Church of Sweden Youth

Church of Sweden Youth
Svenska kyrkans unga
Formation 1 January 1993 (1993-01-01)
Type Christian youth organization
Headquarters Sysslomansgatan 8, Uppsala, Sweden
Methods children and youth activities
Membership (2013)
13 000
Official language
Swedish
Amanda Carlshamre

The Church of Sweden Youth (Swedish: Svenska kyrkans unga) is the children's and youth group of the Church of Sweden. It was established on 1 January 1993 following a merger of several youth groups within the denomination.[1] In 2013, there were 13 000 members of various ages.[1]

A merger was proposed alread in 1964 but didn't become reality until a meeting on 6 December 1992.[2]

Chairpersons

Following people have been chairpersons.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 Therese Gustafsson. "About Church of Sweden Youth". Church of Sweden Youth. Retrieved 10 January 2015.
  2. 1 2 "Historia" (in Swedish). Church of Sweden Youth. Retrieved 10 January 2015.

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