Light in the darkness at Medborgarplatsen

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