Sweden: Hönö Conference Draws 5,000 Daily as Multi-Generational Gathering Thrives
Around 5,000 people are gathering daily on the island of Hönö off Sweden's west coast for the annual Hönö Conference, one of the largest free church gatherings
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Geneva: WEA Advocates Against Forced Conversion and Child Marriage at UN Human Rights Council
During the 62nd session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in June 2026, the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) successfully advocated for the inclusion of language addressing forced religious conversion
Czech Republic: Ecumenical Council Endorses 'Velehrad Appeal' Calling for Reconciliation and Dialogue
The Ecumenical Council of Churches in the Czech Republic (ERC) has formally endorsed the Velehrad Appeal, a five-pillar call for reconciliation, dialogue, and mutual respect in Czech public life.
Germany: Leading FeG Theologian Completes Habilitation with Groundbreaking Work on Free Church Ecclesiology
Professor Dr. Markus Iff of the Theologische Hochschule Ewersbach has successfully completed his habilitation — the highest academic qualification in the German university system — at the Kirchliche Hochschule Wuppertal. Professor Dr.
Geneva: WEA Analysis Warns of Growing Restrictions on Religious Dress in Workplaces
Governments in several Western jurisdictions are increasingly restricting the wearing of religious dress in public-sector workplaces, according to a new analysis published by the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA). Janet
Germany: FeG and Allianz-Mission Announce 'Conference of Cultures 2026'
The German Free Evangelical Church (FeG Deutschland) and Allianz-Mission have announced the Konferenz der Kulturen 2026 (Conference of Cultures 2026), a one-day missions gathering under the theme "
Sweden: 'The Father's Love Went Straight to My Heart' — Cornelia Forsberg's Journey from Performance to Grace
When Cornelia Forsberg realized that God's love did not need to be earned, everything changed. She resigned from her church staff position without knowing what her next step
Sweden: 'From Thirst to Faith' — Hönö Conference Opens with Message of Spiritual Transformation
The Hönö Conference, one of Sweden's largest annual free church gatherings, opened its first weekend with a recurring theme from the pulpit: the Christian faith begins not with
Finland: Free Church Leader Urges Return to Core Mission
In his editorial for Suomen Viikkolehti, the weekly newspaper of the Evangelical Free Church of Finland (Suomen Vapaakirkko, SVK), church leader Tommi Koivunen has called the denomination to refocus on
Sweden: Equmeniakyrkan Chaplain Calls Churches to Support Youth Leaving Prison
At Sweden's Almedalen political week, a seminar organized by Equmeniakyrkan (Uniting Church of Sweden) and Studieförbundet Bilda drew urgent attention to a question often overlooked in the debate
Sweden: Free Church Leader Finds Hope Beyond Declining Numbers in 2026 Survey
Sweden's free churches have been shrinking for decades, and the newly released Frikyrkoundersökningen 2026 (Free Church Survey 2026) confirms that the trend continues — with one previously bright spot
Sweden: Churches Challenged to Move from Prayer to Action on Israel-Palestine at Almedalen
How far does intercessory prayer reach when people are living in the midst of war and occupation? That question framed a seminar on Israel and Palestine during Sweden's
Sweden: Equmeniakyrkan Leader Calls for 'Community of Disagreement' as Path to Church Unity
Sweden is too important for the church to remain in its own bubbles, says André Jakobsson, Regional Church Leader for Equmeniakyrkan Region North and pastor of Hedlundakyrkan in Umeå. Speaking
Finland: Erika Niemelä Appointed CEO of Christian Publishers Aikamedia and Päivä
Erika Niemelä has been appointed chief executive officer of Aikamedia and Päivä, two of Finland's leading Christian publishing houses, effective 1 July 2026. A Master of Economic Sciences,
Sweden: Five Christian Traditions Under One Roof in Luleå — 'We All Pray to the Same God'
On a typical weekend, at least three worship services take place in Andreaskyrkan (St Andrew's Church) in Luleå, northern Sweden. By Sunday afternoon the congregation has hosted Swedish-
Sweden: 'Fear of Death Does Not Lead to Growth' — Equmeniakyrkan Vision Conference Confronts Decline
Half of the Equmeniakyrkan's congregations have 50 members or fewer, and half lack any employed staff. When the denomination's first Vision Conference gathered in Örebro, the
Sweden: Church Closures and New Plants Need Not Be Opposites, Argues Sändaren
The Equmeniakyrkan (Uniting Church of Sweden) has become skilled at talking about how new congregations are planted, but significantly less attention is given to those congregations that are struggling. In
Sweden: 'We Are in the Emergency Room' — Panel Warns of Democracy's Weakening at Almedalen
Democracy is no longer being dismantled through dramatic coups, but step by step — often using democratic decisions as the tools. That warning was repeated throughout a seminar at Almedalen, Sweden&