They are numbered among the highest New Apostolic congregations in the world: Ghankula (2,151 metres) and Naugaon (1,435 metres) in the Himalayan foothills. Day-to-day life, getting around, and divine services—this is another world. Maiden visit to the roof of the world Photo: Lily David / David Devaraj Maiden visit to the roof of the world […]

A group of Canadians have been busy with a special project: weaving sleeping mats from recycled milk bags. For months, the members of the congregation in Thorold, Ontario (Canada) have been turning a really good idea into a successful project. They have been recycling milk bags, cutting them into strips, tying them together, and then […]

In the one hundred years since its introduction the communion wafer has hardly changed. There have, however, been changes in the understanding of Holy Communion in the New Apostolic Church, particularly in its relationship to forgiveness of sins. There is immense wealth in Holy Communion. Already the various designations testify of this: the Last Supper, […]

We have to be strong so that the evil one cannot rob us of eternal life: that is the mission of believers in the twenty-first century. Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider mentions five sources of power which Jesus already used. Photo: NAC USA Photo: NAC USA Photo: NAC USA Photo: NAC USA Photo: NAC USA Photo: […]

A tribute to the retiring Apostle and great expectations of his successor … This coming weekend, there will be a change in the Church leadership in Spain. This also affects the New Apostolic congregations in Italy. Apostle Erhard Suter (Ibiza 2016) Photo: NAK Schweiz Apostle Erhard Suter (Catalonia 2017) Photo: NAK Schweiz Apostle Erhard Suter […]

Giving the Church a face, following divine services on television, making children with special needs feel welcome, and celebrating an apostolic anniversary … Four items of good news in this week’s review. Models, make-up artist, and photographers work together Photo: Frank Schuldt Models, make-up artist, and photographers work together Photo: Frank Schuldt Models, make-up artist, […]

Currently, 353 Apostles are active around the world. Following is an overview of seven retirements, fifteen ordinations, and two appointments that took place in the first half of 2017. District Apostle Helper Jürg Zbinden (1958) Photo: Jonas Spengler Apostle Sédjro Kodjo Amevoh (1959), Kossivi Edo Kloutse (1967), Benjamin Ohehe-Saffo (1967) and Amos Osei-Du (1962) Photo: […]

The merger of two neighbouring District Churches in Germany is approaching fast. The name of the new entity has been selected, its statutes have received initial approval, and the administrative offices are being restructured—and there is even a new date for the actual merger. The New Apostolic Church North Rhine-Westphalia and the New Apostolic Church […]

Whether it is sprinkled with wine or not, the communion wafer is not an end in itself, but it plays an essential role in Holy Communion. It has to do with the presence of Jesus Christ. How does that work? The groom takes the small object out of its case and places it on the […]

The Catechism in Indonesian, a new District Church in Germany, a new church in Berlin, a new well in Ghana … These are the topics in this week’s review. New well in Ghana Photo: NAK Süddeutschland New well in Ghana Photo: NAK Süddeutschland New well in Ghana Photo: NAK Süddeutschland New well in Ghana Photo: […]

The best way to praise God is with a strong congregation. This is what District Apostle Markus Fehlbaum from Switzerland is convinced of and mentions a few thoughts what such a congregation might look like. I was invited to the divine service in which the Chief Apostle issued our 2017 motto: “Now to our God […]

“My soul is troubled.” We all know the feeling. But there is a way that leads from distress to comfort, and there is even help from a companion along the way. Following is a guideline in four steps based on the example set by Jesus. Photo: INA Argentina Photo: INA Argentina Photo: INA Argentina Photo: […]

An apology for past mistakes, an indication to a future without Apostles, and the call to tolerance and respect for our fellow human beings: all of this and more belongs to the concept humility as it is understood by the New Apostolic Church. Humbleness is not a weakness, but a prerequisite in order to attain […]

“The wrong response would be to remain motionless, inactive, and mute,” Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider states in his editorial of the new issue of community. Praising God and giving thanks is an essential task of everyday life. A letter by Chief Apostle Schneider, a divine service report, and four pages of Church doctrine are featured […]

All Jesus said was to use bread and wine to celebrate His memory. But what about the bread? With or without leaven? Red wine or white wine or even grape juice? Christianity has many answers when it comes to the question of how Holy Communion should be celebrated. At the very beginning it was a […]

There is someone who can really understand us because He Himself was made to suffer. And there is someone who can really help because He Himself succeeded. Jesus Christ showed how we can overcome temptation. Now all we have to do is follow His example. Photo: Sylvianne Stegner Photo: Sylvianne Stegner Photo: Sylvianne Stegner Photo: […]

The Chief Apostle will conduct a divine service in Thika (Kenya) on 30 June. He will also celebrate the divine service for the departed in this East African country. The brothers and sisters have high expectations. Thika is a town located in central Kenya, about 40 kilometres north-west of Nairobi. Photo: Valerius Tygart The divine […]

The Church is alive. The Christian community is active. Taking an active role, living one’s faith, and helping to shape things … This is what characterises Christians—not just participating in divine services. Youth outing in Indonesia Photo: NAC Indonesia Youth outing in Indonesia Photo: NAC Indonesia Youth outing in Indonesia Photo: NAC Indonesia community – […]