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“Typically New Apostolic”—the legacy of Apostle Schwarz

Like no one else, he influenced the development of a movement that eventually became the New Apostolic Church . Not only because he played a central role in our Church’s history, but also because he had a defining impact on a Christian denomination that was still in its infancy at the time: Apostle Friedrich Wilhelm […]

April 11, 2015
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“I often felt that God is right there”

Apostle João Uanuque Misselo has been the resident District Apostle Helper in Angola since February. In an interview, together with District Apostle Rainer Storck, he gives insights into the country, its history, and the lives of the New Apostolic people there. Photo: Tim Schaer-Rolffs Photo: Tim Schaefer-Rolffs Photo: Tim Schaefer-Rolffs Photo: Tim Schaefer-Rolffs Photo: Tim […]

March 24, 2015
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A church building with hidden backgrounds

Kitchener Central is the name of the church where Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider will conduct a divine service in Canada this weekend. The building is relatively unique in the New Apostolic architectural landscape – and conceals historical backgrounds that are not obvious at first glance. Photo: NAC Canada Photo: NAC Canada Photo: NAC Canada Photo: […]

March 19, 2015
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A small community with a rich and varied history

“Come over to Macedonia and help us!”—on 8 March 2015, Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider likewise heeded this call from Acts 16:9. There he encountered a small, but joyful community with a rich and varied history, and members who often live in bitter poverty. In Skopje: the only church building in Macedonia Photo: NAK Süddeutschland Dedication […]

March 5, 2015
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Divine services for the departed: a New Apostolic specialty

Three times a year, New Apostolic Christians celebrate a divine service in which they remember the departed. Unlike All Souls’ or All Saints’ Day—which are a day of prayer for the dead—this is a Sunday on which the sacraments are administered to the dead. What is behind this? Photo: Daniel Rudolph, Congregation Berlin-Lichtenberg In the […]

February 24, 2015
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The father of personal responsibility

Soft yet firm, someone who blazed the trail and someone who guided others on it, that was Chief Apostle Hans Urwyler. Today he would have turned 90 years of age. “He put his whole heart into every divine service. You could feel his soul in every line he wrote. His mind grappled with every decision, […]

February 20, 2015
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Pentecost 2016 in Frankfurt (Germany)

Whereas the countdown for this year’s Pentecost celebration in Zambia is on, preparations in Germany are only just beginning. The New Apostolic Church in Frankfurt will host the Pentecost feast in 2016. A location with a history … Pentecost 2016, Chief Apostle Schneider, Convention Centre Photo: Pietro Sutera Pentecost 1993, Chief Apostle Fehr Photo: Archiv […]

February 11, 2015
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A task for everyone: living reconciliation

The Statement of Reconciliation between the New Apostolic Church and the Apostolic Community (Apostolische Gemeinschaft) in North Rhine-Westphalia in Germany is more than an interdenominational act. This was made clear by Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider. The idea of reconciliation is something that should concern all brothers and sisters. Evangelist (ret.) Werner Kuhlen (AC) after the […]

February 5, 2015
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The Christmas before Christmas

Today, 6 January marks Epiphany, a religious festival that is not all that well known in New Apostolic circles, but crops up in our publications now and then. It is one of the oldest Christian festivals. In principle, Epiphany─the name used by the ancient church─is the forerunner of Christmas. The word comes from Ancient Greek […]

January 6, 2015
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Media offer 2015: nac.today, the news magazine

Zurich. The countdown is on. On 1 January 2015 nac.today will go online. The new news magazine of the New Apostolic Church International (NACI) will offer interesting and valuable reports from around the world for New Apostolic Christians and other interested readers with. The content of the new online magazine will focus on internationally relevant […]

December 18, 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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Statement of Reconciliation

Zurich/Dusseldorf. “The UAC and the NAC wish to mend their relationship with one another and go into the future in reconciliation and mutual respect for one another.” So reads the first sentence of the “Statement of Reconciliation”. Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver Rütten […]

November 29, 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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„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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Pentecost 2014: “It is more blessed to give than to receive”

Munich/Zurich. A divine service from Munich transmitted around the world by satellite—millions of New Apostolic Christians on all continents witnessed the Pentecost service conducted by their Church leader, Jean-Luc Schneider. In the Olympia Stadium in the Bavarian capital alone there were 50,000 believers. In his Pentecost message, the Chief Apostle called upon the believers to […]

June 12, 2014
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The starting beat to a celebration of faith

Munich/Zurich. Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider officially opened the International Church Convention (ICC) in Munich as a celebration of joyful fellowship with a prayer that all might experience the presence of God. Tens of thousands of visitors in the Olympia Stadium witnessed the starting beat to this large premiere for the New Apostolic Church. Some 45,000 […]

June 9, 2014