Swedish “Singstunde” invites spiritual encounter with and through music

Swedish “Singstunde” invites spiritual encounter with and through music
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Tue, 10/27/2026 - 15:09
A Swedish “Singstunde” offered spiritual musical encounters on the opening day of the Commission on Faith and Order meeting 2026.
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26 October 2026, Höör, Sweden: Evening prayer in the form of a Swedish Singstunde providing participants in the World Council of Churches (WCC) Commission on Faith and Order meeting 2026 with an opportunity to experience the spiritual richness and musical depth of the music from the Church of Sweden, with the presence and musical leadership of Karin Runow (at the piano) and Per Harling.
Photo: Albin Hillert/WCC
Music and song filled the chapel of the Stiftsgården Åkersberg – an 18th century retreat and conference centre of the Diocese of Lund currently serving as venue for the 2026 meeting of the World Council of Churches (WCC) Commission on Faith and Order – on Monday, as some 80 participants representing churches around the globe gathered.
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Some 80 participants gathered in the chapel of Stiftsgården Åkersberg.…



