National Network
Sweden
Address
Ekumeniska centret
16714 Bromma
14038 Stockholm
Sweden
Telephone
004684536823
Telephone (other)
004684536837
E-Mail
karin.wiborn@skr.org
E-Mail (2)
peter.karlsson@skr.org
Website
Organisation Type
Public/Private Non-Profit Foundation
Year of Establishment
1992
Fields of Activity
- Democracy and community development
- Environment/Sustainable development
- Gender
- Human rights
- International/Cultural relations
- Religion
- Youth and education
General Information
The christian council of Sweden is an umbrella for the 4 christian church families in Sweden and hosts 25 member churches and engages 25 staff.
Average budget over a year sums up to approximately 15 million SEK,out of which half is made up by member fees and half from external donors through different projects, mainly from Sida.
Among the projects are the ecumenical accompaniment program to Palestine and Israel.
Mission and Objectives
To coordinate theological reflection between churches and parishes and strive for the unification of all the churches in Sweden, as well as fostering a dialogue between people of different faiths on an international level.
Main Projects / Activities
Ecumenical theology, ecumenical testimony, ecumenical diacony/church & society, peace culture, fairtrade, ecumenical accompaniment.
How can you contribute to the Network in your country?
As a faith-based organization, working with an ecumenical approach both on a national and an international level, we could contribute with a unique profile/experience to the network, as one of few faith-based member organisations within the Swedish network.
Contact (1) Full Name
Karin Wiborn
Head of the organisation
Karin Wiborn
Contact (2) Full Name
Peter Karlsson
Job Title (2)
Handläggare migration och integration