The May 3 service will be led by pastor Camilla Olsson, with the congregation's children's choir, singers, and musicians participating under the musical direction of Samuel Lundell. Gladys del Pilar, a star from Huddinge, is among the singers, according to the church. se/gudstjanst.
The exact broadcast times have not been announced, and it is unclear whether the services will be available internationally on SVT Play. What specific stories from congregation members will be shared remains unknown. Recent SVT worship broadcasts have featured various churches and participants.
On April 26, pastor and superintendent Anders Olsson preached on the theme of faith at a service, according to the church. The April 19 service from St. Petri church in Västervik included a sermon by komminister Henrik Broman and music by the women's choir Sacre Kör under Sara Andersson, the church reported.
On April 12, komminister Eva-Lena Karlsson preached, with the Nikolaikören directed by Carolina Fröberg, according to the church. The April 5 service saw kyrkoherde Anna-Carin Gabelic preaching and komminister Anton Hultgren as celebrant, accompanied by the Johanneskören under Åke Mattisson, the church stated. Södertörnkyrkan, a Pentecostal church in central Huddinge, holds that Jesus is the Son of God and the Savior of the world.
everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.
According to the church, through Jesus' death and resurrection, there is forgiveness, new life, and eternal hope for all who believe in him. They teach that Jesus is God who became human, born of the virgin Mary through the Holy Spirit, fully human but without sin, who took our punishment and died in our place. On the third day, Jesus rose, conquered death, and lives today at God's right hand interceding for us, the church believes.
The church believes Jesus longs for us to believe in him, love him, and follow him in the fellowship that gives life its deepest meaning. The Bible says that all people lack something essential that has been lost, and the cause is sin, an evil force that breaks down relationships, according to the church. The most important thing lost is our relationship with our creator, God, who made us and loves us but whom we have left, the church teaches.
All people can regain fellowship with God through Jesus Christ, the church states. Salvation is not about who you are or what you have done; it is about turning to Jesus and leaning on him, according to the church. " Because Jesus rose from the dead, he can speak to us, lead us, and be close to us, and salvation begins to work in our lives when we open ourselves to his presence and influence, the church believes.
" The Bible is the foundation for what they believe and how they interpret how to live as a Christian, according to the church. It is trustworthy and true in everything it claims about God's will and plans, salvation, and how to live as a Christian, the church states. The church views the Bible as a handbook for life that wants to influence all parts of daily life.
All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness.
Everything known about God, how he creates and works in the world, comes from the Bible, according to the church. It is the highest authority for their lives as Christians; no pastor, congregation meeting, political decision, or legislation can be placed above the Bible's word, the church teaches. If forced to choose, they will choose what they perceive the Bible says, the church states.
" Södertörnkyrkan is described as a church full of life, heart, and warmth, where people of all ages meet to discover faith in Jesus, grow together, and make a difference in the world. The church offers Sunday services, connect groups, youth evenings, and more, believing that faith should be noticeable in everyday life, not just in the church pew. The Church of Sweden, which operates SVT's worship broadcasts, offers various resources and outreach.
It provides a prayer web where people can pray or light a candle, and a website section on self-esteem aimed at young people. The church has a history of working with LGBTQ rights, with conversations initially focusing on homosexuality and homosexual cohabitation. Membership is open to those who believe or doubt, and to those who long for justice, a better world, choir singing, cultural heritage, or community.
An on-call priest service is available for acute conversation and crisis support during evenings and nights from 9 PM to 6 AM; to reach the on-call priest, call 112 and ask for a jourhavande präst, or chat/write a digital letter. The Church of Sweden lists job openings in its congregations, pastorates, dioceses, national church office, and abroad. Martin Modéus is the Archbishop of the Church of Sweden, the 71st in order since 1164, and the church's foremost representative.
According to the Archbishop, he shares personal reflections on growing up in a devout Christian home with a parallel spiritual universe. Additional details about the upcoming broadcasts include that Gladys del Pilar is among the singers, and there will be stories from congregation members and sermons by the parish pastors. se/gudstjanst.
It remains unknown whether there are other participants or special elements planned for the services, and how Södertörnkyrkan's Pentecostal theology aligns with the Church of Sweden's Lutheran tradition in this broadcast context.