined from various perspectives.

04 07 2016

Congregation

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• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• History 

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Service for the departed: heartfelt remembrance without prejudice

“Prejudice” by definition is a preconceived opinion. More often than not it is disparaging, stigmatizing, or discriminating. Prejudices tend to have negative character and are, mostly, unreflected. And yet everybody has them, these treasures that are buried in the dim recesses of our feelings.

02 07 2016

Chief Apostle

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

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At home worldwide: open and co-operative partnerships

There are many ways to live open and co-operative partnerships. This goes from extending hospitality to mutual acceptance to working together. And this is demonstrated by congregations and districts right around the world.

30 06 2016

Africa

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• Concept of salvation for the departed
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Europe
• Music

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True Apostles? The congregation is the proof

You have living Apostles? How can you be sure? It was the Chief Apostle himself who raised these questions. Decisive indications are found in a letter. Answers from a fascinating divine service.

29 06 2016

Apostolate

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• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Holy Communion
• Sacraments

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Spotlight 11/2016: Victory with Christ—possible if we help each other

Let us not be lone fighters, but accept help from our brothers and sisters. Together it is easier to achieve victory with Christ, District Apostle Patrick Mkhwanazi of South Africa explains.

28 06 2016

Africa

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• Annual motto
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Doctrine 

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The WG CDR nurtures outside contacts

WG CDR—an awkward acronym. Previously the committee was called “Project Group Ecumenism”. The name change became effective in February 2011. The committee went from project group to working group status. It will act as a contact not only for Christian denominations, but for all religions of the world.

27 06 2016

Africa

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• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• Denominations
• Europe
• Event
• Local news
• Youth

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“Faith in Jesus helps us cope with day-to-day concerns”

Bread is being distributed in church. No, not Holy Communion, real bread. It is the sheer poverty of the people that is making this necessary. And these scenes were experienced by New Apostolic Christians in Moldova, a country in the eastern part of Europe. The Chief Apostle will be visiting Moldova this weekend.

25 06 2016

Charity work

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• Chief Apostle
• Children
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Europe
• Holy Communion
• Pastoral care
• Sacraments
• Seniors
• Youth

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At home worldwide: meeting the challenge

Life is full of challenges. Following are four examples how some of our congregations around the world deal with them.

24 06 2016

Africa

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• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Organisation
• Social commitment

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The closing benediction: God is with us in life

Every divine service concludes with a solemn moment: the Priest pronounces the blessing of the triune God—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—on the congregation to accompany them in everyday life. What an assurance!

20 06 2016

Congregation

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• Divine service

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Parcels for 60,000 congregations

They weigh only 0.25 grams and yet it takes airplanes and ships to bring them where they are needed—communion wafers. New Apostolic congregations can celebrate Holy Communion only if the logistics work.

18 06 2016

Africa

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• America
• Asia
• Australia / Pacific
• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Europe
• Holy Communion
• Sacraments

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At home worldwide: sincere sympathy – a course for correspondents – a joyful encounter

The world knows both: joy and sorrow. Following the mass shooting at a nightclub in Orlando, Florida, with fifty dead, the Church has expressed shock and deep sadness. We also take a look at a training programme for correspondents that took place in South America and at the national youth convention in Ukraine.

17 06 2016

America Congregation

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• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Europe
• Event
• Grieving
• History 
• Pastoral care
• Sacraments
• Youth

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Jesus Christ: from beginning to end

“Let all things with God begin”, this exhortation from a hymn is probably known to many. But what does that mean in everyday life? How can we implement it? Some practical tips from a recent divine service by the Chief Apostle.

16 06 2016

Chief Apostle

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

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Belated anniversary celebration

The New Apostolic Church in Nepal just celebrated its twenty-fifth anniversary—although our faith has been known there longer. The official celebrations took place a year after the fact. There were good reasons for both of these exceptions.

15 06 2016

Anniversary

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• Charity work
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Pastoral care

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Spotlight 10/2016: Do not give up!

Keep going, do not capitulate. And what if carrying on and making progress is totally out of the question once again? District Apostle Wolfgang Nadolny (Berlin-Brandenburg in Germany) reminds us of the potential we have.

14 06 2016

Annual motto

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• Asia
• Chief Apostle
• District Apostle
• Doctrine 
• Easter
• Holy Communion
• Sacraments

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New Apostolic Christians—part of society

Christians offer practical help in many situations. Whether this is in the form of humanitarian aid after an earthquake, or the support of educational or social projects, or through hands-on support—they are there. nac.today takes a look at three continents

10 06 2016

Africa

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• Asia
• Australia / Pacific
• Charity work
• Europe
• Society

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Holy Communion: inexplicable, essential, a mystery

The content and significance of Holy Communion cannot be fully grasped in rational or doctrinal terms, the Catechism of the New Apostolic Church states. It is a mystery and is closely associated with the mystery of the person of Jesus Christ.

07 06 2016

Chief Apostle Divine service

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• Doctrine 
• Holy Communion
• Sacraments

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Christ at the right hand of the Father

Christ is seated at the right hand of God, the Father Almighty—that is the essence of Christian faith. But what exactly is Christ doing there? Here are five answers to a question from a divine service by the Chief Apostle.

06 06 2016

Ascension Day

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• Chief Apostle
• Concept of salvation for the departed
• Congregation
• Divine service
• Doctrine 

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Keyword: Divine Service Guide

The Divine Service Guide is the most important publication for the ministers of the New Apostolic Church. How is it developed? Where is it distributed? Following is a look at the large-scale project.

04 06 2016

Congregation

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Music unites

There is harmony in diversity. Music can overcome barriers between cultures, religions, and nations. Three examples from the New Apostolic world illustrate this.

03 06 2016

Africa

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• Congregation
• Divine service
• Europe
• Music
• Pastoral care
• Social commitment
• Youth

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God’s unprofitable servants—out of love for Christ

The Chief Apostle recently spoke about unprofitable servants in a divine service for ministers. Was he lecturing the ministers? By no means. He advised them on how they can put Christ in the centre of the congregation.

02 06 2016

Chief Apostle

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• Congregation
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Pastoral care
• Youth

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God’s dwelling place today

Whether under mango trees or in a large church, God dwells among the people. He lives in their hearts and in His congregation. The Chief Apostle recently gave a tour of this dwelling place.

12 03 2025

Chief Apostle Divine service

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• Africa

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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.

08 05 2025

District Apostle Congregation

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• Local news
• Africa

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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.

04 04 2025

District Apostle Congregation

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• America
• Event

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