The Christian Conference on Life and Work, an ecumenical gathering held in Stockholm in 1925, took place in the aftermath of World War I and amid growing fears of another conflict.
Initiated by Archbishop Nathan Söderblom of the Church of Sweden, the conference was inspired by his conviction that the unity of the churches could contribute to the cause of world peace.
A 100 years later, worldwide churches representatives gathered in Stockholm last 18-24 August for prayers, events, encounters, and various cultural activities, under the theme “Time for God’s Peace.”
Dr. Anna Hjälm is the Director of the Swedish Theological Institute in Jerusalem, a part of the Church of Sweden.
Marie-Farouza Maximos, a sister of the Chemin Neuf Community, serves as Program Coordinator at the Tantur Ecumenical Institute.
Both will share aspects of the Legacy of Stockholm 1925 as well as their experience of the Ecumenical Week.
* This title is borrowed to the Ecumenical Summer Academy organised by University College Stockholm.