British podcaster and author Elizabeth Oldfield was a main speaker at the Pilgrim autumn meeting held in Linköping, Sweden, over the weekend. Oldfield is known for her book Fully Alive and her podcast The Sacred, which explores the question of what is holy. According to the report, she uses genuine curiosity to draw out deep, funny, and educational conversations with her guests. The event took place in the Swedish city of Linköping, highlighting her role as a prominent voice in contemporary religious discussion.
Life Church Stockholm, located in the Folkungakyrkan building, invited Tony Olsson, formerly Byström, to share his testimony about converting to Christianity. The announcement by pastor Rune Borgsö sparked significant backlash on social media. Olsson was previously convicted for the Malexander police murders. The event took place during a Sunday service where he described changes in his life attributed to his faith. The invitation generated controversy among the public and online communities.
SOS Church has established a new congregation in Buford, Georgia, in the United States. This marks the organization's expansion into its fourth country, following previous establishments in Sweden, Switzerland, and France. Pastor and evangelist Johannes Amritzer was present for the first service, alongside pastors Fernando and Elizabeth DeCarvalho. The move represents a significant step in the group's international growth strategy.
A group of 85 people held a worship service at Byttorp Church in Borås, Sweden, on October 18, despite the Church of Sweden having officially discontinued operations there. The initiative began two years ago when Christer Samuelsson attended an Alpha course. Services had not been held at the location for over a year. Organizers now hope to continue using the building for regular gatherings. This development marks a potential revival for the threatened site, driven by local community efforts rather than official diocesan plans.
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