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More than fireworks at midnight

Be it in a large circle or small, with a divine service or without, our members around the world have rung in the New Year in very different ways. But there is one thing that unites them all—and it’s more than just fireworks at midnight. The diversity of traditions with which the turn of the […]

January 2, 2015
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The largest District Church introduces itself online

Zurich. Anyone who wants to become better acquainted with the District Church that boasts the largest number of New Apostolic Christians in the world now has a new opportunity to do so. By exploring online, interested parties will discover a broad range of special features—but in this case they will need some special expertise. Two […]

December 12, 2014
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Media offer 2015: nak.org is the website of the Church leadership

Zurich. For those who desire official church information, nak.org is the correct address to visit: As of spring 2015, the site will mostly publish announcements of international management and doctrinal texts. Future publications include changes in the Apostle´s circle, statements from the international working groups and project groups as well as news of the Chief […]

December 9, 2014
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The church is expanding its media programme

Zurich. nac.today – that’s the name of the brand new news magazine which is going online at the start of 2015. With this magazine the New Apostolic Church International (NACI) is increasing its web presence, providing even more information. At the same time the church’s Apps will be updated, as will NACI’s official website, nak.org, […]

December 4, 2014
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New members in the Coordination Group

Zurich. The composition of the Coordination Group (CG) of the New Apostolic Church has changed. District Apostle Rüdiger Krause (NA Northern Germany) and District Apostle Rainer Storck (NAC North Rhine-Westphalia) are the newest members in this important body. The new members of the Coordination Group Photo: Oliver Rütten Members of the CG Photo: Oliver Rütten […]

December 4, 2014
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A blessed journey into the heart of Africa

Kinshasa/Zurich. On Sunday, 26 October 2014 Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider ordained seven new Apostles and four new Bishops for the District Church of Congo-West. Welcome greetings for the Chief Apostle Photo: Michael Deppner A children’s choir at the entrance of the church Photo: Michael Deppner Divine service: a glance into the congregation Photo: Michael Deppner […]

November 12, 2014
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“The thought of reconciliation is front and centre”

Zurich. As already announced, a Statement of Reconciliation between the United Apostolic Church and the New Apostolic Church is to be signed at the end of November. This is an historic moment for both churches, after nearly 60 years of separation. Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider Photo: Peter Wild Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider Photo: Peter Wild […]

October 28, 2014
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District Apostle Meeting in Berlin begins with Africa

Berlin/Zurich. Another sunny day in Berlin begins. All 28 participants of the International District Apostle Meeting have arrived, namely the Chief Apostle as sponsor and chairman, along with nineteen District Apostles and eight District Apostle Helpers. The first day’s agenda… Photo: NAK International …of the District Apostle Meeting in Berlin… Photo: NAK International …focused on […]

October 17, 2014
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Central and Northern Germany to grow together

Gifhorn/Zurich. The New Apostolic Church in Central Germany and Northern Germany will grow into a new District Apostle district in 2016. This was the news that the incumbent Central German District Apostle Wilfried Klingler shared with the congregation of Gifhorn, from where last Sunday’s Thanksgiving service was transmitted throughout the entire District Apostle district by […]

October 11, 2014
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A new District Apostle Helper in Argentina

Buenos Aires/Zurich. Over the first weekend in October, Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider visited the New Apostolic congregations in Argentina. Apostle Enrique Minio was appointed the new District Apostle Helper for the District Apostle district. The divine service on Saturday in Santiago Photo: INA Sud Apostle Enrique Minio is appointed a District Apostle Helper Photo: INA […]

October 7, 2014
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New church building in Brussels

Zurich/Brussels. Since the start of September, the members of the New Apostolic congregation in the Belgian capital of Brussels have been the proud owners of a new church building. District Apostle Bernd Koberstein dedicated the new place of worship at 80 Avenue Franz Guillaume and rejoiced over the special celebratory event together with the 250 […]

October 5, 2014
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Interview with Apostle Hoyer: “Profess the faith” and “The Catechism – questions and answers”

“The Christian faith is intended to be shared with others” (from the introduction to the Catechism of the New Apostolic Church). – When and what do you confess”, that was the introduction to the workshop, which the Apostle Wilhelm Hoyer and Dieter Prause moderated at the ICC 2014. nacworld spoke to the Apostle Hoyer afterwards. […]

September 27, 2014
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„Holy Spirit – Our Guide and Comforter“

District Apostle Charles S. Ndandula presents the motto and logo for Pentecost 2015 In 2015 Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider will celebrate Pentecost in Lusaka, Zambia. For the first time, Zambia will be the host for the important and historic event, as District Apostle Ndandula explained in a letter to his brethren. The motto for the […]

August 16, 2014
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A fond farewell to retired District Apostle Klaus Saur

Karlsruhe/Zurich. A large mourning congregation assembled in the Karlsruhe-Central church late Saturday morning, 9 August 2014 in order to bid farewell to District Apostle Klaus Saur. Klaus Saur had served as a minister of the Church for 45 years Photo: NAK Süddeutschland The funeral service was conducted by Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider Photo: NAK Süddeutschland […]

August 15, 2014
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Concern over Ebola disease in Western Africa

Stuttgart/Zurich. The Ebola virus is currently raging in a number of West African countries—and hundreds of people are affected. District Apostle Michael Ehrich provides corresponding guidelines for fellowship in church, and calls upon members and ministers to observe preventive measures unconditionally. The Missionswerk of the New Apostolic Church in Southern Germany… Photo: Not defined in […]

August 14, 2014
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The retired District Apostle Klaus Sauer has passed away

The retired District Apostle Klaus Sauer has passed away, suddenly and unexpectedly, on Tuesday, 29th July 2014 at the age of 74, as the district church of South Germany informs us on their website: Our hearts are filled with deep sorrow, because the deceased was a particularly special person in the circle of the Apostles. […]

July 30, 2014
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Chief Apostle Schneider in Rwanda

Zurich. Late afternoon on July 18, Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider arrived in Kigali, Rwanda. It was his first visit to Rwanda as Chief Apostle. Children welcome the Chief Apostle Photo: NAC Canada Chief Apostle Schneider in Rwanda Photo: NAC Canada Invited guests for the service (Photos: NAC Canada) Photo: NAC Canada Invited guests for this […]

July 22, 2014
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A celebration of faith in Kenya

Zurich/Nairobi. The international leader of the New Apostolic Church, Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider spent the last weekend of June in Kenya. This was the first time that he had ever come to the country as Chief Apostle. Hundreds of thousands of members had long been looking forward to this visit. Divine service on Sunday morning […]

July 9, 2014