• Church membership is mostly declining in larger cities

  The central authority on Danish statistics, Statistics Denmark, released a report in February 2018 about church membership. The report shows that 75,3... Church membership is mostly declining in larger cities

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• Denmark Contemplates New Legislation in Wake of Quran Burnings

  Criticism from Bishops A Diverse Range of Opinions Two Bishops Offer Nuanced Views Conclusion... The proposed legislation is aimed at criminalizing actions that are seen as improper treatment of objects considered sacred by religious communities. The... Denmark Contemplates New Legislation in Wake of Quran Burnings

  https://interchurch.folkekirken.production.fitaws.dk/om-os/english/news-in-english/denmark-contemplates-new-legislation-in-wake-of-quran-burnings

• Elections in parish councils are mostly uncontested

  November 8, 2016 was an important date for Danish parish councils. It was election day. Every 4 years there are elections to the 1699 parish councils in... Elections in parish councils are mostly uncontested

  https://interchurch.folkekirken.production.fitaws.dk/om-os/english/news-in-english/elections-in-parish-councils-are-mostly-uncontested

• Focus on baptisms in light of recent decline

  Focus on baptisms in light of recent decline The number of baptisms in the Evangelical-Lutheran Church of Denmark (ELCD) is decreasing. Numbers from The... Focus on baptisms in light of recent decline

  https://interchurch.folkekirken.production.fitaws.dk/om-os/english/news-in-english/focus-on-baptisms-in-light-of-recent-decline

• New special committee on liturgy

  Much has happened since 1992 when it comes to liturgy in the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Denmark. New prayers, hymns and bible translations have been... New special committee on liturgy

  https://interchurch.folkekirken.production.fitaws.dk/om-os/english/news-in-english/new-special-committee-on-liturgy

• How many are actually leaving the Church?

  Last year The Atheist Society launched a campaign targeted at the Evangelical-Lutheran Church of Denmark (ELCD). The message was clear: Leave the church... How many are actually leaving the Church?

  https://interchurch.folkekirken.production.fitaws.dk/om-os/english/news-in-english/how-many-are-actually-leaving-the-church

• Protection of religious minorities is a priority of the government

  The Danish government has announced that they will increase their efforts to protect religious minorities who are facing persecution. Foreign Minister,... Protection of religious minorities is a priority of the government

  https://interchurch.folkekirken.production.fitaws.dk/om-os/english/news-in-english/protection-of-religious-minorities-is-a-priority-of-the-government

• The Ministry of Integration invites civil society to participate

  The many refugees currently arriving in Denmark bring new challenges to the collaboration between public authorities and civil society. In light of this... The Ministry of Integration invites civil society to participate

  https://interchurch.folkekirken.production.fitaws.dk/om-os/english/news-in-english/the-ministry-of-integration-invites-civil-society-to-participate

• Exclusive interview with the Archbishop of Canterbury

  The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, took part in the Porvoo Primates in Copenhagen. In that connection we had the opportunity to speak with the... Exclusive interview with the Archbishop of Canterbury

  https://interchurch.folkekirken.production.fitaws.dk/om-os/english/news-in-english/exclusive-interview-with-the-archbishop-of-canterbury

• Prayer for the Nation

  A group of international and Danish pastors are inviting you to take part in an ecumenical “Prayer for the Nation” event on the Danish holiday Store Bededag... Prayer for the Nation

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