The UCC
The Urskoga Christian Church is the largest organization in town? ...that's...interesting.In Sweden the state religion used to be Protestant Christianity, however, around 20 years ago the State and Christianity went their separate ways. Urskoga has several organized religions. The largest one is the Swedish church. Though, the organization and parish is a little bit different in Urskoga compared to the rest of the country.
The vicars of this parish have always been a bit on the odd side...but they have always been well-liked by their congregation and the rest of the inhabitants of the town.
Origins
When outcasts from Umeå started to settle in the general area of what is now the town of Urskoga in the late 16th century many of them were still a part of the Umeå parish. They spent several hours every Sunday traveling to and from Umeå to take part in the services. A young priest was sent to watch over the congregation in 1801 when the town of Urskoga was founded and a church was built. In 1809 Urskoga became it's own parish and the young priest that still worked for the people of Urskoga became their first vicar. The first name of the vicars of Urskoga has oddly enough always been Stefan and they have looked oddly alike...not many inhabitants reflect over this.TENETS
Sola gratia justificamus et sola fide justificamur.There are 5 important tenants in the Lutheran protestant beliefs. The last two are 20th-century additions.
Being yourself is not a sin in the eyes of someone who loves you.
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