A lot of people celebrated a lot of memorable anniversaries in recent weeks. Among them, one of our brothers in faith, a choir, a number of congregations, a Regional Church, and even the church as a whole! And all of them celebrated around the same time. We offer our sincere congratulations!

Four different ways to serve God—that is what the divine services on the first four Sundays of June are all about. And the fifth holy day of the month has to do with the service that God performs for some very specific people.

Celebrating love: that is what the Chief Apostle did with the members in Chiang Mai, Thailand. He made use of the image of engaged couples and weddings to talk about the great marriage feast in heaven.

It took several attempts, but the New Apostolic Church finally managed to gain a foothold in East Timor. Jean-Luc Schneider is the first Chief Apostle to visit the country in South-East Asia.

A divine service with over 7,000 participants, a concert with around 2,000 performers, and a Church Convention that takes over an entire city. These major events continue to have an impact, whether on a small or large scale or as a catchy tune.

The large Regional Churches have done their homework—and received good grades. A first self-assessment is now available to the international Church leadership based on its good governance policy. What this is about and what it is good for …

“Congregation of the Future” is the name of a European project group. One question is so fundamental that it has now been raised by the International District Apostle Meeting.

Some 125 years ago, Chief Apostle Friedrich Krebs ordained two men as Apostles who had already served the still young Church admirably. In addition to the ministry, the two men had things in common that still have an impact today.

Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus. Good Friday and Easter celebrate His death and resurrection. But Pentecost? What exactly does the outpouring of the Holy Spirit mean? Here are the answers from the ten most recent Pentecost services.

When the highest decision-making body of the New Apostolic Church meets, the congregations in the vicinity of the conference location also benefit. The District Apostles once again swarmed out into the surrounding congregations for the midweek service.

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.

Music can help us heal: this was the focus of a joint project in a children’s home north of the Arctic Circle. The participants came from Germany, Austria, Great Britain, and Greenland.

Here are some fresh ideas on our 2024 motto. ‌That prayer works is something that brothers and sisters experience often. They feel the power of prayer in church services, concerts, and in everyday life.

“What are you standing there staring into space?” That was the question to the sky-gazing disciples, and it could have been taken as a gentle rebuke. It was followed by the exhortation: “Don’t just stand there. Get on with it.” Here is why Ascension is more topical than ever.

God has entrusted His people with precious treasures. We must preserve them, also for those who come after us. It sounds like a huge task. But don’t worry, the Holy Spirit will help us.

There was no going forward and no going back. An Apostle in the south-east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo experienced this in a literal sense and had to spend an uncomfortable night in his car.

“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 on May 3th.

Moses, Hezekiah, or Paul—the Bible gives us great role models for prayer. District Apostle Opemba Ekhuya from Kenya in East Africa explains what we can learn from them as he reflects on our 2024 motto “Prayer works!”