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Scandinavia has its own dark history of assimilating Indigenous people, and churches played a role – but are apologizing
Tapio Luoma, archbishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland, delivered an apology to the Sámi, the only recognized ...
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Bishops call for all churches to open doors to same-sex couples
Finnish bishops have issued a pastoral guideline urging all Lutheran congregations to open church premises to same-sex couples for weddings or blessings, though the directive remains non-binding.
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What one Finnish church learned from creating a service almost entirely with AI - Newsday
People watch an AI-created service at St. Paul's Lutheran church in Helsinki, Finland, Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Credit: AP/Sergei Grits ...
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What one Finnish church learned from creating a service almost entirel...
A Finnish church conducted its first AI-driven service, featuring AI-generated sermons, songs, and visuals. While attendees found it engaging, they agreed AI can't replace the human touch in worship.
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Finland St. Paul’s Lutheran church holds AI-created church service depicting Jesus and Satan - New York Post
A tale of good versus evil played out on the large screen in the sanctuary of St. Paul’s Lutheran church in Finland. Jesus was shown in robes with long hair and a beard, while Satan was dressed ...
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Historic Orthodox-Catholic Procession Honors Blessed Mother in Finland - National Catholic Register
Both the Catholic Church in Finland and Finnish Orthodox Church are very active in ecumenical matters, and both are members of the Finnish Ecumenical Council.
What one Finnish church learned from creating a service almost entirely with AI - MSN
A tale of good versus evil played out on the large screen in the sanctuary of St. Paul’s Lutheran church in Finland. Jesus ...
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What one Finnish church learned from creating a service almost entirely with AI
People watch an AI-created service at St. Paul's Lutheran church in Helsinki, Finland, Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Photo by: Sergei Grits / AP ...
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What one Finnish church learned from creating a service almost entirely with AI
An AI-produced avatar of the Rev. Petja Kopperoinen, on the screen, addresses the attendees of St. Paul's Lutheran church in Helsinki, Finland, March 4.