Grundtvigsk Forum, formerly known as Kirkeligt Samfund af 1898 and Kirkeligt Samfund, is a Grundtvigian network affiliated with Church of Denmark. It is headquartered in Vartov in Copenhagen.
History
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Kirkeligt Samfund af 1898 was founded by right-leaning Grundtvigians in opposition to Indre Mission as well as left-leaning Grundtvigians. It achieved more influence than its actual support would suggest. The Grundtvig House, a new headquarters for the organisation, was built in Studiestræde in Copenhagen in 1908. The building was designed by Rolf Schroeder. The building was for many years used as a venue for meetings, debates and lectures. After World War II, it was ceded to Copenhagen Municipality in connection with Kirkeligt Samfund's acquisition of Vartov.[1] The association gradually changed character and turned into am umbrella organisation for a number of Grundtvigian associations, communities, congregations and individuals. [2]
References
edit- ^ "Studiestræde 36-40". indenforvoldene.dk (in Danish). Retrieved 17 January 2017.
- ^ "Kirkeligt Samfund af 1898" (in Danish). Gyldendal. Retrieved 17 January 2017.