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 […]

The liturgical calendar for June is distinguished by two celebrations: one of them is well known, the other one deserves more attention. Here is what we can look forward to on the four Sundays in June. Construction work on the temple Obviously, Pentecost, the birthday of the church of Christ, is number one—the descent of […]

There are three pillars that support the New Apostolic Church’s understanding of salvation for the departed. The first one is the answer to the question: “What does God desire?” — The Bible has a great deal to say on that subject, namely that all human beings are to be saved. God’s universal will to save: […]

How can we be close to someone without being together? Opening new horizons for our annual motto “Together in Christ”. A new perspective from District Apostle John Kriel of South Africa. In the Church in our area we had what was called “fellowship”. This would mean getting together after a formal church event for informal […]

Sacraments for the departed? That only makes sense if people can still change in death. Judging by the teachings of their church, the majority of Christians believe in a chance in the afterlife. But there are big differences between the churches. What is the beyond like? Dark and gloomy, that at least is the original […]

Sacraments for the dead? It would be unthinkable without the immortality of the soul. Yet this notion is only beginning to evolve in the Bible. Here is how today’s understanding of an afterlife came into being. Hebrew nephesh is the term most often translated as “soul” in the Old Testament. It comes from “throat” as […]

The dead are not truly dead—at least not for God. For God there is no dividing line between life on earth and life in the hereafter. That is what Christians believe, and that is also what the Bible states. Here is an overview of how sacramental acts are dispensed for the dead. We read in […]

Jesus the good shepherd, various folds in different stables, and the search for the lost sheep… The Chief Apostle recently developed this old and well-known biblical image in a surprising new way. Photo: Werner Degenfellner Photo: Werner Degenfellner Photo: Werner Degenfellner Photo: Werner Degenfellner Photo: Werner Degenfellner “And other sheep I have which are not […]

It’s a good thing we cannot prove faith mathematically! At least, that’s how retired Chief Apostle Wilhelm Leber feels about the matter. And he knows what he’s talking about—check out our interview with the doctor of mathematics as we commemorate the International Day of Mathematics on 14 March. How can you connect science and faith? […]

Death is the scandal of life! Sometimes it strikes suddenly, sometimes it is anticipated, and at times even desired—and most of the time it couldn’t care less about the calendar. Those who are left behind suffer from the utter void that is created. Death is separation. When someone dies—spouse, friends, parents, or children—loved ones suffer […]

God creates new things. And this brings believers face to face with certain questions. What is more important? That which we have heard or even preached for years? Or that which now brings us closer to Christ ? A divine service about seeing, understanding, and accepting. Photo: Jonas Spengler Photo: O. Winkler Photo: Jonas Spengler […]

“The way with Jesus” is the overall theme of the Sunday services in February. At first, there is a call from God for us to get underway. Along the way then we constantly have to make decisions which direction we should take. Here is an overview. Whom God chooses and when is His secret. What […]

Recently, Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider engaged as a “futurologist” and brought the kingdom of peace “down from its pedestal”, as one of the assisting ministers put it, and “back into our reality”. Photo: Jens Lange Photo: Jens Lange Photo: Jens Lange Photo: Jens Lange Photo: Jens Lange Photo: Jens Lange Photo: Jens Lange In the […]

Paul comes up with strong arguments in his letter to the church in Corinth. People there are finding it difficult to think around the next corner. “Look beyond the horizon of your understanding,” he would say today. And he’s right! The third Sunday in November is the last Sunday in the current church year. The […]

“It does not say in the calendar: today you have to thank God. Gratitude is not an obligation.” It is rather an effect of faith. The belief that God is great makes us grateful, Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider says. Photo: Photo: Photo: Photo: Photo: Photo: Photo: Photo: Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider visited the congregation in […]

Bringing the word of God to the people? That goes beyond the altar too. But at times the two go hand in hand—like in Uzbekistan, where a New Apostolic Priest is currently directing the affairs of the national Bible society. Having a Bible in your own language? For Uzbek Christians that is anything but a […]

He was and remains an example not only in terms of pastoral care and leadership qualities. Also as a researcher he proved his mettle and how things can be done: District Apostle Karl Weinmann would have celebrated his 120th birthday today, 14 September 2021. “I would have been disappointed if he had not been mentioned,” […]

Having brought in a bountiful harvest, he leaned back satisfied; and yet he landed in heaven empty-handed. The story of the rich fool seems a bit old hat. But it is far from that. Let’s take a look at what this parable has to do with neurotheology and neuromarketing. The advertising brochure of a clothing […]