For the first time, the Netzwerk Apostolische Geschichte e.V. (Apostolic History Network) participated with a booth at the Market of Opportunities at the German Protestant Church Congress (DEKT). From April 30 to May 4, 2025, the networkers were in Hanover, Germany, and helped organize this major event.
Mathias Eberle
Sing-along lecture for the anniversary year: 100 years of the “old” German hymnal of the NAC
On May 17, 1925, the Wächterstimme aus Zion, the church magazine of the New Apostolic Church at the time, reported that “the new revised edition of our church hymnal has been completed.” Almost exactly 100 years ago, the New Apostolic hymnal was published in a print run of at least six figures and had a significant impact on several churches and communities. This is a wonderful opportunity to revisit this book!
Apostolic History Network at the 2025 Protestant Church Congress!
From April 30 to May 4, the German Protestant Church Congress (DEKT) will take place in Hanover. And the Apostolic History Network will be there for the first time! We will have a booth at the Market of Opportunities in Hall 6 (Booth 6J-12).
Discussion about planned demolition of church in Bielefeld: Network takes up position
In recent days, a discussion has arisen in Bielefeld regarding the planned demolition of the old New Apostolic Church Bielefeld-Mitte (also known as the cafeteria). Local historian Dr. Wilhelm Haubrock called for protection of the rare church windows from the workshop of Gustav Fricke. The building was recently sold to a real estate development company.
2025 Annual meeting planned in the Odenwald/Germany
This year we can already organize the 18th annual meeting on church history. The date has now been set – the Netzwerk Apostolische Geschichte e.V. invites you to its research conference from October 3 to 5 in the Mannheim/Bensheim area in central Germany.
Concluding the year 2024, thank you!
Another year is almost over. On Saturday, December 14, 2024, we were able to hold our traditional Advent singing at the Brockhagen Archive again. This event also concludes our annual network meeting.
Caroling in the Archive and concluding the year 2024
This year, we will once again be able to offer our traditional caroling session in the Brockhagen archive on December 14 at 5 pm. We cordially invite all neighbors and friends of the archive! With the caroling session, we are continuing a tradition that was started back in the days of the New Apostolic congregation … Read more
Apostolic Community of Saarland has disbanded
The website of the Apostolic Community of Saarland (AGdS) reports that this traditional community disbanded last Sunday, November 24, 2024, by decision of the general meeting. This ends a history of more than seventy years, which can be read in detail in our wiki.
Unique lecture on the history of reed organ building in the Brockhagen Archive
On Saturday, 16 November, we welcome Dr. Burkhard Beyer, an expert on the history of reed organ building in the context of the different apostolic congregations. Dr. Beyer has spent many years researching the history of the Beyer company in Bielefeld-Brackwede and has recorded his findings in a book.
Earliest sheet music edition of a New Apostolic hymnal published!
At the annual meeting of the Network of Apostolic History, the earliest known sheet music edition of a (New) Apostolic hymnal in German was made available to interested researchers. It is the first edition of sheet music for the Apostolic Songbook of 1898, which appeared in 1900 but was not widely distributed. It was intended for four-part choral singing as well as for accompaniment by organ or harmonium.