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Friendship and Home Feel Inspires Youth to Get into the Circle
It is so uncommon for young people to engage or even get near the circle of church groups nowadays. This does not only exist here in Sweden but it has become a worldwide trend. There’s a possibility that this was actually the “not so good effects” of media, social networking sites and globalization, things which…
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Holding Fast to the Tradition of Educating People
For the Church of Sweden, educating people is more than a form of service to the community but a continuing tradition of nourishing not only the soul through God’s Word but the human body and mind as well. Thus, a holistic trend of education can be seen evidently pursued in most parishes. In retrospect, Church…
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Candles, Gestures and the Unique Features in the Liturgical Celebrations of the Church of Sweden
At the first service I attended in the Church of Sweden, my eyes were captured by the numerous Candles (Ljus) lit inside the house of worship. Back in my church, it was enough to light at least two candles during the Mass but here, candles can be seen around the altar and for some, spread…
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SHE SAID IT; TIME FLIES WHEN HAVING FUN!
HON SA DET; TIDEN FLYGER NÄR MAN HAR ROLIGT! I remember when they told me I would be going to Sweden, I was so excited! Oh I needed this break, it came at the right time. But it’s 3 months! Ok, it’s not long… then I said, 13 weeks, it’s not that bad, but 88 days, it…
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Swedish Morality can be at Par with Christian Values
“Refrain from prejudice” was the focus of a priest’s enlightening reflection for the exchange program participants at the middle gathering. The phrase was a profound reminder on how a participant for this exchange program should perceive matters or else, the experience will all be put to vain. Statistics says that the Swedish society has gone…
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Time really flys when you having fun!
Oh my word were do I start…? We have been in Sweden for about 8 weeks now and it has been an exprience of a life time. Adapting to the culture has both been challanging and easy. My head is buzzing with so many thoughts and idea one thing that strucks me about the Church…
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11 Interesting Things for the Second Month
There was a bit of hesitation when I was about to write this blog. In the process of choosing a preferred title, I was about to point out a dozen of interesting things but in the end, I only got 11. Then, I realized that I’m coming up with my eleventh blog which is a…
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THE MOVE
During the move i experienced so many feelings at once. Moving from the first host congregation was a Little sad because when we arrived there they said that I am part of the family not just a visitor. When coming to my host family really felt like their child, it was great being part of the…
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Of Hellos, Getting to Knows and Goodbyes
Hej! A common greeting for people of all ages in Sweden and it reminds me of how I was introduced to my first congregation in Vårby Gård Kyrka of Sankt Mikaels Forsamling in Stockholm Diocese. Greeting Swedes would be normally done with a handshake but apart from the gestures, there is a must do. While…
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Intertwined Web of Experiences (Mid-Gathering Blog)
Upon arrival in Sigtuna folkhögskola, I suddenly felt like I’m home seeing the program coordinators and my companions in this exchange program. The gathering signaled the end of my stay at the first congregation in Stockholm Diocese. Mixed emotions, was the phrase that best described how I felt throughout the day. As expected, the feeling of…
Författare: Anne Falk
