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Article by:Katherine Guo

'Unity Is the Answer': Sofia Camnerin Reflects on Stockholm 2025 Ecumenical Week

One hundred years after the landmark Life and Work Conference of 1925, churches from across the world gathered again in Stockholm to mark a new chapter in the ecumenical journey. Rev. Dr. Sofia Camnerin, general secretary of the Christian Council of Sweden, spoke with China Christian Daily about the preparations, experiences during the week, and reflections on the theme, as well as the involvement of young people.

Rev. Dr Kenneth Mtata Calls for Renewed Prophetic Diakonia in a Polarised World

At Stockholm’s “Called to Transformation” event, Rev. Dr. Kenneth Mtata reflected on a century of ecumenical diakonia, from the 1925 Life and Work conference to today. He highlighted key milestones and called for authentic partnerships, local agency, and renewed theological grounding to address contemporary humanitarian, social, and environmental challenges.

Sweden Marks Centenary of 1925 Stockholm Conference: A Look Back at Ecumenical Roots

The Stockholm Conference of 1925, initiated by Archbishop Nathan Söderblom, served as a significant beginning for the modern ecumenical movement. Bishop Dr Jonas Jonson, bishop emeritus of the Diocese of Strängnäs in the Church of Sweden, who has been actively involved in the life and work of the World Council of Churches (WCC) for more than 60 years, traced the history of how the WCC began decades before its official founding in 1948.

Chinese Influencer’s Video on Daesoon Jinrihoe Invites Discussion on Religious Regulation

On August 8, a popular Chinese content creator, Shipindao, with over eight million followers on the video platform Bilibili, released a video about the Korean new religious movement Daesoon Jinrihoe. The video has garnered over eight million views, sparking heated discussions online. In its conclusion, the creator raised thought-provoking questions about religious regulation.
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