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2026 Motto "Don't be afraid, just belive." 

Thoughts from Chief Apostle**

 

Farewell and a new beginning in pictures 

This Pentecost Sunday marks a historic day for the New Apostolic Church: on May 24, 2026, Helge Mutschler was ordained as the new Chief Apostle, while Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider was eagerly looking forward to retirement.

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Midweek Service on Thursday - 28 May, 2026, at 8:00 p.m.

 

Divine Service on fifth Sunday — 31 May, 2026, at 10:30 p.m.

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Pentecost festive concert Pentecost concert from Cape Town (South Africa) (23 May, 2026)

The event was held at Freetown Church in Cape Town, South Africa, at 5:00 p.m. local time (12:00 a.m. the following day, JST).

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Divine Service on third Sunday (17 May, 2026)

conducted by Rector Akihiro Kadohira

based on Acts 1:8

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Divine Service on Ascention Day (14 May, 2026)

conducted by Rector Akihiro Kadohira

based on John 16: 28

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The day Jesus left (May 13, 2026)

He blessed them. Then He was gone. And that was the plan. But which one exactly?

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Belief in the resurrection: our strength (May 12, 2026)

The resurrection of Jesus is more than a victory over death: it reveals God’s plan to transform human beings so that they can enjoy eternal fellowship with Him.

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Divine Service on second Sunday (10 May, 2026)

tezt: Philippians 3: 13–14

conducted by Priest Freddy Kankolongo Cisaka

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Staying true to our yes (May 7, 2026)

First they praised Him to the skies—and then they condemned Him. And today? What about our own attitude towards Jesus? The Chief Apostle calls for self-examination. 

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Faith’s upward spiral (May 5, 2026)

Standing firm, moving forward, and truly understanding why we do what we do: this is how growth can be sparked that feeds on itself, spreading from the inside out.

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Divine Service on first Sunday (3 May, 2026)

Conductor: Rector Akihiro Kadohira

Text Acts 4:12

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Believing, growing, arriving (May 1, 2026)

Salvation has a name, the path has a goal, and strength comes from God. The divine services in May take us to the very heart of our life of faith.

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Between victory and temptation (April 29, 2026)

Jesus Christ has triumphed, and yet evil continues to have an influence. The Chief Apostle explains why and how a clear “no” can help in the fight against evil. 

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The courage to be vulnerable (April 28, 2026)

People who feel afraid and ashamed tend to want to hide. However, God calls them back to life. Those who heed this call experience care, peace, and a new sense of dignity.

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