Many believe that the return of Christ is a single event. The truth is: there are two distinctive stages to His return. And each one changes everything we know about heaven and earth. 

“This will not be to everyone’s liking,” the Chief Apostle said at the beginning of the divine service. Here is why Christians can and must be open about their faith today.

This is what faithful servants, wise virgins, and entrusted talents all have in common: the answer from the parable of the Last Judgement. Here is how we encounter God today.

A quiet but clear call: faith shines on—beyond life. With this idea, the song “Sei ein Licht in der Welt” (Be a light in the world) by Julia Meier sets the mood for the service for the departed.

Heading into the best future together: this is the underlying thought behind the Sunday services in the month of November. There are five of them this month.

What kind of subjects are addressed in a divine service for ministers? Well, here it was about 250 kilos of silver—but differently than one might think. The sermon was not a presentation about positive financial results but took a close look at faithfulness. For anyone wishing to hear it: it’s encouraging.

Today’s young people are born into a world overflowing with choices and one that is shaped by change. To reach them requires genuine interest, ongoing engagement, and a finely tuned pastoral skillset. 

The world – full of instability and fluctuations. How can we find a firm foundation of peace and security? Here is clear guidance from the Chief Apostle.

Before a divine service for the departed, the hereafter seems to be especially near. Yet, what can we say offhand about this other world? Here are some answers from the Bible and the Catechism.

Someone is knocking on your heart’s door: Jesus Christ sends you out to share His love and to combat fear and loneliness. Go and spread it tomorrow and the day after tomorrow and be there for others.

This is about fear, suffering, and selfishness and the response that changes everything: compassion and love. The Chief Apostle explains how God sees human beings and what believers can do with this knowledge.

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.

Lost, frightened, and disoriented. This is how many people experience the present. But God sees all of this. And He calls out to us, “I have a solution.” Here is the video from a divine service.

Maintaining peace and harmony is sometimes not easy. Arguments can quickly flare up. The biblical example of two brothers teaches us how we can remedy the situation.

Repentance sounds as though one should have a guilty conscience and feel ashamed. However, it is about something entirely different: a shift in thinking and a change of heart and mind, and the courage to start over again and again.

Loners cannot reach the goal. On the journey, we need the community of believers. What this all means? Here is a preview of the subjects that will be treated in our divine services in October.

He had the best chances. But for a quick advantage he squandered everything. Here is what the example of Esau teaches us today: warning signals from a divine service.

The new and final issue of community for 2025 is ready. It features a colourful mix of impulses, stories, and news from around the New Apostolic world.