Church of Sweden Youth
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Svenska kyrkans unga | |
Formation | 1 January 1993 |
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Type | Christian youth organization |
Headquarters | Sysslomansgatan 8, Uppsala, Sweden |
Methods | children and youth activities |
Membership (2013)
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13 000 |
Official language
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Swedish |
Amanda Carlshamre |
The Church of Sweden Youth (Swedish: Svenska kyrkans unga) is the children's and youth group of the Church of Sweden. It was established on 1 January 1993 following a merger of several youth groups within the denomination.[1] In 2013, there were 13 000 members of various ages.[1]
A merger was proposed alread in 1964 but didn't become reality until a meeting on 6 December 1992.[2]
Chairpersons
Following people have been chairpersons.[2]
- 1993-1994 - Gunilla Casserstedt Lundgren
- 1994-1997 - Helena Karlsson
- 1997-2001 - David Sundén
- 2001-2005 - Erik Persson
- 2005-2009 - Maria Wingård
- 2009-2013 - Johan Berkman
- 2013 - Amanda Carlshamre
References
External links
- Official website (Swedish)