Odense Valgmenighed is a Grundtvigian free congregation founded in 1883 by people in and around Odense. Its church on Dronningensgade, built in 1886, hosts services and community life within the Church of Denmark - but with the freedom to choose its own minister and direction. As a valgmenighed, the congregation is built on shared ownership and self-determination rather than parish boundaries.
Dronningensgade 1, 5000 Odense C
Opening hours follow the event programme
A singing activity for babies and parents combining songs and togetherness. New group begins Thursday, August 20.
A concert of Danish songs by Griebel, Langgaard and Nielsen at Odense Valgmenighed, exploring Danish compositional art around the turn of the century.
A handicraft group gathering at Odense Valgmenighed for shared creative projects and handwork.
A community singing evening at Odense Valgmenighed where anyone can join in, regardless of experience.
Japanese pianist Takuma Onodera performs classical works by Bartók, Haydn, Chopin, Schubert and Stravinsky.
Morning meeting held by Odense Valgmenighed starting at 10:00.
A concert evening celebrating the composer Anne Marie Carl Nielsen, exploring her life and music at Odense Valgmenighed.
A concert blending Danish songs and classical music from Danish musical history at Odense Valgmenighed.
Cellists Andreas Brantelid and Christian Ihle Hadland perform cello sonatas by Schubert and Beethoven.
A children's concert inspired by Beethoven's "Moonlight Sonata", where children and adults experience music together in Odense.
A new hymnal supplement with 151 hymns is presented at Odense Valgmenighed.
A thematic service exploring creation, humanity's responsibility, and whether Christianity offers sustainable answers for today.
Scandinavian Guitar Duo presents classical guitar music by European composers and Swedish folk songs.
A communal long table dinner at Odense Valgmenighed exploring sustainability and food choices.
Joint service in Ryslinge organized by the free and congregational churches of Funen.
Guided tour of Assistens Cemetery in Odense exploring the lives and legacies of notable Danish women buried there.
Classical vocal music from the German tradition presented at Odense Valgmenighed.
Church breakfast gathering at Odense Valgmenighed following the Sunday service, bringing the congregation together after the summer break.