The things about God, life, death, meaning, faith, etc. are not only for a small, specially selected group, but something every human being considers. Københavnerkirken came into being from a strong vision that precisely these things are for everyone, and that the Bible has something decisively relevant for all people.

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Therefore Københavnerkirken is not something unique, but another link in the long chain of people and communities that exists and is open to everyone because of one person who changed world history, namely Jesus.

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Therefore he and his word also play the central role in everything that takes place. And a lot takes place. One thing is the celebration on Sundays, where there are many people of all ages, music, singing, prayer, reflection, communion and preaching that is understandable and relevant. We also want to be a community during the week that sees and embraces one another. Therefore we gather in smaller groups. We call them K-groups. Here there is a basis for getting to know one another well and for sharing life, as it unfolds, with one another. To help one another and to discover what Jesus, faith, forgiveness and meaning mean in an ordinary Danish everyday life.

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In addition to K-groups, we also have a number of other opportunities to be part of a smaller community. You can read more about these here.

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How do you become part of Københavnerkirken?

 

There are no entry requirements. Everyone who shows up where the church gathers is invited to be part of the celebration. In fact, Københavnerkirken is a big potluck of all the many different people who are there. And there is always something you can become part of - whether you are practical, like working with children, music, or just have a wonderfully unconventional idea! The only prerequisite for becoming part of the community is really just that you are willing to contribute yourself.

If at some point you wish to become a member of Københavnerkirken, you must first have a conversation with one of the church's pastors, where you will gain an understanding of what membership involves. It also gives you the opportunity to ask all your questions about the church. 

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HISTORY

 

In November 1998 seven people met to discuss the possibility of forming a new congregation in Copenhagen. After thorough preparation and the publication of a small discussion booklet, "A New Congregation - A New Opportunity", which among other things contained a section on the background and rationale for the church's establishment and the church's mission and congregational vision, Københavnerkirken saw the light of day on January 7, 2001.

The church's first services were held at Sct. Annæ Gymnasium, but the congregation moved as early as April 2002 to Peder Lykke Skolen due to strong growth. In September of the same year, one of the church's current pastors, Claus Grønbæk, was hired. Since then various other employees, both administrative staff, children's workers and pastors, have come and gone. In 2014 the church moved to larger service premises at Israels Plads.

When Bethesda's bookshop closed in 2019, Københavnerkirken had the opportunity to take over the lease of the vacant premises. After extensive renovation, the church office moved into the ground floor in May, while the basement now houses a music rehearsal room, meeting facilities, etc. The vision is that, in addition to many other things, the premises can also be used to invite people in for a chat and a cup of coffee.

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IDENTITY

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Københavnerkirken is an evangelical Lutheran free congregation. This means that we have the same confessional basis as the Danish National Church, but otherwise we are completely independent and not bound by laws, rules and bishops from the Danish National Church. We do not receive state support, but are "self-sufficient" in all areas, including finances, worship services, communities, events, ecclesiastical acts, etc.

 

VISION

A small step - that we, as individuals and as a church, grow in our vision: "That those we know may know God"

 

Congregational leadership

The congregational leadership has the overall spiritual responsibility for the life and teaching of the congregation and the final responsibility for all the congregation's work.

 

The congregational leadership consists of:

Five congregational leaders who are elected for a 2-year term by the members of the congregation.

The employed pastors (but without voting rights).

Two to three co-leaders, elected for a 2-year term by the congregational leaders. Being a co-leader means sitting on the congregational leadership, but without final pastoral and teaching responsibility. 

 

The congregational leadership meets on the first Thursday of each month