Welcome to three Wednesday evenings (all in Swedish) at Immanuel Church, where we highlight themes we consider important for our society and our democracy. With a general election taking place in Sweden this autumn, Immanuel Church wishes to draw particular attention to a number of areas, grounded in theology, facts and lived experience. We hope this will raise new questions and perspectives that may help us navigate the upcoming election.
Each evening, three guest speakers will explore the theme of the evening in 11 minutes each.
Program
18.00 Service
18.30 Soup served in the church foyer
19.00 Three perspectives on the evening’s theme
19.45 Refreshments and conversation
20.15 Closing for the evening
Wednesday 22 April
3 x Democracy: The Fellow Human Being – When the World (and Our Values) Shift
As a congregation with more than 40 different nationalities, we value diversity – something that is increasingly being challenged in Swedish society today.
What does this mean for us?
Theologian: Christian Mölk, Pastor, Pingst Härnösand
Christian Mölk is a pastor at the Pentecostal Church in Härnösand. He also serves as Chair of Pingst Integration and the Free Churches’ Council for Faith and Trust.
Expert: Erika Ershammar, Lawyer, Sociala Missionen
Works with refugee counselling.
Experience: Patrick Amofah, Business Economist and Public Sector Manager
Patrick has extensive experience in leadership, integration and sustainability. With roots in Ghana and more than 20 years in Sweden, he brings perspectives on reception and the path towards an inclusive society.
Wednesday 29 April
3 x Democracy: Creation – Environment and Sustainability for God’s Sake
Immanuel Church is part of the “Green Church” network, working towards a sustainable world for all. However, the conditions for this work have changed.
What do we do now?
Theologian: Petra Carlsson Redell, Professor of Theology at Stockholm School of Theology, Research Director of the Centre for Theology, Ecology and Culture (CTEC), and host of Av jord kommen, a podcast on inner and outer transformation.
Expert: Sten Stenbeck, Senior Project Manager, RISE
Sten Stenbeck works with project management and the development of international collaborations between industry, the public sector, academia and civil society. With more than 20 years of experience in climate issues and sustainable business development, he supports organisations in work related to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Experience: Evelina Rosell, Communications Officer, Diakonia
Evelina Rosell has worked for eight years at the development organisation Diakonia. She is responsible for communicating Diakonia’s work through, among other things, social media and visits to congregations.
Wednesday 6 May
3 x Democracy: Children & Young People – The Child Perspective as a Compass
An increasing number of children and young people are coming to church, and in a country where the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child is law, everyone should be doing well. Yet as risk factors increase, protective factors need to be stronger.
What is needed now?
Theologian: Carin Dernulf, Pastor and Senior Minister, Immanuel Church Stockholm Carin Dernulf is a pastor in the Uniting Church in Sweden and a behavioural scientist. For the past three years, she has served as Senior Minister at Immanuel Church in Stockholm. Prior to this, she was Secretary General of Equmenia, Sweden’s largest Christian children’s and youth organisation, for seven years.
Expert: Tomas Aronson Ylipää, Secretary-General, Unga Örnars Riksförbund Unga Örnars Riksförbund is an organisation working for children’s rights and for a safe and equal childhood.
Experience: Sid Kellerth Sid Kellerth is 18 years old and a member of the board of Equmenia Immanuel. He studies at LBS Stockholm Norra, specialising in Aesthetics and Media. In his spare time, he enjoys writing poetry, spending time at church, and being with friends.