Since November 2009, i.e. for over 16 years, the Apostolic History Network has been operating a German-language wiki on church history. Often, when specific topics related to the Apostolics are searched for via search engines, interested parties end up on this page, which can also be accessed directly from the Internet at https://www.apwiki.de.
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Network events in the first half of 2026
The network’s new program of events for the first half of 2026 is now available! Exciting familiar and new events invite you to participate, either on site in Brockhagen or virtually. The date and location for our annual meeting have also been finalized.
Brockhagen: Advent in ecumenical community
On December 6, 2025, the traditional Advent singing took place in the Brockhagen Archive. The archive choir, flute ensemble, and other performers put together a varied program in the well-filled lecture hall.
General meeting in Mannheim: New board appointed – perspectives for the Brockhagen archive
On October 5, 2025, the 15th general meeting of the Apostolic History Network (Netzwerk Apostolische Geschichte e.V.) was held at the New Apostolic Church in Mannheim-Moselstraße. The agenda included a wide range of topics.
Meeting in Bensheim 2025: In the footsteps of the Christians of Our Time
The eighteenth annual meeting of the Apostolic History Network took place over the long weekend from October 3 to 5, 2025, in Bensheim and Mannheim. With over 40 interested participants, the number of attendees had grown significantly compared to last year. The conference focused on the history and development of the Christians of Our Time community, which emerged in 1949 from the former New Apostolic Church district of Worms.
Retrospective: Intensive course on the history of the Apostolic Churches in Brockhagen
Around ten participants met last Saturday, September 13, 2025, at the Brockhagen Archive. For the first time, we were able to offer a full-day course there, which provided a condensed introduction to the history of the Apostolic Churches.
Bielefeld-Schildesche: New concept for use of historic church building
In Bielefeld, the New Apostolic Church owns a historic church building in the Schildesche district dating from 1688, formerly a Roman Catholic church called Johanneskapelle. From 1950 onwards, the New Apostolic congregation of Schildesche used the building for its services until the congregation was dissolved in March 2025.
Registration and program for the 2025 Annual Meeting
This year, the Apostolic History Network cordially invites you to the annual conference on church history in Bensheim and Mannheim. The eighteenth annual meeting on the church history of the apostolic communities will take place there from October 2 to 5, 2025. The conference will be held at the New Apostolic churches in Bensheim and Mannheim, as well as at the Institute for Denominational Studies in Bensheim. The main topic of the meeting will be the Community of Christians of Our Time, which was formed in 1949 from the former district of Worms of the New Apostolic Church and existed until 2002.
Network events in the second half of 2025
Traditionally, around July 14, we also announce our event program for the second half of the year. We are pleased to announce a colorful variety of virtual and in-person events once again!
As a new feature, we are offering an intensive course entitled “Introduction to Apostolic Church History” on September 13. We will spend a whole day studying apostolic history and invite you to join us at the Brockhagen Archive. Registration is required. We ask for a donation on site to cover the costs incurred.
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.