“Yesu Nafyalwa Ilelo.” This is how Christmas sounds in Bemba, one of the seven major languages among Zambia’s seventy. The carol celebrates the birth of Christ and draws listeners into the warmth and cheer of the season.

Traditional lyrics rearranged … This is what Christmas sounds like barbershop style. The carol was presented at the 2019 Advent concert by the Canadian choir Soul Purpose.

From darkness into light—thanks to the Son of Man, and for all of humankind. These are the string lights that run through the divine services in December 2025.

The administration of the New Apostolic Church Western Germany has its own staff choir, and will kick off nac.today’s 2025 “Advent carols” series.

The Advent calendars on the shelves are colourful and flashy and are filled with all kinds of treats, from chocolates to mini sausages. Originally, the season was about fasting. So how does this all fit together? 

The date lost its status to the 25th of December. And it actually doesn't have all that much to do with kings either, because the 6th of January belongs in a context all its own.

Not everyone is in the stable, not everyone sings in the angel choir. But the silent figures in the Christmas story are more than mere extras. They show that God speaks to everyone. The question is: who will answer?

Christmas time? That’s peak season for music—whether it’s from a favourite recording, at home in the circle of the family, or brought to life on the stage with all a great deal of preparation. Here is a glance at some of the current offers available online from the various District Apostle areas. 

Our yearly Advent music series closes with a contemporary gospel song: “Soon and very soon we are goin’ to see the King”.

It all began as a song by star singers in Switzerland and has become a popular Christmas carol throughout the German-speaking world: “Unto us a time has come”.

Wrapping presents, crafting DIY Christmas ornaments, and carol singing are all signs that the Christmas season has arrived. Depending on which part of the world you live in, this looks very different.

It all began as a song by star singers in Switzerland and has become a popular Christmas carol throughout the German-speaking world: “Unto us a time has come”.

Here is the story of an amazing love sung by the choir of the New Apostolic Church in Brussels. This is the prelude to our musical Saturdays for the 2024 Advent season.

Poverty is particularly painful in the cold season. Those who can, make themselves comfortable at home. For those who do not have a home, a warm meal and some friendly conversation can be a ray of hope, for example in a church-cum-soup-kitchen.