• The lowest number of membership withdrawals recorded in 15 years

    More people choose to stay in the Evangelical-Lutheran Church in Denmark. This has been a tendency in recent years’ church statistics in which the... The lowest number of membership withdrawals recorded in 15 years

  https://interchurch.folkekirken.production.fitaws.dk/om-os/english/news-in-english/the-lowest-number-of-membership-withdrawals-recorded-in-15-years

• Democracy is only real, when it is based on a true conversation

  The core question of” What is Democracy?” is not only a political or philosophical question, but also the title of a book by the Danish politician and... Democracy is only real, when it is based on a true conversation

  https://interchurch.folkekirken.production.fitaws.dk/om-os/english/news-in-english/democracy-is-only-real-when-it-is-based-on-a-true-conversation

• Conceptual divide between churches and politicians

  “If you think Christianity cannot play a role in politics you are mistaken. Politics does not come out of nowhere.” Former Danish foreign minister Per... Conceptual divide between churches and politicians

  https://interchurch.folkekirken.production.fitaws.dk/om-os/english/news-in-english/conceptual-divide-between-churches-and-politicians

• Danish church calls on the Russian Orthodox church to condemn the war in Ukraine

  On Thursday 4 May, the Council on International Relations of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Denmark sent an open letter to His Holiness Patriarch Kirill... Danish church calls on the Russian Orthodox church to condemn the war in Ukraine

  https://interchurch.folkekirken.production.fitaws.dk/om-os/english/news-in-english/danish-church-calls-on-the-russian-orthodox-church-to-condemn-the-war-in-ukraine

• New bill concerning faith-based communities

  The Danish government is currently preparing a legislative proposal concerning all other faith-based communities in Denmark than the Evangelical-Lutheran... New bill concerning faith-based communities

  https://interchurch.folkekirken.production.fitaws.dk/om-os/english/news-in-english/new-bill-concerning-faith-based-communities

• Growing number of migrants and refugees are joining the church

  The Evangelical-Lutheran Church in Denmark (ELCD) is trying in different ways to include migrants, asylum seekers and refugees in the congregations. And... Growing number of migrants and refugees are joining the church

  https://interchurch.folkekirken.production.fitaws.dk/om-os/english/news-in-english/growing-number-of-migrants-and-refugees-are-joining-the-church

• Bishops engage in debate about circumcision ban

  There has been an ongoing debate about circumcision and a possible ban of the practice in the danish parliament and in public discussions. A large majority... Bishops engage in debate about circumcision ban

  https://interchurch.folkekirken.production.fitaws.dk/om-os/english/news-in-english/bishops-engage-in-debate-about-circumcision-ban

• Atheist campaign urges to quit church membership

  Why believe in a god? Why does faith cost you money? Did Jesus and Muhammad talk to a god? These slogans decorated busses in Aarhus in March. The campaign... Atheist campaign urges to quit church membership

  https://interchurch.folkekirken.production.fitaws.dk/om-os/english/news-in-english/atheist-campaign-urges-to-quit-church-membership

• New Report: Large-scale mobilization in the church for Ukrainian refugees

  The war in Ukraine has created the largest flow of refugees in Europe in recent times. The war is an all-dominant topic, which also has had its impact... New Report: Large-scale mobilization in the church for Ukrainian refugees

  https://interchurch.folkekirken.production.fitaws.dk/om-os/english/news-in-english/new-report-large-scale-mobilization-in-the-church-for-ukrainian-refugees

• The Danish Church declares its support for Lebanon

  In August violent explosions in a warehouse building in the harbor area of Beirut shook the city and the world. According to the Lebanese security authorities... The Danish Church declares its support for Lebanon

  https://interchurch.folkekirken.production.fitaws.dk/om-os/english/news-in-english/the-danish-church-declares-its-support-for-lebanon