divine services in the world’s largest congregation. the new apostolic church has been streaming divine services for 134 weeks now. thousands join these online services, constituting the world’s largest congregation. 21 10 2022

the word of god workshop. the periodical points the way, but every preacher has to find his own way into the listener’s heart. this was one of the topics discussed by the authors of the divine service guide at their most recent annual meeting, which took place on two continents. 20 10 2022

a fan turned reporter. ebenezer akyirem loved to shares articles from nac.today on his whatsapp groups, until his district rector asked him one day if he would not like to slip into the role of reporter and write his own articles. this is how the 30-year-old became acquainted with the work of a journalist—both the nice aspects as well as the not so nice ones. 17 10 2022

reliable broadcasts. the new apostolic church streams divine services in all parts of the world. everyone is invited to join us for these public online services on youtube. 14 10 2022

the weekly update. changing youtube channels and upcoming services. here is this week’s update on the central video services offered by the new apostolic church. 07 10 2022

god’s word within our own four walls. divine services with holy communion are beginning to be possible in more and more congregations. but because this is still not possible everywhere and not for everyone, online services continue to be streamed. following are the links for this coming sunday. 30 09 2022

when less becomes more. always on the go: almut quittenbaum was always active and involved, professionally, privately, and in the church. then she had a breakdown. she learned that less can be more. the congregation and the arts helped her. 26 09 2022

preach the gospel! proclaiming the gospel—that is where christians enthusiastically do their part. after all, they have been commissioned to do so! everyone is to know that god is near to all people and that he loves them! this can be preached, explained, and lived in practice. 23 09 2022

happy moments behind the numbers. the covid-19 pandemic brought a great deal of suffering to many people. on the other hand, nak-humanitas, the non-profit foundation of the new apostolic church switzerland, managed to do some good. the recently published 2021 annual report not only provides numbers, but also gives some insight into the moments of happiness behind them. 14 09 2022

the sacraments (62): a powerful act even for the dead. sacraments can also be of help to the departed. this is not only professed by the new apostolic faith, but is also taught in the catholic church and in orthodox christianity. following is a look at the bigger picture. 31 08 2022

where two or three gather…. …i am there with them. this is what jesus promises all those who take part in a divine service—whether online or in person in their congregation. 12 08 2022

praying together. hearing the word of god and the absolution, receiving blessing, and worshipping god together… these are some the key elements of divine service. and all this is possible virtually, even during the pandemic. 29 07 2022

across borders. “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. 22 07 2022

virtual worship. the new apostolic church has known divine service transmissions for years, usually for special occasions. since march 2020 though, the churches worldwide have been broadcasting on a weekly basis, in some cases even several times a week. 15 07 2022

baptism: in whose name and why? the baptism of john or the baptism of jesus? is there a difference? yes, a big one and once upon a time this difference played an important role. the one baptised with a baptism of repentance, the other one with a baptism of salvation. 12 07 2022

spotlight 11/2022: a sense of togetherness is important. feeling spiritually connected with one another is an expression of the power of the holy spirit. such a sense of togetherness is a question of will and not of limited opportunities, says district apostle rüdiger krause (germany). 11 07 2022

the word of god in multimedia form. a hundred years ago it would have been unthinkable: divine services via phone-in, on television, via satellite, or the internet. today divine services are just a click away. quite a lot of work goes into this to make it possible. 08 07 2022

changes in the circle of the apostles (1/2022). thanks to relaxed covid restrictions, chief apostle jean-luc schneider was once again able to travel and perform retirements and ordinations himself in the last six months. a district apostle also went into retirement. now there is one less district apostle area worldwide. 06 07 2022