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Kyrkan vid Vasaparken
Kyrkan vid Vasaparken
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Kyrkan vid Vasaparken (Sept. 2020)
Location Norrköping
Country Sweden
Denomination Vineyard Nordic, Evangelical Free Church in Sweden
Previous denomination Uniting Church in Sweden, Mission Covenant Church of Sweden
Website Norrköping Vineyard, Korskyrkan
History
Former name(s) Immanuel Church
Consecrated 1956
Architecture
Architect(s) Sten Carlquist
Construction cost 1,5 mil. SEK
Administration
Parish Norrköping Vineyard, Korskyrkan

The Kyrkan vid Vasaparken (which means "Church at Vasa Park" in English) is a church building located in the center of Norrköping, Sweden. It used to be known as the Immanuel Church. This building was completed in 1956.

Since 2020, two different church groups share ownership of the building. These groups are Norrköping Vineyard and Baptistförsamlingen Saron-Korskyrkan (often called Korskyrkan). On April 5, 2025, a new sign with the name Kyrkan vid Vasaparken was put up on the building.

History of the Church Building

How the Church Was Built

The Immanuel Church Congregation built this church. They finished construction in 1956. This congregation was part of the Mission Covenant Church of Sweden at first. Later, they joined the Uniting Church in Sweden.

Changes Over Time

The Immanuel Church Congregation used this building until February 2023. At that time, the congregation stopped existing. Before this building, the congregation had another church. That older church was on Gamla Rådstugugatan and opened on December 28, 1884.

In 2020, the ownership of the building changed. The Norrköping Vineyard and Korskyrkan groups took over. They now use the building for their services and activities.

Who Uses the Church Today?

Today, the Kyrkan vid Vasaparken is home to two active church groups.

Norrköping Vineyard

This group is part of a larger network called Vineyard Nordic. They focus on worship, community, and helping others.

Korskyrkan

This group is also known as Baptistförsamlingen Saron-Korskyrkan. They are connected to the Evangelical Free Church in Sweden. Korskyrkan also holds regular services and community events in the building.

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