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Christmas is around the corner!

The new church year has commenced and will be ushered in with concerts and celebrations around the world. Whether virtually or live and in person—our brothers and sisters have already begun celebrating the feast of love for their neighbour. Photo: NAC Southern Africa Photo: NAC Southern Africa Photo: NAK Süddeutschland Photo: NAK Süddeutschland Photo: NAK […]

December 16, 2022
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Slogging away for the future, preferably in Africa

From Togo to Austria and back. Laura Johanna Fischer lives in two worlds. Several times a year, the 27-year-old travels to the African continent to advance her heart’s project there. This is still a tender plant and needs a lot of care. Photo: Laura Fischer Photo: Laura Fischer Photo: Laura Fischer Photo: Laura Fischer Photo: […]

December 12, 2022
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A District Apostle Helper for Western Germany

The new man has already demonstrated leadership qualities: both in the Church and in his working life. He also has pastoral qualities. This is what companions say. They are convinced: the New Apostolic Church Western Germany can look forward to its District Apostle Helper. Photo: Frank Schuldt Photo: Marcel Konstantin, Andreas Otto Photo: NAK Westdeutschland […]

December 6, 2022
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Active in church and in everyday life

The members of the New Apostolic Church advocate many different values and promote them in their congregation and district in various ways: for example, by doing something eco-friendly, by helping to save lives, and supporting education. And, of course, church attendance is important to them. Photo: Heike Röhr Photo: Heike Röhr Photo: Heike Röhr Photo: […]

December 2, 2022
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Peter Lambert becomes new District Apostle Helper for South Africa

Apostle Peter Lambert, who was the head of music of the Church in South Africa for many years, will be assigned as a District Apostle Helper for the New Apostolic Church Southern Africa on Sunday, 4 December. A big task, but one that he faces with confidence in God: “The things which are impossible with […]

November 30, 2022
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Teamwork on a global scale

Work on the new children’s teaching material is progressing well. An overview was given at the recent international District Apostle Meeting. Writers and teams from various countries are involved in compiling the various books. Teaching material has existed in the New Apostolic congregations since about 1908. The first such book was a manual aimed at […]

November 28, 2022
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Music is at home everywhere

In many congregations, singing has resumed and so have concerts. Here is a small overview of concerts and workshops in different parts of the world, showcasing that music is a universal language that speaks to the soul. Photo: Günter Lohsträter, Frank Schuldt Photo: Günter Lohsträter, Frank Schuldt Photo: Günter Lohsträter, Frank Schuldt Photo: NAC Southern […]

November 25, 2022
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Online services to be continued

The International District Apostle Meeting in Zurich, Switzerland, came to an end on Sunday with a divine service. Strictly speaking, the meeting consisted of a series of individual sessions. The conference kicked off on Wednesday with a première. For the first time since its constitution, the Board of Directors of the New Apostolic Church International […]

November 21, 2022
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The Church expands its misconduct policy

Clear words, strong action… In line with this motto, the New Apostolic Church is continuing its fight against sexual misconduct. This was also evident at the meetings of the District Apostles this past week. The following leaves no room for doubt: “The New Apostolic Church strongly disapproves of any actions that infringe upon a person’s […]

November 18, 2022
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Together we are strong

Love, friendship, and sharing the same faith… These are things that make us strong. And this is something that brothers and sisters from all generations and walks of life were able to experience in various countries over the past few weeks. Together in Christ still applies even if the year is almost over. Photo: NAC […]

November 17, 2022
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Tragedy meets humanity

Natural disasters, diseases, and exorbitant food prices cause great hardship. How comforting when there is help. This week’s review looks at how our brothers and sisters as well as relief organisations provided desperately needed help . One of our flooded churches in the south of Nigeria Photo: NAC Nigeria One of our flooded churches in […]

November 11, 2022
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A rainbow of gratitude

Thanksgiving Day is a day which people on different continents celebrate not only at different times, but also in their very own way. Here is an overview of the beautiful manner in which people praise and honour God. Photo: INA Argentina Photo: INA Argentina Photo: INA Argentina Photo: NAK Schweiz Photo: NAK Schweiz Photo: NAC […]

October 21, 2022
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The word of God workshop

The periodical points the way, but every preacher has to find his own way into the listener’s heart. This was one of the topics discussed by the authors of the Divine Service Guide at their most recent annual meeting, which took place on two continents. Photo: Kim Kolb Photo: Kim Kolb Photo: Kim Kolb Photo: […]

October 20, 2022
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A fan turned reporter

Ebenezer Akyirem loved to shares articles from nac.today on his WhatsApp groups, until his district rector asked him one day if he would not like to slip into the role of reporter and write his own articles. This is how the 30-year-old became acquainted with the work of a journalist—both the nice aspects as well […]

October 17, 2022
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community 4/2022: There is always something new

The structure and features are always the same, but the content is always new and different. The latest edition of community is ready to be distributed in many languages and with news from around the New Apostolic world. “Same gift, same chance” is the title of the new issue. This is a reference to the […]

October 1, 2022
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Praising God and celebrating fellowship

Music brings people together whether in congregations, districts, or even across continents. In many New Apostolic congregations around the world, members sing and make music to praise God and celebrate fellowship. Photo: ENA France Photo: ENA France Photo: NAK Nederland Photo: NAK Nederland Photo: NAK Nederland Photo: ENA Kongo-Brazzaville Photo: Petra Kunzmann Photo: Petra Kunzmann […]

September 16, 2022
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Happy moments behind the numbers

The COVID-19 pandemic brought a great deal of suffering to many people. On the other hand, NAK-Humanitas, the non-profit foundation of the New Apostolic Church Switzerland, managed to do some good. The recently published 2021 annual report not only provides numbers, but also gives some insight into the moments of happiness behind them. The sound […]

September 14, 2022
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The sacraments (63): The polar opposite of conjuring the dead

Is the divine service for the departed some sort of spiritualistic practice? Hardly! Anyone who claims such a thing would be contradicting the facts! After all, scholarship sees these two as polar opposites in several decisive points. The congregation prays while two men stand at the altar. In silence they receive a consecrated wafer. That […]

September 13, 2022