Church of Sweden Youth facts for kids
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Svenska kyrkans unga
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| Formation | 1 January 1993 |
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| Type | Christian youth organization |
| Headquarters | Sysslomansgatan 8, Uppsala, Sweden |
| Methods | children and youth activities |
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Membership (2013)
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13 000 |
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Official language
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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. The establishment came follwoing a merger of several youth groups within the denomination. In 2013 there were 13 000 members of various ages.
A merger was proposed alread in 1964. However, it didn't become reality until a meeting on 6 December 1992.
Chairpersons
Following people have been chairpersons.
- 1993-1994 - Gunilla Casserstedt Lundgren
- 1994-1997 - Helena Karlsson
- 1997-2001 - David Sundén
- 2001-2005 - Erik Persson
- 2005-2009 - Maria Wingård
- 2009-2013 - Johan Berkman
- 2013 - Amanda Carlshamre
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