Friendships need to be cultivated, especially when they span the Atlantic. And this is why a Swiss national, a well-known figure, dropped in on the Youth Symphony Orchestra Argentina just a few days ago. Photo: Photo: Photo: Photo: Photo: Photo: Photo: Photo: Photo: Photo: Photo: Photo: Photo: Photo: Photo: Photo: The rehearsal turned into an […]

Politically, economically, culturally, and ecclesiastically: the heart of Argentina beats in Buenos Aires. This is where the leaders of the New Apostolic Regional Churches from all over the world will be meeting for their Pentecost Council starting today. Photo: Anibal Trejo Photo: INA Argentina Photo: Iglesia Nueva Apostólica Argentina Photo: INA Argentina Photo: INA Argentina […]

It was to be specifically for young people. That was the idea that District Apostle Norberto Batista announced in 2007 when he decided to launch a magazine for his working area. And it is still produced for the youth, every month anew. The first issues of JNA conectada Photo: INA Sud América A look at […]

District Apostle Enrique Eduardo Minio of South America examines the question of what people of different cultures and languages have in common—and finds an answer. At the beginning of the year, when we received the Chief Apostle’s annual motto “Together in Christ”, we were taught that there are four levels to this togetherness: our fellowship […]

Did you know that District Apostles are also authorised to ordain Apostles? This has always been the case, but in the year 2021 many District Apostles had to actually make use of this authority because the Chief Apostle was prevented from travelling as a result of the pandemic. Apostle Kpama Gianny Bangawe (1973) Photo: NAK […]

At first, Harry Fränkel sought refuge in South Africa then in America. His last years, however, took him via Belgium and France to his death. We pay tribute to his memory as the world marks International Holocaust Remembrance Day today, January 27. Ministers with District Apostle Magney Sr. in Dortmund (Germany). Priest Harry Fränkel is […]

“Thank you for being there! I have no idea what is going to happen in the future, but I do know one thing: God is faithful! He will be with us. Do not fear.” It was with these words that the Chief Apostle concluded a remarkable divine service in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Photo: NAC Canada […]

District Apostle Pablo Alfredo Bianchi from Argentina would have turned 100 years old this 24th of January. From the very first time he ever set foot into a New Apostolic congregation, the rector thought of him as a gift from heaven. “These five souls have been sent to us from heaven,” said the rector of […]

The 2022 motto is doing its rounds. Circles and rings seem to be the most popular motif for this year’s motto “Together in Christ”. Here is a look at the various logos developed by the District Apostle Areas around the world. Photo: INA Sud América Photo: INA Sud América Photo: NAC Canada Photo: NAC Canada […]

Christmas is the feast of love. Believers do not only celebrate this feast for themselves, but also want to spread the spirit of Christmas. And this they did with music and toys. Not even hygiene protocols could keep them from passing on Christmas cheer. Photo: Photo: ENA RDC Sud-Est Photo: ENA RDC Sud-Est Photo: ENA […]

“The coming Christ is the goal of our faith,” Chief Apostle Schneider says. This motivates the believer and has an impact on the relationships within our family, our congregation, as well as to our neighbour. Photo: NAC Canada Photo: NAC Canada Photo: NAC East Africa Photo: NAK Berlin-Brandenburg Photo: ENA DR Congo Quest Photo: ENA […]

Not even the Pentecost divine service could take place as usual! For the Chief Apostle and many millions of our members, this year was yet another difficult period defined by a global pandemic. “Now thank we all our God!” Photo: Peter Johanning Praying for victims of the pandemic Photo: Keefe Setiobudi Little beams of great […]

In good years, the Chief Apostle travels to congregations all over the world. On account of the coronavirus pandemic, however, this was not possible in 2021. Most divine services therefore took place in Europe. Here is a chronology. January in Winterthur, Switzerland The motto for 2021 is “Christ, our future”. Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider explained […]

He led the New Apostolic Church out of a crisis and brought it forward. Chief Apostle Walter Schmidt would have celebrated his 130th birthday today. Lest we forget, here is a look once more at how he managed to deal with the situation. Confirmation Photo: NAK Zentralarchiv Westdeutschland Wedding Photo: NAK Zentralarchiv Westdeutschland With Chief […]

Lifting up our eyes to the Lord is the best thing we can do when it comes to the deliverance and salvation of our soul. This does not put an end to earthly suffering, but it does bring us salvation for eternity, the Chief Apostle confirmed. Photo: ENA Argentinien Photo: ENA Argentinien Finally! Photo: ENA […]

Do not marginalise or pass judgement, but look at the soul, the Chief Apostle urged recently. Reality, however, is sometimes different. This is Sandra’s experience. Her problem: who she loves and how others feel about it. Sandra’s name is not Sandra. In fact, she has a completely different name. She would have liked to have […]

In 1960 a high school student from Germany wrote to the US Shipping Line in Tokyo. Eleven years later, the first New Apostolic congregation was established in Japan. This year, the New Apostolic Church celebrates its 50-year anniversary in Japan. A visit from District Apostle Urs Hebeisen and District Apostle Helper Peter Schulte in 2018 […]

“There is no place like home.” This is something that many people have discovered also in terms of online services. If you cannot be together with the members of your own congregation, you can draw joy from the plurality of languages and personalities. My congregation, my Priest, my hymnal… Things that are familiar to us […]