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Unity in diversity

“A bond of love around the globe” is the name of a set of LPs published in 1980, on which Chief Apostle Hans Urwyler speaks a few introductory words. He mentions a much-quoted thought that is still valid today. Here is a tribute to Chief Apostle Urwyler on the thirtieth anniversary of his death.

November 16, 2024
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Widely recognised as a man of God

The very Church that had rejected him offered him a final resting place and erected a monument in his honour. A pioneer of the modern apostolate found his last resting place in Glasgow, the city that the Chief Apostle is visiting this weekend. “Irvingians” is what the Catholic Apostolic Church was often called. And “New […]

October 18, 2024
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Commemorative day with a special twist

The 14th of July is something of an apostolic holy day. But its history contains some surprises. And as it commemorates the event this year, the New Apostolic Church takes a rather special perspective. A kind of three-stage plan had developed for the renewed personal occupation of the Apostle ministry in the Catholic Apostolic movement: […]

July 13, 2024
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Hope for a happy ending

Does your faith in Jesus have a future? This is the question a recently published doctrinal essay asks. It covers subjects such as trust, trials, and signs, but above all the return of Christ. “Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will He really find faith on the earth?” This familiar verse from Luke 18: […]

July 8, 2024
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“Your next destination is Lucerne!”

The world looks to Lucerne for its rowing regattas and festivals. This year, New Apostolic Christians look to the Pentecost festivities taking place in the city with the Chief Apostle. Although the divine service will not be broadcast outside of Europe, Pentecost will be celebrated in all congregations. Photo: Reinhold Seeger Photo: Reinhold Seeger Photo: […]

May 15, 2024
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Lead-up to Pentecost

God reveals Himself as Trinity. The self-revelation of God is concluded in the Pentecost event, the grand finale. The divine services in the month of May revolve around the promise, sending, and efficacy of the Holy Spirit. The power of the Holy Spirit “And it shall come to pass afterward that I will pour out […]

May 3, 2024
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Church media through changing times

“For we cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard.” Even today, many people are denied the opportunity to speak about their beliefs. It is important therefore to have a strong media presence. Follow us on a tour through the New Apostolic Church’s media history as we mark World Press Freedom Day […]

May 2, 2024
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He defined an entire era

He was one of the greatest in the history of the New Apostolic Church. But sometimes greatness harbours danger. If he had lived, he would be 120 years old now: District Apostle Gottfried Rockenfelder. Gottfried Rockenfelder Photo: Zentralarchiv NAK Westdeutschland … in the course of time Photo: Zentralarchiv NAK Westdeutschland … at a divine service […]

April 29, 2024
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A new relationship

Together they were strong. But conflicts and a resulting dispute led to a split: Chief Apostle Hermann Niehaus and Apostle Carl August Brückner, who died 75 years ago today. In the circle of the Apostles: Chief Apostle Niehaus (center) with Apostle Brückner (left beside) Photo: NAC International Apostle Carl August Brückner Photo: NAC International The […]

April 8, 2024
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God’s love is indestructible

We are celebrating a grave today, an empty one, because this emptiness entails a doctrine: the angry God is no longer among us, long live the loving God. And this love gives life. A somewhat different approach to Easter. “Our God is loving”. The young choristers strain their vocal chords to make themselves heard. It […]

March 30, 2024
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The donkey, that’s me

Jesus knew exactly what He was doing when He chose His mount to enter Jerusalem. What’s more, He sent signals right up to our own time. Here is a reflection on the theme of Palm Sunday. There is an anecdote from the mountains of South America: a congregation always giggled when the events of Palm […]

March 23, 2024
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‌Singing, praying, cooking – doing things together

A cookbook, a wheelchair, and a compliant congregation. Together people can achieve so much more. This is what members in South Africa and Nigeria, the Philippines, and France and Germany experienced over the past few weeks. Photo: NAC Southern Africa Photo: NAC Southern Africa Photo: NAC Southern Africa Photo: NAC Southern Africa Photo: Klaus-Peter Trittschack […]

March 8, 2024
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Manual for ministers goes online

It has been on its way since October 2023 and has just arrived everywhere. For the first time in its ninety-year history, the Guide for Ministers is being published on the official website of the New Apostolic Church, nak.org. Photo: Andreas Rother Photo: Andreas Rother Photo: Andreas Rother Photo: Andreas Rother Photo: Andreas Rother Photo: […]

March 5, 2024