Advent spirit and Christmas joy? Unfortunately, this is not the case everywhere. In the time leading up to Christmas conflicts, war, egoism, and bullying do not cease. Reflections on Advent. There is a nice little story. Although it has nothing to do with Christmas, it is quite appropriate as an illustration. A homeowner is annoyed […]

People who do good get more out of life. Doing good, especially in the days leading up to Christmas, opens our eyes for new perspectives and wonderful experiences. Following are some examples of all that is being done for the less fortunate. Photo: NAC Southern Africa Photo: NAC Southern Africa Photo: NAC Southern Africa Photo: […]

December ushers in Advent, Christmas, and the end of the year. These periods determine the contents of our sermons in December. The focus is on admonition, expectation, and joy—also in our divine services. Many people confuse Christmas with shopping binges and consumerism. The chase for the ultimate gift is on. For believers, the season of […]

“My congregation in a shoebox” was a campaign that was started in the run-up to the 2014 International Church Convention intended to forge bonds between congregations. But what does love have to do with it? Well, at least one of the bonds forged ended up to be more permanent than initially intended. Here is the […]

The liturgical year is an annual cycle of feasts that focus on Christmas and Easter. The New Apostolic Church also follows the liturgical year. What is this exactly? Imagine fifty-two Sunday services a year without any guiding principles that link them. Is it not better to focus on the biblical events that form the basis […]

“Speak to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs.” Based loosely on Ephesians 5: 19, religions and various denominations are moving closing together to promote a common cause, and right in there is the New Apostolic Church. Photo: NAK Luxemburg Photo: NAK Wolfenbüttel / T.B. Photo: NAK Wolfenbüttel / T.B. Photo: kerkproeverij Photo: […]

What does the religious landscape look like in Scandinavia? What about Indonesia or Chad? Join us on a trip around the world: from Oslo to N’Djamena, via Yogyakarta. Oslo/Norway: The divine service was held in six languages: Danish, Norwegian, Swahili, Swedish, English, and French. Photo: Werner Wick Oslo/Norway: The divine service was held in six […]

Love your neighbour as yourself! Gladly. But how do you do that in a place that is ruled by drugs and violence? A project in our Leiden Central church in South Africa shows how. It not only offers children a safe haven but also helps them with their education. Leiden Central: a church in South […]

Operations in the Philippines, Haiti, and Suriname show that people everywhere are extremely glad to help in times of need, especially when it comes to essentials such as food, shelter, education, and providing people with the means to generate income. Photo: The NAC SEA Relief Fund Photo: Schweizer Rotes Kreuz (SRK) Photo: Schweizer Rotes Kreuz […]

The new year not only brings a new motto and good wishes with it, but also concrete plans and unique meetings. Sixty divine services are on Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider’s 2017 schedule, most of which he will celebrate with the congregations. In addition to his brothers and sisters, friends of the New Apostolic Church regularly […]

It is Christmas, however, many will not be able to celebrate a peaceful and joyful Christmas. All we need to do is look around the globe to see how different the circumstances are from one place to the next, and how very depressing they can be. Death strikes in Berlin Photo: Gudellaphoto Death strikes in […]

She is remote and rather isolated. Apart from snow-covered mountain peaks, there is not much else around. We are talking about the southernmost New Apostolic congregation in the world: Ushuaia. Photo: lspencer – Fotolia Photo: INA Argentina Photo: INA Argentina Photo: INA Argentina Photo: INA Argentina Photo: INA Argentina The city is situated at the […]

It is late November. Christmas still seems so far away, let alone the new year. But Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider wants to record his New Year’s message today. All good things come in threes. Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver Rütten […]

The end of the year is just a few weeks away, and a new liturgical year has just started. The season of Advent is upon us. New Apostolic services in the month of December are dedicated to the theme “Time of fulfilment”. Following is a closer look at what to expect. People need hope. Without […]

Los Angeles, a fascinating city. It brings to mind images of beaches and the sun. The city is a big tourist destination. But the purpose of Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider’s trip there is not pleasure. He has a tight schedule. Photo: NAC USA Photo: NAC USA Photo: NAC USA Photo: NAC USA Photo: rabbit75_fot Two […]

Fellowship is something that New Apostolic Christians not only experience in divine service. They often also spend time together outside of church in the circle of the youth, their congregation, or even with the Chief Apostle. The last leprosy centre in Europe Photo: NAC Denia The last leprosy centre in Europe Photo: NAC Denia The […]

Easter is just around the corner. On 27 March 2016 Christianity will observe its most important feast. Since apostolic times a period of fasting and preparation is observed before Easter. Lent provides for a 40-day fast starting on Ash Wednesday. This is one of two annual and extended periods of fasting. Lent—Quadragesima—40 days of penitential […]

New Year in February? Yes, in China. The Chinese use two calendars, the western calendar and the traditional Chinese calendar. And according to the Chinese lunisolar system the New Year begins on 8 February this year. Sixtieth anniversary in Gendeng Photo: NAC Indonesia Sixtieth anniversary in Gendeng Photo: NAC Indonesia Sixtieth anniversary in Gendeng Photo: […]