Light in the darkness at Medborgarplatsen
There are currently 176 armed conflicts worldwide. Every night, millions of people are woken by the sound of war. Act Church of Sweden promotes peace in the countries of the world most affected by conflict and invites you to a candlelit vigil for peace.
On Wednesday, 27 November at 18:00, 176 candles will be lit in a vigil at Medborgarplatsen in Stockholm. The candles will draw attention to the 176 ongoing conflicts worldwide. Everyone who comes to the vigil will have the opportunity to light additional candles for peace.
“As a church and as a development aid actor, we have a unique opportunity to reach people where no one else can and to create safe spaces for conflict resolution and reconciliation in the worst affected parts of the world. Together we can make a contribution to a more peaceful world,” says Erik Lysén, Director of Act Church of Sweden and one of the speakers at the vigil
Facts
Act Church of Sweden promotes peace in part by creating interfaith meeting places where people can prevent or resolve conflicts.
In places of armed conflict, civilian populations are protected and provided with food, water and safe places to live.
Peaceful societies are built for the long term by working to eliminate poverty and exclusion.
Organisers: Act Church of Sweden, Sensus Study Association, Diocese of Stockholm
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The Church of Sweden is a national church, open to everyone living in Sweden regardless of nationality. It is a place for church services, meetings and dialogue. The Church of Sweden is an Evangelical Lutheran church with 5,5 million members. There are 3500 churches in Sweden, and 13 dioceses.
THE INTERNATIONAL WORK Collaborating and cooperating with other churches and organisations is at the core of the Church of Sweden´s international mission. As a church, we are part of the worldwide community of churches.
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