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Zambia: New Apostles ordained

In Zambia, the circle of Apostles is once again complete. This country in southern Africa is one of the largest on the New Apostolic map: nearly one fifth of the country’s Christians professes the New Apostolic faith.

January 27, 2015

Africa Apostolate

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New chairman for the public relations committee

Their business is logos, posters, and brochures. The Work Group Public Relations of the New Apostolic Church in Europe has received a new chairman. Following is a brief presentation of the committee’s work.

January 24, 2015

Chief Apostle

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Violent protests in Niger: District Apostle cancels trip

District Apostle Bernd Koberstein of Germany has been following the recent developments in Niger with a great deal of concern. During violent protests last weekend, dozens of Christian churches were set on fire and at least ten people were killed.

January 23, 2015

Charity work

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A pioneer becomes District Apostle Helper

“He is New Apostolic with all his heart,” a friend and companion says about Apostle João Uanuque Misselo. On 22 February, Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider will commission Him as a District Apostle Helper for Angola. This is an opportunity to look at his life and the country he lives in.

January 22, 2015

Africa

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Energetic and pragmatic

He was the father figure of the still young family of faith: 110 years ago to the day, Friedrich Krebs died. Even though he is considered the first Chief Apostle of the New Apostolic Church, the official title of Chief Apostle only started to be used later.

January 20, 2015

Apostolate

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Offer rather than impose

Every believer is called on to serve his church and his contemporaries. But sometimes we tend to impose our own ideas on others to the point of seeking to dominate rather than to serve. Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider addressed this aspect in a recent divine service.

January 19, 2015

Apostolate Chief Apostle

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Interactive project: Depict the motto “Joy in Christ”!

“Joy in Christ”, the motto of the New Apostolic Church for 2015, is unfolding more and more from service to service. What does it mean for us, what do we connect with it? Join our interactive project and help us illustrate the 2015 motto!

January 17, 2015

Acts of blessing

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At home worldwide

Some 70,000 people have been left homeless as a result of flash-floods, a District Apostle visits a Sunday School class, an Apostle retires, and members in northern Germany are happy about the demolition of an old fire station.

January 16, 2015

Africa

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Religious diversity under one roof

The Chief Apostle’s visit to the United Arab Emirates this coming weekend will fall under the motto “diversity”: many nations in one congregation and many denominations under one roof.

January 15, 2015

Africa

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Against hatred and violence: “The stranger is your neighbour!”

Islamic terrorism in France, Nigeria, and Mali, and Islamophobic demonstrations in Germany. Also in such situations, the New Apostolic faith can be applied in a very concrete and practical way. This is something that Chief Apostle-Luc Schneider made very clear in a divine service this past Sunday in Luxembourg.

January 14, 2015

Chief Apostle

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2014, the year of love

“Labour in love” was the motto that Chief Apostle Schneider laid into the hearts of the New Apostolic people around the world at the beginning of last year. What have the congregations done with it? nac.today asked the district churches.

January 12, 2015

Africa

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NAC Cape Town Children Choir on a rescue mission

The 120 girls and boys will have had a lot to tell when they returned home to South Africa after their eleven-day concert tour in Germany. They also shared their impressions with nac.today.

January 10, 2015

Africa

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Light after darkness

Comfort and solace was offered in a recent concert by the Wilhelmshaven Chamber Choir. It was given in memory of the tsunami in South-East Asia ten years ago. How did those affected by the tsunami, either directly or as helpers, experience the disaster? Following are some personal accounts.

January 8, 2015

Asia

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An Advent wreath with six candles

Merry Christmas! Pardon? Christmas is long gone. But not in Russia. According to the Russian calendar Christmas is today, 7 January. For New Apostolic Christians this time of the year is a bit of a balancing act between the cultures.

January 7, 2015

Advent

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The Christmas before Christmas

Today, 6 January marks Epiphany, a religious festival that is not all that well known in New Apostolic circles, but crops up in our publications now and then. It is one of the oldest Christian festivals.

January 6, 2015

Africa

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More than fireworks at midnight

Be it in a large circle or small, with a divine service or without, our members around the world have rung in the New Year in very different ways. But there is one thing that unites them all—and it’s more than just fireworks at midnight.

January 2, 2015

Africa

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Media offer 2015: nac.today, the news magazine

Zurich. The countdown is on. On 1 January 2015 nac.today will go online. The new news magazine of the New Apostolic Church International (NACI) will offer interesting and valuable reports from around the world for New Apostolic Christians and other interested readers with.

December 18, 2014

Charity work Congregation

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The largest District Church introduces itself online

Zurich. Anyone who wants to become better acquainted with the District Church that boasts the largest number of New Apostolic Christians in the world now has a new opportunity to do so. By exploring online, interested parties will discover a broad range of special features—but in this case they will need some special expertise.

December 12, 2014

Africa

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Media offer 2015: nak.org is the website of the Church leadership

Zurich. For those who desire official church information, nak.org is the correct address to visit: As of spring 2015, the site will mostly publish announcements of international management and doctrinal texts. Future publications include changes in the Apostle´s circle, statements from the international working groups and project groups as well as news of the Chief Apostle.

December 9, 2014

Charity work

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Statement of Reconciliation

Zurich/Dusseldorf. “The UAC and the NAC wish to mend their relationship with one another and go into the future in reconciliation and mutual respect for one another.” So reads the first sentence of the “Statement of Reconciliation”.

November 29, 2014

Chief Apostle

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A blessed journey into the heart of Africa

Kinshasa/Zurich. On Sunday, 26 October 2014 Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider ordained seven new Apostles and four new Bishops for the District Church of Congo-West.

November 12, 2014

Africa

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“The thought of reconciliation is front and centre”

Zurich. As already announced, a Statement of Reconciliation between the United Apostolic Church and the New Apostolic Church is to be signed at the end of November. This is an historic moment for both churches, after nearly 60 years of separation.

October 28, 2014

Apostolate Chief Apostle

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Ceremony planned for Statement of Reconciliation

Düsseldorf/Zurich. Several meetings between representatives from the United Apostolic Church and the New Apostolic Church have taken place over the last few months. By mutual agreement, both sides expressed the desire to settle their relationship with one another and go into the future in reconciliation.

October 28, 2014

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“Please pray for us!” – A call for help from Central Africa

Bangui/Zurich. “Please do not grow tired of praying for us here in the Central African Republic, as it is only our heavenly Father who can bring peace to this country.” This touching call for help closes an email written by New Apostolic Christians from the Central African Republic.

October 23, 2014

Africa

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NACSEA Relief as a partner in advocating education

Manila/Zurich. The Philippine government has honoured the relief organization of the New Apostolic Church South-East Asia. NACSEA Relief, together with 130 partner organizations, helped in advocating basic education for more than 21 million Filipino students.

October 17, 2014

Charity work

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District Apostle Meeting in Berlin begins with Africa

Berlin/Zurich. Another sunny day in Berlin begins. All 28 participants of the International District Apostle Meeting have arrived, namely the Chief Apostle as sponsor and chairman, along with nineteen District Apostles and eight District Apostle Helpers.

October 17, 2014

Africa

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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world.today

Zambia: New Apostles ordained

New chairman for the public relations committee

Violent protests in Niger: District Apostle cancels trip

A pioneer becomes District Apostle Helper

Energetic and pragmatic

Offer rather than impose

Interactive project: Depict the motto “Joy in Christ”!

At home worldwide

Religious diversity under one roof

Against hatred and violence: “The stranger is your neighbour!”

2014, the year of love

NAC Cape Town Children Choir on a rescue mission

Light after darkness

An Advent wreath with six candles

The Christmas before Christmas

More than fireworks at midnight

Media offer 2015: nac.today, the news magazine

The largest District Church introduces itself online

Media offer 2015: nak.org is the website of the Church leadership

Statement of Reconciliation

A blessed journey into the heart of Africa

“The thought of reconciliation is front and centre”

Ceremony planned for Statement of Reconciliation

“Please pray for us!” – A call for help from Central Africa

NACSEA Relief as a partner in advocating education

District Apostle Meeting in Berlin begins with Africa

don't miss

On land, on water, and in the air

One love, one faith: New Apostolic in Jamaica

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

Music offers glimmers of hope